April 24, 2024
Randy and Jeff discuss the rationale behind budgeting, emphasizing its role in predicting financial futures, resource allocation, motivation, and maintaining fiscal discipline with investor funds.
April 17, 2024
Randy and Dawoud talk about the world of data and decision-making, the technological advancements shaping accounting practices, and lay out the best practices drawn from Dawoud's stint as both a consultant and an in-house financial controller.
April 10, 2024
Randy and David take a look at the intricacies of borderless talent acquisition and the attributes that contribute to the success of a CEO in today's ever-evolving SaaS landscape.
April 3, 2024
Randy and Dave discuss the framework required for a PLG model and how go-to-market strategies differ and can coexist in today’s business environment.
March 27, 2024
Randy and CJ discuss the qualities that distinguish outstanding CFOs, the integration of strategic planning with finance, and the powerful impact of technology on the CFO's role.
March 20, 2024
Randy and Lihong Hicken talk about Lihong's journey in the SaaS industry and discuss the challenges of preventing churn and driving net retention.
March 13, 2024
Randy and Tom discuss the opportunities that technology brings to the accounting field, the importance of adaptive learning, and the AICPA's role in upholding professional standards across the globe.
March 6, 2024
Randy and Mark discuss the CAMELS system, which stands for capital, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity planning, and sensitivity to market risk.
February 28, 2024
Randy and Brian discuss the importance of customer validation, the impact of AI in the advertising industry, and the patterns of success and failure in early-stage startups.
February 21, 2024
Randy and Matthew discuss the strategic evolution of the CFO's office and the vital adaptations necessitated by rapidly advancing technologies.
February 14, 2024
Randy and Jon discussed the Maxio Institute Growth report and the future of the Maxio Institute. They unpacked key insights from the report, including the resilience of B2B businesses and the impact of the pandemic on different industries.
February 7, 2024
Randy and Thomas delved into the journey from traditional software to SaaS, industry profitability dynamics, and the evolution of success metrics. Thomas shares valuable experiences from his tenure at Silicon Graphics to his groundbreaking approach in founding an association focused on data and insights for the technology services industry.
January 24, 2024
Randy and Bebe take an in-depth exploration into the intersection of finance, technology, and leadership, offering valuable insights for those in the SaaS industry. Bebe shares the three-stage evolution of the office of the CFO and how financial acumen is crucial in today's fast-paced, software-driven business environment.
January 10, 2024
In this episode, Randy and Ron talk about the need for accounting to move from problem solvers with billable hours to strategic advisors with value-based pricing. They also discuss the value of taking risks and adapting to change to stay ahead in a disruptive market as a business.
December 13, 2023
Robbie Baxter shares insights on the importance of designing products for ongoing value, the need for organizations to focus on customer outcomes, and the challenges of scaling and staying relevant in a subscription-based business.
November 29, 2023
Dan Owens shares his insights and experiences from working with various portfolio companies and PE firms, highlighting the importance of data organization, the challenges of managing multiple systems, and the need for tech savviness and adaptability in the modern CFO role.
November 15, 2023
Kevin Sonsky shares his insights on the transition from traditional accounting to business intelligence analytics, the dynamics between the executive team, and the challenges of implementing a metrics policy.
November 1, 2023
We're in the era of disruption for the office of the CFO.
In this episode, Randy and Chris discuss the top three changes in the accounting and finance profession over the last 15 years and the impact of technology.
October 18, 2023
Growth is out, retention is in.
In this episode, Randy and Todd discuss the need for SaaS companies to improve three key metrics: growth, profitability, and retention.
About Expert Voices
Maxio has been bringing together the brightest minds in SaaS finance for meaningful conversation about the industry at our Expert Voices in-person events.
We've connected with hundreds of C-Suite individuals, learning from their experience, wisdom, and insights, and exploring new ideas together.
Now, we want to bring all this knowledge, and the individuals who share it, to you.
On the Expert Voices podcast, Maxio CEO Randy Wootton sits down with SaaS leaders to tackle the tough topics about leadership in SaaS, and what it looks like today.
Randy Wootton is a 3x SaaS CEO (public, private, VC- and PE-backed) and board member of multiple private companies.