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How To use Differentiators to Build a Consumer Brand Strategy That Rocks!

How To use Differentiators to Build a Consumer Brand Strategy That Rocks!

Update: 2025-06-05
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The secret to standing out in a crowded market isn't just what you sell, but what you dare to disagree with! A powerful statement by this week's guest.

This week on Strategy Talks, we’re tearing apart tired branding playbooks with Alex M. H. Smith, founder of Basic Arts and author of No Bullsh*t Strategy, who’s helped CEOs turn hidden differentiators into unbeatable advantages. 

Get ready for the counterintuitive tactics that make brands impossible to ignore—starting with why most ‘strategy’ is just noise in disguise.

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Alex M H Smith is a strategist, writer, and trusted advisor to CEOs and founders. As the founder of Basic Arts, established in 2016, Alex helps businesses build truly differentiated brands that deliver real value. His mission is to elevate strategic thinking among founders—demystifying a discipline that's often misunderstood or ignored. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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How To use Differentiators to Build a Consumer Brand Strategy That Rocks!

How To use Differentiators to Build a Consumer Brand Strategy That Rocks!