Why Do Customers Choose My Competitors Instead of Me?
UNDERESTIMATED: The Small Business Advantage Podcast by Shawna Suckow
Episode notes
Your competitor didn't necessarily win because they were cheaper. They may have felt safer, been easier to find, shown stronger proof, or made the buying process less annoying. Shawna breaks down the reasons customers choose another business, including perceived risk, weak visibility, friction, missing social proof and plain old inertia. She also shares the keynote she lost to a speaker with a Disney background, the questions that get useful answers from lost customers, and the small-business advantages bigger companies can't copy.
If you're struggling with:
π¬ Losing business without knowing why π¬ Assuming every loss is about price π¬ Competing with companies that look safer or more established π¬ Getting honest feedback from customers who chose someone else π¬ Finding friction in your own buying process
You'll learn:
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