Business Model Generation Playbook

Pricing Model

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Pricing playbooks to sustain growth

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Access over Ownership illustration

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Access over Ownership

Maximize efficiency with flexible product usage

Add-on illustration

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Add-on

Additional charges for extras

Auction illustration

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Auction

Build community of buyers selling products to the highest bidder

Bait and Hook illustration

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Bait and Hook

Charge for consumables, not the product

Barter illustration

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Barter

Exchange goods with customers without a monetary transaction

Cash Machine illustration

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Cash Machine

Earn money with negative working capital

Credits illustration

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Credits

Let customers buy or earn credits to postpone actual purchases

Dynamic Pricing illustration

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Dynamic Pricing

Adjust prices on the fly in response to market demands

Freemium illustration

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Freemium

Offer a basic version for free and a premium version for a fee

Pay What You Want illustration

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Pay What You Want

Let the buyer set the price

Reversed Bait and Hook illustration

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Reversed Bait and Hook

Let an expensive product pave the way for cheap or free consumables

Robin Hood illustration

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Robin Hood

Take from the rich and give to the poor

Important for this playbook

Pricing is a crucial aspect of any business model as it determines how revenue is generated. There are several different pricing models that businesses can use, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

Flexible Usage

The “Access over Ownership” and “Freemium” models both offer a form of flexible usage. The “Access over Ownership” model allows customers to access a product or service without the need to own it outright, while “Freemium” allows customers to access a basic version of a product or service for free and pay for premium features. This flexibility allows customers to test out the product or service before committing to a purchase, making them more likely to convert to paying customers in the future.

Additional Charges

The “Add-on” and “Bait and Hook” models both involve additional charges for extras. The “Add-on” model charges customers for additional features or services, while “Bait and Hook” charges for consumables. This allows businesses to generate additional revenue from their products or services, and can be a particularly effective pricing strategy for businesses that sell products that require recurring purchases, such as ink cartridges for printers.

Price Setting

The “Auction,” “Pay What You Want,” and “Dynamic Pricing” models all involve some form of price setting. In an “Auction,” the buyer sets the price, “Pay What You Want” allows the customer to set the price, and “Dynamic Pricing” adjusts prices in response to market demands. These models allow businesses to adjust prices based on supply and demand, and can be particularly effective for businesses that sell unique or limited products or services.

These business models are part of the Business Model Patterns printed card deck.

Proven business models that have driven success for global leaders across industries. Rethink how your business can create, deliver, and capture value.

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