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Ep 163: Why Trying to Be Cool Is Hurting Your Brand

• Trevor Crump & Mark Goldhardt • Episode 163

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Why do so many brands struggle to stand out, even when they have a great product? In this episode of The Unstoppable Marketer®, Trevor Crump and Mark Goldhart break down the importance of brand differentiation and why trying to copy successful competitors might be holding your business back. From a jewelry brand that found success by embracing its niche to examples like Portland Leather Goods, Bruce Bolt, Dad Gang, and La La Land Kind Cafe, they explore three ways to differentiate your brand: product, audience, and content. They also discuss why marketers need to stop marketing to other marketers, listen to what customers actually want, and put their egos aside to build brands people genuinely connect with.

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Timestamps:
00:00 — Why Being Different Matters
00:43 — Trevor's Shoplifting Story
05:21 — Last-Minute Black Friday Tips
07:02 — The Jewelry Brand Breakthrough
10:16 — Stop Marketing to Marketers
14:31 — Why Brands Fear Differentiation
17:01 — Three Ways to Differentiate
18:04 — Building Around Your Audience
23:36 — Product Differentiation Examples
25:44 — Standing Out Through Content
27:34 — Don't Let Ego Win