If Specialization is Good, More of it is Better, Right?

We Specialize in Everything!

Well, that seems to be the approach of this marketer! I found this advertisement on the wall of a public restroom—the height of interruption marketing. Luckily, I was able to ironically peruse their ads with my cold, marketing eye. And I was in luck! What a description for your company. I can imagine the creative discussion between the writer and business owner.

Writer: So, we need to nail down your specialty so we can communicate about it.

Owner: What, just one thing?

Writer: Well, maybe 2. But, no more.

Owner: Won’t we limit the number of customers who will use us if we limit it?

Writer: No. It will increase because those who want exactly what you do will go to you first.

Owner: I don’t buy it. If we have to say we specialize, then say we specialize in everything!

One Response to “If Specialization is Good, More of it is Better, Right?”

  1. Jack of All Trades Says:

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