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WHY ROMANTICIZING PLG IS DANGEROUS

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While product-led growth can be a powerful engine for early traction and cost-efficient scaling, relying on it alone can limit revenue potential, reduce customer insight, and hinder enterprise expansion. Even the most celebrated PLG companies eventually invest heavily in sales teams to close complex, high-value deals, proving that the most effective growth strategy is a blend of self-serve and people-led sales.