Metrics Matter: Growing Your Business With Data

“This is the month to revisit your benchmarks. Measure where you are and plan where you need to go." In this episode, Carlyn Bushman shares actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs set meaningful benchmarks and track their progress effectively. From building dashboards to leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT for growth, Carlyn breaks down how to measure success and prepare for the year ahead. Whether it's growing your email list or increasing revenue, Carlyn provides insights to help founders turn their goals into results. Tune in and start building the systems that will drive your business forward. What we talk about:   The importance of revisiting benchmarks (12:15) Building dashboards with gross and net revenue metrics (12:31) Strategies for using AI tools to outline growth plans (12:55) Setting specific goals like increasing email subscribers (13:14) Measuring and tracking progress consistently (13:24) Members of our Entreprenista League get access to live Office Hours with top founders that have been on our show! Join the Entreprenista League today! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!    Get Featured on Startups in Stilettos Want a chance to be featured on Startups in Stilettos? We’re currently accepting applications from our Entreprenista League members to be featured on the show! Think of the Entreprenista League as your team members in what can be a lonely startup founder’s journey. You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded female startup founders who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website, social channels – and, of course, the Startups in Stilettos podcast – and so much MORE! Grow Your Startup with Startups in Stilettos Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Startups in Stilettos, powered by the Entreprenista PodcastNetwork. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts|TuneIn|GooglePlay|Stitcher|Spotify|iHeart Radio Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more startup founders, like you, and have a chance to win a one-on-one mentor and strategy session with Stephanie Cartin. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And for even more exclusive content and information – and to get access to the 8 Secrets to Success in Your Business video course and worksheet – visit our website.