Flip Side of the Coin
Flip Side of the Coin is a podcast where people can go to explore different viewpoints on many issues. We take an issue and in one episode we examine and explore one viewpoint, and then in the next episode we do the same for the other side of the issue. Our goal is to give our listeners a place where they can explore differing viewpoints and their merits without feeling the need to defend themselves or argue back. Join us as we explore political and social issues, and even break down some issues that are just for fun, as we examine how others view the world in Flip Side of the Coin.
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In Favor of Subscriptions
Welcome back to a new year of Flip Side of the Coin! This year we start off by looking at the conversation around subscriptions. Some industries have been moving to a subscription model over a traditional purchase/ownership model. In a subscription business model, customers pay a regular monthly or annual subscription for access to a service, whether it is a library of movies or music, a software platform, or leasing a vehicle.
Those who support these new subscription models cite that they offer access to customers with low initial costs and they remove some of the burdens of ownership, like responsibility for maintenance or repair. These customers cite how convenient subscriptions are and argue that subscription-based models open the door for a new way for customers to engage with products and services.