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MMS #137 - What Your Buyers Think is What You Sell with David Rosenberg
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In episode 137 of Mastering Modern Selling, David Rosenberg, President of Woosh Marketing Consultants, joins Brandon and Tom to break down what too many companies miss: success isn't just about your product, it's about how your audience perceives it.
This episode unpacks how small teams and solopreneurs can harness the power of perception, positioning, and emotional intelligence to attract the right clients and convert more leads without scaling up budgets.
5 Hard-Hitting Takeaways from David Rosenberg:
- Sales and Marketing Aren’t the Same, But They Must Align
David breaks down the symbiotic relationship between sales and marketing, emphasizing how messaging tailored by marketing must be informed by sales insights to truly connect with the right audience.
- Positioning and Messaging Matter More Than Ever
In a world saturated by AI-generated content and noise, what truly stands out is clear, targeted messaging.
Without it, companies struggle not due to bad salespeople, but a lack of meaningful conversations.
- The Shift on LinkedIn: Who's Watching?
David shares compelling stats: over 77% of LinkedIn users are now under 35, with hundreds of thousands calling themselves branding experts.
But many real buyers are "lurkers" watching quietly and engaging only when trust is built.
- Perceptual Mapping: The Secret Weapon
This process, developed by David’s firm, reveals not only how companies are perceived externally, but also uncovers internal misalignment.
It's a powerful tool for aligning brand voice, visual strategy, and audience targeting.
- Affordable Research for Small Teams
Even solopreneurs can tap into meaningful insights with the right 12-person interviews.
David explains how to conduct low-cost but high-impact market perception studies using internal and external perceptual maps.
“It doesn’t matter how good your product is. If you don’t know how people feel about it, you’re guessing in the dark.” — David Rosenberg
This isn’t just another branding conversation, it’s a wake-up call. Tune in and learn how to shift perception so you’re not just seen, you’re chosen.
Don't miss out—your next big idea could be just one episode away!
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