The Marketing Expert: How to Get More Sales, Loyal Customers, and Bigger Promotions

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  • What if people aren’t buying your product or service because their idea of what it does is wrong?
    In this episode, Shane asks April Dunford to reveal all her secrets about what makes good and bad product positioning.
    If you’re an executive at a company, this episode will make you reflect on your current marketing and sales pipelines and ask, “Are we doing this right?” If you’re a designer, engineer, or marketer at a company, this episode will teach you the secrets to selling a product that will help get you promoted and earn trust within your organization.
    --
    00:00 - Intro
    00:56 - Positioning, explained
    14:56 - Why is positioning important?
    18:49 - B2B vs. B2C positioning
    27:12 - When re-positioning a product failed
    30:40 - How to identify customer's pain points
    32:44 - How to position a product on a sales page
    36:15 - How technology has changed positioning
    39:49 - How to evaluate product positioning
    43:52 - Who's in charge of positioning at a company?
    48:36 - On storytelling
    54:44 - Should a company have a point of view on the market?
    58:30 - Dealing with gatekeepers in B2B marketing
    01:01:11 - Mistakes people make with positioning
    01:03:30 - What schools get wrong about marketing
    01:07:08 - Secrets of B2B decision-making
    01:09:27 - On success
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Комментарии • 206

  • @diogenentirandekura
    @diogenentirandekura 2 месяца назад +193

    Real value from beginning to the end. No fluffy talk, no "manifestation", no "you can be a millionaire in 48 hours" clickbait BS. Just pure value from someone who worked in the IT services industry.

    • @aeksinsang932
      @aeksinsang932 2 месяца назад +4

      Right on! Gotta bypass fake gurus

    • @pounamr5711
      @pounamr5711 2 месяца назад +5

      😊😊

    • @filmawayvlad
      @filmawayvlad 2 месяца назад +2

      Indeed!

    • @luboss0008
      @luboss0008 2 месяца назад +2

      You can be millionare all yo need is my course

    • @harmony0322
      @harmony0322 Месяц назад

      Mom I 😮want mk😮 ma 😮ma 😮😮​@@filmawayvlad

  • @abnerb88
    @abnerb88 2 месяца назад +79

    Books she mentioned: 1. “The lean startup” by Eric Ries 2.“Positioning the battle for your mind” by Jack Trout and Al Ries 3. Jolt Effect by Matt Dixon

    • @StephaniRoberts
      @StephaniRoberts Месяц назад +1

      Thank you!

    • @ancestream313
      @ancestream313 Месяц назад +1

      You read my mind! was just preparing to skim through again and find the names! Thanks Abner!

  • @virtualcreationcorp.6179
    @virtualcreationcorp.6179 2 месяца назад +60

    This woman is a prize. Best video on RUclips i have seen in years 🎉

  • @tammiesspark
    @tammiesspark 2 месяца назад +59

    It's always refreshing to listen to a true expert speak and drop heavy jewels from start to finish. I learned a lot.

  • @leahleeds4289
    @leahleeds4289 2 месяца назад +45

    I’m going to listen to this every day for the rest of my life.

    • @wholeness
      @wholeness 2 месяца назад +2

      Why?

    • @lele_home
      @lele_home 2 месяца назад +1

      😮🤣

    • @fendforguru
      @fendforguru Месяц назад

      🤷‍♂️

    • @kcartesj
      @kcartesj Месяц назад

      Can you summary in 3 part?

    • @Mantraflip
      @Mantraflip Месяц назад +3

      I love this attitude! You get it. Any time I find something that resonates, I want to listen over and over until it becomes part of my philosophy. It becomes part of me. I’ve found you attract success by becoming more attractive. Success is looking for a good place to stay.

  • @Iftiify
    @Iftiify 23 дня назад +6

    This is the most genius interview I have seen in ages on YT.

  • @juliarays1271
    @juliarays1271 Месяц назад +10

    Fabulous. High calorie infirmation. Helpful. Nice to see an intelligent interviewer who actually listens and supports the conversation without interruption to show themselves off like too many other podcasters who make it impossible to listen. Love how they take notes with a pen and a blocknote.

  • @knowtheebetter
    @knowtheebetter 2 месяца назад +20

    This is a true gem. April is really insightful and she's very clear when she's going from high-level POV to detailed examples. It's a very good interview.

  • @rogeriomoreira2323
    @rogeriomoreira2323 Месяц назад +11

    An MBA class in a podcast! Congratulations on the show!

  • @JohnMiller123
    @JohnMiller123 2 месяца назад +19

    This woman is fire! She's a wonderful communicator, delivering tons of value! Thank you!

  • @gregcastagneri25
    @gregcastagneri25 2 месяца назад +9

    Great book called "Positioning," written by AL Ries and Jack Trout. A must-read for all marketers.

  • @user-zb1ft6ff9j
    @user-zb1ft6ff9j Месяц назад +3

    This is a long interview but really a good real value I see there especially when I needed to confirm some on point answers to specifics-- I just refer to how you categorize it here. 00:00 - Intro
    00:56 - Positioning, explained
    14:56 - Why is positioning important?
    18:49 - B2B vs. B2C positioning
    27:12 - When re-positioning a product failed
    30:40 - How to identify customer's pain points
    32:44 - How to position a product on a sales page
    36:15 - How technology has changed positioning
    39:49 - How to evaluate product positioning
    43:52 - Who's in charge of positioning at a company?
    48:36 - On storytelling
    54:44 - Should a company have a point of view on the market?
    58:30 - Dealing with gatekeepers in B2B marketing
    01:01:11 - Mistakes people make with positioning
    01:03:30 - What schools get wrong about marketing
    01:07:08 - Secrets of B2B decision-making
    01:09:27 - On success
    So, thank you!!!

  • @patricknyiti5303
    @patricknyiti5303 2 месяца назад +9

    This Mom deserves a Nobel Prize ..Kudos to this channel for acquiring such knowledge from someone who knows what she's talking about..

  • @JV-gf3ee
    @JV-gf3ee Месяц назад +4

    This woman is a genius. This woman is a true leader in the tech game.

  • @AxelAxe
    @AxelAxe День назад

    Outstanding conversation. I’m getting so much value from this episode. I can’t remember the last time I actually watched a whole interview. Shane thanks so much for producing this show.

  • @allmylittlestories4224
    @allmylittlestories4224 Месяц назад +7

    No fluffs. She grinds each question to dust. She’s really equipped for sure

  • @paragadlakha
    @paragadlakha 2 месяца назад +11

    One of the most valuable 1 hr 12 min of my life

  • @paulbrereton5149
    @paulbrereton5149 2 месяца назад +5

    More value packed into an hour than anything I've seen in a long, long time.

  • @pjmac5593
    @pjmac5593 2 месяца назад +7

    Don't think I've ever been more disappointed to get to the end of a youtube vid. I could have listened to another hour .. or more. Excellent everything. Thank you, have subscribed and look forward to viewing more past and future interviews.

  • @svenschmidchen9873
    @svenschmidchen9873 Месяц назад +3

    This is an excellent masterclass of positioning. More value than in all coaching programs I have anntended in the last years for positioning a SaaS company. Thanks for this amazing value on Easter time 🙏🙏🙏.

  • @827023685
    @827023685 2 месяца назад +2

    you are amazing, dude. this is my first time here and you let the guest take the spotlight, you were almost invisible (compliment) but asked insightful questions and kept the conversation going SMOOTHLY. some big questions I have been struggling with regarding my project were answered thanks to this video so I'm grateful.

  • @GaryRabatin
    @GaryRabatin 22 дня назад +1

    Were your questions provided to the guest in advance? The reason I ask is because she was quick to respond with so much value. Great podcast! Keep going.

  • @peterputzer212
    @peterputzer212 2 месяца назад +5

    Wow, the best 1 hour I have invested on RUclips for a long time. April Dunford, you rock!

  • @ElitePeeM
    @ElitePeeM 2 месяца назад +12

    That was a brilliant interview. The questions were excellent, the guest was articulate, obviously an expert and offered tons of useful insights with real examples. 💯

  • @davideylerYT
    @davideylerYT 2 месяца назад +3

    This is seriously a master class on decision fear and B2B marketing - Spectacular information!

  • @ThisDesignLife
    @ThisDesignLife 2 месяца назад +1

    April is such a breath of fresh air with great usable example, no hype and all quality.

  • @Deanforbes
    @Deanforbes 2 месяца назад +4

    Love how she speaks with such clarity and knowledge! Great content.

  • @johndavenport8843
    @johndavenport8843 2 месяца назад +3

    As someone who has been involved in business development for over 20 years, and built 4 industry leaders, I can tell you the information in this video is excellent. It is a must see for entrepreneuers and business owners. April was fantastic!

  • @GetAConnectGlobal
    @GetAConnectGlobal 2 месяца назад +7

    Each and every word from this is a masterclass. Not only answers but questions as well are well thought out. Excellent insights on B2B Positioning. Thanks for this class act!

  • @charleneostbloom4443
    @charleneostbloom4443 Месяц назад +4

    This is the best interview I’ve seen in forever! Now a big fan of this podcast and April Dunford. We finally have concrete lessons!

  • @sheristmarie-brokeredbyexp3751
    @sheristmarie-brokeredbyexp3751 2 месяца назад

    Business to Business is so different. “If people understood how difficult it is to buy something, and indecision being a large reason are good insights. Thank you

  • @foundational
    @foundational 2 месяца назад +1

    This is probably most valuable talk i heard this year ! Super thankful!!!

  • @shantaletechwi729
    @shantaletechwi729 Месяц назад +5

    This is the best so far I have come across. This lady is a genius. My God! I can go the whole day watching this video on and off. Thanks for giving us this priceless value. Jessssss!

  • @danarobinson6156
    @danarobinson6156 2 месяца назад +8

    Just made me see and understand how positioning can be frickin brilliant 🎉

  • @TanyaAlizaTV
    @TanyaAlizaTV 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow, so much value here! Your breakdown of positioning was so clear and thorough.

  • @katya_youstellar
    @katya_youstellar 2 месяца назад +1

    Such a great expert! Every minute is worth to watch! Thank you❤️

  • @RajKotecha
    @RajKotecha Месяц назад +4

    April is really smart - never heard of her before but a refreshing mind with excellent framing - def a new fan. The muffin example was Godin level.

  • @foryoungeustace
    @foryoungeustace 2 месяца назад

    Very enriching discussion. Just pure wisdom from an expert with a wealth of knowledge

  • @authenticpoint7812
    @authenticpoint7812 2 месяца назад +2

    Fantastic interview, Shane! April is the real deal. I resonate 💯.

  • @alicabban6327
    @alicabban6327 2 месяца назад +3

    How precise and insightful. Thank you!

  • @deborahrose7047
    @deborahrose7047 2 месяца назад +5

    April is a brilliant teacher

  • @t.s.3708
    @t.s.3708 2 месяца назад

    Wow, best interview ever. So helpful and easy to understand.

  • @Missrai22
    @Missrai22 2 месяца назад

    Great conversation! So many gems, taking notes from beginning to end!

  • @lilyb2617
    @lilyb2617 20 дней назад

    Excellent. 👏🏼 I specialise in growth and GTM strategy and positioning is one pillar of my framework, yet I always tell clients positioning is the key. April explains this incredibly well. Most people immediately think of brand positioning only and miss all of this.

  • @ukanaomon7173
    @ukanaomon7173 28 дней назад +1

    A precious moment. Thank you for this. God bless April. And God bless you.

  • @aashutoshsonigra5017
    @aashutoshsonigra5017 2 месяца назад

    I just ended meeting with my team on how to take positioning and found this video. It was absolutely insightful and fun to watch this video and also it has increased my confidence by giving me knowledge to solve my current probolem in business. Thank you so much for sharing knowlegde through video!!! 😊🙏🙏

  • @aharmon
    @aharmon 2 месяца назад

    So good. April crushed this. Clear and value packed

  • @spotsya1916
    @spotsya1916 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for bringing this important topics

  • @JdeJ38
    @JdeJ38 2 месяца назад +1

    Incredible interview; such a different explanation. Thank you!

  • @Techstar3.0
    @Techstar3.0 Месяц назад

    Great interview you can't even imagine how it helps to get rite way of marketing, please countinue episode like this

  • @veroniquemarie9037
    @veroniquemarie9037 Месяц назад +2

    So brilliantly articulated, I am going to love Marketing after all 😅 And I bought her book 📕 right away because I have my Personal Branding to fix in April,
    Thank you 🙏 for this gem 💎

  • @cricketheadz
    @cricketheadz 14 дней назад

    Man, this is PURE GOLD.

  • @andrespineiroc
    @andrespineiroc 2 месяца назад +10

    What a fantastic example the Tim Horton's one! 💥

    • @theyetti90
      @theyetti90 2 месяца назад

      A delicious example that I need.

  • @martinnovak3949
    @martinnovak3949 2 месяца назад +4

    Shane, one of the best episode!

  • @kseniagorovaya7794
    @kseniagorovaya7794 2 месяца назад

    What an amazing piece. Thank you so much for sharing your insights! ❤❤❤

  • @rodneypate1693
    @rodneypate1693 10 дней назад

    Incredible interview. Dropped many 💎💎💎💎💎💎Opened my perspective. Thank you ❤

  • @RugilePenno-qr1nh
    @RugilePenno-qr1nh 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you both, very inspiring.

  • @aquagreensorganic
    @aquagreensorganic 2 месяца назад +4

    30 minutes in .. this woman is a real deal! Amazing critical thinking and communication, thank you, Shane.

  • @nesrinekelly5562
    @nesrinekelly5562 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for this interview. A mind opener for sure. April is wonderful would love to learn more from her, I kind of didn’t want it to end :)

  • @sulaimanfaarah
    @sulaimanfaarah Месяц назад +2

    In this podcast is the best podcast i watched ever

  • @yourcreativeleader
    @yourcreativeleader Месяц назад

    Lots of goodies in here! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @0ioiuibgfg
    @0ioiuibgfg Месяц назад +1

    this is very insightful, fills gaps and correct misunderstandings for intermedium level marketers .

  • @Grace.Idiare
    @Grace.Idiare 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow, this is so packed! Thanks a lot💙

  • @LinkProgrammingTechnology
    @LinkProgrammingTechnology 2 месяца назад +2

    Quite interesting conversation. It is so very true that a better algorithm can amazingly reduce the search time. I have an I.T. sole proprietor business based in California, U.S.A. I have to face bigger companies with huge marketing budgets. I rely on the better quality of my algorithms. There are five main factors at hand: (1) Awareness of certain technology; (2) Awareness of certain brand of this technology; (3) Wanting this brand; (4) Needing this brand; (5) Affording this brand.

  • @Thedigitalalex
    @Thedigitalalex 2 месяца назад

    So glad I got this video recommended. My life is different now

  • @faithrich_
    @faithrich_ 2 месяца назад +3

    I think I need to watch this at least two or three times before I can process all the incredible stuff she delivered in just an hour of conversation. Brilliant!

  • @jeury-tavares
    @jeury-tavares 2 месяца назад +1

    this video is on another level. A master class worth thousands. Thank you for posting this video. You should interview Jule Kim next on lead generation and SEO.

  • @DrumAdrian16
    @DrumAdrian16 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow 🤯
    Great interview!!!
    Thank you April

  • @pwrcreate
    @pwrcreate 2 месяца назад +3

    Solid intro! Such a good grab to kick off the episode!

    • @docreed7262
      @docreed7262 2 месяца назад

      Had the exact same thought. The Muffin Cake comparison is so good.

  • @Naonicat
    @Naonicat 25 дней назад

    one of the best marketing advice i have ever heard :)

  • @TF-hx3kh
    @TF-hx3kh Месяц назад

    I love this! Very concrete and easy to grasp

  • @AClassesMedia
    @AClassesMedia 2 месяца назад +1

    She is absolutely brilliant. A great mind

  • @elianasmith6330
    @elianasmith6330 Месяц назад +1

    I extremely like the video, man. Very helpful and informative. Thank you very much. It is presented so well too. Great, positive work.

  • @johnleesuccess
    @johnleesuccess 2 месяца назад

    love this! keep up the great work

  • @KristenNichole
    @KristenNichole Месяц назад

    Great episode. Thanks for sharing 💖

  • @wisecattt
    @wisecattt 2 месяца назад +2

    so much value omg

  • @ZaahirJappie
    @ZaahirJappie 2 месяца назад +1

    I like her passion for her subject.

  • @shorttravelvideos9649
    @shorttravelvideos9649 2 месяца назад +2

    April Dunford rocks!

  • @trialstud
    @trialstud 2 месяца назад

    This is just splendid stuff! ❤

  • @MegaPetchi
    @MegaPetchi 2 месяца назад +1

    Yo I enjoyed it! Thank you!

  • @kimbess7498
    @kimbess7498 28 дней назад

    This is fantastic for both business and career. I just accepted a tentative job offer because I repositioned myself based on the feedback and insight I got while job hunting. I applied consciously and got a yes in 5 weeks.

  • @cyberswitchtech
    @cyberswitchtech Месяц назад

    This is really brilliant!

  • @sachinshajan8066
    @sachinshajan8066 2 месяца назад +1

    B2B vs B2C part was gem

  • @joycesmile123
    @joycesmile123 21 день назад

    Wow 😮 thank you for the very helpful information 🎉❤😊

  • @janeamorba5111
    @janeamorba5111 2 месяца назад

    Like her reflections of listening to the client ! Focus

  • @ian5629
    @ian5629 2 месяца назад

    I've been listening to this podcast for years it's my first time to see Shane's face haha

  • @helenagp1948
    @helenagp1948 2 месяца назад +2

    Love it. I learn so much. It's a master class. Thank you.

  • @mariamsherif_dm
    @mariamsherif_dm Месяц назад

    Marketing is T-shaped! Really resonated with that! Great Epsiode!

  • @career.inspirer
    @career.inspirer 2 месяца назад

    Amazing interview 🎉❤

  • @Theysaid-io
    @Theysaid-io Месяц назад

    Positioning defines how your product is best in the world at delivering some value that some well defined customers cared about. -- This is a very clear definition.

  • @legacyholistichealth
    @legacyholistichealth Месяц назад

    Beautiful find! I’m all ears!!!

  • @LifewithSee
    @LifewithSee 2 месяца назад

    thanks for your knowledge

  • @instituteofaistudies
    @instituteofaistudies Месяц назад +2

    Her name is April Dunford. She is a legend.

  • @kdec3023
    @kdec3023 2 месяца назад

    Ok, so the first 4 min 20 secs of this video is BRILLIENT! This is everything (true positioning). Shane, how did you not respond to April by saying at least WOW! or that's the way to look at this, or great perspective, something?

  • @sheanathan3566
    @sheanathan3566 Месяц назад

    Great wisdom
    Thanks

  • @TonySchwartzNKY
    @TonySchwartzNKY 2 месяца назад +1

    What a great video!

  • @user-warning
    @user-warning 6 дней назад

    Very knowledgeable lady.

  • @DivineMisterAdVentures
    @DivineMisterAdVentures 2 месяца назад

    I think I have this down. I'm mainly having an issue with roles and scale as a solopreneur. (All of a sudden that's a new word.) Not to mention - patents. Which has made me full stop, move-on to a different strategy because I have to have 21 different jurisdictions to secure. This fits in-between the arguments right about 6:00.

  • @christinagracewhite
    @christinagracewhite 2 месяца назад +1

    Positioning is niching down to hit the market the best way possible. It’s about being humble with your product or service.

  • @arunsivadasan6439
    @arunsivadasan6439 2 месяца назад

    Great content 👍