Gem Drop
- Evita Monroe
- Jan 6
- 1 min read

Most business owners are stuck in a trap they don’t even see. They spend every waking hour trying to be better than the guy across the street. Better prices. Better hours. Better service.
But "better" is a race to the bottom. It’s a grind that never ends because there is always someone willing to work for less or stay open an hour later.
If you want to truly scale, you have to stop competing and start categorizing.
The Hidden Nugget: Be the Only
The secret isn't being the best in the room; it’s building your own room. When you create a specific niche or a "category of one," you stop being a commodity.
Don't just be a gym; be the gym for dads over 40.
Don't just sell gear; sell the gear for city commuters.
Don't just offer tech support; offer tech support for solo-lawyers.
Why This Wins
When you are the "only" solution for a specific problem, the rules change:
Prices Go Up: You aren't compared to anyone else.
Marketing Gets Easy: You know exactly who you are talking to.
Respect is Earned: You become the specialist, not the generalist.
The Bottom Line: If you can't be first in a category, create a new one you can rule.
Stop trying to win the old game. It’s time to change the map.
Boss Up. Let’s Talk.
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