S2E11 - Are Subscription Models Right for Every Business

A barbershop in London offering a monthly haircut subscription sparked a bigger question for us. Have subscription models stretched too far or are they simply evolving into new industries? In this episode, we break down the real tradeoffs behind subscription pricing. We look at retention goals, churn signals, capacity limits, customer behavior, tipping dynamics, and why fixed capacity businesses like barbershops and car washes face very different challenges than software or streaming. We also explore the growing push toward subscriptions in B2B services, where scheduled visits and predictable demand can help boost loyalty and lifetime value. We talk about customer fatigue too. With people juggling dozens of monthly charges across music, streaming, services, and apps, how should businesses think about adoption, price increases, and the risk of accidental churn? If you have seen a subscription model that feels wild or unexpected, send it our way. We might feature it on a future episode. Listen now to find out whether subscription models truly fit every type of business and where this trend is headed next. #SubscriptionPricing #BusinessModels #PricingStrategy #ConsumerBehavior #B2B #RecurringRevenue #PricingPower #CapacityManagement #CustomerExperience #ThePricingGuys