In this episode of “From Grit to Growth,” we’re back with our thoughts on cash.

Mark shares a story about a founder who wanted $1 million for desks and “probably a CTO” and a few other things. Mark’s response: “If I gave you that $1 million today, how would your business look different in a year?” What followed was an eye-opening discussion that left the founder with a totally different understanding of the role of cash.

Very few founders and CEOs have a proper understanding of the financials of their business. They know they have money in the company checking account, so things must be okay. Or they know they’re selling products, so they assume the cash flow is positive.

As business leaders and investors, Mark and Jennifer share why the balance sheet is king, the two numbers every CEO knows (and why those numbers could be lying to you), and which numbers you need to know to truly understand the health of your business.

Key Topics

• The two numbers every CEO knows: Why revenue and ROAS don’t tell the whole story
• The most important financial statements: Balance sheet is king, followed by an income sheet
• Why your cash flow could be eroding beneath a positive veneer: And how to know the real story

Connect with us:

• Jennifer DiMotta on LinkedIn
• Mark Hasebroock on LinkedIn

About Dundee Growth Partners

Dundee Growth Partners provides E-commerce leaders with the strategy, systems, and tools they need to face growth challenges and scale with confidence. With deep industry experience and AI-powered platforms, we help leadership teams scale in a sustainable way. Interested in learning more? Click the link below to get started.

• Visit the Dundee Growth Partners website

Welcome to the inaugural episode of “From Grit to Growth!” In this episode, you'll hear from Mark Hasebroock and Jennifer DiMotta. With a combined 50+ years of executive experience in retail, technology, and financial services, Mark and Jennifer have played pivotal roles in the success of several Fortune 500 companies. In this first podcast episode, they talk about the four key factors of successful founders, how to find the why behind what you do, and much more.

Amidst the pressures of rapid growth, talent acquisition challenges, cash flow concerns, and daily operational demands, founders can find themselves feeling stuck and isolated after years of dedicated work. If that’s you, check out this episode for some inspirational wisdom!

Key Topics

• Getting back to your original "why": Reconnecting with the passion that started it all.
• The four must-focus-on areas for every founder: We're talking cash, talent, strategy, and execution.
• Why loneliness hits founders so hard: It's one of the toughest challenges out there.

Connect with us:

• Jennifer DiMotta on LinkedIn
• Mark Hasebroock on LinkedIn

About Dundee Growth Partners

Dundee Growth Partners provides E-commerce leaders with the strategy, systems, and tools they need to face growth challenges and scale with confidence. With deep industry experience and AI-powered platforms, we help leadership teams scale in a sustainable way. Interested in learning more? Click the link below to get started.

• Visit the Dundee Growth Partners website