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2020 transformed the world of ecommerce forever. For the modern DTC brand, the rewards have never been greater. But the waters have also never been choppier, and the way forward has never been more uncertain. So how do you navigate this dangerous new reality? No matter how you do it, you’d better not do it alone. That’s where the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast comes in — join Common Thread Collective’s Taylor Holiday & Richard Gaffin as they bring you guiding insights from across CTC’s portfolio of growing DTC businesses. Whether you need a clear view on the macro issues affecting the world.

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The Ecommerce Playbook | How to Win Q4 with Data, Not Guesswork

October 9, 2025 00:35:13

The Ecommerce Playbook Podcast

00:00 / 00:35:13

Stop guessing — start scaling.

In this episode of Podcast, Richard and Luke break down how one eight-figure brand completely rewrote its Q4 plan using the Profit System’s Spend Power Model and Creative Demand Model.

You’ll see exactly how reallocating ad spend, optimizing contribution margin, and forecasting creative volume can unlock immediate profit gains in the next 30 days — without guessing or overspending.

What you’ll learn:

How to identify overspending using the Spend Power Model
Why cutting ad spend can increase contribution margin
How to forecast creative volume with the Creative Demand Model
The immediate actions to take for Q4 profitability
How one brand uncovered $400K in incremental profit

Whether you’re planning your Q4 media budget or mapping your 2026 growth strategy, this episode gives you the playbook for winning with data, not intuition..

Show Notes:

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