Lesson 884 of 1570
AI and unit economics: does this business actually make money?
Use AI to break down what one sale really costs you.
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What this lesson covers
Learning path
The main moves in order
- 1The big idea
- 2unit-economics
- 3margins
- 4profit
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Section 1
The big idea
Lots of teen businesses lose money per sale and don't realize it. AI can walk you through cost-per-unit, fees, shipping, and time to show real profit.
Some examples
- Ask AI to break down profit on one t-shirt sale
- Ask AI to add Stripe and Etsy fees to your math
- Ask AI to factor in your hourly time
- Ask AI what to charge to make $20/hour
Try it!
Pick something you sell or want to sell. Ask AI to walk through every cost: materials, fees, shipping, your time. Find your true profit per unit.
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