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Marketplace Iceberg.

Explore the marketplace iceberg, from the visible basics to the economics underneath. Contribution margin runs through every layer.

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04 / The foundation underneath

Profitable growth

Revenue is visible. The decisions that make growth sustainable run much deeper.

Contribution after ads ↗Incrementality & retention ↗Inventory & cash flow ↗

01Review contribution after advertising, not just revenue, ROAS or ACoS; contribution is not net profit.
02Ask what would have happened without the activity, and use controlled tests where practical.
03Assess repeat purchasing, replenishment and working capital before committing to a larger growth plan.

Scale when the economics, evidence and operational capacity support it, not when one percentage looks good.

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