Stop Competing on Features: Reimagine Your Entire Product Category Instead
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Stop Competing on Features: Reimagine Your Entire Product Category Instead

Shopify MastersJan 6, 2026

AI Summary

In this episode, Dr. Julie Chung explains how T3 transformed hair tools from mere appliances into luxury beauty products by redefining their category. She details the strategic shifts in product placement, design aesthetics, messaging, and retail approach that created a new high‑end market segment. The discussion highlights the power of reimagining a product category rather than competing on incremental features, offering a roadmap for brands seeking differentiation and premium positioning.

Episode Description

Dr. Julie Chung shares how T3 reimagined hair tools as beauty products, not appliances. Learn how to create a luxury category by changing placement, design, messaging, and retail strategy.

For more on T3 and show notes click here. 

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Show Notes

January 6th, 2026 – 33:27 – E757

Episode Summary

Dr. Julie Chung shares how T3 reimagined hair tools as beauty products, not appliances. Learn how to create a luxury category by changing placement, design, messaging, and retail strategy.

Episode Notes

Dr. Julie Chung shares how T3 reimagined hair tools as beauty products, not appliances. Learn how to create a luxury category by changing placement, design, messaging, and retail strategy.

For more on T3 and show notes click here.

Show Contributors

Adam Levinter

Dr. Julie Chung

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