Episode #
What To Do When Your Product Gets Copied, How Nvidia Exaggerated Its Marketing To Crush Its Competitors, Nvidia’s ‘Ship The Cow’ Strategy
March 19, 2025

In episode #2937, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss handling copycat products, emphasizing innovation, speed, and strategic advantages. They explore marketing tactics, funding choices, and lessons from companies like Nvidia. The conversation highlights the importance of customer focus and strong marketing to stay competitive.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES

(00:00) Dealing with Copycats: Initial Reactions

(03:06) The Competitive Landscape: Copying and Innovation

(06:10) Understanding Advantages and Disadvantages

(08:56) Lessons from Nvidia: Marketing and Strategy

(12:00) Funding Decisions: Bootstrapping vs. Investment

(14:56) The Importance of Marketing and Fulfillment

Prefer single topic episodes? Head over to our YouTube channel.

To suggest a topic, go to https://www.marketingschool.io.

For more content from Eric and Neil, check out Eric’s Leveling Up with Eric Siu YouTube channel and Neil’s Neil Patel YouTube channel.

Connect with Us:

Single Grain << Eric's ad agency

NP Digital << Neil’s ad agency

X @neilpatel, @ericosiu

Instagram @neilpatel, @ericosiu 

Drop Us a Review If You Enjoyed the Episode!

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
How to Rank SEO #1 Forever, ChatGPT Traffic Crash, and a Short Form Sales Hack
August 27, 2025

In this episode #3030, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how SEO strategies are evolving, stressing the need for quality content and an omnichannel approach. They break down traffic shifts from platform...

Episode
How Piggybacking on Big Brands Drives Sales + Is Liquid Death’s Hype Killing Its Brand?
August 26, 2025

In this episode #3029, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how brands can leverage popular culture in marketing, drawing lessons from companies like Nintendo and Liquid Death. They highlight the risks of ...

Episode
Will Lower Rates Spark a Marketing Boom?, Hormozi’s $105.5M Funnel & Why Everyone Hates Course Sellers
August 25, 2025

In this episode #3028, Eric Siu and Neil Patel discuss how interest rates, advertising budgets, and private equity shape marketing strategies. They critique the course-selling industry and break down ...