Go-to-Market Strategy
The plan for how a product reaches its buyer, channels, message, pricing, motion.
What it is
GTM strategy = the integrated plan for product launch and sustained customer acquisition. Channels + messaging + pricing + sales motion + onboarding.
Common motions
1. PLG (product-led growth), product itself acquires + activates. 2. Sales-led, humans drive deals. 3. Marketing-led, content + paid drive volume. 4. Community-led, network + advocates drive growth. Most companies blend two.
Why it matters
Same product, different GTM = different outcomes. Wrong motion for your buyer = wasted spend. Picking GTM is the most leveraged decision after product itself.
How to choose
Match motion to buyer + product + ACV. High-ACV enterprise = sales-led. Low-ACV self-serve = PLG. Brand-driven = community/content. Pull category signals: how do the winners in your space actually win deals?
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