customer-forces

Map customer segments with empathy maps and four switch forces.

1|Updated Apr 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jiliar/gabyfoundry-ai --skill customer-forces
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Skill: customer-forces
Source: https://github.com/Jiliar/gabyfoundry-ai/tree/main/skills/mercado/04-customer-forces
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jiliar/gabyfoundry-ai --skill customer-forces

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill builds a deep, segment-specific understanding of customers by combining an Empathy Map with Bob Moesta's 4 Forces framework to reveal why customers consider or resist switching solutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Maps 1–3 segments per beachhead persona, including primary job, pains, gains, and decision dynamics.
  • Produces six quadrants empathy maps with concrete, non-generic bullets and explicit segment context.
  • Derives a buying insight from the Push/Pull/Anxiety/Inertia forces to guide GTM messaging and product positioning.

Quick Start

Provide the JTBD analysis and beachhead context to generate the first customer-force maps.

Frequently Asked Questions about customer-forces

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build an empathy map for a beachhead market segment?

To build an empathy map for a beachhead market segment, you analyze the primary job, pains, and gains to generate a six-quadrant map with concrete, non-generic bullets paired with explicit segment context.

What are the four switch forces in customer segmentation?

The four switch forces in customer segmentation are Push, Pull, Anxiety, and Inertia. These forces model the decision dynamics of why customers consider or resist switching solutions, directly informing your messaging.

How do I use JTBD analysis to inform GTM messaging?

You use JTBD analysis to inform GTM messaging by deriving a buying insight from the Push/Pull/Anxiety/Inertia switch forces paired with an empathy map, turning deep customer understanding into concrete positioning signals.

Can I map multiple buyer personas for segment expansion at once?

Yes, you can map multiple buyer personas for segment expansion at once. The process generates one to three segment maps per beachhead persona, capturing primary jobs, decision dynamics, and distinct switch forces for each segment.

What is the best way to analyze customer resistance during product positioning?

The best way to analyze customer resistance during product positioning is to evaluate the Anxiety and Inertia switch forces within a segment-specific empathy map, revealing exactly why customers resist switching solutions.

Do I need existing market segmentation data to map customer forces?

You need existing JTBD analysis and beachhead context to generate accurate customer-force maps. Providing this foundational market segmentation data ensures the empathy map and switch forces reflect concrete, non-generic segment realities.