“We competed against the likes of Marketo… by offering self-serve pricing, pricing ourselves below the competition, having an incredibly usable product, and offering expert customer service.”

Rob Walling · Startups For the Rest of Us · Episode 854 | How to Find Startup Ideas (Sneak Peek Chapter from My New Book)

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competed against large, hated competitors by pricing below them, offering self-serve plans and superior support (e.g., Drip vs Marketo, Pardot, Infusionsoft)

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