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Value-Based Pricing

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Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

A pricing methodology where prices are set based on the value delivered to the customer rather than competitor pricing or cost-plus approaches. Formula: value created × 10–20% = your price.

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Michael Kitces
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vs: Contrasted with cost-plus-a-reasonable-margin pricing

"This is essentially a subset of folks who would advocate for a value-based pricing approach, which essentially is what is the value in the eyes of the client or the customer who's buying. And another set of us that says, 'No, no, no, the right way..."

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