In this data-driven episode of the Total Profit Management Podcast, T2 and Tommy P reveal the essential metrics every business owner should be tracking to make better decisions and protect profits. They’ll show you why vanity metrics are the business equivalent of empty calories—and what to track instead to boost your bottom line.
You’ll learn:
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The 8 most critical metrics (and why they matter)
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How to avoid common tracking mistakes that kill profits
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Simple steps to build your own financial dashboard this week
TPM Challenge of the Week: Audit your current metrics. Pick your top 3–5. Set up a dashboard. Start reviewing weekly.
Whether you’re flying solo or managing a full team, this episode will help you steer with data—not drama.
Sponsored by Performance Margin – Know your numbers, grow your business.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - The Total Profit Podcast
- (00:00:34) - The 3 Key Metrics Every Business Needs to Track
- (00:02:22) - Six Metrics That Matter in Your Business
- (00:03:55) - Gross Profit Margin
- (00:04:30) - Net Profit Margin Explained
- (00:05:20) - CAC
- (00:06:02) - What's the Lifetime Value of a Customer?
- (00:06:51) - Total Profit
- (00:07:46) - C churn rate
- (00:09:38) - 3 Rules for Managing Your Business's Bottom Line
- (00:10:33) - 3 Rules for a More Productive Week
- (00:12:55) - Performance Margin
- (00:14:04) - Take Her Cool
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