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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.

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Mentioned in 22 episodes

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Shane Parrish
as a book that totally changed his thinking about positioning in business.
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Lenny Rachitsky
when discussing contrasting sales advice for early vs. late-stage companies.
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Lenny Rachitsky
as a resource for understanding market positioning and sales approaches.
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Lenny Rachitsky
, referencing her connection to
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Matt Dixon
and her positive comments on his work.
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The surprising truth about what closes deals: Insights from 2.5m sales conversations | Matt Dixon (author of The Challenger Sale and The JOLT Effect)
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Lenny Rachitsky
as an industry bible on product positioning, written by
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April Dunford
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April Dunford on product positioning, segmentation, and optimizing your sales process
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Camille Ricketts
as a step-by-step guide to product positioning.
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Emily Kramer
as a helpful book on positioning.
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Lenny Rachitsky
as the smartest person in the world on product positioning.
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April Dunford
as a guide to nailing product positioning.
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Georgiana Laudi
as foundational reading, especially for founders.
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April Dunford
as books she has authored.
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Jay Clouse
as a bestseller among entrepreneurs, product, and marketing professionals.
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Dave Gerhardt
as a book written by April Dunford, considered the best book on the topic of product positioning.
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The Role of Product Marketing in B2B: Strategies, Tools, and Metrics for Success
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April Dunford
as books she has authored.
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How to Position Against a Competitor Who Lies
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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Eric Siu
as an incredible resource for understanding positioning.
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Joran Hofman
as books written by
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April Dunford
, who is a guest on the podcast.
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Domitille de Saint-Exupéry
lors de sa discussion sur le marketing et la croissance de PlayPlay.
Scaling d’équipe, Demand Capture, Gated VS Ungated Content - Domitille de Saint-Exupéry (VP of Marketing @PlayPlay) - Conquête #31

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