Selling — [Venture Name]
Rhetoric focus: Kairos (right moment) + CTA clarity Persuasion job: Turn interest into action
Conversion Funnel
| Stage | Action | Friction | Target | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aware | [First touch] | Low | [Metric] | — |
| Interested | [Engagement] | Low | [Metric] | — |
| Engaged | [Commitment] | Medium | [Metric] | — |
| Converted | [Capture] | Low | [Metric] | — |
| Paying | [Purchase] | High | [Metric] | — |
Free → Paid Bridge
Free Tier
What they get for free:
- [Value 1]
- [Value 2]
- [Value 3]
Purpose: Build trust, prove value, create habit
Paid Tier ($[price]/month)
What they get for money:
- [Premium 1]
- [Premium 2]
- [Premium 3]
Purpose: Capture value from committed users
Upgrade Triggers
When to prompt upgrade:
- [Trigger 1 — usage based]
- [Trigger 2 — time based]
- [Trigger 3 — feature based]
Email Nurture Sequence
| Day | Goal | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Welcome | Set expectations, deliver promised value |
| 3 | Value | Teach something useful |
| 7 | Story | Social proof, case study |
| 14 | Deeper | More value, build relationship |
| 21 | Offer | Soft pitch for paid |
| 30 | Last chance | Urgency, final pitch |
Pricing
Options Considered
| Model | Price | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Model 1] | $[X] | [Pro] | [Con] |
| [Model 2] | $[X] | [Pro] | [Con] |
| [Model 3] | $[X] | [Pro] | [Con] |
Chosen Model
[Model] at $[Price]
Rationale: [Why this pricing]
Friction Analysis
| Step | Friction Point | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Sign up | [Friction] | [Solution] |
| First use | [Friction] | [Solution] |
| Return | [Friction] | [Solution] |
| Upgrade | [Friction] | [Solution] |
| Payment | [Friction] | [Solution] |
Conversion Optimization
A/B Tests to Run
- [Test 1 — headline}
- [Test 2 — CTA copy}
- [Test 3 — pricing display}
- [Test 4 — social proof placement}
Metrics to Track
- Conversion rate at each stage
- Drop-off points
- Time to convert
- LTV by acquisition source
Checklist
- Define free tier scope
- Build email nurture sequence
- Create upgrade triggers
- Test pricing (start high, discount to learn)
- Measure conversion at each stage
- Identify biggest drop-off, fix it
Feeds
- Revenue (the ultimate feedback)
- Business Idea validation (does this work?)
Fed by
- Landing Page traffic
- Sales Pitch conversations