In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO & President of Smart Advantage Inc.,Jaynie Smith.

Jaynie Smith, CEO of Smart Advantage and author of Creating Competitive Advantage, shared her expertise on gaining a competitive edge in today's crowded marketplace. She emphasized that differentiation is not merely about being different but strategically different in ways that matter to customers.

Jaynie's approach, foundational to Smart Advantage, focuses on identifying what a company does better than anyone else. It's about having a clear, measurable value proposition that resonates with the target audience.

Through anecdotes and examples, Jaynie illustrated how businesses often overlook their inherent strengths and fail to communicate them effectively. Her insights provided a clear path for identifying and leveraging these unique attributes.

Key Points from the Episode:

• Importance of creating competitive advantage
• Strategies for differentiating a business in the market
• Leveraging unique selling propositions
• The role of customer value in competitive advantage
• Identifying and communicating a company's competitive advantage
• Case studies and examples of successful competitive advantage implementation
• The impact of competitive advantage on business growth and success
• The relationship between competitive advantage and customer loyalty
• The connection between competitive advantage and profitability
• The future of competitive advantage in the business landscape

About Jaynie Smith

Jaynie L. Smith is a distinguished business consultant and CEO of Smart Advantage, Inc. This consultancy firm focuses on enhancing its clients' sales, marketing, and management strategies, which include mid-sized to Fortune 100 companies. Internationally recognized for her expertise, Jaynie leverages her knowledge to help companies identify and articulate their competitive advantages, thereby boosting their financial performance. Her role as a consultant extends globally, demonstrating her wide-reaching influence in the corporate world.

In addition to her consultancy work, Jaynie Smith is a prolific author and influential speaker. Her book, Creating Competitive Advantage, is particularly noteworthy, having achieved significant success with its 19th printing and securing a place in the top 1% of books sold on Amazon.com. She also authored Relevant Selling. Her thought leadership has earned her features in top publications like The New York Times and Entrepreneur, and she has made numerous appearances on television networks such as ABC and MSNBC. Her contributions to the business community are further highlighted by hosting the radio show Mind Your Biz Today, where she engaged with CEOs and business leaders to discuss key industry insights.

About Smart Advantage Inc.:

Smart Advantage, Inc. is a strategic consultancy firm that helps organizations stand out by improving their differentiation strategies. Founded by Jaynie L. Smith, the company has expanded significantly since publishing Smith’s book, Creating Competitive Advantage. This book details the benefits organizations experience when effectively distinguishing themselves from buyers by focusing their messaging and operational efforts on their competitive strengths. Over the years, Smart Advantage has assembled a team of presenters, consultants, and market research experts