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Lesson 2

Bad Customers Do Exist

Not all customers are created equal. Learn how to acquire high-value customers through smarter discounting and intentional revenue planning.

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Stop Buying Bad Customers:
Smarter Acquisition Strategies

Discounting can be both a growth tool and a trap. This lesson challenges you to think critically about who you’re attracting — and at what cost. You’ll learn to use discounting strategically, not reactively, and apply the Four Peaks Theory to build more consistent, profitable sales cycles.

Lesson Contents:

  • Understand how discount habits shape long-term customer behavior
  • Learn the Four Peaks Theory for sustainable, non-desperate sales cycles
  • Explore acquisition methods that don’t rely on discounting

Reflection Questions:

Reflection:

Look at your current promotional calendar. Does your brand offer four campaigns to help boost sales?

If no: Think about your product. 
Where would it make sense to manufacture a moment?

If yes: How can you use this theory to make your campaigns more successful?

Lesson 2

Bad Customers Do Exist

Not all customers are created equal. Learn how to acquire high-value customers through smarter discounting and intentional revenue planning.

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Download the Course Guide

Stop Buying Bad Customers:
Smarter Acquisition Strategies

Discounting can be both a growth tool and a trap. This lesson challenges you to think critically about who you’re attracting — and at what cost. You’ll learn to use discounting strategically, not reactively, and apply the Four Peaks Theory to build more consistent, profitable sales cycles.

Lesson Contents:

  • Understand how discount habits shape long-term customer behavior
  • Learn the Four Peaks Theory for sustainable, non-desperate sales cycles
  • Explore acquisition methods that don’t rely on discounting

Reflection:

Look at your current promotional calendar. Does your brand offer four campaigns to help boost sales?

If no: Think about your product. 
Where would it make sense to manufacture a moment?

If yes: How can you use this theory to make your campaigns more successful?

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