Summarize by Aili
๐ 5 Proven Go-to-Market Frameworks You Need To Know
๐ Abstract
The article discusses five frameworks from Maja Voje, a go-to-market strategy expert, that are relevant for product-led growth. The frameworks cover the beachhead strategy, the GTM power hour exercise, growth loops, and a launch plan example.
๐ Q&A
[01] Beachhead Strategy
1. What is the beachhead strategy?
- The beachhead strategy involves focusing on a small, underserved market that has a strong need to solve its problems, and then building up from that initial segment to conquer the broader market.
- The key is to align efforts and resources into a single direction and stay laser-focused on winning "one beach at a time" to generate critical mass of traction and relevance.
2. How do you choose the right beachhead segment?
- The beachhead segment should be small enough to conquer in the next 3-18 months.
- Key questions to research include:
- Is there a high pain point and willingness to solve the problem now?
- Does the segment display sufficient willingness to pay?
- Can you reach the segment's critical mass in the next 3-18 months?
- Will the segment refer the solution to adjacent segments?
3. What is the difference between an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and an Early Customer Profile (ECP)?
- The ICP represents the ideal target audience, while the ECP represents a more realistic target audience for the early go-to-market efforts.
- Early customers often have a higher tolerance for risk, a burning need for solutions, and a drive to work with the company until the product matures.
[02] GTM Power Hour
1. What is the GTM Power Hour exercise?
- The GTM Power Hour is an exercise that helps companies formulate the go-to-market assumptions that need to be validated before finalizing the go-to-market strategy.
- It includes a set of 5 "Proofs" that need to be collected on the go-to-market journey:
- Proof of concept - product delivers value to test users
- Proof of monetization - ability to get 5-10 paying customers
- Proof of a scalable GTM motion - ability to sell to the next 100 customers predictably
- Proof of sustainable business model - ability to turn a profit and support growth
- Proof of market expansion - ability to win new markets
[03] Growth Loops
1. What are the 5 types of growth loops discussed in the article?
- Viral - product-related content or recommendations shared on other platforms attract new users
- Usage - users create and share content/assets that encourage others to try the product
- Collaboration - users invite colleagues to co-create and collaborate within the product
- User-Generated Content - users discover the product through indexed content and create more content
- Referral - users invite others to use the product in exchange for some capital
2. How do the different growth loop frameworks compare?
- The article notes that the Reforge framework identifies 3 top-level types of micro-loops (viral, content, paid) with various sub-types that can be connected for amplified growth impact through macro loops.
- While more complex, knowing all the frameworks can ultimately be beneficial in identifying effective growth loops for a startup.
[04] Launch Plan Example
1. What are the key elements of the launch plan example shared for Maja Voje's "100-Step Go-To-Market Checklist" product?
- The launch plan includes details like website and launch post copy, analytics screenshots, campaign structure, and selection of channels for scaling and launching the product.
- The underlying philosophy emphasizes "doing less to achieve more" and staying committed to the mission by only focusing on what is "mission critical".
Shared by Daniel Chen ยท
ยฉ 2024 NewMotor Inc.