The Leak Detector · Chapter 4

The Pricing Leak

Competitive pricing is usually a polite phrase for underpricing. Most business owners are leaving 20 to 40 percent on the table and don’t know it. Find out what you should actually charge.
THE LEAK DETECTOR · CHAPTER 4

The Pricing Leak

Competitive pricing is usually a polite phrase for underpricing. Most business owners are leaving 20 to 40 percent on the table and don’t know it. Find out what you should actually charge.

Your prices are probably wrong

Pricing low feels safe. It is the opposite of safe. Under-pricing attracts the worst customers, starves your margin, and signals doubt. The strongest businesses in every market price with confidence and keep the customers who match.

20-40%

Typical underpricing in service businesses

2x

How much your worst customers cost vs. your best

80/20

The share of your profit that comes from the top of your list

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Competitive pricing is expensive.

Your customers aren’t comparing your number to a spreadsheet. They’re comparing it to the feeling you gave them. Charge for the feeling.