When it comes to building a financial model for your brand…quickly building something usable is better than having nothing. Don't waste time guessing what the "perfect" set of model drivers is. Instead, just get started and hold fast to this: continuous improvement and iteration is the name of the game.

As a brand grows, its inventory position also grows, increasing the likelihood of holding idle or slow-moving SKUs. To avoid this common risk, it is essential to learn how to manage inventory.

Getting caught in a constant cycle of “doing” can make scaling your DTC brand harder than it needs to be.

Forecasts and projections are two terms that are often used interchangeably. But in reality, they have distinct meanings and applications. Understanding the difference can make the difference between successful scaling and a scaling disaster.

The foundational driver of profitability is your margin. Learn how to measure and optimize your contribution margin so that it doesn’t constrain your business as you scale up.

The worst time to start preparing for an exit is when you’ve decided to start the selling process. If a potential exit is in your strategic plan, then you should start running your business today with this end in mind.

Implementing a monthly rolling forecast process is essential for growing DTC brands operating in a fast-changing environment.

Looking at staffing as simply a cost center is one-dimensional and short-sighted. Instead, look at connecting your staffing plan to driving forward your scaling strategy.

Cash is king for a growing DTC brand. Learn how to measure and optimize your cash flow so that it doesn’t constrain your business as you scale up.

Period rest from work is essential to successfully achieving your goals without burning out. Here are 3 ways. Although it sounds counterintuitive, resting from my work actually drives progress toward achieving my goals. Here are 3 ways this happens for me: