EEC 347: The Power of Differentiation, with Barry LaBov

Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a nationally recognized, respected author, podcast guest, and brand strategist. What inspired you to focus on brand differentiation? your upcoming book, "The Power of Differentiation"? Give us an example of the benefits of brand differentiation and how it transformed a client's business. What are the most common challenges companies face when trying to identify their unique competitive advantages? How can they overcome them? Why is it crucial for companies to move away from a commodity mindset, and how does this shift affect their overall performance and employee morale? How do you approach the process of brand re-engineering, and what key elements do you focus on to ensure a brand stands out in a competitive market? Barry LaBov Barry LaBov is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a nationally recognized, respected author, podcast guest, and brand strategist. He is the Founder and CEO of LABOV Marketing, Communications, and Training—a full-service agency specializing in helping clients discover and celebrate their brand differentiation. LABOV’s clients include national and international brands in automotive, recreational products, premium spirits, motorcycles, PE firms, and more. He has an upcoming book entitled, The Power of Differentiation, Win Hearts, Minds and Market Share that will be distributed by Simon and Schuster globally. Barry’s goal is to inspire over one million people with its message. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our podcast on iTunes. We would love for you to leave a review. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself by scheduling a discovery session with Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of Excellent Executive Coaching a company specialized in leadership development.