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.

Heard something in the room
Start with what the buyer said or the tradeoff they're making. Competitor may not be named yet.
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.