Step 2 - Understand Your True Cost
True Cost with InnoVint
InnoVint is a powerful system — but your final cost is only as accurate as what you put into it.
InnoVint does a great job tracking the movement of wine and calculating cost. But many small wineries assume that once the system is set up, the costing takes care of itself.
That's where things go wrong. If the inputs aren't correct, the final cost won't be correct either.
This program helps you build the right workflow behind InnoVint — so the numbers it produces are actually right.
Is this program right for you?
This program is designed for wineries using InnoVint who want to make sure their costing is accurate.
This is a strong fit if:
you use InnoVint with the costing module
you want to calculate True Cost using your actual data
you’re not fully confident in your current numbers
you want a workflow that fits a small winery
you want to validate that your COGS is correct
If you’ve ever wondered whether your InnoVint numbers are actually right — this is for you.
Why InnoVint costing often doesn’t match reality
InnoVint’s costing workflow is designed around larger wineries that:
close their books monthly
bottle consistently throughout the year
and maintain tight, ongoing processes
Most small wineries don’t operate that way.
Instead:
bottling happens a few times a year
books aren’t fully closed each month
costs are entered at different times
and financial data is still evolving throughout the year
So even though InnoVint is doing the math correctly: the inputs going into the system are often incomplete or misaligned.
This is a classic “junk in, junk out” problem.
This program helps you build the right workflow behind InnoVint — so the numbers it produces are actually correct.
InnoVint Course & Cohort
When you enroll, you get immediate access to the full course plus a spot in the next InnoVint Cohort
The Course:
Calculate the correct rates to enter into InnoVint
Apply those costs to bulk wine correctly
Enter costs consistently throughout the year
Reconcile InnoVint with QuickBooks at year-end
Worksheets, templates, and lifetime access.
Ask the CFO - submit questions, get answers
The Cohort:
6 live weekly Zoom sessions (early January to mid February) at 10 AM Pacific
Small group format
Application required - so everyone arrives ready
Recordings posted after each session
The goal isn’t just to use InnoVint - it’s to trust the numbers it produces.
Want more personalized support?
This optional coaching package is for you if you want more hands-on help making sure your InnoVint setup is correct.
What’s included:
3 hours of private coaching at 50% off the regular consulting rate
One-time offer, available with each course enrollment
Work through your actual InnoVint and QuickBooks setup
Get help verifying that your starting numbers, inputs, and workflow are aligned
The course gets your workflow right. Coaching makes sure your numbers are.
Next Cohort Dates
Sessions are held weekly on Friday at 10 AM Pacific
We tackle the Year-End Reconciliation together
Jan 8th
Jan 15th
Jan 22nd
Jan 29th
Feb 5th
Feb 12th
Already have the True Cost with InnoVint course or want to repeat the Cohort?
Common questions
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No — this is designed for owners and in-house teams.
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No — this helps you use InnoVint correctly.
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This helps you verify that they actually are.
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Not once it’s broken into a clear workflow.
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You may benefit more from the InnoVint version.
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You don’t need to be — just comfortable following a process.
Ready to make sure your InnoVint costing is actually correct?
If you want confidence that your inputs, workflow, and final numbers are aligned, this is your next step. Understanding your True Cost is Step 2 of The Path. If you’re not sure which step is right for you, The Path will show you.