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Seasonal Sprint Business Model
A business model where 90%+ of annual revenue is generated in a concentrated time period of 30-90 days, requiring 9-11 months of preparation for one intense selling season
How It Works
Works by capitalizing on predictable seasonal demand spikes when customers are willing to pay premium prices for time-sensitive products or services. The scarcity and urgency drive high margins.
Components
Identify seasonal demand spike with 30-90 day window
Design offering that commands premium during peak season
Build operational capacity to handle 10x normal volume
Secure inventory/supplies months in advance
Create distribution network for peak season
Optimize for maximum cash extraction during sprint period
When to Use
When targeting products/services tied to specific holidays, seasons, or events with concentrated demand (Christmas, Halloween, July 4th, graduation, wedding season)
When Not to Use
When you need steady cash flow throughout the year, have high fixed costs that require consistent revenue, or lack ability to handle extreme operational scaling
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Christmas tree business making $1M revenue in December by controlling NYC territories, spending 11 months preparing inventory and locations, then executing intense 30-day sales sprint”