Positioning and acquisition consulting
Being different is not enough. The difference must matter.
A strong position offers a reason relevant to the chosen buyer, supported by evidence the business can defend.
The problem
The visible symptom is not always the cause.
A strong position offers a reason relevant to the chosen buyer, supported by evidence the business can defend.
More marketing activity does not repair an unclear offer or disconnected commercial process.
The direction
Make the business easier to understand, choose and operate.
I examine economic impact, constraints, customer value, positioning and the route to purchase before proposing new execution.
Describe your business, the problem and what you need to achieve. I personally review your situation before proposing a conversation.
Commercial architecture
Your competitor is not always another company
Consider direct rivals, an internal solution, DIY and doing nothing. Buyers may choose any of these options, even when they do not appear in a conventional competitor list.
Commercial architecture
Relevant, credible, sustainable
A meaningful difference must matter to a suitable buyer, be supported by proof or a defensible method, and fit the company's economics and delivery capacity.
Commercial architecture
Difference must change an actual decision
It should affect who you qualify, what you promise, which proof you show, how you price or what experience you deliver. If only the slogan changes, the differentiation is cosmetic.
Method
Five steps to build a clear direction.
Find where value escapes.
Clarify who should choose you and why.
Make the proposal clear and defensible.
Connect channels, people and sales.
Validate demand and measure results.
Tell me about your project.
Describe your business, the problem and what you need to achieve. I personally review your situation before proposing a conversation.
Discuss your project