Purpose
Build a GTM strategy that connects product capabilities to market execution — covering target segments, messaging, channels, pricing, sales motion, and launch phases. Ensures you don't just build something great but actually get it into the right hands.
Application
GTM Strategy Template
# Go-to-Market Strategy: [Product/Feature Name]
**Owner:** [PM / Marketing Lead]
**Launch Date:** [Date]
**Market:** [Existing / New / Expansion]
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## 1. Target Segments (in priority order)
### Beachhead Segment (Primary)
- **Who:** [Specific ICP]
- **Size:** [TAM/SAM/SOM]
- **Why them first:** [Why this segment is most accessible]
### Expansion Segment 1
- **Who:** [Next segment]
- **Unlock criteria:** [What needs to be true before going here]
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## 2. Messaging Matrix
| Segment | Pain Point | Value Prop | Proof Point |
|---------|-----------|-----------|------------|
| [Segment 1] | [Their pain] | [Our value] | [Evidence] |
| [Segment 2] | [Their pain] | [Our value] | [Evidence] |
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## 3. Channel Strategy
| Channel | Purpose | Investment | Expected CAC |
|---------|---------|-----------|-------------|
| [Content/SEO] | Awareness | [$/effort] | [$X] |
| [Sales] | Conversion | [$/effort] | [$X] |
| [Partnerships] | Expansion | [$/effort] | [$X] |
| [Product-led] | Activation | [$/effort] | [$X] |
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## 4. Sales Motion
**Motion type:** [Self-serve / Inside sales / Field sales / PLG + sales]
**Sales cycle:** [Expected duration]
**Average deal size:** [$]
**Key sales materials needed:**
- [ ] Demo script
- [ ] Battle cards
- [ ] ROI calculator
- [ ] Case studies
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## 5. Pricing & Packaging
[From skills/launch/pricing-packaging-advisor]
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## 6. Launch Phases
### Phase 1: [Private Beta]
- Duration: [X weeks]
- Users: [# target]
- Success criteria: [Metric]
### Phase 2: [Public Beta / Limited GA]
- Duration: [X weeks]
- Users: [# target]
- Success criteria: [Metric]
### Phase 3: [GA]
- Target: [# users in first 90 days]
- Revenue target: [$]
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## 7. Success Metrics
| Metric | 30-day Target | 90-day Target |
|--------|-------------|-------------|
| Signups / Trials | [#] | [#] |
| Activation Rate | [%] | [%] |
| Revenue | [$] | [$] |
| NPS | [#] | [#] |
Quality Rubric
| Dimension | 0 | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segments | "Everyone" | Named segment | Prioritized segments with sizing |
| Messaging | Feature-focused | Benefit-focused | Segment-specific with proof |
| Channels | "We'll do marketing" | Channels listed | Channels + investment + expected CAC |
| Phasing | Big-bang launch | Phases listed | Phases with success criteria |
| Metrics | None | Metrics listed | Targets at 30/90 days |
References
Related Skills
skills/strategy/positioning-statement/SKILL.md— GTM messaging foundationskills/launch/launch-checklist/SKILL.md— Execution checklistskills/launch/pricing-packaging-advisor/SKILL.md— Pricing strategy
Skill type: Component Domain: Launch & GTM