• Dear Strategy 148: Industries, Markets, and the Evolution of PESTEL
    Jul 19 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about the definition of an “industry” vs. a “market” and discusses how you can evolve a PESTEL analysis to be more focused on the trends that affect the industry that your company is a part of.

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    17 mins
  • Dear Strategy 147: How to Set Realistic Strategic Objectives
    Jul 5 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about setting realistic objectives for your strategy and how you can validate your growth objectives using the 3 components of market, share, and price.

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    16 mins
  • Dear Strategy 146: The 4 P’s of Marketing – Not 7, Not 8 – Just 4!
    Jun 21 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about the original 4 P’s of Marketing, and why consultants shouldn’t necessarily mess with frameworks that are already working!

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    19 mins
  • Dear Strategy 145: Understanding Product Interdependencies
    Jun 7 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob talks about the importance of understanding how your product interconnects with and depends upon other products that may be outside of your control, and why this all needs to be accounted for within the context of your product and portfolio strategies.

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    16 mins
  • Dear Strategy 144: Why Tipping Culture Isn’t a Good Strategy for Businesses
    May 24 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob takes on the controversial topic of our ever-expanding tipping culture and talks about why it might not be the best strategy for businesses to embrace.

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    14 mins
  • Dear Strategy 143: Never Treat Your Customers Like They’re a Burden
    May 10 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob expands upon his 2nd golden rule of small business success, which is to never make your customers feel like they’re a burden. Tune in to discover why and when businesses are likely to fall into this trap, and how to ensure that it never happens again!

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    21 mins
  • Dear Strategy 142: Practicing Diligent Follow-up
    Apr 26 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob expands upon his 2 golden rules of small business success, starting with Rule #1. Tune in to hear tips on when, how, and why diligent follow-up should be practiced within your business.

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    18 mins
  • Dear Strategy 141: The Two Golden Rules for Small Business Success
    Apr 12 2024

    On this episode of Dear Strategy, Bob gives us his two golden rules for small business success: 1) Practicing diligent follow-up, and 2) Never treat your customers like they are a burden.

    If you’re interested in strategy training or coaching for your business, please visit us at Strategy Generation Company.

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    14 mins