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Setting a High Benchmark

Offering a MIFGE does more than just entice the customer; it sends a clarion call to the competition, establishing a new standard of excellence and customer engagement. It raises the bar, setting a benchmark that may be daunting for others in the space to meet. This act of surpassing traditional expectations is not just about being better, it’s about being different—about redefining the paradigm of value in your industry.

When a brand introduces a Most Incredible Free Gift Ever (MIFGE), it effectively repositions itself on the competitive landscape. Competitors are compelled to observe and react, often finding themselves in a position where they must consider similar offerings to stay relevant. This emulation or the attempt to surpass the new standard can significantly drain resources, particularly if the MIFGE is deeply integrated with the brand’s unique strengths and core competencies.

Furthermore, a MIFGE positions a brand as a trailblazer, one that is willing to explore uncharted territories of customer satisfaction. This is a demonstration of leadership that resonates with consumers and industry onlookers alike. Innovation is perceived in product development and the holistic approach to market presence and customer relations. The message is clear: the brand is not a follower but a pioneer, charting the course for others to strive towards.

Introducing a MIFGE also speaks volumes about a brand’s understanding of its customers. It reflects a mindset that prioritizes customer delight over short-term gains, showing a long-term vision that many consumers find appealing. When such a vision is evident, it can shift the public perception, associating the brand with attributes such as thoughtfulness, quality, and exclusivity.

The brand challenges competitors and sets its future course by setting a high benchmark. The brand commits to a continuous cycle of improvement and innovation, knowing that it has publicly raised the stakes. This self-imposed mandate for excellence drives the brand to continually hone its offerings and customer service, ensuring that the high benchmark is not just a one-time initiative but a sustained promise.

Moreover, a high benchmark in a MIFGE can create a halo effect around the brand’s entire suite of products and services. Customers and prospects start to associate the brand with unparalleled value across the board, not just within the context of the MIFGE. This can lead to increased brand equity and the potential for premium pricing as the market perceives the brand’s offerings as superior by default.

In essence, the strategic deployment of a MIFGE is an assertion of dominance in a competitive market. It is a bold move that signals confidence, vision, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. For competitors, the challenge is clear and formidable. For consumers, the brand that offers a MIFGE becomes synonymous with the pinnacle of value and service. For the brand itself, it is an opportunity to solidify its status as an innovator and leader, continually striving to meet and redefine the standards of excellence.

David James Dunworth
David James Dunworthhttps://influence-magazine.today
David J Dunworth 1749 S Highland Avenue Unit C2  Clearwater Florida 33756 davidjdunworth@gmail.com    312.590.2142    david@synervisionleadership.org BIOGRAPHY David is the Founder and Chief Experiences Officer of Marketing Mastery VIP Club (formerly Marketing Partners), a Direct Response Marketing Advisory Services firm with 33 years experiencee in serving entrepreneurs, dental and medical professionals, nonprofit organizations, and NGOs. In February 2020, at the onset of COVID-19D 19 pandemic, he was bedridden for ten weeks. As a result, Dunworth gave up his lucrative marketing agency and dedicated his life as a pro bono servant leader for NGOs, Foundations, nonprofits and ministries. His leadership and dedication to serving others above himself are reflected in his service to nonprofits like TAG4Change Uganda, SynerVision Leadership Foundation’s Board Chair, Board member of Peaces of Me Foundation, Equp Our Kida, Kings Counsel & Trust Family Office Ministry, and others. INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER AND AUTHOR Having lived and worked in more than seven countries, achieving international acclaim and prestige did not take much more than daily devotion to his expertise. An internationally known Best-Selling Author of 6 books, having shared the international stage with industry experts Berny Dohrmann, Dan Kennedy, Bert Oliva, Gerry Foster, Les Brown, and many others. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dunworth’s most impressive post-military position was as COO/General Manager of a mamouth private club owned by Ford Motor Company. Under supervision by the Chairman of the Board of Ford Land (the real estate arm of FMC), Dunworth managed to completely reverse the 15-year annual loss in excess of $1.5 Million to a net profit of $1.2 Million in less than four years, accomplishing this through comprehensive marketing and advertising of its public banquet and conference facility, and growing the membership from 3100 families to 3700 families within that time frame. Dunworth served two masters, so to speak. Fairlane Club and Manor was the largest property managed by ClubCorp. They held 250 clubs worldwide. By meeting with the Chairman of the Board of Ford Land, Wayne Doran, monthly, Dunworth produced the highest revenues in the company, solidified the failing relationship between ClubCorp and Ford, and was generously compensated for his bulldog tenacity and unfailing “never give up” philosophy. EDUCATION David’s formal education is a gathering of mixed blessings. He attended Wilson College, Madonna University, and King’s College London and has taken a myriad of online courses and certification training. He is a Certified Magnetic Marketing Advisor, Certified Club Manager, Licensed Mortgage Broker, Accredited Associate of the Institute of International Business, and Life Member of the Oxford Club.  His 10,000 hours plus in Life’s University is perhaps his greatest source of experience and wisdom that no brick and mortar could ever provide. The bulk of his REAL education came through the trenches, advising and coaching in more than 40 industries and business sectors as either a consultant, marketing advisor, HR professional, or strategic planning mentor. INTERESTS and PERSONAL David Dunworth enjoys scuba diving, studying fine wines, is an amateur Chef, and is a voracious reader. The grandfather of 4 delightful little people and father of two extremely bright children that live in Ohio and Virginia. When not reading, cooking, or rescuing a glass of fine Cabernet Sauvignon from evaporation, David is writing topics ranging from Christian Studies and Bible Understanding to Business Leadership and Marketing. Dunworth is a proud member of the C-Suite Network Thought Council. If known by the company one keeps, David J Dunworth’s connections, friends, and influence place him at the pinnacle of subject matter experts in several fields.
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