Should I Offer Black Friday Deals

Send us a textA few years ago I got an email from a client asking me to review "the attached" document. I opened it up to find a list of discounts and special offers she planned to make throughout the year. As I looked at the list my heart sank - each and every one was carefully thought out in terms of what the client was getting. But no thought had been put into whether or not they were a good business idea.I called and spoke to her about it. Asking her what the business purpose and goal were for each one. Part way through our discussion it dawned on her and she said, "Janene, from what you're asking me I think I see what you're getting at. I did this because it's what I see others doing. You're asking me to also look at what it means and if it's right for my business. Right?"She got it!As the holiday season approaches, businesses often contemplate the idea of offering Black Friday discounts to lure in customers. It seems like everyone else is doing it. But is this strategy right for your business?Join me as I explore the origins of Black Friday, its evolution into a global phenomenon, and the critical questions you should ask yourself before diving into the discount frenzy.In This Episode:We'll look at the importance of aligning Black Friday deals with your brand values, understanding your target customer's expectations, and whether following the competition is a wise choice. Plus, how important is it to ensure that special deals and offers have a real business purpose that you can track. Without that you're just discounting for no reason and giving money away.Deciding whether or not to offer Black Friday deals, is a strategic business move. Listening to this episode gives you the tools and insights to make an informed choice that aligns with you, your business and your customers and helps you achieve your business goals.Tune in as I help you navigate the intricate world of pricing and business strategy.Podcast Highlights0:00 Intro2:24 Decoding Origins and Tactics5:12 Brand-Aligned Black Friday8:29 Competitor Caution: Business Sense11:23 Volume, Profit, Math Mastery13:21 Wrapping it UpEpisode Links:Pricing Tool Kit: https://thepricinglady.com/goodies Don't go yet. If you're enjoying the show please rate and review. It helps us spread the word to more people and ultimately get more small businesses on the path to sustainable profitability and business success. Thanks for Listening.What’s Next?Let’s TalkLooking for pricing support or interested in a partnership? Start here.Connect on LinkedInConnect with me on LinkedIn for practical pricing insights, new episodes, and behind-the-scenes updates.Why Pricing Feels So HardCurious why pricing feels so difficult? Explore the decisions behind confident pricing. Mentioned in this episode:The Pricing Lady is a proud member of the SwissCast NetworkDiscover more great podcasts for English-speaking SwitzerlandSwissCast Network