How to define a Market Size

A three step process for defining the total addressable market (TAM), serviceable addressable market (SAM) and serviceable obtainable market (SOM).

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 02/27/2024 at 13:41
Last Updated on 02/27/2024 at 14:31
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A three step process for defining the total addressable market (TAM), serviceable addressable market (SAM) and serviceable obtainable market (SOM).

SubscribeWhat is a Market Size

Step One: Define the Target Audience

In order to understand the market that you are sizing, you must identify the customers within that market.

This is often referred to as the target audience.

How to define a Target Audience

Step Two: Conduct Research

Conduct desk research and a competitor analysis to identify the number of people who are operating within the market.

What is Desk Research?What is a Competitor Analysis?

Step Three: Calculate

Using the research from Step Two, calculate the total addressable market (TAM), serviceable addressable market (SAM) and serviceable obtainable market (SOM).

What is a TAM, SAM or SOM?

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