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...