Managing financial and non-financial variables are essential for increasing revenue and net income. Increasing growth rate is an underestimated tool for increasing revenue. An example analysis demonstrates that increasing gain from 750 to 950 g/day in a 2500 head feeder barn can increase gross margin by about $70,000 a year. It is important to avoid expending too much money to increase productivity, because often it results in insufficient gains from the improvement. Environmental quality is important for pig growth. Drafts cause coughing, sneezing, and increased activity (which will increase energy needs). Keeping pigs warm in winter and cool in the summer is important because for every one degree above the pig’s comfort zone, feed intake will decrease by 1 to 2%. Managing the ventilation system in the winter can significantly reduce utility costs. Keeping ventilation at the minimum in winter will in turn reduce the amount of energy needed to heat the barn. Being hungry, bored, or too hot can cause an increase in water intake. This will cause increased manure hauling costs and increased cost of production. The costs of feed should not be taken lightly. Feeders should be adjusted just right to minimize feed wastage yet maximize feed intake. Strictly following the feed budget will ensure no decrease in performance and will ensure there is no overspending. Weighing pigs before market will ensure the core of the grid is hit more frequently, and increasing the overall growth rate of the barn can reduce tail-enders.