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#008 Myth Wednesday: the discount reflex, or why more discount often means less revenue

Revenue drops, and the first thought is almost always: discount. It sounds logical, but it often does not work the way you think. The discount reflex and its hidden costs.

Jörg Dennis Krüger · 18 June 2026 · 1 min read

Revenue drops, and the first thought is almost always the same: discount. Ten percent, twenty percent, some deal with a red banner. It sounds logical: lower the price, get more sales.

Except that in reality, cause and effect often do not work the way you imagine.

What you will take away:

  • Why discounts permanently lower your customers’ price tolerance
  • Which alternatives to price discounts actually work
  • When a discount makes sense, and when it costs you dearly in the long run

Der Conversion Hacker® podcast: five minutes, one tip, more revenue.

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