Make your marketing work by Thinking in 3D!-Make your marketing work by Thinking in 3D

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Andy Hanselman explains how businesses can “think in 3D” by being dramatically and demonstrably different from competitors. He argues that many companies rely on the same tired claims—customer service, quality, value, expertise, flexibility—and that if competitors say the same thing, there is no real differentiation. His core message is that marketing is not about hype or advertising alone, but about finding, attracting, and keeping the right customers while maximizing profit.<br /><br />He outlines today’s challenges: too much choice, constant noise, harder-to-reach customers, transparency, skepticism toward advertising, and the growing power of word of mouth. He then highlights common marketing mistakes, such as waiting passively, shouting at everyone, sending mixed messages, targeting the wrong customers, and failing to test what works.<br /><br />Hanselman offers three main ideas: create a dramatic difference by solving problems, finding a niche, or breaking rules; choose the right customers instead of chasing everyone; and demonstrate that difference consistently across the whole customer journey. He emphasizes involving staff, listening to customers, and taking action rather than just taking notes.

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Andy Hanselman

think in 3D

business differentiation

marketing strategy

target customers

customer journey

word of mouth

niche marketing

competitive advantage