Steve Blank

MAY 28, 2009

Customer/Market Risk Versus Invention Risk One day I was having lunch with a VC sharing what I learned from my students. Our firm has a portfolio of companies across a broad range of markets and the way we look at it is pretty simple – the deals fall into two types: those with customer/market risk and those with invention risk.”

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

It’s more often a sign of a company in tune with its customers and its market. Your company’s brand is the sum total of the experience your customers and prospects have with your company. A good brand also establishes trust and credibility with your prospects and customers. You need to overcome a poor reputation.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 13, 2014

They recognize an underserved segment of the population — whether that’s expectant mothers, pet owners, or cheese lovers — then develop a product or service to meet the specific needs of that customer base. In 2010, Diapers.com brought in an estimated $300 million in revenue. Requests from your current customers.

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Pennsylvania Retention Differentiation Reputation 224

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Building that connection with customers requires a clear brand strategy to define why you exist and a solid marketing strategy to communicate that purpose with your customers. It’s your reputation and ultimate differentiating factor. Getting your brand strategy right is critical to gaining and keeping customer attention.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

In this article, you’ll understand how to build a memorable brand that your customers want to buy from. Learn how to identify what your customers want from your brand, how to build momentum with content, and then explore some brands that excel at brand marketing. And yet, revenue went up by 45% YoY.

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Marketing Social Media Non-Compete Audience 109

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I think that mindset is useful to remind entrepreneurs that it is a shared journey and capital (whether active or passive) is a part of your success and your ability to access it when you need to and for the amounts you need is a very critical differentiator between successful companies and unsuccessful one. Mentorship.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

It refers to the goodwill or reputation that the company has in the market and the minds of its clients. It also attracts shareholders, customers, and business partners. Every business follows its own values, goals, and objectives which differentiate it from its competitors. Creating a Good Brand Image. Boosts Sales.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By turning those fans into customers, you can create long-term advocates that spend more money and recommend you to others. Edelman’s Trust Barometer study shows that trust is second only to price in becoming a loyal customer. Because of this, it spans two objectives: Turning customers into advocates Improving customer retention.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 5, 2019

The term has a bad reputation. If you want to send relevant emails—to sell water—you need to create an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Base your ICP on hard data— surveys or interviews with your existing customers or target audience. Knowing what your ideal customers look like is great, but now you need to find them.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 25, 2010

I figured on 10-20 new customers at minimum and dreamed of 50. And let's put this into broader context: At WPEngine we had 50 paying customers (not prospects) before my post went live. So whatever we did without the advantage of this blog was far more important, at least in the one case of getting initial customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In essence, as a contractor, you are a consultant who is competing regularly for new work, and you constantly have to differentiate your offering from other candidates, including price. Here are some key strategies that I recommend to every worker today: Develop and highlight your competitive differentiation.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2024

In this episode, Katie Hollar shares compelling success stories and practical strategies for agencies to leverage reviews to attract ideal clients and enhance their reputation. She notes that comprehensive and in-depth reviews help agencies differentiate themselves and build trust with potential clients.

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Technical Review Software Review B2B Demand 65

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2019

SOC reports on the oversight company’s use to process, protect, and store customer data. Marketing Differentiator. The fact that your company can provide a SOC compliance report at a moment’s notice indirectly puts your customer’s mind at ease. One of the most affected areas was brand reputation. .

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With a focus on transforming raw data into actionable insights, Databox has carved out a niche for itself, offering unique solutions for businesses to visualize their metrics in a customized manner. 07:11] With so many tools claiming the same space, how does Databox differentiate itself? [08:43] That's hundred grand annual revenue.

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Metrics Analytics Forecast Software Review 74

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to startups, the focus often gravitates toward acquiring new customers, expanding market reach, and chasing growth metrics. Market dynamics can swiftly shift, and customer preferences evolve rapidly. Repeat customers offer a consistent revenue stream, shielding the startup from the erratic fluctuations of the market.

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Retention Reputation Startup Social Network 126

Up and Running

JUNE 27, 2018

Without a marketing plan, you risk losing your customers and wasting your budget even if you have the right tools to support the campaign. Value propositions exist for a reason: they add more meat to what you have to offer to hungry customers. Differentiate yourself. Let your customers know why you are the best in the market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2015

Every entrepreneur believes that their product or service is memorable, and that every customer will quickly see the advantage over competitors. Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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Differentiation Social Media Reputation Cost 120

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2018

Marketing is the bridge between your business and your customers. Almost any form of communication with your customers falls under its umbrella. Without marketing, your business may as well exist in an unlit locked vault – no customers are coming in and no sales are going out. Customers will beg to differ.

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Small Business Software Review Social Media Marketing 73

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Make sure you build your business to meet the needs of a specific niche to avoid overspending and underwhelming all of your potential customers. That passion will come through in everything you do, and your customers will appreciate and embrace the authenticity of your brand. How to identfy your brand's audience, and more! Real Estate.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2016

If you’ve got a memorable brand, it’s easier to build credibility, look bigger than you are, attract customers, and in general be the first person or company people think of. Essentially, your reputation is your brand. Branding tip #1: Your reputation is all down to your relationships. Step 3: Branding.

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Reputation Cofounder Naming Business Plan 60

ConversionXL

MAY 25, 2016

Problem is, customers are more likely to share bad experiences than good ones. Business owners are well acquainted with what I call the “ vocal minority ,” those loud and influential voices that represent the extremes of your brand experience (a study found over 75% of customers almost never write reviews ).

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Opting for slick, but meaningless stock art runs the risk of alienating a wide swathe of your customers. Make choices for your visual content that will cultivate a deeper relationship with your clients and customers. Customers seeking your business may get confused by your similar logos and shop with your competitor instead.

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Mike Michalowicz

JANUARY 18, 2023

Keep these first few factors in mind before creating a marketing strategy: Where to start – nurturing small business customer and client relationships. Know your customer. That kind of honesty is going to build your reputation as a trustworthy small business. DAD stands for Differentiate, Attract, and Direct.

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Marketing Differentiation Small Business Sales Cycle 60

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The average ecommerce store devotes more than 80% of its marketing budget to customer acquisition. But getting customers in at the expense of keeping them is the equivalent of filling a leaky bucket : You can keep filling it, but you’re much better off stopping the leak. Understand your customers’ needs and expectations 2.

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Retention eCommerce Channel Community 111

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

From building a strong brand and network to leveraging digital marketing and providing exceptional customer service, these tips will provide you with actionable strategies to take your real estate business to new heights. To win over customers’ trust and loyalty, consistently uphold your brand promise and offer superior service.

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Technical Review Social Media Networking Differentiation 147

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You work tirelessly to understand your customer, market, and competition so you can differentiate. Voice-of-customer (VoC) research, user research, competitor research, and insights on jobs-to-be-done (JTBD) can inform your marketing strategy. . Does your messaging at each touchpoint match customer intent? Brand loyalty.

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Metrics Marketing Campaign Audience 157

Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The way that I define PR, basically, is that it’s raising your visibility to your awareness, to your target market, in a unique and differentiating manner. As a result, it has higher credibility, and it has the opportunity to influence and attract more customers. Also, what differentiates that is critical.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 13, 2012

Virtually every major online venture that has done well has been replicated elsewhere in the world to cater to local markets, with copycats raking in revenues and leaving innovators fuming. Establish trust and build value that customers begin to recognize you for. The clones. Get better at what you do.

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Intellectual Property Differentiation Reputation Germany 136

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Let the customer down just once and all your hard work was for nothing. You need a differentiator. Ask them how they might play up their differentiator and use it to get themselves seen in a crowded marketplace. Know the difference between revenue and profits. If they price too high, they may not get many customers.

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Differentiation Reputation Conversion Customer 241

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

Longer customer journeys and drawn-out purchase decisions influenced by multiple touchpoints. The right idea should unite your mission with what your customers want to achieve. Look instead at measuring KPIs like close rate, cost per acquisition, cost per lead, conversion rates, average contract value, and lifetime customer value.

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Demand Affiliate Audience Leadership 115

Hearpreneur

APRIL 3, 2016

Italians have a reputation for being a bit lazy (I can say that as I am a native and know from personal experience!), No matter what the specific tasks are, clients hire us to spread the word about them, and most of our customers want that done really quickly. I built and grew a business with the key differentiator being speed.

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Naming Technical Review PR LLC 48

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

we had no revenue. As a result, we knew that our pitch would need to steer into investors’ biggest concern: the lack of revenue. Instead, our strategy was to steer immediately into the revenue question because that was the top concern of investors in 2004. We made the mistake of listing three different revenue streams.

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Entrepreneur Viral Revenue Networking 111

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

They focus on helping content creators and app developers create, identify, package and distribute those meaningful video highlights in ways that help them reach more customers and generate more revenue. The asset we will have to protect is individual reputation. Fantag users range from coaches to video students to parents.

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Sacramento San Jose Startup Distribution 73

Business Plan Blog

JULY 9, 2013

Sustainable competitive advantages are not easily copied and generally stem from one or more of the following: vendor relations, product sourcing advantages, prime location, unique products/services; customer loyalty, customer service reputation, or distribution channel advantages. While all I.P. Dynamic Product Line.

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Intellectual Property Differentiation Distribution Business Plan 45

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

At Scorpion, he played a pivotal role in growing the agency’s revenue 8x in 5 years to a remarkable $150M. By honing in on a specific vertical, founders can position themselves as experts, differentiate their services, and attract ideal clients. Exclusive to new customers—upgrade and grow your business with ActiveCampaign today!

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www.kalzumeus.com

AUGUST 13, 2012

Doubling SaaS Revenue By Changing The Pricing Model. A few companies implemented advice in there to positive effect, and one actually let me write about it, so here we go: Aligning Price With Customer Value. This is very complicated and does not align pricing with customer success. Greatest Hits. Standing Invitation.

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Revenue Distribution Software Non-Compete 62

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

As we wrote previously : A brand is the sum total of the experience your customers and customer prospects have with your company. A strong brand communicates what your company does, how it does it, and at the same time, establishes trust and credibility with your prospects and customers. Let’s get started.

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