Sean Christman

Mar 31, 2026

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6 min read

The Q1 Close Nobody Actually Runs

Q1 is done. Here's what most brands skip.

Sean Christman

Mar 22, 2026

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6 min read

You fixed the tariff problem. Your forecast wasn't updated to match.

The gap is where the margin went.

Sean Christman

Mar 15, 2026

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10 min read

Why Jim Valvano’s Philosophy Belongs in Your P&L

The March Madness Edition

Sean Christman

Mar 8, 2026

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5 min read

The hidden cost of emergency capital

Desperation financing is the most expensive decision you'll never see on your P&L.

Sean Christman

Mar 1, 2026

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7 min read

The thing you're building is only as good as the thinking behind it

A faster wrong answer is still a wrong answer.

Sean Christman

Feb 22, 2026

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6 min read

Confident Enough to Expand. Undercapitalized Enough to Regret It.

The gap between commitment and payment is where plans fall apart

Sean Christman

Feb 15, 2026

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8 min read

You Can't Hire Your Way Out of This

Before you increase your fixed costs, try this first.

Sean Christman

Feb 8, 2026

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8 min read

Why Your Worst SKU Is Actually Your Most Important

Before you get to cutting, first understand what the product does for you.

Sean Christman

Jan 18, 2026

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5 min read

Finance drives the forecast. Ops builds the buy. Marketing shows up after.

How siloed planning drains cash flow, erodes margin, and burns out teams.

Sean Christman