Direct to Consumer (D2C) is a business strategy where a manufacturer or the consumer packaged goods (CPG) directly sells to the consumer. It bypasses the traditional business model of selling through Distributors/Retailers or resellers. The ability to engage directly with customers using the internet is a major enabler for D2C brands. It removes the traditional … Continue reading Direct to Consumer (D2C) Business and Case of Dollar Shave Club
Attributes of the next trillion $ Company
Sharing notes from the book 'The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google' by Scott Galloway. If one were to wear an analytical hat, one can use these attributes as pointers in studying business models. If one is an entrepreneur, then one can try to incorporate these. Although it mentions Trillion $, … Continue reading Attributes of the next trillion $ Company
Razor and Blades Business Model
The razor and blades business model is a strategy about selling a durable product/basic product, or "razor," at a low profit margin (sometimes even giving it away) to help drive sales of the higher-margin proprietary consumable or complementary, or "blades." It is also called 'Bait and Hook'. The basic product is cross subsidized by high … Continue reading Razor and Blades Business Model
The Phenomenon of Robinhood
Robinhood is an American Fintech (Tech + Finance) company which has a mobile app and website and lets users trade in stocks, ETFs, Options and also crypto trading without any fees. Robinhood is in the news because of the tremendous traction it has received since its launch, more so recently. Also, for attracting millennials with … Continue reading The Phenomenon of Robinhood
Explained: The making of the US Corporate Debt Bubble…
Joint stock company is the bedrock of modern Capitalist society. A joint stock company is owned by a large pool of shareholders and the Board of Directors elected by the shareholders look after shareholder interest. There is an independent management which looks after the day to day working of the company. To align the interest … Continue reading Explained: The making of the US Corporate Debt Bubble…