Podcasts about idea validation

Today is Part 2 of the series introducing the ERP (Early Rep Potential) Rubric. The idea behind ERP is that the best idea for you is the one you can do "full rep" tests on the fastest. We help Erica evaluate the potential of her FODMAP idea, where she's looking to help people identify specific food sensitivities. We score the idea and get clarity on its potential. We also talk a little Jon Hamm.  Tacklebox (test your startup idea)No Whisper Ideas (weekly newsletter, sign up to get a Notion copy of the ERP Rubric)How to Pick Which (of your many) Ideas to Pursue (ERP Rubric Part 1)Jon Hamm Show 00:30 ERP Rubric Part Two03:52 The Ideas - Mold and FODMAPs06:27 ERP Intro: Choose a Specific Customer09:12 Part 1: Can You Find Your Customer?12:59 Part 2: Can You Convert Customers?17:01 Part 3: Can You Build a Solution?21:12 Part 4: Collecting Feedback23:19 Part 5: Organic Growth Potential25:23 The Final Two Questions28:00 The End

Got a notebook full of startup ideas but no clue which one to build first? In this week's pen-and-paper episode, we walk through the ERP—Early Rep Potential—Rubric, our simple scoring system that shows you which idea you can run the fastest customer “reps” on. We'll put Erica (a Tacklebox member juggling “easily twenty ideas”) to the test, scoring her two biggest concepts live. Want to follow along? Grab an editable copy of the ERP template at gettacklebox.com when you sign up for our No Whisper Ideas weekly article here.TackleboxNo Whisper Ideas00:30 When You've Got Lots of Startup Ideas (Meet Erica)02:32 The Two Types of Entrepreneurs07:13 Erica's Ideas12:40 Smooth Jazz13:05 Reps16:20 The ERP Rubric22:51 The ERP in Action

Send us a textSummary: In this engaging episode of the Customer Success Playbook podcast, hosts Kevin Metzger and Roman Trebon continue their deep dive with Marcello Calbucci, exploring how organizations can successfully integrate the PR FAQ framework. Marcello shares strategies for overcoming resistance to change, emphasizes the importance of writing in fostering critical thinking, and explains how the PR FAQ process can help teams kill ineffective ideas early, saving time and resources. If you're looking to drive smarter innovation and enhance your customer success playbook, this episode is a must-listen.Detailed Analysis: Marcello Calbucci returns to the podcast, bringing valuable insights into how organizations can effectively adopt the PR FAQ framework. The conversation kicks off with a few light-hearted questions, offering a glimpse into Marcello's personal interests, from travel aspirations to his favorite Seattle hotspots.The discussion then shifts to the core challenge: how can organizations embrace the PR FAQ framework, especially when they are used to traditional presentation methods? Marcello emphasizes starting small—choosing a contained project that allows teams to practice and refine their approach. He underscores that this iterative process helps organizations learn, adapt, and eventually drive better innovation outcomes.Key insights include:Why top-down mandates for new frameworks often fail.The value of piloting the PR FAQ with smaller projects to refine the process.How the PR FAQ encourages cross-functional collaboration and reduces siloed thinking.The role of storytelling and clear writing in fostering better strategic thinking.How the process naturally weeds out weak ideas, saving organizations time and resources.Marcello also introduces the concept of the PR FAQ's "three superpowers": enhancing critical thinking, fostering clearer articulation of ideas, and inspiring teams with a vision that feels tangible and achievable. He stresses that while the writing process may feel daunting, it's a powerful tool for sharpening ideas and ensuring everyone is aligned.This episode is not just about adopting a framework but about reshaping how organizations think, collaborate, and innovate. If you're striving for better strategic clarity and stronger customer success outcomes, tune in and learn how the PR FAQ can be a catalyst for meaningful change.Now you can interact with us directly by leaving a voice message at https://www.speakpipe.com/CustomerSuccessPlaybookPlease Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe. You can also find the CS Playbook Podcast:YouTube - @CustomerSuccessPlaybookPodcastTwitter - @CS_PlaybookYou can find Kevin at:Metzgerbusiness.com - Kevin's person web siteKevin Metzger on Linked In.You can find Roman at:Roman Trebon on Linked In.

#860 What would you invest your time and attention in if money were no object? Essentially, what would you do just for the sake of it? Developing this sense of taste, knowing what you like and don't like, is one of the best mindset hacks in business! To explore this topic, I'm joined in today's episode by neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and author Anne-Laure Le Cunff. This fantastic chat will help you resist hustle culture and lean into your curiosity and creativity to level up and live freely. Listen in on our session to get an inside look at Anne-Laure's powerful first book, Tiny Experiments. Her framework is the perfect solution for anyone feeling stuck in a traditional 9-to-5 job. We dive into strategies to help you uncover alternative options and build a business around your passion, even if you barely have any free time! Show notes and more at https://SmartPassiveIncome.com/session860.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HoldCo Bros are back! This episode, Nik and I explore how AI is changing the world and talk about cool AI business ideas. We talk about digital detox, po*nography addiction, and phone addiction - real issues that also present business opportunities. We cover creating info products and selling AI prompts on platforms like PromptBase.com, showing how a simple prompt can serve as the foundation for an entire business, including a SaaS product. We also discuss how prompts are becoming the new SEO and how AI wrappers can simplify complex tools. Lastly, we introduce the concept of a tool that helps entrepreneurs find business ideas by analyzing their data and personal experiences. Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikLinks and Resources:https://promptbase.com - Buy and sell prompts for AI tools.https://replit.com - Make a chatbot.https://www.cursor.com - Tool that helps you coding and creating apps.Share your ideas with us:Nik@cofounders.comChris@cofounders.comTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Exploring Business Opportunities in AI02:51 Digital Addiction and Its Impact06:08 The Role of po*nography in Modern Society09:00 Creating Retreats for Digital Detox11:54 Leveraging AI for Business Ideas14:50 The Power of Prompts in AI18:14 Building SaaS Products from Prompts21:04 Understanding the Concept of Wrappers23:57 Real-World Applications of AI in Business26:46 Accountability and Idea Validation with AI

HoldCo Bros are back! Nik and I break down why print shops, despite being capex heavy and often ignored, are actually goldmines. We also talk about starting a GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) for niche industries and how to make money selling pricey widgets to airline manufacturers because you have to be FAA registered.Learn more about Nik here:http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Highlights01:02 Introduction to the Boomer Businessman01:42 Challenges of Running a Print Shop02:11 Innovating the Print Shop Business03:06 The Interactive Website Solution04:47 Exploring New Business Ideas09:24 Lead Generation and Ethical Bait Switching15:22 Validating Business Demand22:22 Recap of Business Ideas23:08 Challenges in Healthcare Negotiations27:27 Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)34:04 Innovative Product in the RV Industry35:46 Framework for Idea Validation and Distribution39:15 Leveraging Insider Knowledge for Business Ideas43:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this enlightening episode of the Atom CTO Podcast, we welcome Diana Matei, an accomplished product consultant with over a decade of experience spanning diverse industries such as travel, retail, e-commerce, and fintech. Together, they delve into the critical aspects of product management and idea validation. From discussing the essence of methodical product management to dissecting the importance of rigorous idea validation processes, this episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone aiming to navigate the complex landscape of creating successful, user-centric products. To learn more about Diana's work visit her website: https://dmthepm.com/ or follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-eugenia-matei/

In this WealthTalk episode, we uncover the secrets of Step 5 in our Family Wealth RoadMap - Assets, with a special focus on the business asset class.Are you a business owner, property investor, or someone dreaming of leaving traditional employment for entrepreneurship? This episode is tailor-made for you!We address the common challenge of having brilliant ideas but not knowing the next steps to success.Tune in and discover how to validate your business concepts with comprehensive market research, detailed customer avatar analysis, and the creation of a minimum viable product for invaluable feedback.Join us and gain practical insights to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey and build a robust foundation for future success. Don't miss out on transforming your aspirations into reality!  Resources Mentioned In This Episode:>> Free Download: 'Validate Your Business Idea – 15 Step Checklist' Next Steps On Your Wealth Building Journey:>> Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community>> Become a member of WealthBuildersIf you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

There are a few key things Climate Entrepreneurs should know. This guest brought up a bunch of them. It is incredible to see how successful they are in a crowded space. Today, he shared with us many of the things that helped them succeed. How to align all stakeholders in the sales process Building a product so simple the user can be up-skilled without specialized training Building a culture of pragmatismSpeaking Return-on-InvestmentEnjoy today's episode, and let us know your favorite moment in the comments (anywhere). ---

Get ready to unlock the secrets of quick, efficient software scalability with our guest for the day - Brian Childress, a seasoned fractional CTO. Brian's insights on avoiding the pitfalls of over-engineering and mastering the art of simplicity in software systems are invaluable. With a no-nonsense approach, we break down the concept of scalability into three digestible aspects: adding more users, adding new features, and bringing in more developers. Brace yourselves for a deep-dive into the art of striking the perfect balance between functionality and scalability, implemented wisely without drowning in complexity.Our conversation doesn't end there. We pivot towards the role of AI in startups, its undeniable potential, and how it can be a game-changer across various industries. Does understanding customer requests feel like deciphering hieroglyphics? Fear not, we've got you covered on how to interpret them and validate your ideas effectively. As a cherry on top, Brian reminds all CEOs and founders to trust their instincts and maintain focus on the core business, a mantra to live by! Don't miss out if you want to simplify your life while on the journey of building your business! Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-childress/

Summary Welcome to another great episode of the Startup Junkie Podcast! On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Grace Gill sit down with serial entrepreneur Lloyed Lobo, co-founder of Boast.ai, a company accelerating the success of innovation by helping eligible companies get quicker access to R&D tax credits. Lloyed has been involved in the startup ecosystem for more than fifteen years as an entrepreneur, community builder, and angel investor. Throughout the episode, Lloyed talks about dealing with his sharp rise to success, the power of having a tribe, and his Wall Street Journal bestseller From Grassroots to Greatness.   Show Notes (1:01) Introducing Lloyed Lobo (3:13) Lloyed's Origin Story (14:04) The Inspiration behind From Grassroots to Greatness (24:50) Balancing Resilience and New Opportunities (29:01) The Process of Idea Validation (39: 13) Advice to Younger Self (45:46) Closing Thoughts   Links Caleb Talley Jeff Amerine  Grace Gill Lloyed Lobo Boast.ai From Grassroots to Greatness   Quotes “...when we ask what entrepreneurship is today, it's all about making money. But to me, what entrepreneurship is, is taking an obscure idea to execution and impact while dealing with extreme risk. There's no bigger risk than being in the middle of a war. The other thing I learned was about leadership. Great leaders cascade purpose, not just goals.” - Lloyed Lobo, (5:50) “The only way to learn something that you suck at is to put yourself in an environment that forces you to do that something over and over again. Now, another key lesson here is the importance of the people you surround yourself with, right? You become the average of the people you surround yourself with.” - Lloyed Lobo, (9:59) “Every obscure idea that eventually went on to become this enduring global phenomenon had four stages in common. People listen to you or buy your product or service. You have an audience. When you bring that audience together to interact with one another, it becomes a community. Now, when the community comes together to create impact towards a greater purpose far greater than your product or profit, it becomes a movement. And when that movement has undying faith in its purpose through sustained rituals, over time it becomes a cult or religion. So audience, community, movement, religion.” - Lloyed Lobo, (20:59) “What I tell people is if you have an idea and you don't have an ideal customer profile, then figure out who you're going to serve. Understand their pains and goals, but also understand their aspirations because the aspiration is forever. Your customer problem or goal will give you the first product, but if you understand the customer's aspiration, then you will go on the journey of building your future products.” - Lloyed Lobo, (30:11)

James invites Merrick Furst, an influential figure in his academic past and a beacon in the world of innovation, to discuss the intricacies of "authentic demand" as outlined in Furst's latest book, "The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand." Together, they venture into the exploration of how one can identify and validate the true potential behind an idea.Throughout the episode, the duo examines the nature of "authentic demand" – the genuine need or desire for a product or service in the market. They pose and address pivotal questions: Can you accurately determine whether there's a real market need for your idea? What are the elements that people consider non-negotiable in their lives, and how do these essentials drive innovation?Drawing from his extensive experience in launching companies and nurturing ideas to fruition, Furst - along with insights from coauthors Matt Chanoff, Daniel Sabbah, and Mark Wegman -  shares his approach to evaluating ideas not just for their novelty, but for their ability to meet a deep-rooted demand.Listeners will gain an understanding of the crucial aspects that turn an idea into a product or service that people cannot envision living without. The conversation extends beyond the theoretical into practical, actionable strategies that entrepreneurs and creatives can implement to ensure their innovations align with the indispensable needs of their target audience.Buy The Heart of Innovation: A Field Guide for Navigating to Authentic Demand!-----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe  to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook

Welcome to The Bootstrap, your new weekly source of news and discussion for the wider startup community, focusing on building startups from scratch.Matt Ainsworth (Startup Founder Mindset) joins host Scotty Allen to look at the main reasons startups fail - not finding product market fit, and how good strategies in idea validation can help.Each week we'll look at startup news and discussion that goes beyond the latest fund raises by taking a more analytical look at the world of startups, and discussed practical, actionable strategies that any founder and startup can use to start or further their founder journey. Find out more about Matt and Startup Founder Mindset at https://sfmindset.com-----The Bootstrap is a production of Swivol Media and The Product Bus. It was developed by Scotty Allen, and Declan Magee. This episode was produced by Declan Magee with assistance from Sammy Perryman. Sound design and mix by Rob ClarkeIf you're an early stage founder looking for resources and practical help, check out theproductbus.com and get in touch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the audiobook experience of my book High-Value Offers: How to Create Desire and Turn Your Course Idea into The Dream Offer for Your Ideal Student. Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7N66NGN In this part, we cover another important step of creating your high-value offer - making sure there's demand for your course topic, also known as idea validation. What I'm about to share with you is basically market research but in a much more casual, genuine and intuitive way than what you might be used to. The goal is to check if there's demand for your course before you create any content for it and before the launch.  Now, you'll learn about the two main ways to ensure you're working on a course that will sell as well as five methods for naming your course. Links:

Gone are the days of relying solely on gut feelings or assumptions about a product or service's potential success. Instead, SnapPea Design champions a methodical approach that integrates proven data into the decision-making process. SnapPea Design City: Kitchener Address: 48 Ontario Street North Website https://learning.snappeadesign.com/ Phone +1 855 762 7732 Email Steve@snappeadesign.com

In this episode of the Fearless Sellers, the Women of Amazon podcast, host Joie Roberts interviews Isabella Ritz, founder of Ritz Momentum, about creating effective product listings on Amazon. Ritz emphasizes the importance of using bullet points to convey information about products, particularly for items with higher price points. She also shares her personal story and the role of positive energy in achieving success. [00:00:30] Creating effective bullet points. [00:08:21] Competitor analysis and strategy. [00:13:30] Fixing marketing on Amazon. [00:17:35] Creating ABC content. [00:20:16] Influencer marketing on Amazon. [00:25:48] Knowing when to stop selling. [00:32:54] Quick fixes vs. full view. [00:36:45] A/B testing on Amazon. [00:40:20] Selling on Amazon strategy. Contact Joie on Instagram: @JoieRoberts.official Interested in building your own Amazon business in partnership with 7 and 8 figure Amazon Sellers? If so, apply for your free consultation with Joie Roberts and the AMZ Insiders' team of experts here => www.amzinsiders.org/apply?sl=fp

Polina Mikhaylova co-founded KNOT, a micromobility company, in 2015, long before shared scooters came into vogue. Terms like ‘free-floating' or ‘swappable batteries' didn't exist yet. Polina is a true enthusiast of docking stations. Can they be the future of shared micromobility?Topics:Users in big cities are spoiled with easy access to shared scooters and bikes which comes at a cost of safety and environmental impact. How can mobility companies and cities change user behaviour in favour of docking stations?Why outsourcing can be totally disastrous for a hardware company.How to validate ideas and build prototypes for hardware solutions. The magic triad ‘software-electronics-hardware'. Where do you start?How to conquer foreign markets with a small teamHow to build technology that can survive a flood (2 meters under water!)About Polina Mikhaylova:Polina Mikhaylova is a co-founder of KNOT, provider of sharing and charging infrastructure for micromobility, bikes and scooters, with a presence in 10 countries. She is also an active member of a local startup community in the city of Strasbourg with a passion for non-ordinary events and cooperation between French and German founders. In her previous life, she was a project manager for scale-up European environmental projects thanks to a strong financial background.About Darya Kamkalova (host):Darya is a data industry professional, a startup mentor, a co-founder of Manifest Taproom (a craft beer bar in Berlin), and a speaker. She is committed to narrowing the gender investment gap for female founders and diverse teams. Darya is based in Berlin, Germany.About Irina Vakatova (co-host):Irina is a product professional with background in operational excellence. She works at TIER Mobility, e-scooter and e-bike sharing operator striving to make cities more livable and transportation more sustainable.Venturing Women website:https://www.venturingwomen.org/Follow us on social media:Instagram - LinkedIn

In this episode of The Remarkable Project Jay speaks with the co-founder of immersive hospitality company Viral Ventures, Aden Levin, about why reiteration of ideas is so key to ensuring a conversation-worthy customer experience over time, how strong data, customer insights and trusted partners provide commercial and creative validation, and the importance of fine details when it comes to both products and organisations. Aden Levin is the co-founder of Viral Ventures, a leading immersive hospitality company that uses data and technology to drive global experiences. They operate 18 venues globally, offering uniquely different experiences which range from the “rude dining” of Karen's Diner through to creative cocktails at The Alice.Every aspect of Viral Ventures' business is focused on creating unusual, unexpected and remarkable experiences that provide customers with something which steps beyond the typical.Aden's expertise and experience draws from over 15 years of work in the events industry, stemming from the UK where he co-founded Mainstage Festivals, an outfit who run well-known music festivals in Europe and were featured on hit TV show Dragon's Den.These days, via Viral Ventures, he helps pioneer and bring to market quality (and quirky) hospitality entertainment. In 2021 Aden and his business partner James were voted ‘Hospitality Young Entrepreneurs Of The Year' in the Business News Australia Awards, and Viral Ventures has received multiple other awards and recognition for its ongoing global success.Remarkable TakeawaysWhy listening and reiteration of ideas is so key to ensuring a conversation-worthy customer experience over time.How strong data, customer insights and trusted partners provide crucial commercial and creative validation, even after success.The importance of the small touches and fine details when it comes to not only products, but also how businesses and teams are run.Connect with AdenFind him on LinkedinLearn more about Viral Ventures and their venues via their website

Learn how to identify and take advantage of your edge to make a million-dollar marketing business with Eric Siu. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] - Identifying Your Edge, A Lesson on Marketing Psychology [07:43] - Solidifying Your Brand, Messaging, and Positioning [15:39] - Finding Customers and Idea Validation [25:40] - How do you stand out? [28:12] - How to Create High Converting Offers? [38:53] - How to Price Your Offering Properly? [47:43] - Step-by-Step Guide to Optimize Leads and Conversions [56:22] - How to Nurture Your Lists and Retain Clients  What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on Twitter Eric Siu on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It isn't easy to be an entrepreneur. You have to be in the industry and find out what would make a change in the industry and how you can give a solution for the problems that people have. In this episode of Establishing Your Empire, we have a fascinating conversation with Tyler and John Richards, Entrepreneurs and Angel investors. If you are interested in finding out how to become the entrepreneur you have always dreamt of, this episode is just for you. Starting the conversation, Tyler dives into how he got into being an entrepreneur, how his family background helped him to establish the environment to be an entrepreneur, and what kind of ideas he had getting started. Tyler shares how he identified the need for programmers for every company in Utah and started coding classes in a co-working space. Getting into a startup by sacrificing the current job with a salary is terrifying. But if you work hard at it, you can get back to the same rate as the previous job in one or two years, according to Tyler and John. It's important to go out into the industry and find out whether your idea of doing a startup is worth the time or not. It will help you to either abandon the idea or change the idea. Tyler and John share advice on how to pivot when you are going to do a startup. Wrapping up the conversation, both John and Tyler share how they want to be remembered. According to John, he wants to be remembered in two ways; a good husband and a father and a person who helped others achieve their dreams and goals. Tyler wants to be remembered as a person who provides true value to other people. [02.15] As an entrepreneur -  Starting the conversation, Tyler and John dive into how they have been working in the entrepreneurial world and how their relationship is going on as father and son. [03.51] Becoming an entrepreneur – Tyler shares how he grew up in an entrepreneurial background and how he was motivated to become an entrepreneur like his father. [09.21] Yellowpages – John dives into the journey of Yellowpages becoming .com. [18.26] Utah – John discusses the difference between silicon-valley and Utah, saying that Silicon Valley does deeper tech and better engineering, but Utah knows how to sell stuff. [21.30] The two industries – Utah is the center for two industries; the Network marketing industry and the summer sales industry. [22.38] Finding the need – Tyler shares how he identified the need for programmers and developers in Utah and started a coding class for interested people. [32.45] Sacrifice – Startups are always a risk. Tyler dives into how scary it is to abandon a paid job and start a business and how to overcome that fear. [34.46] DevMountain – A basic training program for coding and design. [38.40] Advice – Talking to your target market is one the best things to do if you are thinking of doing startups. It will help you to identify whether people buy your product or not, says Tyler, as a piece of advice for entrepreneurs out there. [41.06] The Startup Owner's Manual - The Step-by-step Guide for Building a Great Company by Steve Blank. [44.41] Mentors and mentorship – John dives into how to find a mentor, the two kinds of mentors that you need to find, and what kind of mentor you need to find to share the obstacles you are going to face. [48.45] Boot camps/ incubators/ accelerators – John and Tyler dive into the experiences they have with boot camps, incubators, and accelerators. [55.21] Funding – Both John and Tyler share their opinion on the importance of having a business model when it comes to funding. [01.00.09] Pivoting – Tyler and John share some advice on how to pivot when it comes to being an entrepreneur. [01.08.04] Advice for 16 old self – John shares the advice he gives to his 16 years old self. Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrichards/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerjordanrichards/https://www.startupignition.vc/https://startupignition.com/Quotes“Be your own boss”“It's a tough decision. But if you're all in on entrepreneurship, and you keep at it, a lot of the equity you get in these companies can make up for the salary sacrifice the first couple of years”. “‘It's really scary at the moment for a lot of unknown entrepreneurs to give up a job and get into a startup. But if they do things right, and use good science, as well as make good decisions, often one two years later, they'll find themselves back at the same salary they were plus the equity in hand”. “Build a product that people actually want and entrepreneurship is super easy”. “Talk to the people you think you can sell to and validate that they will actually buy what you're going to make or produce or sell”. “There's nothing better than an incredible engineer who learns the business side of business.”.“There's nothing better than peer to peer mentorship, where somebody is literally six months, 12 months down the road from where you are right now”. “Listen to the market inside the brains of your target customer is the magic business model that make all your dreams come true”. “When everybody's greedy, be fearful and when others are fearful, be greedy”. 

In episode 628, join Rob Walling on a solo adventure where he dives into his newest framework. The 5 P.M. Idea Validation Framework is a helpful way to evaluate different startup ideas through a set of criteria to gauge the size of the opportunity.Want to download the PDF version the the 5 p.M. Idea Evaluation Framework? Join the Startups For The Rest Us Mailing List, and we'll send you the link in the first email. Look for the orange email opt-in widget on the page. Topics we cover:  3:37 - Why is it called The 5 P.M. Idea Validation Framework? 4:06 - Problem 6:23 - Purchaser 8:17 - Pricing Model 9:00 -  Market 12:48 - Product-Founder Fit 13:21 - Pain to validate the product 13:59 - Evaluating two business ideas through Rob's 5pm framework Links from the Show: SaaS Ideas to Build Right Now, Before Someone Else Does  Jon Yongfook's Tweet MicroConf Connect If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you'd like...Read more... »Click the icon below to listen.  

Yotam: Founder and CEO of Cyera, a cloud data security platform Graduate of Israel's elite training program, Talpiot, which accepts just 50 people each year from 10,000 applicants Backed by both Sequoia AND Accel Check out the episode for our discussion on deciding to found a company without an idea, customer validation, and data security in the cloud. Links: Cyera: cyera.io NorthStar: northstar.io | Reach out at connect@northstar.io

Jessica McKellar is the founder and CTO of Pilot, an accounting firm powered by software that has raised more than $160 million in venture capital funding. She also founded Zulip, a group collaboration tool that was acquired by Dropbox in 2014, and Ksplice, which was acquired by Oracle. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Emily Ma, McKellar discusses her 15-year journey founding three startups with her co-founders, as well as her passion for creating opportunities for the previously incarcerated.

Earn $70,000 Annual Now Accredited Investors Only: Real Estate Fund Financial Consulting Career Advancement Consulting The Career Advancement Program Free Wealth Building ebook Join/Subscribe to a growing group of Wealth Creators This Podcast explains the importance of ensuring a business is validated and has a market that can be served. Basically, you want to be sure that what you sell is something consumers want to pay for. Follow My Social Media Accounts for Wealth Building Tips Twitter: https://twitter.com/smith_martize Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/martizesmith/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/martizesmithfan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martizesmith/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/model_wealth_empowerment/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/martize-smith/support

This is a replay of my talk with Bernard Mendez on The Jason Cavness Eperience. Bernard is the CEO of Interco Industries Sponsor The Jason Cavness experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR focus on your business, we've got to HR! CavnessHR delivers HR to companies with 49 or fewer people across the US. Did you know that small business loses an estimated $27 billion per year because of bad HR. This comes out to an estimated $10,000 per small business employee per year. Do you know that small business owners are spending an average of 25% of the time on HR. Time that would be better spent taking care of their employees, their customers and building a their business. Here at CavneessHR we want to say small business owners time and money. Sign up at www.CavnessHR.com or you can email me at jasoncavness@CavnessHR.com to learn more. We talk about the following His company Interco Industries. Advice for new entrepreneurs. What is AI, Machine Learning, AR/VR and Blockchain. Importance of Product Market fit and Idea Validation. Bernard's Bio Bernard started his first website as an 11 year old in the age of dial-up. He studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology where he was elected as the Student Government VP of Finance. On his time off he was a member of the motorcycle racing club and founder of the school's martial arts gym. After graduation, Bernard joined the Army as a logistics officer where he deployed across the world and served as a parachute jumpmaster with the 1st and 3rd Special Forces group for 6 years before moving on to the tech world. He went back to his roots and began to re-learn the tech world where he found many new challenges. Bernard is a managing partner and CEO at Interco Industries. Interco provides clients with technology solutions through data analytics, AR/VR and custom hardware solutions that help reduce overhead, lower equipment, improve decision making and maximize efficiency. Bernard's Social Media Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/interco-industries/about/ Bernard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmendez6/ Company Website: https://www.intercoindustries.com/ Bernard's Gift We're launching our latest iteration of our website. We'd love to hear from you. We'd love to hear what kind of pain points you guys have going on. Let's see what kind of issues are coming in your business and see how we can help bring the latest technology that develops products that are customized to your needs and see how we can help you grow, develop and use the latest tech to really get a step ahead of that competition. Bernard's Advice I would just say read some books. I'm a big fan of nonfiction man. I used to do the whole YouTube video and like reading articles and all the online stuff and I still do a little bit. But I try to focus more on published works and trying to get that that knowledge transferred and then see how I can fit it into business or my overall life.

‏در سه قسمت قبلی، مفصلاً بحث کردیم که یک منتور خوب چه کسی است، چطور پیدایش کنیم، دنیا از زاویه دید منتورها و استارتاپ‌ها چگونه است و چطور باید یک منتور خوب را برای تیم‌مان حفظ کنیم.‏‏اما واقعاً باید صد در صد به منتور اعتماد کرد و «اسرار کسب و کار» را به او گفت؟ چطور می‌شود اعتمادی فراتر از قراردادها بین منتورها و تیم‌ها ایجاد کرد؟ در این قسمت، درباره‌ی NDA و اعتماد بین منتور و استارتاپ گپ زده‌ایم.‏‏سینا شفیع‌زاده، هم‌بنیان‌گذار نظربازار هم درباره‌ی تجربه‌های خوبی که از منتورهای‌شان داشته‌اند برای ما صحبت کرده است.‏‏اگر نسبت به موارد زیر کنجکاو هستید، حتماً این قسمت را تا انتها گوش دهید:‏‏- منتور خوب از دید سینا شفیع‌زاده کیست؟‏‏‏- «پیله‌بازی» از راه‌های دسترسی به منتور خوب!‏‏- کسب و کار جای دل نازک بودن نیست. پوست کلفت باشید!‏‏- منتورینگ: کلاس درس یا یک گپ دوستانه؟!‏‏- دو کار ناراحت‌کننده‌ی استارتاپ‌ها از نگاه سینا شفیع‌زاده‏‏و در آخر بشنوید که بهترین راه‌حل پیدا کردن منتور خوب این است که منتورهای خوب را گشاده دستانه و سخاوتمندانه به هم معرفی کنید!‏‏کلمات کلیدی: کمینه محصول پذیرفتنی، قرارداد عدم افشای اطلاعات، قرارداد عدم رقابت، منتور، استارتاپ، تحقیق بازار، اعتبارسنجی ایده، کسب و کارهای B2B، کسب و کارهای B2C، پلتفرم دو وجهی‏ Keywords: MVP (Minimum Viable Product), NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement), Non Compete Agreement, Mentor, Startup, Market Research, Idea Validation, Business To Business (B2B), B2C (Business To Customer), Double-Sided Platform See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We covered some idea validation strategies back in episode 30, but the feedback was so positive, we decided to do a slightly deeper dive.  

People often ask, how can I sell myself? I can't talk about myself. You know, where I come from its considered a sin. How can you talk about yourself?  I have built my entire career without selling, I simply share information about trusted business colleagues in my network and in return they do the same for me.Praveen is an outlier marketer, parallel marketer and unconventional marketing is his forte. When the world moves one way, you need to move the other. That's Pravin's philosophy and workstyle. As a parallel entrepreneur, he's taking companies from startup to multi million dollars revenue. And he's an author of eight books.  He's the recipient of the American Marketing Association's Emerging Leader Award. 2:37.      You have to invest in relationships5:00.      I also talk about the seven stages of brand devotion which have been inspired from Arabic literature 12:00     What is your formula for writing books so quickly?15:51     Kiruba Shankar from India was my first book coach, and he put me on a path of daily Writing20:00     Your book “Selling without Selling”, will be released on Amazon on 12th Augustmic@pravinshekar.comI am a Parallel entrepreneur, an Outlier marketer and a Raconteur.Energy, High-performance & Optimal Delivery are my hallmarks. I promise. I deliver.“ROCKING” Keynotes/Workshops (across 27 countries thus far!) Topics include Outlier marketing, Ideation and Referral marketing.Honored with the "Market Research Emerging Leader" Award by the American Marketing Association and the Ginny Valentine Badge of Courage award for skilling and employing people with disabilities.KEY HIGHLIGHTS:CORPORATE:* I am Professional Speaker. Outlier Marketing and Ideation are my tools of creating change among leaders and entrepreneurs.* As a parallel entrepreneur, I head several initiatives. Krux108 for marketing/ideation execution, KreaPLUS.in for Healthcare research and analytics, www.CANDO.ind.in for Social Entrepreneurship, Ins8.in for Idea Validation.BOOKS:* Devil Does Care: Outlier Marketing for entrepreneurs* With you For you: A collection of my b/w images and romantic poems* How to get my first paid speaking gig!: Written for aspiring professional speakersASSOCIATION:• ESOMAR Global Council, Country Representative for ESOMAR, a global Research Association (Conceptualized & organized seven national events)• Immediate Past President, Market Research Society of India• Past Secretary, Governing Council Member, TiE Chennai: Fostering Entrepreneurship worldwide.• I've been a part of Techno-Research Guideline committees (Mobile, Privacy), Conference Ideation/Organization.SPECIALTIES: Outlier Marketing, Ideation, Word of Mouth/Referral marketing

Get your team unstuck when you're trying to validate new product innovation ideas with an introduction to the learning loop mental model. Ryan and Robert give an introduction to the Learning Loop, one of the mental models used for validating product innovation ideas for businesses. Learn how you can use a learning loop to see the big picture and make better decisions when innovating new products.Join Ryan Hatch, Head of Product Strategy, and Robert Kaminski, Product Strategist as they discuss their approach to validating product innovation ideas for businesses.You'll also hear their perspective on where product and venture teams get stuck in the details of the innovation process and how they zoom back out to get more actionable insights.Show NotesContinue the conversation on Twitter -@ExploringPrdct@rdkhatch@candidrobert

How do you build an Innovation Culture and what does that process look like? What about measuring innovation success? Ryan and Robert chat with Shashank Varma, an Innovation and Startup Consultant that helped launch the Innovation Accelerator at Kohler.Learn about Shashank's background and how he got started in the business, his innovative work at Kohler, as well as his expertise in coaching startups, making innovation repeatable, and more!Show NotesContinue the conversation on Twitter -@ExploringPrdct@rdkhatch@candidrobert

How we ship wbb.fm every weekDeciding not to launch a Sword & Source podcast... yetThe risk of recurring content commitments How long it takes to make an episode of Null to Zero podcastHow much time should you spend on marketing? Should you be marketing products that are themselves marketing products? Adam may be short-selling his next project Here Be Taverns. It is launching Jan.22.The power of twitch streamers as top of funnel in the games industry.LoreCraft Twitch channel.[23:00] Adam asks Brandon to walk through all his upcoming project ideas and help him evaluate risk.Adam's custom idea validation template.Discussion of Lean Canvas[32:00] Adam runs through every idea on his shortlistProject: "Actual Play" highlight reelProject: Ebook for Dev ManagersProject: PlayByPost engine for keeping people engaged with the gameProject: RPG Character Graveyard Project: Print on Demand CardsProject: Stock Art Site for RPGsWe love Unsplash

Adam's Year in ReviewBrandon's Year in ReviewYear In Review template on yearcompass.comAdam pushes Brandon to write his year in review and keep it rawThe power of having a high baseline for your emotional stateHow Brandon improved his emotional baseline using Cognitive Behavioural TherapyHow Brandon became a lot better at salesThe answer to anything that matters is usually simple: consistent workPersonal financeBitcoin and libertariansFailing at social mediaTell your clients to cut featuresQuick review of Q4 Sword & Source projects build timesThinking smaller by imagining different formatsIdea validation advice: "Sell it before you build it" is not super helpful. Adam is looking for more tactics.How to explore and validate without an MVPSelling an idea based on trust with your audienceThe potential for personal CRMs

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk Bernard Mendez, Managing Partner and CEO of Interco Industries cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR   across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following His company Interco Industries. Advice for new entrepreneurs. What is AI, Machine Learning, AR/VR and Blockchain. Importance of Product Market fit and Idea Validation. Bernard's Bio Bernard started his first website as an 11 year old in the age of dial-up. He studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology where he was elected as the Student Government VP of Finance. On his time off he was a member of the motorcycle racing club and founder of the school's martial arts gym. After graduation, Bernard joined the Army as a logistics officer where he deployed across the world and served as a parachute jumpmaster with the 1st and 3rd Special Forces group for 6 years before moving on to the tech world. He went back to his roots and began to re-learn the tech world where he found many new challenges. Bernard is a managing partner and CEO at Interco Industries. Interco provides clients with technology solutions through data analytics, AR/VR and custom hardware solutions that help reduce overhead, lower equipment, improve decision making and maximize efficiency. Bernard's Social Media Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/interco-industries/about/ Bernard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmendez6/ Company Website: https://www.intercoindustries.com/ Bernard's Gift We're launching our latest iteration of our website. We'd love to hear from you. We'd love to hear what kind of pain points you guys have going on. Let's see what kind of issues are coming in your business and see how we can help bring the latest technology that develops products that are customized to your needs and see how we can help you grow, develop and use the latest tech to really get a step ahead of that competition. Bernard's Advice I would just say read some books. I'm a big fan of nonfiction man. I used to do the whole YouTube video and like reading articles and all the online stuff and I still do a little bit. But I try to focus more on published works and trying to get that that knowledge transferred and then see how I can fit it into business or my overall life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of the Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Cynthia Del'Aria CEO/COO Raika Technologies cavnessHR website: https://www.cavnessHR.com Jason's email: jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com   @cavnessHR   across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media We talk about the following His company Raika Technologies. Thunder Puppy K9. Advice for non-tech founders Importance of Product Market fit and Idea Validation. Cynthia's Bio I am a startup ninja. I know how to dig into any idea and find the gold, the killer feature, the thing users absolutely cannot live without... And I know how to help entrepreneurs turn their idea into a business that will make real money. I started coding when I was 8 years old, and over the past several decades have learned what great technology implementations look like from some of the smartest people in the industry. My first two companies were all about web design and development and finding ways to help companies come into the new era of promoting and doing business on the web, and it turns out, I have a natural knack for business. My past experience building my own startups gave me a lens through which to examine what would work for other business types in tech and how to apply those processes and methodologies for other people who have great tech ideas. I developed the curriculum for the Raika Technologies and GotAnAppIdea.com Startup Program based on what I've done in my own companies and those of our clients, all for one guiding purpose: to help new app and tech entrepreneurs spend as little time and money as possible evaluating their idea, helping them get to a go-no-go decision quickly and efficiently. I also developed a process to help stakeholders, Project Managers, Product Managers and IT professionals at all size companies test new ideas without impacting their teams, road maps and corporate priorities. I help companies and entrepreneurs get things done! Cynthia's Social Media Company Website: https://www.raikatech.com/ Company FB: https://www.facebook.com/raikatech/ Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/raikatech Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raikatechnologies/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raikatechnologies/ Cynthia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiadelaria/ Incubate This Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9nb3RhbmFwcGlkZWEuY29tL2luY3ViYXRlX3RoaXNfcG9kY2FzdC9pbmN1YmF0ZV90aGlzX2ZlZWQueG1s?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiO6MiptabrAhXYCc0KHTghDO4Q4aUDegQIARAC&hl=en Cynthia's Gift On https://www.raikatech.com/cavness there will be an offer where you can book a one hour free consultation with me. If you own a startup and you're struggling with something. Bring the challenges that you're dealing with, and we can work through those and come up with some solutions. If you're somebody who has been thinking about an idea and you just want to bounce it off me. I'll make myself available, give you a free hour of my time to just chat and dig in and see how I can help. So that's https://www.raikatech.com/cavness Cynthia's Advice Know thyself. Listen to your heart, listen to your intuition. Trust, that if you are called to do a thing or something resonates with you. Trust that there's a reason why we're given visions and there's a reason why we're given dreams and goals. Trust that and don't be afraid to do something new or different to go after something that you really want. Because like I said earlier, you own your future you own every dream that you have. It's up to you, whether you make it come true or not. Especially in this country, we're so incredibly lucky that we have the freedom to pursue whatever we want. That's the pursuit of happiness. So find your happy and go pursue it and don't ever stop. Don't ever let anyone else tell you. You can't. Because I'm telling you, you can. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Product Podcast interview series is back with the third season! Featuring the brightest minds in the Product world, our latest episodes will highlight our guest's insights, methods, and strategies that are being used at the top tech companies around the world.Episode #2Andrey Khusid, miro CEO, sits down with Product School CEO, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia to discuss why idea validation is key in product, what it's like being a CEO, and the similarities of running a product team vs. a company.Get the FREE Product Book here

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This week Rob answers some great listener questions. We discuss the best way to validate a product idea, how to expand a product with traction internationally, advice on launching a restaurant product during COVID-19, and whether to start an affiliate program. If you have questions about starting or scaling a software business that you’d like […]        

Aarav Bhatia Co-founder, Pocketly, Fastest growing Micro-lending Platform for Students in India [Founders' Yatra Series] Aarav shares his experiences on: Idea Validation & Product-Market Fit using Customer Feedback Go-To-Market Strategy for Organic Growth of Pocketly Why a Co-founder is at times Essential for a Startup? Fundraising Journey via 100X.VC & Angel Investors! Evolution of Pocketly, Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Ravi Kikan, the author of ebook "How to Validate Your Startup Business Idea?" Sharing his valuable insights on: Why entrepreneurs don't validate their startup idea? What are the implications of not validating an idea? Differentiate between Idea Validation and Product-Market Fit? A gist of his book, "how to validate your startup idea"?

In this episode, we sit with James, Co-Founder of We Make Waves to examine what Idea Validation actually means

Oh, the stories I could tell of pitched battles over idea validation. I've seen the debate swing like a pendulum between test and trust through the years. In the pre-digital days - back when dinosaurs and mad men roamed the savannah - creatives like myself battled researchers over the validity of focus groups and mall intercepts. Usually, we'd be given leeway to trust our intuition on ideas... until a concept bombed. Then, like Dad busting up the keg party, researchers would be brought in to restore a bit of sober adult thinking to the proceedings. Fast forward to the birth of the internet. In the raucous pre-bubble days, we witnessed the rise of dot coms with more investment money than sense. Insane advertising (remember the E*Trade monkey?) made us laugh, but not buy. As the pendulum inevitably swings, so too did the forces of testing. Which brings us to today, where data gathering and testing rule the roost. Kevin Indig caught my eye with a recent Linkedin post, where he took the position that far too much faith was being placed in testing. This coming from a person responsible for all things SEO at G2 (and previously at Atlassian).  I knew we had to talk. Here's the recording of our chat - definitely a thought-provoking podcast for anyone with a vested interest in bringing new ideas or innovations to market! Like this podcast? Then check out more here! Subscribe to my newsletter to get my insights straight to your inbox. And please, if you like this podcast, please share it on social media! 

In this episode, we're talking about a business idea validation process that's highly recommended every time you are validating a new idea.

Ever wonder where people get ideas for businesses? Or why some business ideas make billions while some never get off the ground? Serial business builder Waldon Fenster discusses the process he uses to generate, vet, and test business ideas before bringing them to market.

This episode is all about idea validation. You have what you think is a great business idea. How do you validate it to maximise your chances for success? Is it essential even for the small or home entrepreneur? Listen in to find out!

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks about what to do after you have come up with the perfect business idea. It's important that you thoroughly think it through, ask people for feedback, and conduct the proper market research to ensure that your idea will succeed. BACD: www.bacd.ca For more information on business validation, click here. Client Info: LIFESTYLE TRANSITIONS Email: melody@lifestyle-transitions.ca Phone: (905) 259 6522 Website: http://lifestyle-transitions.ca/ Facebook: @LifestyleTransitions Music: Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) References: Validate your business idea: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/237455

In this episode, we interviewed Mr. Carlo Valencia who is the founder of Startup PH Training and a Freelance Innovation Trainer teaching topics such as Design Thinking, UX, Agile and Idea Validation. we talked about how he helps corporate innovators and startup founders test their ideas in days and weeks rather than months by advocating a "Fail Fast to Succeed Faster" mindset to all of his students. Inspired by the lessons he learned from his past mistakes, He shared to us some powerful tips and advice in order for us to have low risk when starting a business. Follow us on facebook and instagram: Entrepreneur Beach Club Ph and youtube: Entrepreneur Beach Club Ph TV

Rob Fitzpatrick is a tech entrepreneur and author. He ran various tech startups for about 10 years, has raised funding in the US and UK and is a YC alum. He's the author of "The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers and Learn if Your Business is a Good Idea When Everyone is Lying to You" and also the author of "The Workshop Survival Guide: How to Design and Teach Workshops That Work Every Time". The Show Notes The Mom Test Book The Workshop Survival Guide RobFitz.com Rob on Twitter Omer on Twitter Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to the podcast Leave a rating and review Follow Omer on Twitter Need help with your SaaS? Join SaaS Club Plus: our membership and community for new and early-stage SaaS founders. Join and get training & support. Join SaaS Club Launch: a 12-week group coaching program to help you get your SaaS from zero to your first $10K revenue. Apply for SaaS Club Accelerate: If you'd like to work directly with Omer 1:1, then request a free strategy session.

Rob Fitzpatrick is a tech entrepreneur and author. He ran various tech startups for about 10 years, has raised funding in the US and UK and is a YC alum. He's the author of "The Mom Test: How to Talk to Customers and Learn if Your Business is a Good Idea When Everyone is Lying to You" and also the author of "The Workshop Survival Guide: How to Design and Teach Workshops That Work Every Time".The Show NotesThe Mom Test BookThe Workshop Survival GuideRobFitz.comRob on TwitterOmer on TwitterEnjoyed this episode?Subscribe to the podcastLeave a rating and reviewFollow Omer on TwitterNeed help with your SaaS?1. Join SaaS Club Plus: our membership and community for new and early-stage SaaS founders. Join and get training & support.2. Join SaaS Club Launch: a 12-week group coaching program to help you get your SaaS from zero to your first $10K revenue.3. Apply for SaaS Club Accelerate: If you'd like to work directly with Omer 1:1, then request a free strategy session.

This week's coaching call is with Michelle, who owns a counseling practice (online and offline). She has a lot of ideas, and she's not sure if she's heading in the right direction. I coach her to some amazing breakthroughs and a game plan for the future. You can find out more about Michelle at StrideWellness.org. If you want to be considered for a coaching session, apply via the form at AskPat.com. In this episode I mention my book, Will It Fly? It's full of great thought experiments and tactics for validating your business. Find out more by clicking the link! I also mention a great book by my friend Chris Ducker called Virtual Freedom. It's a book that focuses on working with virtual staff to find more time yourself, but it also includes great exercises for understanding what what aspects of your business you should focus on. If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show and helping other entrepreneurs, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating

I've got Debbie Tringale on the show today, a dog training expert with a very special superpower, or "unfair advantage" as I like to call it. But her business is very location-based, and she mainly caters to local people. How can she transition her services online, gather a following, and create revenue streams for her new online business? Find out more about Debbie at MeandMyDogs.biz. In this episode I talk about idea validation, which I cover extensively in my book, Will It Fly? I also mention a book by a good friend of mine, Chris Ducker, called Rise of the Youpreneur. It's got a lot of great information in it about building a personal brand, and various models and offerings you could use in your business. If you want to be considered for a coaching session, apply via the form at AskPat.com. If you enjoyed today's episode and you love the format of this show, and helping other entrepreneurs, can you help me convince others to listen too? All you have to do is leave a quick review and rating

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Cześć! Witam Cię serdecznie w tym ostatnim, przedwakacyjnym, 83. odcinku podcasta DevTalk. Dzisiaj nagranie wyjątkowe z dwóch powodów. Po pierwsze, moim gościem jest Pat Flynn! Chodząca inspiracja. Człowiek będący źródłem bezcennej wiedzy, którą z sukcesami wykorzystują ludzie na całym świecie, również ja. Po drugie, cały odcinek jest nagrany w języku angielskim. To jednorazowy wyskok, ale tym […] The post DevTalk #83 – Idea Validation with Pat Flynn appeared first on DevTalk.

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! Yesterday, I shared with you that the second biggest mistake I made was going it alone for too long and not joining a mastermind group to support my business journey. You can listen to that episode here. Today, I’m sharing the third biggest mistake I made, which is not validating my idea and creating a product that my audience wasn’t ready for. I started with a free 5-Day Website Challenge that teaches how to build a WordPress site from scratch to grow an email list. Then I built a course called WP*OMG – Operation Marketing Genius which teaches how to build an online course or membership site and how to create all the marketing sequences to automate getting people into the course. Sounds like a logical next step, right? WRONG. I miscalculated. It launched to crickets. People need more help after they build their first site. There was too big of a gap between where my people are RIGHT NOW vs. where they will be when they need to create an online course or membership site or sell something. They need to hone their services, develop their brand, and grow their list. They weren’t ready for OMG – even though they said they wanted it. I went too far past where they were. So if you want to make sure that you don’t make the same mistake, I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of Pat Flynn’s book, Will It Fly. Just go to www.peptalksforsidehustlers.com/willitfly and you can buy it on Amazon. It will walk you through all the steps of idea validation so that you don’t launch to crickets like I did. In fact, I’m reading the book right now and walking through the exercises to re-validate a few of my offerings based on where I’m at in my business right now and decide whether to keep them, revise them or let them go. Tomorrow, I’m going to share the 4th biggest mistake I made on the way to side hustle success, not sleeping enough.

Derrick continues to talk with customers and gain insights about a team communication and management tool he is developing called, Level. Derrick is developing personal connections with people interested in his mission, and his conversations with customers is reinforcing patterns. Today, he shares the main problems with “Chat” functionality and why people are frustrated with the tools they use today. He is exploring possible solutions for Level to replace Slack and other tools. What issues do you experience? Today’s Topics Include: False sense of urgency; Derrick’s tool would allow you to filter notifications on whether they are urgent or not; and let users view messages at their own pace Chat is like a conveyor belt; if you don’t pick things up, they are going to fall or you are going to miss them Lack of Decent Threading: People do not find threads useful and difficult to encourage appropriate use of them No Mechanism for Tracking State of Conversation: Everything needs to be reviewed to find information and decisions; should offer Open, Closed, Request Review, and On Hold, and other statuses 3 Ways to Structure Messages: 1) Subject and body; 2) Body; or 3) Very small message in infinite timeline Derrick is clear on problems with existing tools, but less clear on exact solutions Simple nuances can make a tool friendlier and easier to use - it’s all in the details Derrick kicked off the Building Level series Ben and Derrick strategize on the best approach to getting teams to try Level Derrick is trying to make the barriers to using Level for low Level will most likely be an open source product with a commercially hosted version to generate revenue Ben and Derrick discuss when it is the best time to start developing Level publicly Ben decided to say “No” to speaking at MicroConf this year; saying “No” to something, is saying “No” to one thing, saying “Yes” to something is saying “No” to everything else If you’re enjoying the show please give us your ratings and reviews in iTunes. Ben Orenstein Website (http://www.benorenstein.com/); Twitter (https://twitter.com/derrickreimer) Derrick Reimer Website (http://www.derrickreimer.com/) Building Level #1: Idea Validation (http://www.derrickreimer.com/posts/building-level-1-idea-validation/) Twist (https://twistapp.com/?lang=en) Drip (https://www.drip.com/) HipChat (https://www.hipchat.com/sign_in) Startup Stories Podcast (http://www.startupstoriespodcast.com/) Stripe (https://stripe.com/) Clearbit’s Reveal (https://clearbit.com/reveal) Derek Sivers (https://sivers.org/) MicroConf (http://www.microconf.com/)

Answering a listener's question on whether to expose their early pre-startup idea on social media to get validation, guest Joel Blake OBE joins the Entrepreneur Agony Aunt to talk collaboration, iteration, validation and being ready to embrace your vulnerability. He explains: "entrepreneurship changes you to your core - how open are we really to being changed?"

Be honest with me for a sec, Scroupies! Have you ever looked up after months and months of working on your business and wonder why it’s not working yet? Why you’re not really building traffic? Show Notes: http://screwtheninetofive.com/idea-validation/  Why your email list isn’t really growing? And why the actual f*ck you’re not making money yet when everyone told you it was supposed to be “easy”? Dude. We get it. We’ve been there. And we’ve struggled to build momentum and get results in our businesses. Which is why we know how freakin’ crucial this episode is to dive into. Why? Because in this episode we’re talking about how to validate your business idea (whether you’ve started or not) so you know if it can actually make bank online or if you should cut your losses and find a new idea. Need a little idea inspiration (and validation) in your life so you know whether or not to keep going? Hit that play button below or take a little scroll up and pop the audio-only podcast into your eardrums. Because it’s time to stop winging it.   Your Next Steps: Snatch up your Online Business Planner AND Idea Validation Scorecard! Blogpost: 5 Steps to Creating a Rock-Solid Online Business Plan Take a spin through The Escape Plan! Subscribe to the show and get notified via FB message when a new episode goes live! Come join our Free FB Group

Today’s question comes from Paul, who asks if I know any good members-only WordPress plugins. Also, what are some added-value items he can give to his community? Paul’s website is https://www.recoveryelevator.com/. In this episode I mention my book, Will It Fly?, which is all about idea validation and testing your next business idea. Check it out at https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/will-it-fly/. I also mention a few WordPress plugins in this episode: https://zippycourses.com and https://member.wishlistproducts.com/. Do you have a question about WordPress? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Today’s question comes from JT. He owns a handyman business in Colorado and is looking for guidance as far as doing coaching and/or creating an online course. What advice can I give him? Do you have a question about online business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. In this episode I mention my book, Will It Fly? In it, you'll learn how to test your business ideas so that you don't waste your time and money. Check it out at http://smartpassiveincome.com/will-it-fly/ My course, Smart From Scratch, is relaunching soon. It’s a lot like my book, Will It Fly?, except you get more detailed information about you and your specific idea, and access to a community and me as well. Check out http://smartfromscrach.com to sign up for the waitlist; you’ll hear about it next time enrollment opens.

Today’s question comes from Luis, who has a question about idea validation. He has a lot of ideas for startup businesses, but doesn’t know which one to pick. How can he get past the discomfort and and make a decision? If you’re looking for a great way to validate your business ideas with proven methods, sign up for the waitlist for my course, Smart From Scratch. Go to http://smartfromscratch.com/. Do you have a question about idea validation? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

Amy has started to build her online business, and is working on an online vocal course for adult singers. But she’s wondering what she should do first. Should she create her content and course first, or focus on building her following? Amy's site is https://www.revealmyvoice.com/. In this episode I mention my free 72-hour email list-building challenge, http://100emails.com. Do you have a question about online business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to ZipRecruiter for sponsoring today's episode. Go to http://www.ziprecruiter.com/pat to get started posting jobs today.

Today, Will has a question: What are my thoughts on creating a minimum viable product? Will’s site is http://willyoulaugh.com. Do you have a question about ? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Andrew’s question is featured today. He’s writing an ebook and wants to know what strategies Pat used to get feedback for his book, Will It Fly? You can find Andrew on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ww4me. In this episode I refer to Episode 198 of The Smart Passive Income Podcast: "Building a Book Launch Street Team." SmartPassiveIncome.com/session198 Do you have a question about ebooks or idea validation? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Today's question comes from Taher, who asks, “Is it a good idea to start a business if there is almost no competition at all?” Do you have a question about starting a business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today’s sponsor is FreshBooks. Go to http://www.freshbooks.com/askpat and enter “Ask Pat” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section for more information.

Today's question comes from Ron, who has a question about validating his YouTube channel. To start, who should he reach out to for video validation? How can he validate his YouTube channel? How can he get viewers to purchase the toys that his videos advertise? How can create videos to better reach his target audience? Ron’s website is http://ScienceToy.org. In this episode, we mention Will It Fly?, my book that will help you validate your business idea. You can pick up a copy at http://WillItFlyBook.com. Do you have a question about validating your videos? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/.

Today’s question comes from Sarah, who has a question about how she determines if her niche is a good one for an online course. How does she determine if her niche and topic are right for an online course? What can she do to drum up interest in her online course? How should she design her online course? In this episode, I mention LeadPages (https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/leadpages) as a good place to create a landing page to generate interest for your online course. I also mention Teachable (http://teachable.com) as a great tool for online course creation. Do you have a question about developing an online course? Record it at http://askpat.com. Thanks to our sponsor, Design Crowd. To learn more about working with their designers, go to http://designcrowd.com/askpat.

Today's question comes from Ciaran, who asks about business idea validation using Facebook ads. If you're testing three different ideas with Facebook, do you need three separate landing pages? Do the landing pages need to be on different domains, or can they use the same domain? Ciaran discusses some of the methods I share for validating your ideas in my book Will It Fly? (http://willitflybook.com). The landing page tool I recommend is LeadPages (http://askpat.com/leadpages). Do you have a question about testing ideas with Facebook ads? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. If you are interested in starting a business, sign up for the Smart From Scratch waiting list at http://smartfromscratch.com/. Smart From Scratch will help you choose and validate your business idea so that you start your business off on the right foot.

Today's question comes from Nick, who has started a business model, but he has discovered that he does not enjoy the work involved in running the business. Nick's site is https://compassionateman.com/. In this episode I talk about a few exercises from my book on validating your idea for a business, Will It Fly? (http://willitflybook.com). Do you have a question about running a business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Today's sponsor is Braintree. Braintree will help you accept business payments for your products from customers across the world. Go to http://braintreepayments.com/pat.

Welcome to Episode 20 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with multitalented artist Bryan Landers. “I think that’s the underlying design and art challenge that I love; it’s sort of just finding your way to the impossible through some very logical process.” Not many musicians leave L.A. for another place in order to get gigs, but when they do, that musician plays the banjo…and that other place is Nashville! Today’s talk is with Bryan Landers: an athlete who gave up skiing in order to protect his hands for banjo playing. Bryan talks about his inspirations Jerry Garcia, Jimmy Page, and Bela Fleck; picking out an instrument for the first time; and how you get to ski every day at boarding school in New Hampshire. As an artist who utilizes multiple media, learn about how his not-well-received art portfolio pushed him a little closer to music; and how he ultimately leveraged one talent to support another. Well also talk a bit about the importance of getting in on things from the ground up (or not getting in on new ventures like Pinterest). Also on this episode: learning to code in the internet age; making money as a freelance web developer; learning the hard way which career path you don’t want; how “idea validation” can save you time, money, and heartache; and of course: the musical talents of Steve Martin. All this and much more today with Bryan Landers. Links and honorable mentions: Bryan Landers’ homepage Twitter @bryanlanders Bryan’s new venture for new businesses: Cobble Bill Keith Wiki CalArts CDBaby Scott Vestal Thanks for Checking Out Products of the Mind! If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, please consider taking the few seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes. They’re very helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and I read every one. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or your favorite podcast app to get automatic updates every time a new episode goes live. Here are instructions on how to subscribe, rate, and review the show in iTunes. The Credits Products of the Mind is produced by Mana Monzavi. The theme music for this episode was provided by Le Chateau. The track name is “Bury You.” Go buy it on Soundcloud! This episode and these show notes © 2016 David Lizerbram

Today's episode is special! My new book, Will It Fly?, launches today! Learn how to validate your idea for a business, Will It Fly?, at http://willitflybook.com. If you picked up the book, let me know on Twitter @PatFlynn. Do you have a question about getting your business started? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thank you so much for listening! I appreciate you!

Today's question comes from Jeremy, who is concerned that the niche he has selected may be too small: springboard diving. How can he validate the size of this market? Also, how can he feel comfortable teaching, given that he is young? For more on idea validation, check out my forthcoming book at http://willitflybook.com. Do you have a question about testing your business idea? Record it at http://www.askpat.com Thanks to today's sponsor, AWeber. Your email list is your most valuable asset—get started today. Go to http://www.aweber.com/askpat.

Idea Validation and Clicking on Ads in Tsu by Justin-Finkelstein

Today's question comes from Glenn, whose son is interested in starting an online business. I share my advice with him on how to get started. Do you have a question about starting a business? Record it at http://www.askpat.com/. Thanks to our sponsor, Lynda.com. Try out all of Lynda.com's courses for free for seven days. Go http://lynda.com/AskPat to get started.

Validating your idea, is one of the best pieces of advice I can give start-ups as well as existing business owners. This one item should be at the top of your to do list if you’re considering starting a new business or thinking of adding a new product or service to your existing operation. You may think it’s a great idea and all your friends and family nod their heads in agreement, but frankly they don’t matter.… Read More