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How good your product is, and your ability to sell it, is not defined solely by the product itself but by the perception of its value. The perception of value is shaped by the proposal you make when selling your product and how that proposal enhances the product’s appeal. In simple terms, when defining your sales strategy, you need to not only explain the product and set the price but also manage the perceived value of the product.

The Perceived value indicates how much a customer is prepared to pay for a product or service and how likely they are to become your customers.

‍The four types of customer value are functional value (practical benefits), emotional value (feelings and experiences), social value (status and connection), and economic value (cost-benefit analysis). You can add more value to your products and services by including additional offers, increasing the perceived value. Here are some examples.

👉The Irresistible Offer: This is when you present something that is nearly impossible to refuse. For example, bundling all options into one package for the price of a single item.

👉The Unique Offer: This is when you create additional value that only you can provide, such as offering a one-hour mentoring session with an influencer or expert in the field.

👉The Secure Offer: A proposal that removes any perceived risk for the buyer. For example, "Try the product for just $1 in the first week, and if you’re not satisfied, we’ll refund your dollar." The key here is eliminating any risks that might deter a customer from purchasing.

👉The Experiential Offer: This is about enhancing the experience around your product. Maybe it’s about joining a community or gaining access to high-quality training videos. The focus is on making the experience unique and valuable.

👉The Economic Value Offer: In this case, you highlight the economic benefits, such as time or money saved as a result of purchasing the product. This is a common and effective strategy.

👉The Scarcity Offer: People tend to value something more when it's perceived as scarce. Limiting the availability of your product or service can create urgency and drive people to act quickly.

Example: "Only 10 spots left," or "Limited edition – available only for 24 hours."

👉The Social Proof Offer: Highlighting the popularity of your product by showing that others are using and benefiting from it. This is especially powerful when influencers or recognized names endorse your product. Example: "Join 5,000 satisfied customers," or "Featured on top industry websites."

👉The Loyalty/Reward Offer: Giving customers additional value for sticking with your brand. A reward system or loyalty program can build long-term engagement and make your product seem like a better deal over time. Example: "Earn points with every purchase and redeem them for discounts or exclusive items."

👉The Premium Upsell Offer: Offering a premium version of your product or service with added features or benefits, making customers feel like they're getting exceptional value for just a little more. Example: "Upgrade to premium for just $5 more and unlock exclusive features."

👉The Bundle Offer: Creating product bundles that offer a greater perceived value than purchasing individual items. This can increase sales volume while making customers feel they’re getting more for their money. Example: "Buy two, get one free," or "Complete bundle at 30% off."

👉The Anchor Pricing Offer: Displaying a higher original price next to the discounted price to create the perception of a significant deal, even if the discount is minimal. Example: "Originally $199, now $99."

👉 The Free Add-On Offer: Offering a free bonus or gift with purchase increases the perceived value without necessarily lowering the price of your main product. Example: "Buy one, get a free accessory," or "Free ebook with purchase."

👉The Early Bird Offer: Rewarding early action by offering a special price or bonus to customers who purchase before a set deadline.

Example: "Early bird special – save 30% if you order before [date]."

👉The Customization Offer: Offering customers the ability to customize or personalize their purchase creates a sense of uniqueness and exclusivity. Example: "Customize your own product design," or "Personalize with your name at no extra cost."

👉The Guarantee Offer: Offering extended warranties or satisfaction guarantees can significantly reduce the perceived risk and increase trust in your product. Example: "Lifetime warranty" or "30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked."

Incorporating one or more of these strategies can dramatically improve how your product is perceived, driving higher engagement and sales.

💥💫Steps:

Choose the right strategies with your team and add your notes in the grey section, defining which type of offer you will provide to your clients, which clients it applies to, and when it will be offered.

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Define the details, discuss exceptions, create an implementation plan, and share the strategy with the team.

List the firm's core values in the first column. These three to eight phrases broadly define the shoulds and shouldn't that govern your company's underlying decisions and describe the personality of the organization. What are your core values? ⭐ If your company was a living organism with a distinct personality - explain that personality through values. This is a discovery process and should be tested.

If the first column represents the SOUL of the organization, then column 2 presents its HEART.

This column answers very basic questions:

Move to the 👉Action section and answer the following question:

What's necessary, in the short run, to keep these long-term vision items alive in the company? What's necessary to generate a handful of actions to bolster these core elements?

Tip: The key for everything to align in column 2 and tell a compelling story that excites and engages the people to scale up your business.

In what time frame do we plan to double the revenue/size of the company? If the plan is to grow 15% per year - then you will double in 2 years. Your 3-to-5 year financial target should be 🙌aspirational and aggressive. Let's start! Start by adding a future date. Set the ending date for this medium-term planning period. Revenues: Consider hitting a target revenue that's twice what it is today. Profit: Consider targeting three times industry average profitability. this is the definition of great vs. good company. Mkt.Cap: Set a goal for what the company will be worth and how much cash you will have in the bank. Sandbox: Summarize the sandbox in which the company plans to play over the next three to five years. Include a short description of your customers and What is your plan to sell them. Clearly articulate the key needs you're going to satisfy for this sandbox: the measurable brand promise. Include KPIs. Once you've decided on the financial targets, Sandbox, and Brand promises, choose the 3-to-5 Key Thrust/Capabilities the company must pursue over the next three to five years. You can include, acquisitions, partnerships, and new product features. You can also include additional expansions, etc.

Create a list of 3 of 5 initiatives for the company year. Set very specific and expanded financial outcomes at the top of the column, Next, jump to the bottom of the column and determine the Critical Number. In general, you will pick a critical number that will address either an opportunity or a challenge on the People/Balance Sheet or Process/Profit& Loss side. You will want to pick a counterbalancing number form the other side to monitor. Next, move to the middle of the column and ask " What are a handful of key Initiatives we must complete this year to achieve our financial outcomes and hit our Critical Number?

How you're going to contribute this quarter to accomplishing the one-year goals, driven by the Critical Number and Rocks for the next 90 days? ** Rocks: Take care of the big things first.

Deadline:** Usually the end of the current quarter. Measurable target:** The quarterly critical number from the bottom of column 5. Theme Name:** Brainstorm a fun and relevant title for the quarterly theme. Current movie or song titles work well. Scoreboard Design.** Something visible so everyone can see the score, which is updated daily or weekly. Celebration:** The quarterly theme gives you a reason to host an event to either celebrate the accomplishment of a big goal. Reward:** Incentives or prizes.

Sit down with each individual or team in the company to establish what they can do over the next quarter to help the organization succeed. Everyone should be able to see how his/her actions link to the company's goals. Your KPIs:** Every employee or team should have an ongoing KPI or two that enables them to quantifiable answer the question "Did we have a productive day or week?" Your Quarterly Priorities:** What are a few priorities for the quarter that will raise his/her performance or drive a special project that aligns with the employee's Critical Number? Critical Number:** What is the single most important quantifiable quarterly achievement for that person or team that will help the company achieve its vision?

To achieve our next milestone, our team must deliver the following items. This includes a list of tangible deliverables as well as habit changes. In other words, it’s a compilation of tasks and actions that must be completed and fully implemented. 💥🎯

📋🗂 This is a change log where you can take notes and record any changes, delays, or improvements that have occurred while working on this milestone or goal. It ensures transparency among all stakeholders and serves as a record of these changes.