The Power of Perception: How Rebranding Unlocked Patreon’s Potential, with Tim Wood

In this episode of "Inflection Point," we sit down with Tim Wood, a seasoned product leader who has helped bring products like Pandora and Patreon to market. Tim shares his insights on the importance of aligning user experience with business outcomes, and how a strategic rebrand turned Patreon's biggest blocker into their secret to growth. He discusses the challenges they faced in shifting perceptions and how focusing on their mission and North Star metrics helped guide their decision-making process. Tim also shares valuable lessons on prioritization and the importance of staying true to your core problem as you scale. Tune in to learn how brand played a crucial role in Patreon's success story.

Shownotes:

• Check out the Patreon rebrand video with their rethought positioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwvUjAv6pxg&ab_channel=Patreon
• And the Adam Fleishman blog where he goes over the Patreon positioning process and actual exercises in incredible detail: https://www.fishmanafnewsletter.com/p/when-branding-is-a-growth-strategy-part-1

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