Do This if You Have a New Product
Summary
When introducing a new product, it's not just about selling the product, but also selling the idea of the product. This means extra mental energy for the customer as it differs from their usual routine.
To help customers adapt, put as many detailed instructions in as many places as possible. It's a waiting game for people to see that this is a better way of doing things.
Don't overcompensate for issues initially. Customers might give various reasons for canceling, but the main reason often is that it requires more effort than their previous methods.
Over time, as people understand the benefits and get accustomed to the new product, they'll recognize its value.
Patience and clear, accessible instructions are key to helping your customers transition smoothly and see the advantages of your new product.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few strategies to make your new product or service more appealing and easier for customers to adopt.
First, tell your customers why this new product or service is great. Don't just pitch the features; explain how it will make their lives better. People need to understand the idea behind what you're offering, not just the product itself.
Next, make instructions super clear. Put them everywhere! Use simple language and diagrams. Create easy-to-follow guides and place them on your website, send them via email, or even attach them to the product packaging. The more places your instructions are available, the more likely customers will find them right when they need help.
Be patient. Understand that people might take some time to see the full benefits of your new product. Keep reminding them of how it can improve their daily routines or solve their problems. Over time, as they use it, they will start to appreciate its value.
Avoid overcompensating for every cancellation or issue. Often, customers cancel because it takes more effort to learn something new. This is normal. Focus on making the learning process smoother rather than constantly tweaking the product based on different complaints.
Finally, keep communicating the benefits. Use testimonials, case studies, and stories of how others have benefited from your product. This helps build trust and will reinforce the value of your offering.
By following these steps, you create a supportive environment that makes it easier for customers to transition and see the advantages of your new product or service.
Full Transcript
so this is the issue that you guys have which is what we had when we had our company Allen which was when you're first to Market with something that's new it's not just selling the customer on the product but selling them on the idea of the product and all the extra work in a way that goes into using it which is like mental energy that you have to put towards it because it's different than what you're currently doing right and so honestly all you can do is put as many instructions in as many places as possible you just have to wait out with time right because you need people to start understanding that this is a better way of doing things but in the beginning it's going to be like this I think that I would not overcompensate for the problem they're going to tell you all different reasons why they cancel right the the biggest reason is probably that it takes in some way more effort than whatever they were doing before right