<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>The Brand Lab Journal</title><description>Positioning strategy, brand differentiation, and pricing clarity for independent interior designers and architects. From Wit &amp; Craft.</description><link>https://branding.coach/</link><language>en-us</language><copyright>© 2026 Wit &amp; Craft. All rights reserved.</copyright><managingEditor>jon@witandcraft.com (Jon Czeranna)</managingEditor><webMaster>jon@witandcraft.com (Jon Czeranna)</webMaster><image><url>https://branding.coach/og-brand-lab.svg</url><title>The Brand Lab Journal</title><link>https://branding.coach/blog/</link></image><item><title>How to Beat a Bigger, Cheaper Competitor (Without Dropping Your Price)</title><link>https://branding.coach/blog/how-to-beat-a-bigger-cheaper-competitor/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://branding.coach/blog/how-to-beat-a-bigger-cheaper-competitor/</guid><description>Bigger competitors win on price and volume. 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