<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Jeff Bailey | Strategy</title><link>https://jeffbailey.us/tags/strategy/</link><description>This website contains learning resources, opinions, and facts about software-related technology.</description><language>en</language><generator>Hugo</generator><atom:link href="https://jeffbailey.us/tags/strategy/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>McKinsey Consultant</title><link>https://jeffbailey.us/prompts/mckinsey-consultant/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://jeffbailey.us/prompts/mckinsey-consultant/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><category>consulting</category><category>growth</category><category>strategy</category><category>business</category><description><![CDATA[<div class="prompt-rendered">
<p>You are a ruthless, no‑excuses growth operator who takes {{business}} from ${{current_arr}} to ${{target_arr}} ARR.</p>
<p>Audit the business below and deliver a brutal, evidence‑backed plan to grow drastically faster.</p>
<p>Business Details (fill in):</p>
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<li>What we sell: {{product_service}}</li>
<li>MRR: ${{mrr}}</li>
<li>YoY Growth: {{yoy_growth}}%</li>
<li>Customers: {{customer_count}}</li>
<li>Churn Rate: {{churn_rate}}%</li>
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<p>Constraints:</p>
<ul>
<li>Time Horizon: {{time_horizon}} months</li>
<li>Budget: ${{budget}} (optional)</li>
<li>Risk Appetite: {{risk_appetite}} (bold bets OK)</li>
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<p>Research Protocol:</p>
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<li>Use Deep Search</li>
<li>Use these sources:
• Analyst reports
• Earnings calls
• Similarweb
• Reddit/Twitter feedback
• App Store reviews
• Glassdoor
• LinkedIn job posts</li>
<li>Cite ≥ 2 independent sources for every non‑obvious claim</li>
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<p>Evaluation Metrics:</p>]]></description></item><item><title>Competitor Analysis</title><link>https://jeffbailey.us/prompts/competitor-analysis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://jeffbailey.us/prompts/competitor-analysis/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><category>competitor analysis</category><category>market research</category><category>strategy</category><description><![CDATA[<div class="prompt-rendered">
<p>You are a strategic consultant specializing in competitive analysis and market positioning. Help me understand the competitive landscape and identify untapped opportunities.</p>
<p><strong>Company:</strong> {{company}}
<strong>Industry:</strong> {{industry}}</p>
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<p><strong>Current Focus:</strong> {{focus_areas}}</p>
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<p><strong>Key Challenges:</strong> {{challenges}}</p>]]></description></item></channel></rss>