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How Would You Beat?

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A podcast that shows you how to use jobs-to-be-done (JTBD) methods to accelerate your growth and create equity value faster. This podcast is created by thrv.com for private equity CEOs, corporate executives, and product, marketing, and sales teams. Each episode explores how to beat your competitors to create equity value faster and with less risk.

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JTBD Case Study: Biscom Triples Their Growth Rate

March 14, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

In this episode, we talk to Dave Lucey, former CEO of Biscom, about how thrv and Biscom used JTBD and thrv's equity value creation platform to triple Biscom's revenue growth rate, leading to a successful exit in just two years.  Key moments from today's topic on using JTBD to accelerate revenue growth: 0:00 Transforming a 30-year-old fax software company 6:16 Improving B2B software sales and marketing strategies 15:49 Transitioning the sales team from order takers to generating new sales...

How Would You Beat Apple Vision Pro Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

June 12, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

This week, we dive into the world of Apple's latest innovation: The Vision Pro. Lauded as the pinnacle of personal electronic devices, the Vision Pro has set the tech industry abuzz. Many are left questioning its purpose - a mystery we aim to unravel using our trusted Jobs-To-Be-Done methodology. Will this enigmatic device live up to its hype, or is it a leap too far even for the giants of Cupertino? Jay places his bet on the Vision Pro not only succeeding, but rewriting history as the mos...

How Would You Beat Your Sales Quota in a Downturn Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

April 28, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this episode, we'll look at how you can beat your sales quota in a downturn using Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) . And today, we have a very special guest, Paul Stansik, an operating partner with private equity firm ParkerGale. Paul was previously at Bain and Company, and he was VP of sales at ITG. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments from today's topic on how you would beat your sales quota in a d...

How Would You Beat Banks Using Jobs-to-be-Done

March 22, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

In this episode, we'll look at how you could beat banks using Jobs-to-be-Done. Banks are in the news because of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Silicon Valley Bank had a $40 billion market cap that went to zero almost overnight. So what happened and can Jobs-to-be-Done help us figure out how to both create better banks and lower the risk of bank collapses that potentially become contagion and have a negative impact on the economy? Let’s find out! ✅ Download our Execu...

How Would You Beat ESG Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

February 26, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode, we'll look at ESG, which refers to environmental, social and governance for companies. This has been in the news lately because BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the world has adopted ESG principles in its investing. And there has been some backlash by opponents who, in summary, argue that investors should exclusively focus on shareholders. So the question is are ESG principles a good idea or a bad idea? And can Jobs-to-be-Done to help us answer this question. So there...

How Would You Beat Chat GPT Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

February 23, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode, we will look at how you could beat chat GPT. We have discussed AI here before, but chat GPT has exploded with extraordinary growth. In just 60 days, it went from zero to 100 million users, which is the fastest app growth in history. So it's worth exploring what makes Chet GPT a success? And how would you beat Chat GPT using Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD)? Let's get into it! ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-don...

How Would You Beat Healthcare Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

February 06, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

How would you beat your competitors in healthcare markets? Healthcare is obviously a huge domain, it is a meaningful percentage of GDP. So if you were going to innovate in healthcare to create equity value, how would you do it? How can Jobs-to-be-Done help your product marketing and sales teams create equity value faster? And with less risk in a market domain? Let's find out some possibilities in our podcast. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://...

How Would You Beat Competitive Analysis Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

January 31, 2023 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode, we will look at competitor analysis, including understanding competitors features. How should you analyze your competitors features? How can you tell if you are adding more value to your customers than your competitors? The only way to grow and create equity value is to win in your market and take share from your competitors. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments from today's t...

How Would You Beat Market Downturn Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

January 10, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MB

 In this episode, we will look at how you can beat a market downturn, like the one we are experiencing today. Since January, the S&P 500 is down 23% and the NASDAQ is down 33%. And of course, we have inflation and the Fed raising interest rates, which slows the economy and increases the cost of credit. This is not a good scenario for growth and equity value creation. But your company still has to grow and is likely still investing in product marketing and sales. So can Jobs-to-be-Done help i...

How Would You Beat Your Innovation Strategy Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

September 21, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this episode, we will look at innovation strategies. What is an innovation strategy? Do you need one? And if so, what type? Can an innovation strategy help you beat your competition and win in your market? There are different types of innovation strategies that have been called things like routine innovation, disruptive innovation, radical architectural or platform, business model innovation, interface innovation. So what are the key innovation strategies to focus on? And what should exec...

How Would You Beat Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

June 27, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are two technologies that have been improving quickly and definitely in the news. Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and every big company in China has been investing heavily in AI and machine learning. New companies like Open AI have received over a billion dollars collectively.  Currently a lot of money is being invested in venture and in big companies in artificial intelligence and machine learning. So it better be worth it, there better be a re...

How Would You Beat Steve Jobs Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

June 20, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Why was Steve Jobs so successful? He is a legendary figure in technology and innovation. He was the founder of Apple, he was famously fired, and went on to found Next Computers and then came back as CEO of Apple in 1997. He's widely considered to be one of the most successful innovators of all time. Depending on the day Apple is still often the most valuable company in the world. Throughout the history of Apple, he's been there for major three big changes: the arrival of the PC and the graph...

How Would You Beat Netflix Using Jobs-to-be-Done

June 07, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Netflix is obviously a dominant player in the streaming industry, but their market cap is down 70% year to date with the market being down as well. But they've also had a net loss of 200,000 subscribers in q1, they forecast losing 2 million subscribers in q2, competition and lifting pandemic restrictions has obviously impacted their business and subscription sharing as well. And interestingly, they lost 700,000 subscribers in Russia after the war in Ukraine. So still performing well there 45...

How Would You Beat Netflix Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

June 07, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Netflix is obviously a dominant player in the streaming industry, but their market cap is down 70% year to date with the market being down as well. But they've also had a net loss of 200,000 subscribers in q1, they forecast losing 2 million subscribers in q2, competition and lifting pandemic restrictions has obviously impacted their business and subscription sharing as well. And interestingly, they lost 700,000 subscribers in Russia after the war in Ukraine. So still performing well there 45...

How Would You Beat Your Roadmapping Culture Using Jobs-to-be-Done? With Guest David Subar

May 18, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Today we have a special guest, David Subar. David is the Founder and Managing Partner of Interna. A firm that helps technology companies make better products faster. And David has worked with organizations of various sizes from small six member startups to large companies such as Pluto, which was sold to Viacom. Lynda.com, which was sold to LinkedIn and the Walt Disney Company. So today we're going to discuss how to beat your roadmapping culture. What does that mean? Well, every company has ...

How Would You Beat Your Roadmapping Culture Using Jobs-to-be-Done? With Guest David Subar

May 18, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Today we have a special guest, David Subar. David is the Founder and Managing Partner of Interna. A firm that helps technology companies make better products faster. And David has worked with organizations of various sizes from small six member startups to large companies such as Pluto, which was sold to Viacom. Lynda.com, which was sold to LinkedIn and the Walt Disney Company. So today we're going to discuss how to beat your roadmapping culture. What does that mean? Well, every company has ...

How Would You Beat Uber Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode, we will look at how you could beat Uber. Uber currently has a market cap of about $60 billion. Its peak share was around $60 or so. They famously disrupted the taxi industry. But if you open the app, you can see what else they're getting into such as food delivery, rental cars, mass transit, and package delivery. Their main direct competitor is Lyft. So what has Lyft done to take share and differentiate? They targeted different needs at one point, for example, safety and emo...

How Would You Beat Uber Using Jobs-to-be-Done

May 10, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode, we will look at how you could beat Uber. Uber currently has a market cap of about $60 billion. Its peak share was around $60 or so. They famously disrupted the taxi industry. But if you open the app, you can see what else they're getting into such as food delivery, rental cars, mass transit, and package delivery. Their main direct competitor is Lyft. So what has Lyft done to take share and differentiate? They targeted different needs at one point, for example, safety and emo...

How Would You Beat Twitter Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

May 02, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this episode, we will look at how you could beat Twitter using Jobs-to-be-Done. Twitter, of course, has been in the news because Elon Musk has entered an agreement to buy the company and possibly transform it into something else. But what we want to ask is, regardless of what happens with Elon Musk, what would you do to beat Twitter? What is Twitter's real function in the world? Why are people hiring Twitter? If you took the perspective that Twitter was actually a competitor, and you want...

How Would You Beat Airbnb Using Jobs-to-be-Done

April 28, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, we're going to look at how you would beat Airbnb using Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD). Airbnb has obviously become a major company. In the travel industry, its market cap is about 110 billion just to put that into perspective. Marriott, obviously a leading provider of hotels and hospitality, has a market cap of about 50-60 billion or so. Airbnb is almost twice as big as Marriott. So what explains this? And additionally, what are the threats to Airbnb? If Marriott, another competitor...

How Would You Beat Airbnb Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

April 28, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, we're going to look at how you would beat Airbnb using Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD). Airbnb has obviously become a major company. In the travel industry, its market cap is about 110 billion just to put that into perspective. Marriott, obviously a leading provider of hotels and hospitality, has a market cap of about 50-60 billion or so. Airbnb is almost twice as big as Marriott. So what explains this? And additionally, what are the threats to Airbnb? If Marriott, another competitor...

How Would You Beat Peloton Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

April 12, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode we will look at how you could beat Peloton using Jobs-to-be-Done. Peloton has been in the news because they have made some big mistakes and even plan to layoff 40% of their sales and marketing team. Their stocks down about 75% since its peak. So can Jobs-to-be-Done methods help explain what happened to Peloton and how companies can avoid the same fate? And how would you beat peloton in the exercise and health domain? Let's find out... ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "...

How Would You Beat Peloton Using Jobs-to-be-Done

April 12, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode we will look at how you could beat Peloton using Jobs-to-be-Done. Peloton has been in the news because they have made some big mistakes and even plan to layoff 40% of their sales and marketing team. Their stocks down about 75% since its peak. So can Jobs-to-be-Done methods help explain what happened to Peloton and how companies can avoid the same fate? And how would you beat peloton in the exercise and health domain? Let's find out...  👉 Download our JTBD Cheat Sheet for fre...

How Would You Beat Lead Scoring Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

April 05, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

In this episode, we'll look at how you can beat lead scoring. lead scoring is a process that companies and sales teams use to assess their customer leads. We will explain why lead scoring is something product teams should understand as well, and how you can enhance lead scoring based on your product strategy and your marketing messages. The goal of enhanced lead scoring is to help your company accelerate your growth with the innovations your product team builds and launches into the market. ...

How Would You Beat Equity Value Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

March 29, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

In this episode, we're going to look at how you can beat your equity value multiple. So why is this important if you're a CEO and investor or board member, or a team member? And what is your equity value multiple? How does this work? And how does it relate to jobs to be done? Let's discuss these things! ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments from today's topic on how you would beat equity value:...

How Would You Beat Your Own Product Ideas Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

February 15, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this episode we’ll look how you can beat your own product ideas using Jobs-to-be-Done. Can you create even better ideas that will create even more value for your customers? Can you improve your team’s product ideas in your roadmap? ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments from today's topic on how you would beat Apple with Jobs-to-be-Done: 00:00 Jay and Jared talk about how it is important to b...

How Would You Beat Your Own Product Ideas | Jobs-to-be-Done

February 15, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this episode we’ll look how you can beat your own product ideas using Jobs-to-be-Done. Can you create even better ideas that will create even more value for your customers? Can you improve your team’s product ideas in your roadmap? 👉 Download our JTBD Cheat Sheet for free here:  https://welcome.thrv.com/learn-jobs-to-be-done Key moments from today's topic on how you would beat Apple with Jobs-to-be-Done: 00:00 Jay and Jared talk about how it is important to beat your own product ideas....

How Would You Beat? Guest Christian Crumlish and “Product Management for UX People” | Jobs-to-be-Done

February 08, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

 We are really excited to have our guest today, Christian Crumlish. Christian is a veteran of UX and product management, who has led organizations, and been an individual contributor for over 20 years. And here, we're going to talk about Christian’s new book “Product Management for UX People” ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Link to Christian’s book: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/product-management...

How Would You Beat Apple Part 2: Getting to $3 Trillion | Jobs-to-be-Done

January 12, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

In 2014, we used Jobs-to-be-Done innovation theory to demonstrate that Apple was worth over $3 trillion. This past week, Apple became the first company in history to cross the $3 trillion mark. In this podcast, we explain the method we used to value Apple and how product teams can use the same method when analyzing their product roadmaps.   ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments from today's topi...

How Would You Beat? Guest Steven Johnson and the "Adjacent Possible" | Jobs-to-be-Done

January 04, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode we talk with special guest Steven Johnson. Steven is a New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, including books on the history of innovation. He is the host of AdjacentPossible.substack.com We discuss innovation, the history of ideas, and what Steven calls the "Adjacent Possible." The podcast includes practical ideas and method product teams can use to improve their success. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com...

How Would You Beat Amazon Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

March 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

In this podcast, we look at how you could use Jobs-to-be-Done innovation methods to beat a fierce competitor like Amazon. Amazon is a true business behemoth. They dominate in their markets, and they have transformed industries with their power. So how would you beat Amazon?  ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments from today's topic on how you would beat Amazon with Jobs-to-be-Done: 00:00 Jay Ha...

How Would You Beat Amazon?

March 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

In this podcast, we look at how you could use Jobs-to-be-Done innovation methods to beat a fierce competitor like Amazon. Amazon is a true business behemoth. They dominate in their markets, and they have transformed industries with their power. So how would you beat Amazon?  

How Would You Beat Amazon Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

March 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

In this podcast, we look at how you could use Jobs-to-be-Done innovation methods to beat a fierce competitor like Amazon. Amazon is a true business behemoth. They dominate in their markets, and they have transformed industries with their power. So how would you beat Amazon?   👉 Download our JTBD Cheat Sheet for free here:  https://welcome.thrv.com/learn-jobs-to-be-done Key moments from today's topic on how you would beat Amazon with Jobs-to-be-Done: 00:00 Jay Haynes and Jared Ranere give ...

How Would You Beat Apple Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

March 15, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode, we look at how you could beat Apple using Jobs-to-be-Done innovation methods. Apple is the most successful company in the history of business. As Fortune reported in December of 2015, Phil Schiller, Apple's long-time Senior Vice President of Product Marketing has said that Jobs-to-be-Done is the Grand Unified Theory of Apple. What does this mean and how can product teams learn from Apple's success to build great products that customer's will love? ✅ Download our Executive ...

How Would You Beat Apple?

March 15, 2021 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this episode, we look at how you could beat Apple using Jobs-to-be-Done innovation methods. Apple is the most successful company in the history of business. As Fortune reported in December of 2015, Phil Schiller, Apple's long-time Senior Vice President of Product Marketing has said that Jobs-to-be-Done is the Grand Unified Theory of Apple. What does this mean and how can product teams learn from Apple's success to build great products that customer's will love? 

How Would You Beat Retailers? Featuring Matt Bjornson from Target

February 22, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this episode, we have a special guest: Matt Bjornson, who was Director of Product Mangement at Target from 2016-2020. Matt is an expert at implementing JTBD methods at large companies. He had tremendous success using JTBD to grow Target's Registry product. In this episode, we discuss how to use JTBD with Matt and why JTBD is very useful in extremely competitive markets. 

How Would You Beat Retailers Using Jobs-to-be-Done? Featuring Matt Bjornson from Target

February 22, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this episode, we have a special guest: Matt Bjornson, who was Director of Product Mangement at Target from 2016-2020. Matt is an expert at implementing JTBD methods at large companies. He had tremendous success using JTBD to grow Target's Registry product. In this episode, we discuss how to use JTBD with Matt and why JTBD is very useful in extremely competitive markets. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-pa...

How Would You Beat Home Depot Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

February 16, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode, we look at a few different elements of Jobs Theory using Home Depot. How would you beat a huge retailer like Home Depot? What job are they being hired by customers to do? Would product strategy would you use to beat Home Depot? Is there even a market opportunity to compete? ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper 00:00 Intro to Home Depot and the Jobs-to-be-Done people are hiring them to do....

How Would You Beat Home Depot?

February 16, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode, we look at a few different elements of Jobs Theory using Home Depot. How would you beat a huge retailer like Home Depot? What job are they being hired by customers to do? Would product strategy would you use to beat Home Depot? Is there even a market opportunity to compete? 

How Would You Beat Comcast Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

February 08, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode, we look at a few different elements of Jobs Theory using Comcast. How would you beat a cable and media monopoly like Comcast? They have built-in advantages that seem insurmountable. Can Jobs-to-be-Done methods help you beat Comcast? ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper 00:00 Intro to Comcast and how would you beat their internet brand, Xfinity, with Jobs-to-be-Done 02:50 Jared talks abou...

How Would You Beat Comcast?

February 08, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode, we look at a few different elements of Jobs Theory using Comcast. How would you beat a cable and media monopoly like Comcast? They have built-in advantages that seem insurmountable. Can Jobs-to-be-Done methods help you beat Comcast? 

How Would You Beat Trumpism Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

January 19, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

With the events of January 6th, 2021, we thought we would do a different type of episode and ask "How Would You Beat Trumpism" using Jobs-to-be-Done Innovation? Is this even possible? And importantly, beyond canceling donations to politicians who supported insurrection, what is the role of companies in defeating Trumpism? Can innovation theory help us understand the causes of Trumpism? Can JTBD help find a solution to Trumpism and the belief in lies? ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "...

How Would You Beat Trumpism?

January 19, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

With the events of January 6th, 2021, we thought we would do a different type of episode and ask "How Would You Beat Trumpism" using Jobs-to-be-Done Innovation? Is this even possible? And importantly, beyond canceling donations to politicians who supported insurrection, what is the role of companies in defeating Trumpism? Can innovation theory help us understand the causes of Trumpism? Can JTBD help find a solution to Trumpism and the belief in lies? 

How Would You Beat United Airlines Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

July 31, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

How would you beat a huge airline like United? And who is the real competition for airlines. As Covid makes clear, airlines are not just competing with other airlines. We explore how you can use JTBD techniques to analyze your competitors and identify competitive threats that are not always obvious. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper 00:00 Intro to United Airlines and how you would beat them with Jobs-to...

How Would You Beat United Airlines?

July 31, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

In this episode, we look at a few different elements of Jobs Theory using United Airlines. How would you beat a huge airline like United? And who is the real competition for airlines. As Covid makes clear, airlines are not just competing with other airlines. We explore how you can use JTBD techniques to analyze your competitors and identify competitive threats that are not always obvious. 

How Would You Beat Tesla?

July 17, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

In this episode, we take a slightly different approach. Why is Tesla succeeding? The market thinks Tesla has exceptional growth prospects. How can JTBD innovation methods help understand why? We explore functional, consumption, and emotional jobs that Tesla is satisfying and why they are succeeding. And we ask how could you use JTBD to beat Tesla. 

How Would You Beat Tesla Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

July 17, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

In this episode, we take a slightly different approach. Why is Tesla succeeding? The market thinks Tesla has exceptional growth prospects. How can JTBD innovation methods help understand why? We explore functional, consumption, and emotional jobs that Tesla is satisfying and why they are succeeding. And we ask how could you use JTBD to beat Tesla. ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper Key moments from toda...

How would you beat Harvard?

June 24, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode, we explore how you could use JTBD methods to innovate in education. Harvard is the gold standard of education. We will look at jobs that educational institutions are being "hired" to do. How can you build a product strategy to beat the dominant competitors in the education market?

How Would You Beat Harvard Using Jobs-to-be-Done?

June 24, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

In this episode, we explore how you could use JTBD methods to innovate in education. Harvard is the gold standard of education. We will look at jobs that educational institutions are being "hired" to do. How can you build a product strategy to beat the dominant competitors in the education market? ✅ Download our Executive White Paper: "How to Use JTBD To Grow Faster" 👉 https://www.thrv.com/jobs-to-be-done-white-paper   Key moments from today's topic on how you would beat Harvard with Jobs-t...

How would you beat coronavirus?

May 18, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode, during a pandemic, we look at how you can use JTBD to beat the coronavirus. We usually focus on a company as a competitor, but we wanted to ask the question, "can JTBD be useful for companies during a pandemic?" JTBD is based on the premise that your customer's JTBD is stable, but the coronavirus has caused extensive changes to markets in just a few weeks. We explore how you can use JTBD to adjust your product strategy to respond to rapid market changes. 

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