{"id":1860,"date":"2024-07-20T15:53:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T19:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulsyng.com\/blog\/?p=1860"},"modified":"2024-07-20T15:57:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T19:57:37","slug":"doom-scrolling-for-hours-and-still-found-nothing-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paulsyng.com\/blog\/doom-scrolling-for-hours-and-still-found-nothing-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Doom scrolling for hours and still found nothing to watch?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That was the problem Reed Hastings faced in 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His solution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But Netflix didn’t become the streaming giant we know overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It started with a bold business decision that eventually redefined its brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember when Netflix was all about DVD rentals by mail?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No late fees, no trips to the video store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pretty cool for its time, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But then, in 2007, Netflix made a game-changing move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They introduced streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step aside, HBO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why was this such a big deal at the time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, imagine being able to watch any movie or TV show, anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No waiting for DVDs in the mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No need to return them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just instant entertainment at your fingertips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wasn’t just a new feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a complete reimagining of how we consume media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside Netflix, this decision changed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They had to become a tech company overnight. They needed new skills, new infrastructure, new ways of thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the impact on their brand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suddenly, Netflix wasn’t just a convenient way to rent movies. They became synonymous with streaming itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Netflix and chill,” anyone?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their subscriber base?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It exploded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 7.5 million in 2007 to over 230 million today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their stock price?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It skyrocketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d invested $1000 in Netflix in 2007, it would be worth over $200,000 today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAMN, son!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Netflix didn’t stop there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They made another bold move: creating their own content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“House of Cards,” “Stranger Things,” “The Crown.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netflix Originals have become a cultural phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This wasn’t just about having exclusive content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was about becoming a major player in the entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A content creator, not just a distributor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, their business decision became their brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netflix is now known for its high-quality, binge-worthy original content as much as for streaming itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what can we learn from Netflix?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bravest business decisions define your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be willing to disrupt yourself to continue growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Netflix showed us that your brand is your business model, innovations, and willingness to take risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what bold move could redefine your business?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s your streaming revolution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, your business is your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are two sides of the same coin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside out, it’s business and IQ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside in, it’s brand and EQ.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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