{"id":7485,"date":"2025-03-12T12:51:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T07:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/?p=7485"},"modified":"2025-03-14T17:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T11:55:11","slug":"when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/","title":{"rendered":"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What do Old Spice, Vespa, Gucci, Lego, Mountain Dew, Dettol, and others have in common?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the most well-known brands encounter challenges. Sales drop, competition gets fierce, and what once worked\u2026 doesn&#8217;t anymore. But some of the most iconic companies turned things around\u2014not by changing their product, but by redefining <em>who<\/em> they were selling to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how they did it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Spice: From Grandpas to Gen Z<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Old Spice was an old-fashioned aftershave brand\u2014something your grandfather used. Sales were declining as younger consumers ignored it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: The brand reinvented itself with humour, launching viral ad campaigns (<em>The Man Your Man Could Smell Like<\/em>) and modern fragrances. They shifted focus from older men to young, trendy males.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: Old Spice became a cultural phenomenon, with skyrocketing sales and a complete brand turnaround.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Old-spice-Smell-like-a-man-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Old-spice-Smell-like-a-man-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Old-spice-Smell-like-a-man-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Old-spice-Smell-like-a-man-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Old-spice-Smell-like-a-man-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Old-spice-Smell-like-a-man.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vespa: From Post-War Transport to Style Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vespa scooters were originally launched after WWII as a cheap, practical transportation option in Europe. However, mass-market motorcycles took over over time, and Vespa needed a new edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: Vespa repositioned itself as a premium lifestyle brand, appealing to fashion-conscious urban riders. The scooters became symbols of Italian elegance and coolness, endorsed by celebrities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: Vespa is now a luxury scooter brand, commanding higher prices and a loyal, stylish audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vespa_color_blogs_classic-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vespa_color_blogs_classic-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vespa_color_blogs_classic-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vespa_color_blogs_classic-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vespa_color_blogs_classic-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vespa_color_blogs_classic-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/vespa_color_blogs_classic.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mountain Dew: From Forgotten Soda to Gamer Fuel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1940s, Mountain Dew was launched as a regional soft drink. It did okay but never really took off. By the late 20th century, sales were stagnating. Instead of changing the drink, PepsiCo changed the <em>customer<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: Mountain Dew rebranded as the drink of choice for gamers and extreme sports enthusiasts. They leaned into high-energy marketing, action-packed commercials, and tie-ins with video games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: The strategy worked. Mountain Dew became a cultural icon in gaming circles and is a $7 billion brand today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mountain-dew-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mountain-dew-1.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mountain-dew-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mountain-dew-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mountain-dew-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mountain-dew-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mountain-dew-1-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Do the DEW (PRNewsFoto\/PepsiCo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dettol (India): From Hospitals to Homes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dettol was initially considered a hospital-grade antiseptic\u2014a strong disinfectant for medical use. However, this limited its market potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: The brand shifted its messaging towards home hygiene, marketing Dettol as a household necessity for families. It introduced handwashes, soaps, and surface cleaners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: Dettol became a trusted household brand, seeing massive growth\u2014especially post-pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dettol-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dettol-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dettol-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dettol-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dettol-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dettol-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/dettol.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nintendo: From Hardcore Gamers to Everyone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nintendo was once the undisputed king of video games. But by the early 2000s, PlayStation and Xbox had stolen the hardcore gaming audience, and Nintendo was losing ground fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: Unlike fighting for the same players, Nintendo targeted non-gamers\u2014families, casual players, and fitness enthusiasts. They launched Wii Sports and Fit, making gaming accessible to a new audience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: The Wii became a massive success, outselling PlayStation and Xbox for years. There were far more casual players than hardcore ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nintendo-switch-1024x662.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nintendo-switch-1024x662.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nintendo-switch-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nintendo-switch-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nintendo-switch-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nintendo-switch-600x388.jpg 600w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nintendo-switch.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Harley-Davidson: From Outlaw Bikers to Midlife Crisis Icons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harley-Davidson built its reputation on hardcore bikers and motorcycle gangs. But as competition grew, their core audience wasn&#8217;t enough to sustain growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: Instead of appealing only to rebellious riders, Harley repositioned itself as a symbol of classic Americana\u2014a dream purchase for middle-aged men with disposable income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: The strategy paid off. Today, Harley-Davidson thrives as a $5.8 billion brand, selling motorcycles to wealthy enthusiasts rather than hardcore bikers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harley-davidson-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harley-davidson-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harley-davidson-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harley-davidson-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harley-davidson-1536x864.avif 1536w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harley-davidson-600x338.avif 600w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/harley-davidson.avif 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lego: From Kids&#8217; Toy to Collector&#8217;s Dream<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lego was once the go-to toy for kids, but by the early 2000s, sales were dropping. With video games capturing young audiences, traditional toys were losing relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: Instead of fighting gaming culture, Lego embraced it\u2014launching collaborations with brands like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Marvel. They also tapped into the adult collector market with intricate sets and nostalgic themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: The strategy worked. Lego is now a $9 billion global brand, appealing to kids and adults who love building, nostalgia, and pop culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lego-with-adults-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lego-with-adults-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lego-with-adults-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lego-with-adults-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lego-with-adults-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lego-with-adults-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lego-with-adults.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gucci: From Stale Luxury to Streetwear Icon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gucci had long been known for its classic luxury, but by the 2010s, its traditional image wasn&#8217;t resonating with younger buyers. Sales stagnated as modern fashion tastes shifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: Gucci reinvented itself for Gen Z and Millennials, embracing bold streetwear, eccentric designs, and high-profile celebrity collaborations. Social media marketing and cultural relevance became the brand&#8217;s new focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: The transformation worked. Gucci became a dominant high fashion force again, becoming a global street-style powerhouse with billions in sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maggi: From Meal Substitute to Evening Snack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maggi was initially positioned as a meal substitute for kids. But it bombed in India as Indians were used to conventional items for their main meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pivot: Instead of fighting the perception, Maggi repositioned itself as an &#8220;evening snack that can be made in 2 minutes,&#8221; emphasizing convenience for moms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Result: Maggi remains a staple in Indian kitchens, with an emotional connection to generations of consumers. The brand continues to dominate the instant noodle market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maggi-with-kids-1024x512.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maggi-with-kids-1024x512.avif 1024w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maggi-with-kids-300x150.avif 300w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maggi-with-kids-768x384.avif 768w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maggi-with-kids-1536x768.avif 1536w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maggi-with-kids-600x300.avif 600w, https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/maggi-with-kids.avif 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Big Lesson? Change the Customer, Not the Product<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth doesn&#8217;t always come from a new product. Occasionally, it&#8217;s about finding the right audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When faced with stagnation, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who else might love what we offer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can we reposition our brand to attract them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What emotional or lifestyle connection can we create?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, the key to success isn&#8217;t changing what you sell\u2014it&#8217;s finding a better customer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For growth, a new product is not necessarily where it comes from.  There are times when it is necessary to identify the right demographic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,10],"tags":[159],"class_list":["post-7485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-marketing","tag-target-audience"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"For growth, a new product is not necessarily where it comes from. There are times when it is necessary to identify the right demographic.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"For growth, a new product is not necessarily where it comes from. There are times when it is necessary to identify the right demographic.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Point of View\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-03-12T07:21:25+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-03-14T11:55:11+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/growth_stalls.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Vejay Anand\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/onlykutts\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@onlykutts\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Vejay Anand\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Vejay Anand\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277\"},\"headline\":\"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-12T07:21:25+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-03-14T11:55:11+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":893,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/growth_stalls.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Target audience\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Business\",\"Marketing\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/\",\"name\":\"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/growth_stalls.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-12T07:21:25+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-03-14T11:55:11+00:00\",\"description\":\"For growth, a new product is not necessarily where it comes from. There are times when it is necessary to identify the right demographic.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/growth_stalls.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/growth_stalls.jpg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1080,\"caption\":\"xr:d:DAFrGyhubz0:2,j:6674733887231485123,t:23081003\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/index.php\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/12\\\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"Point of View\",\"description\":\"Business &amp; Marketing Thoughts\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":[\"Person\",\"Organization\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277\",\"name\":\"Vejay Anand\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Vejay Anand\"},\"logo\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g\"},\"description\":\"For consultation and advice - https:\\\/\\\/topmate.io\\\/vejay_anand_s\",\"sameAs\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/onlykutts.com\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/onlykutts_pointofview\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.linkedin.com\\\/in\\\/onlykutts\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/onlykutts\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@SVejayAnand\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product","description":"For growth, a new product is not necessarily where it comes from. There are times when it is necessary to identify the right demographic.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product","og_description":"For growth, a new product is not necessarily where it comes from. There are times when it is necessary to identify the right demographic.","og_url":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/","og_site_name":"Point of View","article_published_time":"2025-03-12T07:21:25+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-03-14T11:55:11+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1080,"url":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/growth_stalls.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Vejay Anand","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@https:\/\/twitter.com\/onlykutts","twitter_site":"@onlykutts","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Vejay Anand","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/"},"author":{"name":"Vejay Anand","@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/#\/schema\/person\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277"},"headline":"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product","datePublished":"2025-03-12T07:21:25+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-14T11:55:11+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/"},"wordCount":893,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/#\/schema\/person\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/growth_stalls.jpg","keywords":["Target audience"],"articleSection":["Business","Marketing"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/","url":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/","name":"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/growth_stalls.jpg","datePublished":"2025-03-12T07:21:25+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-14T11:55:11+00:00","description":"For growth, a new product is not necessarily where it comes from. There are times when it is necessary to identify the right demographic.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/growth_stalls.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/growth_stalls.jpg","width":1080,"height":1080,"caption":"xr:d:DAFrGyhubz0:2,j:6674733887231485123,t:23081003"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/when-growth-stalls-change-your-customer-not-your-product\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"When Growth Stalls, Change Your Customer\u2014 Not Your Product"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/","name":"Point of View","description":"Business &amp; Marketing Thoughts","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/#\/schema\/person\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":["Person","Organization"],"@id":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/#\/schema\/person\/c6940b43e5f6dbe5a3a0c4f8541ec277","name":"Vejay Anand","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Vejay Anand"},"logo":{"@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6a5788ca9a99c3fac4b196816d5e132c3e106478e567ea00da53a4470b6bc221?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"description":"For consultation and advice - https:\/\/topmate.io\/vejay_anand_s","sameAs":["http:\/\/onlykutts.com","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/onlykutts_pointofview\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/onlykutts\/","https:\/\/x.com\/https:\/\/twitter.com\/onlykutts","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@SVejayAnand"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7485"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7485\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlykutts.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}