No Bullshit Strategy | Alex M H Smith

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The Art of Positioning

Beatrice Gutknecht

52 episodes

2 days ago

What if you could take your business and shake up how it's seen, inside-out to go from plateau to pop star? Beatrice Gutknecht (Brand Positioning Badass - Badassery by B), is on a mission to help you do that while avoiding dropping big bucks on harmful rebrands. The Art of Positioning podcast teaches you how to rewire operations around new positioning. The goal? Ready to implement tips, aka actionable ideas, shared by Beatrice and expert guests. Rebrands, fluffy words, and pictures can take a walk. Check your brand health today: www.badasserybyb.com/brand-health-audit Let’s freakin’ go!

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No Bullshit Strategy | Alex M H Smith

The Art of Positioning

51 minutes 46 seconds

1 year ago

No Bullshit Strategy | Alex M H Smith

What if strategy could instead be clear, simple, bold, and even actually useful? This week’s guest Alex M H Smith, the author of 'No Bullshit Strategy' and founder of Basic Arts is all about shaking things up in this way.

Alex shares insights on authenticity versus inauthenticity - with surprising results and using brands like Nickelback and Starbucks as examples. Discover the balance between appealing to the masses and maintaining premium quality, effective strategy implementation, and the crucial role of internal communication.

Be ready to break norms, challenge the status quo, and redefine success in branding. Let's freaking go!

01:56 The Power of Inauthenticity 02:51 Mass Premium Positioning: Starbucks and Nickelback 06:34 Targeting the 99%: Simplifying Strategy 15:03 Implementing Strategy: The Real Challenge 20:08 Executing Strategy: Key Steps 27:13 The Power of Repetition in Leadership 27:55 The Importance of Internal Messaging 28:47 Strategy Shouldn't Be a Job Title 29:56 The Essence of Effective Strategy 32:02 Crafting a Manifesto for Your Team 33:16 The Role of Sales Scripts in Business 34:18 Internal vs. External Communication 41:28 The Impact of Cynicism on Success

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