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Revenue Metrics That Matter

The Numbers Every RevOps Pro Must Know

A comprehensive tour of the metrics landscape - from unit economics to funnel metrics to efficiency ratios. Learn not just the formulas, but when to use each metric and how to interpret them.

60 minutes
5 sections
Learning Objectives
  • Calculate and interpret the core unit economics (LTV, CAC, Payback)
  • Understand funnel metrics and conversion benchmarks
  • Know which metrics matter at each company stage
  • Identify vanity metrics vs. actionable metrics
Chapter Sections
3.1

Unit Economics

LTV, CAC, LTV:CAC ratio, payback period - the foundation of SaaS finance.

3.2

Funnel Metrics

Stage-to-stage conversion, velocity, and pipeline coverage.

3.3

Retention & Expansion Metrics

GRR, NRR, churn, expansion revenue, and customer health.

3.4

Efficiency Ratios

Magic Number, Burn Multiple, Rule of 40 - investor-grade metrics.

3.5

Metrics by Company Stage

What to focus on at Seed, Series A, Series B, and beyond.

Exercises

Metric Calculation Practice

Given a dataset, calculate LTV, CAC, LTV:CAC, and payback period. Interpret the results.

application

Metric Selection

For a Series B SaaS company, identify the top 5 metrics the board should see quarterly.

analysis

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