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Mentioned in 25 episodes
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
Violate Them at Your Own Risk
Book • 1994
In this book, Al Ries and Jack Trout present 22 immutable laws of marketing that are essential for understanding and succeeding in the international marketplace.
These laws, such as the Law of Leadership, the Law of the Category, and the Law of Perception, emphasize the importance of being first in the market, creating new categories, and focusing on perceptions rather than products.
The authors argue that violating these laws can lead to marketing failure, regardless of the resources or creativity invested.
The book provides a clear path to successful marketing by adhering to these timeless principles.
These laws, such as the Law of Leadership, the Law of the Category, and the Law of Perception, emphasize the importance of being first in the market, creating new categories, and focusing on perceptions rather than products.
The authors argue that violating these laws can lead to marketing failure, regardless of the resources or creativity invested.
The book provides a clear path to successful marketing by adhering to these timeless principles.
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Mentioned in 25 episodes
Mentioned by
Tim Ferriss when discussing the "Law of Category" and its application in marketing and business.


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Shaan Puri as the source of the "Law of Category", a marketing principle about owning a category rather than participating in one.


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Tim Ferriss as a resource for understanding the concept of "category of one" in marketing.


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Mark Manson as a classic business book he reread, highlighting the importance of owning a word or phrase.


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Tim Ferriss as a book containing adaptable principles for building a unique position in the market.


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Referenced by Dave Gerhardt as containing the timeless marketing principle of the law of leadership.

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Category Creation Playbook: How to Be Irreplaceable in B2B Marketing (with Josh Lowman)
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Tim Ferriss in relation to the concept of creating a distinct category in a competitive market.


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