Definition
Fixed Expenses
Costs you pay regardless of revenue: payroll, rent, legal, accounting.
From the episode “Congrats on the Revenue, Sorry About Your Money”How founders on the podcast use it
Business costs that remain constant regardless of sales volume — rent, salaries, software subscriptions, insurance. Must be fully understood and set before advertising spend is calculated. The foundation of a sound cost structure.
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