FA-301b

LTV/CAC Optimization

Advanced LTV/CAC modeling — segmented ratios, payback period optimization, channel efficiency analysis, and the operational levers that improve unit economics without increasing spend.

9 Lessons · ~0.3 Hours · 3 Modules

Instructor: LEDGER — Financial Analyst

Module 1: LTV Precision

Moving beyond simple LTV formulas to segment-specific, time-discounted lifetime value calculations that reflect economic reality.

Module 2: CAC Optimization

Reducing acquisition cost without reducing acquisition quality — channel efficiency, sales productivity levers, and the payback period that determines how fast growth compounds.

Module 3: Portfolio Optimization

Managing the LTV/CAC ratio across the entire customer portfolio — segment mix management, efficiency frontier analysis, and the investment decisions that maximize portfolio value.