Justin Jackson

Co-founder of Transistor.fm (podcast hosting). I write about SaaS marketing, bootstrapping startups, the good life, calm companies, and creating a better society.

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This coupon code is a slap in the face

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At the moment of purchase that you get a slap in the face: "You're paying full price, but if you had our magic code you wouldn't have to."

Twenty dollars in an envelope

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People are happy to pay for things that are good. Don’t be afraid to charge for your services. - Jason Fried, 37signals