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310 | Why Every Great Brand Needs an Enemy with Laura Ries

Brand Master Podcast · 2026-06-23 · 39 min

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Grab the Brand Operating System Blueprint and Find the friction, embed the structure, and run the brand from strategy to action.→ Why Every Great Brand Needs an Enemy This episode breaks down why every great brand needs an enemy and shows how defining what you stand against can sharpen positioning, increase differentiation, and create unstoppable clarity in crowded markets. You’ll learn how strategic enemies shape perception, why neutrality kills brand growth, and how to use contrast to own a stronger position in the mind. You’ll learn: Define a strategic enemy to sharpen and differentiate your brand position Apply category thinking to dominate mental space more effectively Use visual hammers and naming to lock meaning into memory Resources Mentioned • Pro Brand Strategy Blueprint (Free) → • Free Brand Building Resources → • Path To Mastery Curriculum → • Blog (Strategy articles & frameworks) → Continue Your Brand Building Journey • BMA All Access -

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