Product Positioning Expert Unveils Strategies to Stand Out and Dominate Competitive Markets

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Join host Ted Wolf (Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise) as he sits down with April Dunford (Founder of Ambient Strategy, host of the Positioning with April Dunford podcast, and renowned expert on B2B tech product positioning), in the latest episode of Implementors. April shares her unique journey from systems design engineering to becoming a top authority in B2B marketing, where she helps companies stand out in crowded markets. In this insightful conversation, April dives into the art of positioning, emphasizing the power of market insights in crafting compelling sales pitches. She explores the vital role of cross-functional teams in sales enablement, the emotional dynamics in B2B decision-making, and the importance of aligning marketing and product messaging for maximum impact. Tune in to learn how systematic positioning can drive business growth and discover April's strategies for transforming complex products into clear, compelling narratives that connect with customers. Whether you're in tech, sales, or marketing, this episode is packed with actionable insights on differentiation, emotional intelligence, and successful execution in today’s competitive landscape.

ABOUT APRIL DUNFORD: April Dunford is the Founder of Ambient Strategy, host of the Positioning with April Dunford podcast, and a globally recognized authority on product positioning for B2B technology companies. With over 25 years in the tech industry as a former VP of Marketing for high-growth startups and a consultant to companies like Google, Epic Games, and Postman, April has mastered the art of helping businesses stand out in competitive markets. She is the bestselling author of Obviously Awesome, which guides companies through effective positioning, and her latest book, Sales Pitch, reveals the secrets to building persuasive sales narratives. Through her work, April empowers companies to create compelling, clear positioning strategies that drive growth and connect deeply with customers. Learn more about April’s work at aprildunford.com. Connect with April on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildunford/. Purchase her book 'Obviously Awesome' here: https://a.co/d/i771ETD. Purchase her book 'Sales Pitch' here: https://a.co/d/20Rzdl8. Check out her podcast 'Positioning with April Dunford' here: https://www.positioning.show/.

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