⏱️ Speed Is the Real Competitive Advantage - 132
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast, we break down what actually makes people choose one business over another — and it’s not fancy branding, big budgets, or being the cheapest.
It’s speed. Relatability. Follow-up.
You’ll hear a real breakdown of:
Why responding fast beats ranking firstHow most businesses lose clients before the first conversationWhat “relatability” really means in marketingWhy accents, tone, and simplicity matter more than polishHow bootstrapped businesses must treat every lead like goldThe difference between traffic and revenueWe also talk about the transition from corporate roles to owning a service business, the mental shift required to manage your own schedule, and why marketing only matters if it makes the phone ring.
This episode is for anyone building a service business who wants clients, not vanity metrics.
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In this episode of the Brand Up Podcast, we break down what actually makes people choose one business over another — and it’s not fancy branding, big budgets, or being the cheapest. It’s speed. Relatability. Follow-up. You’ll hear a real breakdown of: Why responding fast beats ranking firstHow most businesses lose clients before the first conversationWhat “relatability” really means in marketingWhy accents, tone, and simplicity matter more than polishHow bootstrapped businesses must treat every lead like goldThe difference between traffic and revenueWe also talk about the transition from corporate roles to owning a service business, the mental shift required to manage your own schedule, and why marketing only matters if it makes the phone ring. This episode is for anyone building a service business who wants clients, not vanity metrics.