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What Should You Be Paying to Acquire a Client? The Ultimate Guide to CAC

Episode 90: What Should You Be Paying to Acquire a Client? The Ultimate Guide to CAC

February 21, 20252 min read
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Do you know your company's Client Acquisition Cost (CAC)? If not, you’re likely making decisions in your marketing and sales efforts with incomplete data.

In this episode, we’re breaking down step-by-step how to calculate CAC, debunking common misconceptions, and explaining why understanding this number is CRITICAL to scaling your business profitably.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear step-by-step guide to determine your CAC and make more data-driven decisions to scale your business effectively.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Why the Most Profitable Companies Know Their CAC Inside and Out
01:50 – The Right vs. Wrong Way to Approach Your CAC Calculation
04:12 – How One Business Grew by 35% Year Over Year by Mastering CAC
08:04 – 5 Simple Steps to Calculate Your CAC
11:38 – Why You Need to Segment Your CAC by Lead Source
15:47 – How to Measure CAC Against Lifetime Value (LTV) for Maximum Profitability
19:22 – How to Optimize and Scale Based on Your CAC Data

Resources: 

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