Trying to bear a legacy brand at being a legacy brand is a losing strategy. If I
By Brandon Young · October 3, 2026 · Curated by George's Blog
Trying to bear a legacy brand at being a legacy brand is a losing strategy.
If I launched “Brandon’s Golf Clubs” and tried to compete directly with Titleist based on brand recognition, there would be very little reason for the customer to choose me.
But that does not mean the golf category cannot be disrupted.
It means I need a better reason to exist.
Golfers want an edge.
If I can create a product with a real competitive advantage that gives the golfer something they value, then I am no longer asking them to choose an unknown brand over a legacy name for no reason.
I am giving them a reason to switch.
That distinction matters for Amazon sellers.
Too many sellers look at what is already successful, create another version of it, and assume there is room for them because the market has demand.
Demand alone is not your competitive advantage.
You need to understand the customer behind that demand.
What outcome are they looking for?
What advantage matters to them?
Where are the existing products falling short?
What could you build that gives the customer a legitimate reason to choose you?
I think almost any category can be disrupted when you understand the right angle and the customer well enough.
But disruption does not come from putting a different logo on the same product.
It comes from creating an advantage the customer actually values.
Amazon data can help you understand where the demand and competitive opportunities exist.
Start here: https://lnkd.in/e2h4mCJ2
What established category do you think still has room for a genuinely differentiated brand?
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