7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy by Hamilton Helmer (TIP727)
Clay explores Hamilton Helmer’s 7 Powers framework, breaking down each of the seven sources of enduring competitive advantage.
What you’ll learn here:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:04 – What it means for a company to have Power.
00:06:45 – The power of scale economies.
00:11:55 – Why network effects are one of the best competitive advantages a business can have.
00:17:38 – Why counter-positioning is Hamilton Helmer’s favorite Power.
00:28:00 – The types of switching costs that can keep customers locked in for years.
00:36:43 – Why customers are willing to consistently pay up for a great brand name.
00:45:59 – How companies can capture a cornered resource that even well-funded competitors are unable to replicate.
00:51:16 – Why process power is the rarest of the all the powers.
00:57:47 – A case study on Netflix and how they built multiple Powers outlined in the book.
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▶️ Related Episodes:
– 7 Powers: Business Durability & Strategy Masterclass w/ Hamilton Helmer: https://youtu.be/j7Vn7l8QtxU
– Coca-Cola’s Brand Power & Moat Explained | Buffett’s Iconic Investment: https://youtu.be/dmoASUTVHhQ
– Netflix, Ferrari, & Managing Market Volatility w/ Arif Karim: https://youtu.be/HnRisxQ_1WE
📖 Book Mentioned:
– 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy by Hamilton Helmer: https://amzn.to/455g4sw
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