B2C market performance is often a leading indicator for B2B
Stephen Ngo · Pricing and monetization in a downturn (and beyond) · May 15, 2023 · at 2:55
Stephen Ngo of Paddle explains macroeconomic patterns in subscription businesses.
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“B to C is often very much a leading indicator for B to B.”
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