Go-To-Market Strategy Framework

Create detailed go-to-market plans covering positioning, channel strategy, pricing, launch timeline, and success metrics for product or market launches.

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The skill is an instruction-only GTM planning framework whose requirements and runtime instructions match its stated purpose and do not request extra privileges or credentials.

Purpose & Capability

Name/description (Go-to-Market planning) align with the content of SKILL.md and README. The skill is purely a framework/template for GTM work and does not declare or require unrelated tools, credentials, or system access. The only minor note: the package source/homepage is missing in registry metadata, but that is a metadata quality issue not a functional mismatch.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md contains templates, checklists, matrices, and step-by-step guidance for building GTM plans. It does not instruct the agent to read arbitrary files, access environment variables, call external endpoints, or exfiltrate data. There is no open-ended instruction that would grant broad discretionary access to system resources.

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No install spec and no code files — the skill is instruction-only, so nothing is written to disk and no third-party packages are fetched. This is the lowest-risk install profile.

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Assessment

This skill is internally coherent and low-risk: it’s an instruction-only GTM framework with no installs or credential needs. Consider these practical points before installing: (1) the registry/homepage info is minimal — if provenance matters, ask the publisher for contact or documentation; (2) README links point to external AfrexAI pages (marketing/paid resources) but those are not used by the skill at runtime; (3) if you prefer to avoid any autonomous actions, keep disable-model-invocation enabled and invoke the skill manually; (4) avoid pasting sensitive secrets or customer PII into prompts when asking the skill to build plans.

Go-to-Market Strategy Builder

Build a complete GTM plan for product launches, market entries, or expansion plays. Covers positioning, channel strategy, pricing, launch timeline, and success metrics.

When to Use

• Launching a new product or feature
• Entering a new market segment or geography
• Repositioning an existing product
• Planning a pricing change or packaging overhaul
• Preparing a board-level GTM deck

What You'll Build

1. Market Positioning Canvas

Target Customer Profile:

Dimension	Detail
Company size	[employees / revenue range]
Industry	[primary + adjacent]
Buyer persona	[title, pain, budget authority]
Current solution	[what they use today]
Trigger event	[what makes them look for alternatives]
Decision timeline	[typical sales cycle length]

Positioning Statement: For [target customer] who [problem], [product] is a [category] that [key benefit]. Unlike [alternative], we [differentiator].

Competitive Landscape:

Competitor	Positioning	Price	Weakness We Exploit
Direct 1
Direct 2
Indirect 1
Status quo (do nothing)		$0	[cost of inaction]

2. Channel Strategy Matrix

Rate each channel 1-5 on Reach, Cost, Speed, and Fit:

Channel	Reach	Cost	Speed	Fit	Priority
Outbound sales
Cold email sequences	3	2	4
LinkedIn outreach	3	2	3
Phone/video prospecting	2	3	4
Inbound marketing
SEO content	5	2	1
Paid search (Google)	4	4	5
Social ads (LinkedIn/Meta)	4	4	4
Product-led
Free trial / freemium	5	3	3
Open source / free tools	5	2	2
Community / word of mouth	4	1	1
Partnerships
Channel partners / resellers	4	2	2
Technology integrations	3	3	2
Co-marketing	3	2	3
Events
Industry conferences	3	5	3
Webinars / virtual events	3	2	4
Local meetups	2	1	3

Channel Selection Rules:

• Pick 2-3 channels max for launch (focus beats breadth)
• One channel must produce results within 30 days
• One channel must compound over 6+ months
• Kill any channel not producing pipeline within 60 days

3. Pricing & Packaging Framework

Value Metric: What does the customer pay for? (per seat, per usage, per outcome, flat fee)

Pricing Architecture:

Tier	Name	Price	Target	Key Features
Free		$0	Awareness / PLG
Starter		$/mo	SMB / individual
Pro		$/mo	Growth companies
Enterprise		Custom	500+ employees

Pricing Validation Checklist:

• Tested against willingness-to-pay (Van Westendorp or similar)
• Compared to 3+ competitors on price/feature ratio
• Margin covers CAC payback within 12 months
• Upgrade path is clear and natural
• No "penny gap" that kills conversion (if using free tier)

The 1% Rule: A 1% price increase yields ~12.5% profit increase. Price higher than you think. You can always discount — you can't easily raise.

4. Launch Timeline (12 Weeks)

Weeks 1-2: Foundation

• Finalize positioning statement
• Define ICP with firmographic + behavioral data
• Set pricing (test with 5-10 prospects before committing)
• Build landing page with clear CTA
• Set up analytics (attribution, funnel tracking)

Weeks 3-4: Content & Assets

• Create sales deck (10 slides max)
• Write 3 case studies or proof points
• Build email sequences (5-touch cold, 7-touch nurture)
• Record product demo (2 min max)
• Prepare FAQ and objection handling doc

Weeks 5-6: Seed & Test

• Soft launch to existing customers / warm network
• Run 10 discovery calls to validate messaging
• A/B test landing page headlines
• Iterate positioning based on feedback
• Train sales team on pitch and objection handling

Weeks 7-8: Scale Channels

• Launch primary outbound channel
• Start paid ads (small budget, test creative)
• Publish first 5 SEO content pieces
• Announce to email list / social following
• Activate partnership conversations

Weeks 9-10: Optimize

• Analyze conversion at each funnel stage
• Kill underperforming channels or messages
• Double spend on what's working
• Collect and publish first customer testimonials
• Refine pricing based on real sales data

Weeks 11-12: Report & Adjust

• Full funnel analysis (impressions → MQL → SQL → closed)
• CAC calculation by channel
• Win/loss analysis (why deals close or don't)
• Adjust Q2 plan based on data
• Document playbook for repeatable launches

5. Success Metrics Dashboard

Leading Indicators (weekly):

Metric	Target	Current	Trend
Website visitors
Demo requests
Trial signups
MQLs generated
Outbound reply rate

Lagging Indicators (monthly):

Metric	Target	Current	Trend
SQLs
Pipeline created ($)
Closed-won deals
Revenue ($)
CAC
CAC payback (months)
Win rate (%)

Kill Criteria:

• Channel CAC > 3x target after 60 days → kill
• Win rate < 10% after 20 opportunities → reposition
• Trial-to-paid < 5% after 30 days → fix onboarding
• NPS < 30 at 90 days → fix product before scaling GTM

6. Common GTM Mistakes

1. Launching to everyone. Pick one beachhead segment. Dominate it. Expand.
2. Too many channels at once. Two channels done well beats six done poorly.
3. Pricing too low. Underpricing signals low value and attracts wrong customers.
4. No sales enablement. Marketing generates leads that sales can't close = wasted money.
5. Ignoring existing customers. Expansion revenue is 3x cheaper than new logos.
6. Vanity metrics. Traffic and impressions don't pay rent. Track pipeline and revenue.
7. No kill criteria. Define upfront what "not working" looks like, or you'll fund losers forever.

Industry-Specific GTM Considerations

Industry	Key GTM Factor	Typical Sales Cycle	Best Channel
SaaS	Product-led growth + content	30-90 days	Free trial + SEO
Fintech	Compliance messaging + trust	90-180 days	Outbound + events
Healthcare	HIPAA/regulatory proof	180-365 days	Referrals + conferences
Legal	Risk reduction positioning	90-180 days	Partner referrals
Construction	ROI on time savings	60-120 days	Industry events + reps
Ecommerce	Speed to value + integrations	14-30 days	Paid ads + marketplace
Real Estate	Local market knowledge	30-90 days	Referrals + local SEO
Recruitment	Placement speed metrics	30-60 days	LinkedIn + outbound
Manufacturing	Downtime reduction proof	90-180 days	Trade shows + reps
Professional Services	Thought leadership + case studies	60-120 days	Content + referrals

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