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My First Million

The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.

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What It Means

Customers make purchase decisions based on perceived value rather than lowest price

Why It Matters

Explains why premium pricing can work and why competing on price alone often fails

When It's True

In markets where buyers can distinguish quality and value differences matter for outcomes

When It's Risky

In pure commodity markets or when buyers cannot evaluate quality differences

How to Apply

1

Focus on creating genuine value rather than competing on price

2

Understand what specific value your customers derive from your product

3

Position your offering based on value delivered rather than features or price

Example Scenario

Van Trump Report charges $600/year while free agricultural information exists because it provides genuine trading edge that creates value for subscribers