Exploring how Lego turned around their company by simplifying sets, shifting focus to customer preferences, listening to top buyers, embracing authenticity, building community for creators, supporting passion-driven innovation.
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Quick takeaways
Lego's success came from listening to dedicated fans for complex sets, not simplifying products blindly.
Creators should focus on dedicated customer feedback over mainstream opinions or surveys for meaningful growth.
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Listen to Your Hardcore Diehard Customers
Lego's struggle with declining revenue led them to initially follow consultants' advice to simplify their Lego sets, which backfired and worsened their financial situation. After firing their consultants, Lego decided to consult their top 4% of buyers to understand what customers truly wanted. Surprisingly, the hardcore fans desired complex and challenging Lego sets rather than easier ones. Lego took a risk by releasing the intricate Millennium Falcon set, which significantly boosted their sales by focusing on their dedicated customer base.
Stay True to Your Vision and Audience
The podcast emphasizes the importance of not blindly following external advice and opinions, but rather listening to the real actions and needs of your most loyal customers. Scott Shepherd encourages creators to avoid the noise of mainstream opinions and social media chatter, emphasizing that true customer preferences are reflected through actual purchases, not surveys or vocal opinions. By connecting deeply with their dedicated fans and innovating based on this feedback, creators can stay aligned with their core audience and drive meaningful growth.