Ron Baker, a prolific author and educator on value and pricing, delves into the intricacies of value-based pricing versus traditional billing methods. He shares his journey from CPA to thought leader and emphasizes the significance of understanding consumer perceptions of value. The discussion highlights innovative ideas like subscription-based pricing transforming various industries, advocating for professionals to align their services with client needs for enhanced satisfaction and profitability.
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Subjective Value
Labor theory of value ties value to labor input, but doesn't reflect real-world spending.
True value is subjective, determined by utility to the consumer, not labor.
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Diamond vs. Rock
A diamond and a rock found beside it have equal labor value, but vastly different market values.
This illustrates that value is not intrinsic but determined by consumer perception.
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Coat vs. Hat
The price of a coat versus a hat reflects consumer value, not manufacturing cost differences.
Consumers' willingness to pay justifies production costs, not the other way around.
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Ron Baker is a writer, speaker, educator, and recovering CPA. He is the author of seven best-selling books, most of which cover economic topics—specifically, value and pricing.
Throughout history, value has always tied itself to labor. These many work hours cost this many dollars, also known as billable hours.
The counter to this method is value-based pricing. This thing costs this many dollars because it is valuable to you.
So, which is correct? Which is fair?
In this episode, Ron and Chris dive deep into value, pricing, and the relationship between the two. Ron shares some great stories that clearly illustrate why value is determined by the utility it provides the consumer.
They also discuss the concept of subscription-based pricing and why that model may find its way into everything from cars to creative services.
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