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A guide to advanced B2B positioning

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The biggest challenge product teams are facing is quickly becoming distribution

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  • Content is a podcast/video episode announcement, not substantive article
  • Focuses on positioning fundamentals and cross-functional alignment challenges
  • No specific case studies, metrics, or implementation details provided in excerpt

Why this matters for operators: Foundational positioning work for B2B companies

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