In this episode of the Product People Podcast, Alex Bahlk is joined by April Dunford, the renowned author of "Obviously Awesome". Together, they delve into the critical topic of Product Positioning. April and Alex explore the cross-functional nature of positioning and how it should be evaluated in response to market changes. They also discuss the challenge of multiple positionings for a single product and the importance of creating an ideal client profile. Whether you're new to product management or a seasoned pro, this episode provides valuable insights into crafting an effective product positioning strategy.

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Timestamps:

(00:17) Introduction

(01:42) Cross-functional nature of Positioning

(05:24) Evaluating your Product Positioning

(10:35) How Positioning should respond to market changes

(14:11) Multiple positionings for a single Product

(16:13) Ideal Client Profile

(19:33) Positioning to the seller or the whole company in B2B

(27:13) Key challenges with repositioning

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