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EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 19 MIN

E3. Grant Writer: When Positioning Is Clear, Competition Disappears

from Grant CEO: Where Experienced Grant Writers Become CEOs · host DeaRonda Harrison, Founder and President at June First Firm

If you have ever thought that there are too many grant writers for you to be successful, this episode of Grant CEO will shift how you see (and do) business.Today, I’m unpacking a concept that stood out to one of my coaching clients: “You can’t compare what doesn’t compete.”I break down why comparison is a sign of unclear Positioning, and how owning your unique expertise allows you to stop competing and start leading. Using the idea of fingerprint positioning, I explain how your background, niche, and experience become assets when claimed with confidence.You’ll also hear how stepping into your Power changes how you show up in sales conversations, helps you attract aligned clients, and makes you irrefutable—not replaceable.In this episode:00:00:00 Power Over Comparison  00:04:43 Fingerprint Positioning Strategy  00:11:29 Niche Clarity Eliminates CompetitionThis podcast is produced by Ideablossoms.Take The Grant CEO Assessment!Tired of operating like an overworked freelancer and ready to step into the CEO seat of your business? Head to grantceo.com, answer the questions, get your report, and start building a profitable and sustainable grant writing business.About DeaRonda Harrison:DeaRonda Harrison is the founder of June First Firm and host of the Grant CEO podcast, a show for experienced grant writers ready to step into the role of strategic, confident CEO of their own scalable business. With over a decade of experience, she’s helped nonprofits secure more than $67 million in funding. Today, DeaRonda coaches grant writing consultants on pricing their services, setting boundaries, and moving from freelance grant writer to CEO. Through her You Are the Prize™ Framework, she helps grant professionals build sustainable, profitable grant writing businesses. Grant CEO Assessment: https://grantceo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dearondaharrison/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearondaharrison/Website: https://junefirstfirm.com/

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If you have ever thought that there are too many grant writers for you to be successful, this episode of Grant CEO will shift how you see (and do) business. Today, I’m unpacking a concept that stood out to one of my coaching clients: “You can’t compare what doesn’t compete.” I break down why comparison is a sign of unclear Positioning, and how owning your unique expertise allows you to stop competing and start leading. Using the idea of fingerprint positioning, I explain how your background, ...

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