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Find your Dog v/s Cash Cow Product | Best Strategy Framework

Published on Aug 24, 2026

Last updated: Aug 24, 2026

Do you know your dog versus cash cow product?

There is a framework, most people don't know about. I did not realize that until I was sitting in a room and casually mentioned it during a conversation. Because for me, it was a very common framework.

That day, I realized I shoud inform more people about this. And that's why I am writing this blog on my website.

Before I dive into the specifics, I will share why do you need such kind of framework which is a type of Visual Planning Tool, known as BCG Growth-Share Matrix.

Why do we need a Visual Planning Tool?

A visual planning tool is commonly used to display the different data points, inferences and ideas so leaders can evaluate and visualize the big picture in a single glance. This is useful because in businesses, we are surrounded by several ideas, tonnes of data points, and in this age of AI, that count has grown massively.

To help and guide leaders in better data-drive decision-making, leaders need tools and strategic frameworks.

One of such frameworks is BCG Growth-Share Matrix, which was created by BCG (Boston Consulting Group) in 1970. This framework is extensively used in businesses and by leaders whether they are planning to enter a new geography, want to scale production, expand revenue, or want to reduce losses or optimize cost.

Irrespective of their goal, this framework can be a most useful tool for you.

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I have created a detailed guide on how to use this matrix, steps involved along with downloadable template to complete your analysis. Click the button below to access the guide.

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Here's the simple explanation of what does a dog and a cow represent here:

What is BCG Matrix?

In BCG Matrix, we have 4 quadrants where each represent a product segment. The 4 quadrants are:

Stars
Cash Cows
Question Marks
Dogs

Here, dog represents those segment of products that are weak or not generating sufficient cash flow to the organization. While Cow represents the efficiency just like the cow itself which has low maintenance cost but yields milk that's further used for several purposes. Even a sour milk can be used for cheese and other usages.

Just like that, we should identify those products/services in our business that has low cost of maintenance or customer acquisition but yields good and consistent returns to the organization.

There are several strategies and steps to evaluate and reach a consensus to identify which product/service faills in which quadrant.

If you want to learn more about how BCG Growth-Share Matrix work, download the guide now.

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About Deepak Jain

Deepak Jain is an AI Consultant and Leadership Coach with 15+ years in digital transformation and leadership. He works with founders, CXOs, and senior leaders to build AI-native organisations and AI-ready leadership teams. He is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® and the creator of the AI-Native Leadership Program.

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