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Hot take: AI isn’t a competitive advantage—it’s a mirror.

Chasing your competitor’s AI strategy? Race to the bottom.

The real ROI? Comes from using AI to fix your business, not copy theirs.

Read Part 1 of our series: quynton.substack.com/p/your-ai-us...

#AI #GrowthMarketing
Your AI Usage Won't Drive Growth Unless You Rewire Your Business (Part 1 of 6)
You're not alone if your business deployed AI expecting a competitive edge—and got an expensive headache instead.
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July 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This week’s #SummerHotTake:

Sales vs. Marketing infighting is why you’re missing revenue goals.

It’s not the leads—it’s the finger-pointing, broken handoffs & misaligned goals.

Time to sync up and fix it: quynton.substack.com/p/summer-hot...
Summer Hot Take: Sales & Marketing Shouldn’t Fight
In-fighting between marketing and sales is the reason you’re not hitting your revenue goals.
quynton.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Summer may be heating up, but our takes are hotter!

First up: Gritty is a better marketer than you.

He’s got UGC, merch, memes, and full-funnel chaos that actually drives revenue.

Read the case for making Gritty your next CMO: quynton.substack.com/p/summer-hot...
Summer Hot Take: Gritty is a Better Marketer Than You
Summer is heating up!
quynton.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Part 2 of Metrics May is live!

This week: how to figure out which metrics actually matter.

We break down tactics vs. campaigns vs. evergreen, B2B vs. retail vs. services, and how to map metrics to the customer journey.

Read here:
Metrics That Matter
How to Actually Measure Go To Market Performance, Part 2
quynton.substack.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Wish you actually understood CAC, LTV, ROAS, and all the other marketing acronyms people throw around?

Part 1 of our 3-part metrics series is live—breaking down what to track, why it matters, and how to use it to grow.

Read it here:
Metrics That Matter
How to Actually Measure Go To Market Performance, Part 1
quynton.substack.com
May 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
52% of customers bounce after one bad experience.

It doesn’t matter how great your product is—if your service is even a little sub-par, they’re gone.

Here’s how to build an experience that actually keeps people coming back:
The Service Advantage
Why great service is the vehicle—and the moat—that protects and elevates your product
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May 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We’re not saying you need to obsess over your customers…
(Wait, actually yes we are.)

The secret to growth? Knowing your customers inside and out.

Our latest guide breaks down everything customers: what to know, how to segment & more
Read it here → quynton.substack.com/p/defining-y...
#marketing
Defining Your Audience: The Whys & Hows of Customer Profiles & Segments
Customer-centricity is no longer enough; successful businesses are customer obsessed.
quynton.substack.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ever sat next to someone who only talks about themselves? 😬
That’s how most value props sound.
Want people to listen? Make it about them.
Here’s how to shift your message to connect + convert—plus a free framework:
🔗
Crafting a customer-focused value proposition
How to actually connect with your audience
quynton.substack.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“What is a product?”

It’s not just a feature. Not your business model. And definitely not your pitch deck.

We wrote about the 4 traits that make something a real product — and why getting this right changes everything.

📖 quynton.substack.com/p/what-exact...

#startups #product #marketing
What, exactly, is a product?
What exactly is a product, and why does it matter so much?
quynton.substack.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
You've got a killer product and a pitch that pops, but still not seeing traction? You might have a brand problem.

We just dropped a deep dive on building a brand that actually sticks—whether you're running a neighborhood shop or scaling a startup: quynton.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...

#marketing
What Is a Brand?
So you’ve perfected your product, created an excellent value proposition, and are confident that customers are going to love what you have to offer.
quynton.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM