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LESSON SIX

PRODUCT

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  • Understanding the Product

  • A product is the core of what a business provides to the market.

  • It can be physical (like clothing), digital (like courses), or a service (like design work).

  • Without a clear product, there is nothing to sell. The product is where value begins, because it is what people actually pay for.

  • Takeaways

  • Product = what customers pay for.

  • Can be physical, digital, or service.

  • Value starts with the product itself.

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  • Building an Offer

  • An offer is more than the product alone.

  •  It is the product plus the context — price, benefits, bonuses, or guarantees.

  • Strong offers solve a real need or fulfill a strong desire. Beginners sometimes mistake “product” for “offer.”

  • The difference is that the product is the thing itself, while the offer is how it is packaged for sale.

  • Takeaways

  • Offer = product + benefits + terms.

  • Solves a problem or fulfills a desire.

  • Different from the product alone.

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  • Understanding Demand

  • Demand is the level of interest customers have in a product.

  • High demand means more sales potential; low demand means fewer opportunities.

  •  Demand is shaped by need, affordability, and timing.

  • Beginners often overlook demand, launching products without checking if people want them.

  • Takeaways

  • Demand = customer interest.

  • High demand = more sales.

  • Ignoring demand risks wasted effort.

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  • Testing Demand

  • Testing demand means checking if people actually want the product before investing heavily.

  • This can be done through surveys, small test launches, or observing similar markets.

  • The goal is to confirm interest early so time and money are not wasted.

  • Takeaways

  • Testing = checking real interest.

  • Can use surveys, test runs, or research.

  • Prevents wasted investment.

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  • Pricing Basics

  • Pricing is assigning a monetary value to the product.

  • It affects how customers see the product — as cheap, affordable, premium, or luxury.

  • Pricing too low may hurt profits; pricing too high may limit buyers.

  • Beginners should understand that pricing is not only about cost, but also about perceived value.

  • Takeaways

  • Pricing = assigning value in money.

  • Shapes how customers view the product.

  • Balances affordability and profit.

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  • Pricing Factors

  • Pricing often takes into account:

  • Costs:

    materials, labor, overhead.

  • Market expectations:

    what people pay for similar products.

  • Perceived value:

    what the product feels worth to a customer

  • Considering these together creates pricing that makes sense for both the business and the customer.

  • Takeaways

  • Pricing considers costs, market, and value.

  • Balances fairness and profitability.

  • Guides positioning in the market.

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  • Packaging

  • Packaging is how a product is physically or digitally wrapped.

  • For physical products, packaging protects and displays the item.

  • For digital or services, “packaging” may mean presentation on a website or in materials.

  • Packaging shapes first impressions and can reinforce brand identity.

  • Takeaways

  • Packaging = protection and display.

  • Shapes first impressions.

  • Reinforces brand identity.

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  • Presentation

  • Presentation is how the product is shown to customers.

  • In stores, it may be shelf placement; online, it may be photos, descriptions, or videos.

  • Strong presentation builds trust and makes customers more willing to buy.

  • Takeaways

  • Presentation = how the product is shown.

  • Online or offline display.

  • Clear, attractive presentation builds trust.

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  • Differentiation

  • Differentiation is what makes a product stand out from competitors.

  •  It may be quality, design, convenience, or story.

  • Without differentiation, customers may see products as interchangeable.

  • Takeaways

  • Differentiation = what makes product unique.

  • Can be based on quality, design, or story.

  • Prevents being seen as “just another option.”

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  • Customer Experience

  • The product is not just the item itself but the experience around it.

  •  This includes ease of purchase, packaging feel, delivery speed, and support afterward.

  •  Beginners often forget that the experience can make or break customer satisfaction.

  • Takeaways

  • Product includes full experience.

  • Purchase, delivery, and support all matter.

  • Strong experiences create happy customers.

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  • Feedback and Improvement

  • Products rarely stay the same forever.

  • Customer feedback shows what works and what needs to be better.

  • Businesses often refine products over time to match expectations or fix problems.

  • Beginners benefit from listening closely to early customers.

  • Takeaways

  • Products evolve through feedback.

  • Customers highlight strengths and gaps.

  • Refinement supports long-term success.

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  •  Scaling Products

  • As demand grows, products need systems for production, packaging, and delivery.

  •  Scaling products means being able to serve more customers without quality breaking down.

  • Takeaways

  • Scaling = serving more customers.

  • Needs strong systems to maintain quality.

  • Growth depends on reliable production.

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  • Common Beginner Mistakes

  • Beginners often:

  • Launch without testing demand.

  • Confuse product with offer.

  • Price based only on cost, not value.

  • Overlook packaging and presentation.

  • Ignore customer feedback.

  • Avoiding these mistakes makes products stronger and more appealing.

  • Takeaways

  • Demand matters as much as product.

  • Offer ≠ product.

  • Pricing affects perception.

  • Presentation and feedback drive improvement.

  • Lesson Recap

  • Products are the core value offered.

  • Offers include the product plus benefits.

  • Demand must be tested before scaling.

  • Pricing balances costs, perception, and value.

  • Packaging and presentation shape trust.

  • Differentiation makes products stand out.

  • Customer experience surrounds the product.

  • Feedback drives improvement over time.

  • Scaling requires systems that maintain quality.

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