Ken Tung Nguyen

11 common reasons to buy something

11 common reasons for consumers to buy a product:

  1. To get more money / save efforts
  2. To feel safe / peace of mind
  3. To feel loved
  4. For positions and credits
  5. For health
  6. To get appraisal and compliments
  7. For power & fame
  8. To be unique or special or to feel significant
  9. For love/friendship
  10. For self-development
  11. For a change

If a product can satisfy at least 3 of these needs (rule of 3), there is a pretty good chance that people will love the product. Some examples of products that people love:

  • Apple Products: 2, 4, 6, 7
  • Social Media: 3, 4, 6, 7, 9
  • Linkedin: 1, 4, 7, 10, 11
  • Branded Goods / Luxury Watch / Cars: 1,4,6,7
  • Healthy Lunch Bowl: 2, 5, 6, 10

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