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Recipe

Product growth loop mapper

Map acquisition, retention, and monetization loops so your product compounds growth instead of leaking it.

Step 1 — Identify the core loop

List every action a user takes that generates value for another user or brings them back. Ignore vanity metrics.

Step 2 — Draw the flywheel

Connect inputs to outputs. A new invite → signup → first collaboration → invite. Each arrow must have a measurable conversion rate.

Step 3 — Find the bottleneck

Which step has the steepest drop-off? That is your constraint. Fix it before optimizing anything downstream.

Step 4 — Layer monetization

Attach revenue to a loop step that already has high engagement. Never gate the top of the funnel.

Step 5 — Instrument and iterate

Track loop velocity weekly. If the flywheel slows, revisit step 3 before adding new features.

Pro tip: The best loops are self-reinforcing. If you need paid ads to sustain growth, you do not have a loop — you have a funnel.