Royally Unhinged THE Podcast

Trying to Serve Everyone is the Problem (S2E17)


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What if trying to appeal to everyone is actually the thing holding your brand back?


In this episode, we break down the story of Vans and how they didn’t try to dominate every market — they went all-in on one community. Skateboarders. Culture. Identity. And by doing that, they built a brand that outlasted trends, competitors, and copycats.


We talk about:

• Why niche focus beats mass appeal every time

• How Vans chose soul over scale — and won

• What happens when brands chase “everyone” and lose anyone

• How your business can grow faster by narrowing your lane instead of widening it


If your brand feels stretched, diluted, or stuck trying to please too many people… this one’s for you.


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