Most businesses think competitor analysis means copying what bigger competitors are doing.
That is not strategy. A strong competitor analysis helps you understand who you’re competing with, what customers already have, where competitors fall short, and how your business can stand out in the market.
In this video, you’ll learn how to conduct competitor analysis step by step using a simple coffee shop example: Daily Grind Coffee, a neighborhood café for remote workers, freelancers, and students.
We’ll break down how to identify direct and indirect competitors, narrow your competitor list, study what they offer, analyze their pricing, customer experience, positioning, reviews, strengths, weaknesses, and market gaps.
What you’ll learn:
[00:00] Competitor analysis is not copying competitors
[00:15] What competitor analysis means and why it matters
[00:50] How to identify your real competitors
[01:25] How to narrow your competitor list
[01:55] How to study what competitors offer
[02:30] How to analyze competitor positioning
[03:00] How to use customer reviews and feedback
[03:30] How to compare strengths, weaknesses, and market gaps
[04:10] How to use competitor insights to improve your business
[04:45] Competitor analysis in a nutshell
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