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

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luxury goods are the only area which is possible to make luxury margins
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What It Means

Only luxury categories allow for sustainable premium pricing well above cost

Why It Matters

Explains why luxury businesses can be more profitable than commodity businesses

When It's True

In categories where status, craftsmanship, or heritage create emotional value beyond function

When It's Risky

If market shifts to pure utility or competitors create better functional alternatives

How to Apply

1

Identify categories where luxury positioning is possible

2

Build brand story that justifies premium pricing

3

Maintain exclusivity while scaling

Example Scenario

Premium skincare brand charging 10x more than drugstore equivalents by positioning around luxury experience and results