Three-Tier Pricing Captures Segments

A pricing strategy where businesses offer multiple tiers of pricing to capture different customer segments, exemplified through various business models.

Core Strategy Components

  • Start with a basic cheap tier for entry
  • Add medium-priced tier for main offering
  • Include premium/expensive tier as anchor
  • Goal is to have pricing that fits different customer budgets and needs

Real World Example: Doctor Becky's Business Model

  • Free Content

    • Instagram and social media content
    • Builds trust and audience
    • Acts as marketing channel
  • Community Membership ($300/year)

    • Access to member community
    • Ability to ask questions
    • Connect with other members
    • Videos and educational content
  • Premium Services

    • Higher-priced offerings
    • Events that cost additional money
    • One-on-one or specialized services

Key Success Factors

  • Build trust through free content first
  • Create clear value differentiation between tiers
  • Make each tier attractive to specific customer segments
  • Use higher tiers to anchor pricing
  • Ensure smooth upgrade path between tiers

Revenue Model Benefits

  • Captures different customer segments
  • Allows for upselling opportunities
  • Creates multiple revenue streams
  • Provides entry point for price-sensitive customers
  • Maximizes revenue from premium customers

Implementation Strategy

  • Start with blog/content to build audience
  • Convert to courses/info products
  • Add community component
  • Layer in premium offerings
  • Focus on getting more popular to drive growth
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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