LeoLin990405 Lenny Skills: Growth & Metrics
4 actionable skills for driving product growth.
Skills
1. Measuring Product-Market Fit
- Use the Sean Ellis test (40% "very disappointed")
- Track retention curves
- Monitor organic growth and word-of-mouth
2. Designing Growth Loops
- Identify your core loop (viral, content, paid)
- Optimize each step of the loop
- Compound growth over time
3. Pricing Strategy
- Price based on value, not cost
- Test different price points
- Consider freemium vs. free trial
4. Retention & Engagement
- Focus on activation first
- Build habits through triggers
- Measure cohort retention