The Pricing spotlight: pricing strategy

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Jean-Manuel Izaret

Daniel Meyer has a fun Pricing Spotlight series that is worth following. He asks simple open-ended questions, like good interviewers do, allowing for diverse responses. I am grateful to participate this week and share some views. Enjoy!

Daniel Meyer

Monetization & Pricing – Sustainable Growth Through Pricing ๐Ÿ’ฐ And Effective Product Decisions ๐Ÿš€ sofatutor | KIT | Stanford 5mo

๐Ÿš€ ๐„๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ž 21 ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ: ๐”๐ง๐ฏ๐ž๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐Œ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‰๐ž๐š๐ง-๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ฎ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ˆ๐ณ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ญ! ๐Ÿš€ As we dive into our 21st edition, letโ€™s extend a warm welcome to Jean-Manuel Izaret (JMI), the strategic thinker and global leader in Marketing Sales and Pricing at BCG: ๐ŸŒ Steering the helm of Pricing at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Jean-Manuel brings an astonishing 32 years of diverse experience. ๐Ÿ“– Author of the enlightening book “Game Changer: How Strategic Pricing Shapes Businesses, Markets, and Society.” Jean-Manuel’s deep dive into the complexities of Pricing: ๐Ÿงฉ Pricing is not one-size-fits-all. It’s a multifaceted game, as illustrated in his book’s strategic Pricing hexagon. ๐Ÿ’ก Dismisses common misconceptions: Elasticity isnโ€™t always the key, and market dynamics play a crucial role. A candid confession from the trenches: ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ™‚๏ธ Discovering the limitations of elasticity in pricing early in his career, Jean-Manuel emphasizes the importance of understanding market-specific dynamics. On AI’s role in Pricing: ๐Ÿค– AI holds transformative potential, yet requires careful management. Ethical considerations and quality data are paramount. Admiration in the Pricing universe: ๐Ÿ Applauds Apple for its bold iPod Pricing strategy. A masterclass in understanding market differentiation and creating new consumer segments. Jean-Manuel’s guiding principle for life and business: ๐Ÿค Be generous. Emphasize creating and sharing value over mere extraction. A mantra that harmonizes economic transactions with life’s ethos. ๐Ÿ‘ Letโ€™s applaud Jean-Manuel for his insightful interview and his advocacy for generosity in business. ๐Ÿ’ฌ What’s your approach to creating value in your field? Share below!