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Positioning

Positioning

Written by: Inception Point AI
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 Ryan Cole unpacks the strategic art of positioning—how brands, careers, and companies win by choosing what they are and aren't. Discover why saying no creates competitive advantage and how occupying one distinct idea in someone's mind beats trying to be everything to everyone.

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  • Positioning - Owning the Category in the Customer's Mind

    Positioning - Owning the Category in the Customer's Mind
    Apr 16 2026
    Ryan Cole explores how Johnson & Johnson saved Tylenol in 1975 when discount competitor Datril threatened its dominance—and reveals why owning a category means occupying mental real estate, not just shelf space. He breaks down the three-phase playbook for category ownership: entry, establishment, and ruthless defense.

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    32 mins
  • Positioning - The Power of What You Are Not

    Positioning - The Power of What You Are Not
    Apr 16 2026
    Ryan Cole explores how the most powerful positioning strategy isn't defining what you are—it's declaring what you're not. Through examples like Patagonia, Tylenol, and a SaaS company's identity crisis, he reveals why narrowing focus creates competitive advantage. Most companies fail because saying "no" to revenue requires emotional discipline few possess.

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    28 mins
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