TEA 198: The #1 Metric You Need To Know In Your Business (DANGER: Nerdy Episode)

Every DTC founder knows revenue isn’t profit—but do you really know how much each sale actually contributes to your bottom line? In this episode, Josh breaks down Contribution Margin in simple, operator-level terms. You’ll learn how to calculate it, why it’s the most important number for cash flow clarity, and how to use it to drive smarter decisions around pricing, marketing, and growth. Here’s what we cover: The exact formula for Contribution Margin (with a real-world pet + apparel brand ex...

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Trying to scale your ecommerce business is tough. Not only that, but staying profitable in the process is even tougher. Hosted by Josh Coffy every Monday, The Ecommerce Alley podcast provides strategic insights on how to grow your people, profits, and impact. From marketing to leadership & operations, you’ll get inspiration and insights that can’t be found anywhere else – but in The Alley.