Step 5. Execute the Strategy

Create Value for Your Market and Communicate Value in Your Market

Enter the Market Strong!

If you have understood your audience, built a strategy to navigate the market, innovated, and trained your team, you are ready to make a difference in the lives of customers. Expect increases in revenue as you do the following.

Execution

  • The goal is to deliver offerings that solve real problems and reflect the business’s strategic purpose.


    I start by ensuring the product or service experience aligns with what customers need most—and what the brand is uniquely positioned to deliver—so value creation is immediate and undeniable.

  • The goal is to shine a light on unmet needs and frustrations your audience may not even realize they have.


    I start by crafting messaging and campaigns that reveal these pain points in a clear, empathetic way—positioning the business as the one that truly understands the problem.

  • The goal is to make the path to purchase easier, faster, and more reassuring.


    I start by optimizing the buying experience—from messaging and touchpoints to content and offers—so customers feel supported, informed, and confident in their decision.

  • The goal is to ensure new customers feel immediate trust, clarity, and satisfaction.


    I start by designing onboarding, support, and follow-up experiences that reinforce the brand promise and eliminate confusion, friction, or regret after purchase.

  • The goal is to turn satisfaction into loyalty by proactively meeting evolving expectations.


    I start by identifying where ongoing value can be delivered—through product updates, service touchpoints, or loyalty experiences—to ensure customers continue to feel seen, appreciated, and supported.

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Graphic illustrating a business funnel model with stages from 'CEO' at the input, through 'Marketing' and 'Sales,' to 'Shopper,' 'Buyer,' 'Upsold Buyer,' and 'Referring Buyer.' Includes sections for 'Strategy,' 'Finance,' 'Operations,' 'Brand,' 'Product,' and areas like 'Pain Awareness' to 'Pain Prevention.' Emphasizes transition from marketing to different buyer stages.