Episode 474
Profit, Contribution Margin, & Growth
w/ Thomas Gleeson, StoreHero, ex-Shopify
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast · Thomas Gleeson, Kurt Elster
August 29, 202343m 52s
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Show Notes
What's behind the profit margin? Kurt Elster and Thomas Gleeson take a reflective look at e-commerce, dissecting common mistakes and revealing the path to understanding real profits. It's a conversation about numbers, but also about strategy, innovation, and the road to success. A must-listen for those seeking clarity on calculating profits.
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Topics
e-commerceunit economicsstore heroai in businessthomas gleesonshopifyscaling ad spendprofit numbersdtc brandadvertising efficiencycontribution margine-commerce growthad spendwhite label solutionsroas (return on advertising spend)key business metrics