This podcast episode explores the popularity and effectiveness of usage-based pricing in driving customer success. It discusses the benefits and rationale behind this pricing model, the challenges of transitioning to it, and the importance of understanding customer dynamics for accurate forecasting. The episode emphasizes the significance of consumption-based models in building successful businesses and highlights the role of data science and predictive modeling in revenue forecasting. It also delves into the process of long-term planning and revenue attribution, as well as the evolving landscape of pricing strategies, including the potential of generative AI.