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The Art of Positioning: How to
Win in a Crowded B2B Market

May 25, 2026

Open Brands Expert

Growth Strategist

Positioning is not just what you do to a product or service; it is what you do to the mind of the prospect. In a crowded B2B marketplace, if you try to be everything to everyone, you end up being nothing to anyone. Outstanding growth starts with clarity.

1. Define Your Category Clearly

Before you can dominate a category, you must define it. Your customers need a clear mental shelf to place you on. Are you an enterprise CRM, or are you a lightweight CRM tailored specifically for scaling B2B agencies? The more specific you are, the easier it is for your target audience to identify you as the perfect fit.

If you cannot be first in a category, set up a new category you can be first in.

2. Focus on the Value, Not Just the Features

Features tell, but value sells. Connect your features directly to the business outcomes your clients care about. Speak in terms of pipeline generated, time saved, and revenue growth rather than just server uptime or API endpoints.