Since leaving higher education, I've been part of a business community. It is a group of like-minded entrepreneurs who are developing businesses of various kinds and we have regular catch-ups and learn from each other. As part of this, I'm regularly asked, what is it that your service offers? Nike doesn't sell trainers, it sells motivation, McDonald's doesn't sell burgers, it sells happiness, and Amazon doesn't sell products, it sells convenience. So, what are you selling, Chris?
Selling Reassurance
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