Business Talk: Dare to be Different
- Matt Davies
- 9 hours ago
- 1 min read
If your brand disappeared tomorrow, would anyone actually miss it?
Tough question, but one every business leader, in my view, should be asking.
In a crowded, chaotic marketplace, most businesses fall into what I call the "Brand Trap":
They imitate the market leader
They say what everyone else says
They compete on vague claims like "better service" or "higher quality"
The result?
They become invisible. And usually descend into a price war.
Recently, at the UKs East Midlands business event, Ignite26, I had the honour of stepping on stage in front of 300+ business leaders to share a message I believe in deeply around brand strategy.
My talk was entitled
"Dare to be Different - Why Standing Out Beats Fitting In"
In this talk, I break down:
Why most brand strategies are too safe, too vague, and too similar
The real reason your customers don’t remember you
How to define unique value that only you can offer
How to escape the Brand Trap and become your customer’s only choice
Real-world examples of brands using radical differentiation to grow and win
Whether you're a founder, CMO, or senior leader – this is for you if you’re tired of blending in and ready to build a brand that leads and grows.
Enjoy!
