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Obviously Awesome
How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It
Book • 2019
In 'Obviously Awesome,' April Dunford provides a practical, step-by-step guide on product positioning.
Drawing from her extensive experience in tech marketing, Dunford explains how to identify a product's 'secret sauce' and sell it to the right audience.
The book covers key topics such as the five components of effective positioning, how to connect an audience to the product's value, choosing the best market, and leveraging market trends.
It is punctuated with witty anecdotes and compelling case studies, making it both entertaining and illuminating for entrepreneurs, marketers, and salespeople.
Drawing from her extensive experience in tech marketing, Dunford explains how to identify a product's 'secret sauce' and sell it to the right audience.
The book covers key topics such as the five components of effective positioning, how to connect an audience to the product's value, choosing the best market, and leveraging market trends.
It is punctuated with witty anecdotes and compelling case studies, making it both entertaining and illuminating for entrepreneurs, marketers, and salespeople.
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Mentioned in 22 episodes
Recommended to learn product positioning from scratch.

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as a book that totally changed his thinking about positioning in business.


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when discussing contrasting sales advice for early vs. late-stage companies.


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as a resource for understanding market positioning and sales approaches.


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, referencing her connection to 

and her positive comments on his work.


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as an industry bible on product positioning, written by 

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as a step-by-step guide to product positioning.

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as a helpful book on positioning.


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as the smartest person in the world on product positioning.


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as a guide to nailing product positioning.


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as foundational reading, especially for founders.


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as books she has authored.


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as a bestseller among entrepreneurs, product, and marketing professionals.


Jay Clouse

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as a book written by April Dunford, considered the best book on the topic of product positioning.

Dave Gerhardt

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The Role of Product Marketing in B2B: Strategies, Tools, and Metrics for Success
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as books she has authored.


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Mentioned by Paddy Dhanda as the book written by April Dunford, who is a product positioning expert.

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Ep 5: Running A Remote Company (with Wade Foster)
Recommended as a helpful guide for nailing product positioning to ensure customer understanding and appreciation.

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Ep 1: Making Complex Products Obviously Awesome (with April Dunford)
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as an incredible resource for understanding positioning.


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as books written by 

, who is a guest on the podcast.

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S5E18 - How to Position Your B2B SaaS for Explosive Growth with April Dunford
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lors de sa discussion sur le marketing et la croissance de PlayPlay.

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