Navigating Competition
AE Competitive Playbook
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Competitive Intelligence

Where are you starting from?

Pick your entry point. Same playbook output — fastest path to your counter-move.

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Heard something in the room
Start with what the buyer said or the tradeoff they're making. Competitor may not be named yet.
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Know the competitor
Start with who you're facing. Archetype auto-set. Jump straight to counter-moves.
Step 1 — Signal

What did you hear in the room?

Match the closest signal. This sets the competitor archetype and your counter-move framing.

Step 1 — Competitor

Who are you facing?

Select the competitor. Archetype is pre-set — you can override on the confirm step.

Step 2 — Persona

Who's driving the conversation?

Same tradeoff lands differently depending on who's in the room.

Step 3 — Confirm

Confirm the competitor archetype

Pre-selected based on your signal or competitor. Override if needed.