As Q1 wraps up, it’s the perfect time to pause and get honest about what your business really needs next. In this recap episode of Build Boldly, we revisit key moments from the first two episodes of our 2026 Business Roadmap series: Strategy & Operations and Finance & Accounting.

From defining a clear North Star goal and identifying bottlenecks, to tightening up your bookkeeping, budgeting, and cash flow systems, this episode is a practical check-in for entrepreneurs who want to build with more clarity and less chaos.

Whether you’re feeling on track or realizing a few things need to be reset, these clips will help you refocus on the foundations that support sustainable growth.

In this episode:

• Why strategy and operations have to work together
• How to identify friction points slowing your business down
• What clean books and better cash flow visibility make possible
• Why financial discipline creates better decisions and less stress
• How to move into Q2 with more intention, clarity, and control

If you’re a founder, operator, or business owner trying to lead well through growth, this recap will help you get grounded in the essentials before the next quarter begins.

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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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At some point, every founder hits the same wall: You can’t do everything anymore… but letting go feels just as risky. In this episode of Build Boldly, Pat Rodgers sits down with Adam Weber, two-time founder, former CEO of Emplify, and author of Lead Like a Human, to break down what it really takes to transition from operator to leader.

Adam has built and exited companies, coached executives, and helped organizations improve employee engagement in ways that actually drive business results. In this conversation, he shares practical, hard-earned insights on how founders can scale themselves as leaders while scaling their business.

They cover:

• How to stop “rescuing” your team and why it’s holding you back
• A simple framework for setting goals using themes and quarterly focus
• How to onboard employees so they actually reduce your workload
• How to make better decisions under stress and maintain perspective
• Why building a culture of accountability and gratitude changes everything

Adam also shares one of the simplest and most effective leadership habits: how recognizing great work consistently and intentionally can reshape your entire company culture.

If you’re a founder who feels stretched thin, stuck in the weeds, or unsure how to level up as a leader, this episode is your playbook.

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Connect with Pat Rodgers on LinkedIn
Learn more about RISE Commercial District Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

Build Boldly is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.