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Business Model and Pricing

Determining your Business Model

  • What is a business model?
  • What are some common patterns in startup business models?
  • WhatsApp made it big without a business model. Why should I make one?
  • What is important to focus on in laying out a business model?
  • What process should entrepreneurs follow in developing their business model?

Hardware Business Models

  • What are some common business models for hardware businesses?

SaaS business models

  • How do I create a SaaS business model?
  • Where can I learn about common COCA / LTV and other metrics for SaaS businesses?
  • What are some real life SaaS pricing models?

Marketplaces

  • How do I get started building a marketplace?
  • How can I handle disintermediation?
  • How do I grow a marketplace before and after launch?

TAM (Total Addressable Market)

  • What is TAM?
  • How do you calculate TAM?
  • Why do I need to estimate TAM?
  • How much time should I spend estimating TAM?
  • How do I estimate TAM if there is a HUGE range in what customers will pay?
  • How do I estimate TAM when I am creating a new product category?

Determining Pricing

  • How can entrepreneurs determine an appropriate price for their product?
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