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Mastering Hidden Markets Through Hypernomics  – with Doug Howarth

In this episode, Doug Howarth introduces the concept of Hypernomics, a multi-dimensional market analysis approach. He shares insights into how businesses, particularly in e-commerce, can leverage hidden market dimensions to optimize product positioning, pricing, and overall market strategy. The discussion includes real-world applications, personal anecdotes, and future implications of Hypernomics in e-commerce and technology.

Key Takeaways with Timestamps:

  1. Introduction to Hypernomics (00:01 – 01:42)

Doug explains Hypernomics as the study of market behavior in four or more dimensions, beyond traditional supply and demand models.

  1. The Foundation of Hypernomics (01:43 – 04:31)

Doug describes the inspiration behind Hypernomics, using examples of aircraft pricing and market demand to illustrate multi-dimensional modeling.

  1. Applications in E-commerce (04:32 – 10:22)

Doug outlines how e-commerce businesses can use Hypernomics to decide between promoting high-margin vs. low-margin products and optimize profitability.

  1. Case Study: Restaurant Seating Optimization (08:10 – 10:22)

Doug recounts advising a restaurant to change seating arrangements, resulting in a 25% revenue increase.

  1. Positioning New Products with Hypernomics (10:23 – 15:55)

Doug discusses how businesses can analyze hidden market dimensions to determine the optimal pricing and positioning for new products.

  1. Personal Story: Overcoming Health Challenges (16:08 – 19:41)

Doug shares how a kidney transplant transformed his life and enabled his intellectual breakthroughs in market analysis.

  1. Future of Hypernomics in E-commerce and AI (20:24 – 22:57)

Doug envisions combining Hypernomics with AI to optimize business decisions and expand into new markets.

  1. Fun Fact About Doug (23:41 – 24:30)

Doug shares that he has achieved the rare combination of running a half marathon in under 90 minutes and deadlifting 500 pounds.

  1. Where to Learn More (24:40 – 25:52)

Doug provides resources for further exploration of Hypernomics through his website, company site, and LinkedIn posts.

Guest Contact Information:

You can reach Doug Howarth through the following channels:

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