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Hope is not a strategy

Almost every founder I meet will passionately claim they’ve created the “best” product in their niche. They’re quick to list USPs, but often without the “U”. They revel in their victories, boasting about deals won against competitors. Yet, when they face a setback, the blame shifts to prospects who “just didn’t get” why their solution … Read more

Using AI should not be your USP

“Introducing our light-filtering ocular shields, crafted with polarized lenses embedded in a sleek, aerodynamic frame, designed to reduce photonic wave interference for enhanced visual clarity.” “This writing instrument utilizes a revolutionary rolling ball mechanism, dispensing a water-based viscous ink for a smooth and uninterrupted script, encased in a sleek, cylindrical barrel.” “Experience nocturnal comfort with … Read more

Gauging aligning between your sales & marketing team

Looking for a quick method to assess the alignment between your sales and marketing teams? Ask your marketing/revops team about the definitions of various lead stages in your CRM funnel, and then compare these with the interpretations held by your sales leadership. I guarantee you that there’s a significant discrepancy in their understanding of key … Read more