GTM The Psychology of Demand

Hosted by John Gusiff

Wed, Mar 25, 2026

5:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

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Choosing the Right JTBD Framework for Growth, Product, and Experience
JOHN GUSIFF
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What you'll learn

Demand-Side vs. Supply-Side Sales

Learn why GTM fails when teams sell features instead of responding to buyer struggles, trade-offs, and forces to change.

Match GTM Strategy to Innovation Type

Understand how each of the five types of innovation (product, operational, etc.) require different GTM strategies.

Apply a Force-Based GTM Diagnostic

Use a simple diagnostic Forces & Desires model to pressure-test positioning, messaging, onboarding, and sales motions.

Learn Through Practical GTM Examples

See real B2C and B2B scenarios where diagnosing demand correctly unlocks momentum.

Why this topic matters

Most GTM strategies fail not because the product is wrong, but because teams misunderstand why buyers change. Understanding the psychology of demand helps you align positioning, messaging, onboarding, and sales to real buyer motivation—reducing resistance and unlocking sustainable growth.

You'll learn from

John Gusiff

Founder Customer Centric Solutions LLC

John is a Make It Toolkit–certified behavioral design strategist specializing in CX Strategy, Jobs-to-be-done research, GTM strategy & positioning, and experience design. He helps companies translate behavioral insights into systems that drive customer progress, advocacy, and loyalty.

Consulted at:

lululemon athletica
Citi
Ecobee
G Adventures
ModeSens

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