My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
“we can double the price or triple the price for offer and close at a higher percentage”
What It Means
Proper value equation optimization can dramatically increase both pricing and sales conversion rates
Why It Matters
Demonstrates that price and conversion aren't inversely related when value is properly engineered
When It's True
When value equation improvements genuinely address customer concerns and obstacles
When It's Risky
When improvements are superficial or don't address real customer problems, leading to buyer's remorse
How to Apply
Start with thorough customer obstacle analysis
Create real solutions for each obstacle category
Test price increases gradually while monitoring conversion
Ensure delivery matches increased expectations
Example Scenario
“Consulting firm adds implementation support and guarantees, allowing them to charge $50K instead of $15K while closing 40% vs 20% of prospects”
Related Knowledge
dream outcome times perceive elective achievement below that you have time delay and then effort and
Mathematical formula for determining offer value based on four key customer perception variables
we just add value rather than taking away price
Instead of discounting to close sales, add bonuses that address specific customer concerns
Value Equation Framework
A mathematical framework for maximizing offer value: (Dream Outcome × Perceived Likelihood of Achievement) ÷ (Time Delay
Transform existing offers to command premium pricing while increasing conversion rates
Doubling or tripling offer prices while maintaining or increasing close rates, leading to step-function business growth
Close more sales at higher prices using strategic bonus delivery instead of discounting
Higher close rates without discounting, maintaining profit margins while increasing customer satisfaction
Value Equation Lens
Evaluate all business decisions through the lens of how they impact the four value equation variables: dream outcome, pe