In all 22 years of running my business, I ve never raised prices on my existing customers.
My philosophy has always been to price a little below the competition, make the product better, and the customers will come to you. That's how I've made it this long.
Normally, for me, it means taking the cost of not trying hard enough on your customers. And if you're selling the product, there's no need to increase the price.
This topic came to my mind after I saw an article about Selena Gomez being sued in connection with her mental health startup.
I think Hollywood stars, top athletes, and musicians always have a head start when it comes to funding because of their personal brand. (And, of course, they have a completely different type of career that primarily supports them financially.)
These cute and furry creatures can sometimes tire people a lot. What are the issues that you have the most difficulty with regarding pet care and that you think there should be a solution?
I am a hardcore music lover and love to listen to it while working. But sometimes, I do feel like, listening to music impacts my productivity. Has anyone experienced the same? Do you have any tips to share, to me and to the community in general?
The origin stories are always the fascinating ones. So did you start yours at a garage or a dorm? (just kidding) And why did you start your startup in the first place? Let the PH community know about your beautiful journey.
I m deciding how long a free trial should last, and I keep coming back to how often someone actually needs the product.
Seven days can mean seven chances to get value from a daily tool. For something used in a weekly meeting, it might mean just one.
My background is in sales management. When you agree on a coaching action with someone, the value doesn t end with that conversation. You need to follow up the next week and see whether anything changed.
That s why I m leaning toward 30 days for the product I m building. It gives people a chance to experience several weekly cycles.
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