Marketing Today With Alan Hart

304: Challenging vs. Disrupting with John Sheldon

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Did you know that 60% of counties in the US do not have an orthodontist within the county? So, what do those people do when they find themselves needing orthodontic care?This is the question that John Sheldon set out to answer. John is the Chief Marketing Officer at SmileDirectClub where they are leading the charge with accessibility, increased convenience, and at a lower cost than competitors of orthodontic care.In this episode, Alan and John discuss how the company started out as a disruptor and is moving towards becoming a challenger against their primary competitor. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the benefits of challenging the market and how the customer experience plays a key role.In this episode, you'll learn:The benefits of challenging the marketWhy you should center innovation around the customer experienceWhere data plays a role in your brandKey Highlights[01:18] How John is responsible for many marriages and divorces[02:15] John's path to CMO at SmileDirectClub[05:01] Who is SmileDi