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$0 to $222K in 90 Days: Complete D2C Case Study

Wes Northcutt
January 15, 2025
15 min read
Business Growth
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$0 to $222K in 90 Days: Complete D2C Case Study

Key Takeaways

Real case study: How we launched an oral energy pouch brand from zero to $222K total revenue in 90 days. Month-by-month breakdown with actual campaign data, ROAS progression, and scaling strategies that delivered $121K in month 3.

🎯 Case Study Overview

This case study documents the complete 90-day launch of an oral energy pouch brand from concept to $222K in total revenue. All data presented is real, verified, and comes from actual campaign performance metrics.

Total Revenue
$222,900 in 90 days
Final Month Revenue
$121,426 (Month 3)
Peak ROAS
3.56x (Month 3)

📊 Actual Performance Metrics

5,587
Total Orders
$40.61
Average AOV
$14.62
Final CPA
173%
Revenue Growth

The Challenge: Launching a New CPG Brand

When this oral energy pouch brand approached us, they had a product but zero sales history. They needed to prove market demand, establish their brand, and achieve profitability quickly in a competitive supplement market.

The challenge was significant: launch a new consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand from scratch, build awareness in a crowded market, and achieve sustainable growth within 90 days. Here's exactly how we did it.

🚀 Month 1: Foundation & Launch ($44,410 Revenue)

February Performance Metrics

$44,410
Total Revenue
1,176
Total Orders
$37.76
Average AOV
3.56
ROAS

Launch Strategy

Market Research & Positioning

Analyzed competitor landscape in the energy supplement space to identify positioning opportunities.

Target Audience Development

Identified primary demographic: health-conscious professionals aged 25-45 seeking convenient energy solutions.

Creative Development

Developed initial ad creative focusing on convenience, clean ingredients, and sustained energy benefits.

📈 Month 2: Optimization & Growth ($57,065 Revenue)

March Performance Metrics

$57,065
Total Revenue
1,421
Total Orders
$40.16
Average AOV
2.74
ROAS

Campaign Optimization

Audience Refinement

Analyzed first month's data to identify highest-performing audience segments and doubled down on best performers.

Creative Testing

Launched new creative variations based on month 1 learnings, testing different value propositions and visuals.

Budget Allocation

Increased budget on highest-performing campaigns while maintaining profitable ROAS thresholds.

💎 Month 3: Scale & Performance ($121,426 Revenue)

April Performance Metrics

$121,426
Total Revenue
2,990
Total Orders
$40.61
Average AOV
3.56
ROAS

Scaling Strategy

Budget Scaling

Systematically increased daily budgets on proven campaigns, maintaining ROAS targets while driving volume.

Campaign Expansion

Launched additional campaign types and placements to capture broader audience segments.

Performance Optimization

Improved ROAS from 2.74x to 3.56x through continuous optimization and testing.

🔍 Key Insights from the Campaign

Consistent AOV

Average order value remained stable around $40, indicating strong product-market fit and pricing strategy.

ROAS Improvement

ROAS improved from Month 2 to Month 3, showing the campaign was becoming more efficient as it scaled.

Order Volume Growth

Order count more than doubled from Month 2 to Month 3, demonstrating successful scaling without efficiency loss.

🎯 What Made This Campaign Successful

Platform Focus

Meta (Facebook & Instagram) as primary traffic source

  • • Targeted health-conscious professionals
  • • Used video and carousel ad formats
  • • Focused on mobile-first creative

Product Positioning

Convenient, clean energy alternative

  • • Emphasized convenience and portability
  • • Highlighted natural ingredients
  • • Positioned as coffee alternative

📊 90-Day Results Summary

Revenue Growth:

Month 1:$44,410
Month 2:$57,065
Month 3:$121,426
Total:$222,901

Order Metrics:

Total Orders:5,587
Peak Month Orders:2,990
Avg. Order Value:$40.61

Efficiency:

Peak ROAS:3.56x
Final CPA:$14.62
Growth Rate:173%

Ready to scale your D2C brand?

This case study represents real, achievable results using proven direct-to-consumer marketing strategies. If you're looking to launch or scale a CPG brand, we'd love to discuss how we can help.

❓ Case Study FAQ

Was this a completely new brand with no existing audience?

Yes, this was a brand new product launch with zero existing sales history, email list, or brand recognition. All results were achieved through paid advertising and organic reach.

How much was spent on advertising to achieve these results?

Total ad spend across 90 days was approximately $62,500, based on the final ROAS of 3.56x and total revenue of $222,901. This represents a profitable customer acquisition model.

What was the primary advertising platform used?

Meta (Facebook and Instagram) was the primary platform, chosen for its sophisticated targeting capabilities and effectiveness for direct-to-consumer brands in the health and wellness space.

Can these results be replicated for other products?

While results vary by product, market, and execution, the strategies and frameworks used here are applicable to many direct-to-consumer brands. Product-market fit and proper execution are key factors.

About the Author

Wes Northcutt is the founder of Magnus Marketing, specializing in direct-to-consumer brand launches and scaling strategies. This case study represents actual client results achieved through proven performance marketing methodologies.

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