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The Product Lifecycle

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Richard Winfield
Sep 08, 2025
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Every product goes through a journey – from idea to retirement. This is called the Product Lifecycle, and understanding it helps you make better decisions at every stage.

There are four main stages:

  1. Introduction – You launch the product. Costs are high. Sales are low. You’re investing in marketing and learning fast.

  2. Growth – Sales rise quickly. More custom…

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