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our differences, however subtle. What’s important


                              is that you know how you are different from your


                              competition, and that you can help the specific types

                              of clients you are targeting make an informed decision


                              based on the distinctions between the choices they


                              have. If things get very competitive in your industry,


                              instead of trying to compete on price, which just


                              reduces you to a commodity, look for new ways to

                              distinguish yourself and your services. Sometimes


                              that means learning a new skill.



                              “In fact, while Tara


                              already knew a lot about                        “If things get very


                              dogs, she did a ton of                           competitive in your


                              research, took various                           industry, instead of

                              courses and acquired a                           trying to compete


                              number of certificates.                          on price, which just


                              This has allowed her                             reduces you to a


                              to help her clients in                           commodity, look for

                              more ways—and stay                               new ways to add


                              one step ahead of the                            value.”


                              competition.”




















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