What does it really mean when people say “sell the sizzle, not the steak”?
It’s actually pretty simple. Just look at Steve Jobs' revolutionary iPod messaging—remember “1000 songs in your pocket”? That one line makes it crystal clear. Great marketing doesn’t brag about specs. It solves problems. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at this messaging trick and learn how to sell the sizzle, not the steak.
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Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Sell the sizzle, not the steak
- 00:33 How Steve Jobs sold the sizzle
- 04:17 Outro
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