How to Talk to Clients About Pricing Research
Pricing research isn’t easy. Learn a little about how to discuss it with clients you just want you to throw a pricing question or two in your survey.
Every researcher I know has gotten this question or comment at some point: “Steve Jobs said research isn’t helpful because people don’t know what they want.” Actually, what Steve said in an interview in 1998 was: “It’s really hard to design products by focus groups. A lot of times, people don’t know what they want…
Research shouldn’t sit on a shelf, neglected and unused. There are definitely ways to avoid this common problem!
You don’t have to wait until you can pull off a major new research study to start building your thought leadership with research. Even small, simple approaches can be a great start!
If you have to present data to others, you MUST have this little book. All the ins and outs (and do’s and don’ts) of making your data clear and interesting.
Little mistakes can have a big impact. Make sure you’re properly testing your surveys before fielding them. I have some suggestions about things to check you might not be considering.
Whether you’re dealing with a decision-maker in your organization or with a client, you’ll likely come across this question. Those who have been working in organizations for some time often have assumptions about their customers and prospects that are firmly entrenched. The “Why bother?” question is one you’ll need to be prepared to answer….