The IGNITE Podcast with Josh Stone

Generalists Lose – Every Time | EP 146

The IGNITE Podcast with Josh Stone

Show Notes

You’ve tried the courses, the frameworks, the pep talks.

You’re smart. Your team’s capable. Your clients like you.

So why does growth still feel like pushing a boulder uphill?

Because “we do everything for everyone” quietly guts your margins and your mojo.

This week’s episode, I tell the truth most won’t: generalists get ground down on price while specialists get chosen for value.

I share how shifting one decision—owning your inch-wide, mile-deep niche—changes who calls you, what they pay, and how much respect you command.

You’ll hear how a client stopped chasing low-fee, high-hassle work, tightened positioning, and broke past 40% net margins while doubling revenue.

If you’re tired of being “the safe option” that gets shopped on price, this is your line in the sand.

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