Comments on: How Netflix got its groove

By: Amanda Jones

Amanda Jones — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:53:47 +0000

Even in the name of their company they were forward thinking knowing that technology quickly lends itself to change they did not name it “DVDs by mail.” Cassidy learned some things the hard way but it is part of what made his company so successful. And you can never underestimate the ability for competition to come out of anywhere even after it is unexpected.

By: Matt Holmes

Matt Holmes — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:18:04 +0000

Like some of the others who have posted, I do not personally use Netflix, but I have several friends who do. The recent deal with Microsoft to stream movies directly to the Xbox360 was a very wise move for both, bringing Microsoft closer to their goal of the Xbox as an all-in-one media center, and bring Netflix greater marketshare. Two of my friends with a 360 use this service and are quite happy with it.

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By: Brian Crowder

Brian Crowder — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:17:19 +0000

Definitely found it interesting that he put his little “Tips to Success” at the end. I always enjoy reading what business owners say about little tips and tricks with entering the market. A lot of them tend to say the same things…

By: Trisha Delsart

Trisha Delsart — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:44:52 +0000

Netflix definitely has the upper hand on renting DVD’s. In my home town most DVD rental stores are going out of business. Weather or not this is due to Netflix’s services they are getting customers who would have gone to the store buying Netflix’s product. Everyone hates running to the store to pick it up and drop it off. Netflix has alot more movies to offer than the store does. Netflix is a great company with much room for growth.

By: Sikhanyisiwe Nkala

Sikhanyisiwe Nkala — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:09:20 +0000

Netflix is amazing. I have personally used it and like the idea of just mailing the DVD’s back. They have even started trying to do things like this in South Africa. It was interesting to learn about the background information about how this company really started. I was amazed i like how they completetly changed the idea of entertainment

By: Annie Lopatin

Annie Lopatin — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:40:36 +0000

I have heard about Netflix and their success before, but the story never gets old. I think it is really cool to learn the story about how a company becomes successful. Netflix came out right at the time when it was most needed.

By: Allison Yeater

Allison Yeater — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:55:40 +0000

I think it’s always interesting to learn the background behind successful companies, like Netflix. Netflix was definately disruptive when it first came out and still is very widely used. I myself do not use it but I know people that do and they enjoy it very much. The background behind Netflix is an interesting one and proves yet again that anyone no matter what their experiences can create a successful business from just an idea.

By: Micah Johnston

Micah Johnston — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:45:22 +0000

I’m not a user of Netflix, but some of my friends are and they aren’t disappointed by any means. I imagine that Reed became a member on the board of Microsoft after the deal to send Netflix movies over the internet to any Xbox 360 with a membership plan with Netflix. My friends use it all the time. It’s practically intantly sent to you with no mail waiting. This jump in service will definitely spring Netflix forward gaining the upper hand on it’s competitors. I wonder though what compromises Netflix agreed to (obviously Reed was made a member on the board, but for what in exchange).

By: Felipe Burneo

Felipe Burneo — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:45:21 +0000

I liked the part in which Reed Hastings emphasizes in not underestimating the possible competitors. Who would know that Blockbuster would invest so much money in order to take NetFlix out of business.
The perfect way of fighting this “violent” business policy was differentiating the service/product that Netflix offered and continues to do. That idea was the one that kept the company floating and I’m sure it will continue to do so.