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Subscription Economics

The math behind a subscription program. LTV, CAC payback, cohorts and how much you can afford to spend to win a subscriber.

9 articles. All articles

Product Performance Analysis: 4 Steps to Higher Profit

Product Performance Analysis: 4 Steps to Higher Profit

Oct 11, 2026Profitable Growth, Subscription Economics
Ecommerce Unit Economics: How to Calculate and Improve It

Ecommerce Unit Economics: How to Calculate and Improve It

Oct 11, 2026Profitable Growth, Subscription Economics
5 Shopify Retention Reports You Can Pull for Free

5 Shopify Retention Reports You Can Pull for Free

Oct 11, 2026Customer Retention, Subscription Economics
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12 Things I Believe About Subscription Growth

Sep 9, 2026Subscription Economics
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CAC Payback Period: How to Calculate It and 10 Ways to Shorten It

Aug 27, 2026Profitable Growth, Subscription Economics
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Payback, Not Lifetime: Why a $100 Subscription Can Lose Money

Aug 5, 2026Profitable Growth, Subscription Economics
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LTV Math: How Churn Sets Your Maximum CAC

Jul 6, 2026Profitable Growth, Subscription Economics
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How to Read a Subscription Cohort Chart

Jun 25, 2026Subscription Economics, Subscription Retention
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Your Subscription LTV Is Your Exit Multiple

Jun 11, 2026Profitable Growth, Subscription Economics