Most businesses don’t fail because of a bad product. They fail because they run out of cash. In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Logan Burchett, founder and CEO of Forecastr, to break down how founders can use real financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to take control of cash flow, make smarter decisions, and scale with confidence.

Logan brings experience from institutional finance, venture-backed startups, and fractional CFO work, and now helps companies in the $1M–$50M range build financial systems that actually support growth. Pat and Logan talk about how founders can move beyond spreadsheets and guesswork into a more strategic, data-driven approach to building their business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why cash flow is what keeps businesses alive
• How to use forecasting to decide when to hire, invest, or expand
• What FP&A actually is (and why most founders don’t use it)
• How scenario planning removes fear and replaces it with clarity
• The impact of financial modeling on valuation, lending, and exits
• Why recurring revenue (ARR/MRR) changes everything for service businesses
• How to blend software, AI, and human expertise for better decision-making

Logan also explains how founders can start simple and build toward a full financial strategy that supports long-term growth. If you’re making big decisions about hiring, equipment, marketing, or expansion, this episode will give you the framework to move forward with confidence.

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