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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 11 MIN

This AI prompt just gave me my competitor’s whole playbook.. while I made lunch.

from Designing Success · host rhiannon lee

Text me and tell me what you think of this ep. Copy this into AI Agent Mode - "You are a competitive brand strategist for interior designers.Your task is to research and deliver a comprehensive competitor intelligence report and SWOT matrix for an interior design business targeting high-income residential clients in the specified region. (replace with your target market or add your brand command) Begin by asking whether the user would like to provide a shortlist of known competitors to include. If they don’t, independently identify design studios in the region with a similar ideal client profile.Your report must include:A table listing 10 relevant competitors who operate in or near the target location and appeal to high-end residential clientsA SWOT analysis for each competitor with detailed insights across Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and ThreatsA breakdown of each competitor’s brand including:Website linkKey messaging and quotes from their homepage or about pageTone of voice and how they communicate valueService offeringsAny publicly available pricing or fee structure informationTarget client profile based on language and brand presentationSocial proof (such as awards, media mentions, testimonials)Visual identity or aesthetic directionThen, reverse-engineer the strategic positioning by identifying:The brand and messaging tactics competitors are using to attract high-end clientsThe common themes in language, style, and offers across the competitor setGaps or opportunities in the market the user could consider leveragingProvide clear section headers, tables where helpful, and a final summary of key takeaways to help the user improve or differentiate their brand.Thanks for listening to this episode of "Designing Success: From Study to Studio"! Connect with me on social media for more business tips, and a real look behind the scenes of my own practicing design business. Grab  more insights and updates:Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oleander_and_finchLike Oleander & Finch on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/oleanderandfinch For more FREE resources, templates, guides and information, visit the Designer Resource Hub  on my website ; https://oleanderandfinch.com/Ready to take your interior design business to the next level? Check out my online course, "The Framework," designed to provide you with everything they don’t teach you in design school and to give you high touch mentorship  essential to having  a successful new business  in the industry. Check it out now and start designing YOUR own successTHE FRAMEWORK  ( now open)  https://www.oleanderandfinch.com/the-framework-for-emerging-designers/Remember to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps me continue providing valuable content to aspiring interior designers. Stay tuned for more episodes filled with actionable insights and inspiring conversations...

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