Seth Godin's Startup School

Creating Scarcity

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Oct 15, 2012
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ANECDOTE

Milkshakes Hired For Breakfast

  • Customers hired McDonald's milkshakes to solve the problem of a portable breakfast they could eat while driving.
  • McDonald's responded by creating healthier breakfast options to better meet this need and increase sales.
INSIGHT

Customers Hire Solutions

  • People buy products to solve problems or fulfill emotional needs like impressing others or overcoming fear.
  • The value lies in what you are hired to do for the customer, not just the product itself.
ADVICE

Harness Ethical Placebo Effects

  • Use placebo effects ethically to make customers feel better about their purchase.
  • Enhance the buying experience beyond just the product to increase perceived value.
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