A true competitor can provoke admiration or irritation in me – both have happened – but if they’ve got talent, there’s something I can learn from them. This is especially true if they shine in an area in which I’m weak. Sometimes the most valuable lesson I take from someone is what I don’t do well, which spurs me to focus on my strengths.
.-= Valerie Alexander´s last blog ..Selling Your Value – Part I =-.

But differentiation is also forced… as you stated in the article. I steal clients from regular PT’s just because I’m gymnastics certified and can take them on the Olympic trampoline for a little fun (still a solid workout… try bouncing max height for 15 mins straight)
.-= FJ – No BS Fitness Blog´s last blog ..The Placebo Effect On Sports Supplements =-.

But they will not do that, at least, not for a while, because their leaders are encumbered by old school thought patterns.

This is one way we will be different. We are agile, we are not afraid to use different methods and tools to do the work more effectively and more efficiently.

That is why we will succeed. They are smart, we are just as smart and in some ways, smarter.
.-= Brett Legree´s last blog ..the terminal man. =-.

I don’t really want to say that I am “better” than my competitors when I market to clients. I think I’d rather point out the things I think make me unique and make the client think I am the right choice without putting down my competitors in any way. There’s a thin line between confidence and arrogance.

Thank you for another great blog post. There is always some food for thought here.

@Nathan – That’s much the way I see it. I enjoy the competition because they basically show me where I can improve – and do better than them

@Lexi – I think that’s a bit of a dangerous mentality. I know plenty of people who are very genuine and who still have tons of competition.

@Carson – Ah, good one. Your competition can be your next joint venture partner – yes!

@Phil – So you feel that a good idea might go unrecognized because of the digital era? That could be… sounds like math, though

@David – Good one – the competition can actually show you your unique selling proposition. No thinking required!

@Archan – Exclusive focus on the competition would quickly drive me nuts. I’m glad I don’t have to do that!

@Melinda – The good thing about competition is that they don’t let us get too comfy and complacent. You’re at a good position now with what seems like a unique business, but you’ll appreciate it when you start to have more direct competition that forces you to be even more rockin’!