Managed Chaos Podcast

The right culture for your organization can sometimes feel elusive, and in some cases, who has time to build culture when you need to build a product? This is where the Managed Chaos podcast comes in, offering insights and strategies to navigate this challenge. Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time t...

As you start your business, having a customer in mind is the first step in putting value behind an idea. It's basically one of the two components of having a business- first, the thing you're selling, and then the person who buys it. As your business expands, deeply understanding your customer becomes one of the tools for successful growth. Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts...

At first, you want any customer willing to pay you for your product or service, but as you start growing, it is important to understand the cost of each customer. Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes you to get to work. You can find Katrina and Rachel on all your favorite podcasting ap...

It seems like you can't talk about any business venture these days without AI coming into the equation. It's taking over products, companies, and conversations. Is there a way for startups to take advantage of the AI wave? Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes you to get to work...

You have a wonderful idea to change the world, you've dreamed about what success looks like but now what? What do you do first? How do you take it from idea to reality? Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes you to get to work. You can find Katrina and Rachel on all of your favorite...

Today, the hosts are doing something different! They’re pausing the usual business rundown to discuss upcoming industry trends. In this episode, they’ll share key business trends to watch in the second half of 2024. Will they be right or wrong? Tell them in the comments. Let’s jump in! Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup busine...

The early days of starting your company can feel overwhelming, with decisions to be made at every turn-- what if you could avoid some of the most costly mistakes and go with your eyes wide open? In this episode, they discuss what common mistakes when launching your business. Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown...

Understanding the funnel and your pipeline is mission-critical if you're looking to grow your company, take on new customers, and understand the best ways to nurture relationships toward new sales deals. Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes you to get to work. You can find Katrina...

We've all been there: You are asked to set up your KPIs, and your mind runs blank. Don't we only care about revenue and retention? Why can't those be the KPIs? Key Performance Indicators are not just metrics; they are the things you need to steer your business before it runs aground. In this episode, we are diving into how to properly set KPIs, what matters, and what's vanity. Welc...

In a data-driven world, all leaders know what data is. It's what allows founders to know their products and services have met a market need. It's what convinces investors to spend on their company. It's what you look at in order to know where to grow, invest, or take big risks. But are we using data right? How do we know our data is accurate? Where can we find the right kinds of data?...

Do leadership strategies need to be made with a growth mindset or does the growth mindset shape leadership strategies? Today the hosts are going to be talking about what it looks like for leaders to have a growth mindset, why it's important, and what the first step you can take in order to start cultivating this practice for yourself. Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina P...

Change is the only constant in life and it seems to be coming faster and more furious. Today the hosts are going to be talking about practical strategies to help you manage chaos during organizational change and why this is key to any growing startup. Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time than it tak...

Welcome to the Managed Chaos podcast, where hosts Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson give you the startup business rundown in less time than it takes you to get to work.   You can find Katrina and Rachel on all of your favorite podcasting apps as well as on Instagram and YouTube, where we are @managedchaospodcast. For additional resources or to continue the conversation, you can find Katrina Purc...