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    A Playbook for Pricing Strategy

    Why This Matters

    For founders, pricing strategy represents a critical inflection point that can determine your company's trajectory. Getting this right doesn't just solve an immediate problem—it creates compounding advantages across your business.

    Lessons We've Learned

    Prioritize product-led growth to reduce dependency on paid channels

    Implement short feedback cycles to adapt quickly to market changes

    Measure the true cost of acquisition across the entire funnel, not just top-of-funnel

    The First Principles

    01.

    Optimize for word-of-mouth. Design your product to naturally encourage sharing and referrals.

    02.

    Reduce friction constantly. Continuously identify and eliminate points of resistance in the customer journey.

    03.

    Focus on retention. A loyal customer base is your most valuable growth asset.

    The Acquisition Framework

    1. Define Your Ideal Customer

    Create detailed personas of who you're trying to reach and why they would care.

    2. Map Customer Channels

    Identify where your ideal customers spend their time and attention.

    3. Design Channel Strategies

    Develop tailored approaches for each promising acquisition channel.

    4. Test and Validate

    Run small experiments to determine which channels perform best.

    5. Scale Winners

    Double down on channels that show promising ROI and customer quality.

    What We've Seen Work

    "The biggest revelation for us was realizing that pricing strategy isn't a one-time achievement but an ongoing process that requires constant refinement and adaptation."

    — CEO, Consumer Brand

    Founder Tips

    • Focus on one growth channel until it's fully optimized

    • Build in measurement from day one of any initiative

    • Test your messaging with real customers before scaling

    Your Move: What To Do Now

    Take a step back and assess: Where are you in this journey right now? What's your biggest opportunity?

    Block 90 minutes with your leadership team this week to map out your approach using the framework above. Focus on identifying quick wins that build momentum.

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