rt-balfour

Diagnose growth underperformance using Brian Balfour's Four Fits framework.

28|11|Updated Apr 11, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/risingdream/roundtable --skill rt-balfour
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Skill: rt-balfour
Source: https://github.com/risingdream/roundtable/tree/main/skills/growth/rt-balfour
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/risingdream/roundtable --skill rt-balfour

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you pinpoint why your growth is not compounding by diagnosing which of Brian Balfour’s Four Fits is broken or mismatched.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four Fits diagnosis: Identifies whether the problem is Market-Product Fit, Product-Channel Fit, Channel-Model Fit, or Model-Market Fit, and explains the constraints between them.
  • Loops over funnels: Reframes your plan around compounding growth loops (viral, content, paid, and sales) instead of linear funnels.
  • Racecar growth framing: Separates sustainable engine loops from turbo boosts, lubricants, and fuel so you stop over-investing in accelerants that don’t compound.
  • AI-era growth updates: Applies 2025–2026 changes to how AI affects channel-model economics and loop mechanics, including AI-assisted loops.

Quick Start

Tell rt-balfour: your product, target market, primary acquisition channel, and revenue model, and ask which of the Four Fits is breaking your compounding growth.

Frequently Asked Questions about rt-balfour

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I diagnose which growth fit is breaking my go-to-market strategy?

To diagnose growth fit issues, map your product, market, channel, and revenue model to Brian Balfour’s Four Fits framework to identify the specific binding constraint preventing your growth from compounding.

Why does my growth funnel fail to compound despite heavy acquisition spend?

Linear growth funnels fail to compound because they lack sustainable growth loops. You must separate sustainable engine loops from turbo boosts and stop over-investing in accelerants that do not compound.

What is the best way to align my revenue model with my primary acquisition channel?

Aligning your revenue model with your acquisition channel requires evaluating Channel-Model Fit to ensure the economics of your chosen channel support your pricing and monetization strategy.

How do I design compounding growth loops for an AI-era product?

Designing AI-era growth loops involves applying 2025-2026 channel-model economic shifts and AI-assisted mechanics to viral, content, paid, and sales loops instead of relying on linear funnels.

Can I use the Four Fits framework for B2B SaaS pricing and monetization iteration?

Yes, the Four Fits framework supports B2B SaaS go-to-market iteration by diagnosing Model-Market Fit to ensure your pricing and monetization align with your target market's willingness to pay.

When should I not use linear funnels for my go-to-market strategy?

You should avoid linear funnels when seeking compounding growth, as they fail to leverage sustainable engine loops; instead, reframe your strategy around viral, content, paid, and sales growth loops.