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Continuing our mvp process, Now we can start building right? No, you can’t, not yet. We want to set some boundaries and limitations to our experiment and MVP. If we don’t we might constantly be building it, or we might not be able to get the data back we need because we keep telling ourselves “if i add one more feature, then they’ll like it”. Now when building MVPs, if it’s a fake door test, you will have a different set of boundaries than a feature build. So you need to bring that into your equation. The main boundary you have is time. I’ve seen MVPs get developed into oblivion because they didn’t set a time limit or a budget limit before they started to try to get customers on board or start validating the idea. (validation without an ask is only directional or an indicator) We want to see what we can do in a weekend, or a couple of days. You might say, I can’t possibly do that, well I’ll tell you people do it all the time. In fact, I built an entire MVP of a game over a weekend with a team of folks I barely knew. So a product can be done as well! The next boundary you can set is features. You need to prove that the core concept is what customers want and need. Not a bunch of would-be nice quality-of-life things. “CORE” features. You can do this with a simple process called MoSCoW. ✳️ - Must have ✴️ - Should have 🆘 - Could have ⬛️ - Won’t have Go through all of your ideas and map them out accordingly. This can be for our website build too! Is a fancy hover state on an element a must-have, probably not. But solid positioning and messaging are important, so we’ll want to spend more work here. With this and your time-limit, you’ll set out to build a solid MVP and we can start getting some real user feedback. You can check out the rest of the posts in the series in the first comment. #mvp #founders #productdesigner

I just joined Intro last week as an expert & already have had some amazing calls. Today, I helped a first-time founder who's trying to figure out how to package and price their PLG (Product-Led Growth) product for launch. Here are the 3 pieces of advice that I gave + mistakes to avoid from lessons learned the hard way (😅): 1) Value-Based Pricing: Align your pricing strategy with the value your customers perceive and receive. This can drive adoption and satisfaction. 2) Simplicity Sells: Keep your pricing structure simple and easy to understand to reduce friction in the buying process. Don’t clutter your offer with too many options which can paralyze decision-making. 3) Tiered Offerings: Introduce tiered pricing to cater to different segments of your market, allowing customers to grow into higher tiers as their needs evolve. I’m shocked by how much we can accomplish in 15 minutes. Beware of creating tiers without clear differentiators that cannibalize & confuse, rather than clarify value. Let’s chat ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ekwbpNVa Comment “interested” and I’ll select 1 person for a free 15min call.

Do you have friends that make you better? People that challenge your thinking? Experts that give you energy and ideas? It's a game changer. One of my yearly goals is to catch up with at least one person a month who's on my Personal Board. People who I want to succeed as much as they want me to succeed. This week Nick Black and I had a wonderful, real life, catch up to put the SaaS world to right; Product roadmaps are broken Teams need better alignment between Revenue & Product The VC market needs a shake up Give IRL meet ups a go, I think it will catch on.

"In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Noam’s background (04:18) Noam’s lack of online presence (08:06) Lessons from YouTube: advocating for what’s best for yourself and the team (14:31) Prioritizing what’s best for the business (19:37) Knowing when it’s time to kill a project (21:47) Lessons from Thumbtack: diversifying growth channels and overcoming challenges (26:24) How Thumbtack turned growth around (31:44) Building Airbnb’s instant booking feature (35:28) Lessons from Thumbtack: team collaboration and product strategy (38:38) Lessons from Facebook: building the New Product Experimentation team (40:43) The importance of starting small and building community density (46:07) Advice for building a startup within a startup (48:52) Having an incentive system (49:34) Lessons from Grammarly: adapting to changing user needs and building for the masses (54:20) The scrappiness and profitability of Grammarly (56:56) The resilience and motivation of the Grammarly team in Ukraine (59:08) General career advice (01:01:02) When to pull back (01:02:58) Closing thoughts (01:03:56) Lightning round" https://lnkd.in/ed-7r_Ef

🚨 Exciting Announcement: Revolutionary Revenue Playbook Inspired by Quidditch 🚨 Today, I'm thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking approach that will redefine both the business consultancy landscape and the Wizards & Witches sports industry: the Quidditch Revenue Playbook (QRP). After years of meticulous research and countless hours of gameplay analysis, we've distilled the essence of Quidditch strategy into the business world. Why Quidditch, you ask? It's simple. Just as Quidditch teams chase the Golden Snitch while managing Bludgers and scoring through hoops, businesses today must navigate unpredictable markets, dodge unforeseen challenges, and consistently deliver value to their customers. Key Highlights of the Quidditch Revenue Playbook: ✅ Snitch-Snatching Sales Tactics: Like catching the Golden Snitch for the win, we'll teach you how to close deals swiftly, ensuring your competitors are left wondering what happened. ✅ Bludger-Blocking Operational Excellence: Learn how to identify and mitigate risks in your operations, keeping your team safe from unexpected setbacks. ✅ Hoop-Scoring Demand Generation Strategies: Just as Chasers score through hoops, our playbook will help you target your market with precision, making every campaign a scoring opportunity. ✅ Seeker-Like Market Insight Agility: Harness the agility and focus of a Seeker to spot and capitalise on market opportunities before anyone else. Just as the Seeker zeroes in on the Snitch, our strategies enable you to swiftly navigate market trends and customer needs with unparalleled precision. Before you check your calendar – yes, it's April 1st! While we may not actually be launching a Quidditch-inspired business playbook, we do believe in the magic of blending creativity, strategy, and a bit of fun in everything we do. Here's to achieving our goals with the same passion and teamwork as the finest Quidditch teams – no flying broomsticks required! Wishing you all an innovative and laughter-filled April Fools' Day! #AprilFools #BusinessStrategy #SportInBusiness #Innovation #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Five lessons learned from a lifetime of platform building, from our CEO, Colin Humphreys at #PlatformCon 🚀 - Employ a product mindset - Find the right abstractions for your platform - Democratise your platform - Everywhere is brownfield, everything is complex - Day one is easy, day two thousand is hard

RevOps folks are always busy runnin’ and busy earnin’ 💸 Yes, RevOps teams are the backbone of the company's earnings, constantly boosting revenue and minimizing inefficiencies. While that's exciting, it’s hard for RevOps to take a pause and see if things are actually going in the right direction. So, we decided to bring back our most popular webinar next week. Super excited for this one -- Join Lauren Hughes , Joshua Janes and Mike Groeneveld as they deep dive into: ✅ The current challenges of RevOps and how easy it is to stay tactical ✅ Actionable plans for RevOps to move to a strategic role  ✅ How RevOps can get a seat at the table and influence strategic decisions More details below

Don't get stuck in the ideation phase forever... 🙇♂️ I just had a chat with another early-stage SaaS founder who is building something special, but has no real feedback on the product. Founders, remember products often need many iterations 🔁 from customer feedback before hitting the golden "product-market fit." It's a factor of time ⏰. The best founders play offense and if they don't have the time, they leverage people that have ample sales and customer experience. So, don't hesitate to get your product out there, gather feedback, and iterate relentlessly until you find that sweet spot. 🍯

Hello friends and fans! Once you’ve built an MVP, you’re on the right track to success. Although you don’t have a sophisticated product with loads of lovable functionality, you still have enough features to solve your users’ problems. But what’s next? What vital steps do you have to take to ensure your product is scalable, attracts investors, and, what’s probably most important, appeals to a broader audience? Scroll the carousel and read the full article via the link to learn what is the next stage after MVP🧡 https://lnkd.in/gPeATm6E

It takes time (roughly 2 years) to get the PMF, Value Prop, GTM, Pricing, Messaging, Positioning, Unique competitive advantage, etc right and perhaps the best way would be to focus on these true north stars (vs vanity metrics) in a frugal and agile manner.