Why Growth Can Destroy Your Business | Nick Jain on Unit Economics, AI, and Smarter Decision Making
About this episode
Shaun Enders interviews Nick Jain about the complexities of business growth and the importance of understanding unit economics and making informed financial decisions.
In this episode of Business, Finance, and Soul , Shaun sits down with Nick Jain, Founder and CEO of Eagle Rock CFO, to unpack what it really means to run a business with clarity—not just confidence. Nick's journey from studying math and physics to working in private equity at Bain Capital shaped a mindset rooted in analytical thinking, experimentation, and understanding how businesses truly operate as interconnected systems. But as he shares, the real learning didn't happen in theory—it happened in the messy, unpredictable reality of execution. Together, Shaun and Nick explore the gap between spreadsheets and real life, why growth alone can be dangerous, and how founders can start asking better financial questions that actually drive outcomes. This conversation is especially valuable for founders and operators who want to move beyond surface-level metrics and start making decisions with intention, discipline, and clarity. 🔑 What You'll Learn Why growth can actually destroy cash if fundamentals aren't right The concept of unit economics and how to apply it in real business scenarios The 3 financial metrics every founder should track weekly Why revenue and profit don't always…
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