Positioning with April Dunford cover image

Positioning with April Dunford

How to Position Against a Competitor Who Lies

Jan 30, 2025
The podcast dives into the challenge of competitors spreading false claims about their products. It reveals the myth that features can be easily copied, discussing the real constraints that make this difficult. Strategies for highlighting actual value over mere features are shared, along with tips on using data and proof points to expose dishonesty. Real-world examples illustrate how to turn competitor lies into opportunities for building trust and customer loyalty. It's an insightful take on navigating a tricky landscape of misleading competition.
25:07

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Understanding that competitors cannot easily replicate unique features due to architectural complexities is crucial for market differentiation.
  • Using concrete data and proof points to expose dishonest competitor claims is vital for building credibility and trust with customers.

Deep dives

Misconceptions About Product Differentiation

A common misconception in the tech industry is the belief that differentiated products quickly lose their uniqueness as competitors easily copy features. This thinking often comes from marketers who may lack extensive experience in product development, particularly in organizations without significant investment in existing technology. However, the complexity of building a product means many features are difficult to replicate, as each product has its own architecture and operational complexities. The idea that technology is easily copied undermines the hard work in creating genuinely differentiated offerings and does not consider the varying priorities and roadmaps of different companies.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode