Go-to-Market Plays #5: How the IKEA Effect Affects Us

Truth: people love things more when they build it themselves.  Called the IKEA effect, it’s a concept that impacts retention strategy, product satisfaction, and lifetime value. Building something gives people a sense of pride and accomplishment. We feel it’s a worthwhile investment, even if the bookshelf comes out slightly lopsided.  Plus, what do Spotify and…

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SPECIAL SERIES: The Power of Building in Public | Bathroom Break #53 🚽

What’s the newest format that’s going viral?  It’s building, behind-the-scenes, and sharing what goes into making something. Think about some things brands are posting about their products: the wins, the fails, how it all came together. Audiences eat this up.  Building in public like this generates engagement. Jay gives an example of how huge companies…

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