ideal customer

Business By Design

The FUNdamental Formula: Marketing Foundation

Build a Business That Speaks to the Right People Marketing isn’t just about getting in front of people—it’s about getting in front of the right people, at the right time, with the right message. Most small business owners think marketing is about tactics—social media posts, email blasts, or flashy ads. But real marketing starts much … Read more

Why Customers Choose One Company Over Another

Why Customers Choose One Company Over Another

It’s Not About the Product

Have you ever wondered why a customer picks one company over another, even when the products are pretty much the same? It has nothing to do with the product or service itself. Those are the features that most people are touting loudly on social media and in their marketing. Instead, it’s all about how well the company connects with the customer’s deeper needs—what’s going on in their mind and heart.

Let’s break down how this works and look at three changes OSG partners made to better align with their ideal customers. We’ll also see how understanding those internal needs can help your business stand out.

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