Why the chase for “different” is a trap …
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Transcript
Welcome back to
“Irresistible Communication”.
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:Two minutes, twice a week.
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:No nonsense advice on
leadership communication.
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:Today, let's delve into a common
misconception in business and
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:marketing: the pursuit of being
different as a primary goal.
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:It's a seductive trap, leading many
to focus on superficial changes
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:like quirky colors, strange slogans,
or odd advertising gimmicks.
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:But here's the twist: being different
for its own sake often misses the mark.
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:The shift that changes everything
is when a business moves, it's
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:focused from different to specific.
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:Imagine a business that zeroes
in on a specific problem faced
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:by a specific group of people.
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:And then it crafts a specific
solution tailored just for them.
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:Then this approach almost inevitably
leads you to standing out, but for the
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:right reasons you become distinctive
because you're valuable, not just
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:because you're loud or unusual.
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:This customer centric
approach is a game changer.
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:It involves diving deep into the
lives of your customers, understanding
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:their needs and creating solutions
that genuinely ease their pains.
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:It's about forming a connection deeper
than a flashy logo or a catchy tune.
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:Being different is a by-product of being
specific, not the other way around.
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:When you focus on making a real
difference in your customer's
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:lives, you naturally stand out.
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:Keep lighting the path and
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