Pricing Is a Story: Why Value Beats Cost Every Time

Pricing Is a Story: Why Value Beats Cost Every Time

April 20, 2026 · 19 min

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Paul reflects on Seth Godin's insights about pricing and its connection to value perception and storytelling.

Join the Community Seth's Blog on Pricing. Summary: In this episode, Paul reflects on a powerful blog post by Seth Godin about pricing—and why most makers get it wrong. Instead of treating pricing as a simple equation based on cost, Paul unpacks the idea that pricing is deeply tied to perception, storytelling, and the value customers believe they’re receiving. Drawing from his own experiences at Philadelphia Table Company, Paul explores how underpricing often stems from a weak narrative—n...

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