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Remember all the talk about “𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿?”. This was me back in 2022, thinking my product was gonna be the next big thing just 'cause it was mine. Big dreams but SHAKY plans. Fast forward to 2024... Here's the harsh reality I realized too late. Not everyone who digs your vibe will be your ideal customer. "We're different, so our product is different." might sound good. But being "different" doesn't guarantee success. Nope, your product gotta be DIFFERENT different. Like, core-shakingly different. ✅ The whole experience. ✅ From the first click to the happy sigh after using it. It gotta feel brand new. That's the foundation, the secret sauce of your business. Then comes next— recruiting your Avengers team. You gotta find the people who believe in your vision, who'll hustle with you. Because guess what? Even the most awesome product in the world gets challenged. Right, your product is probably GOOD enough to get some traction. But with just you having your dream. It’s not easy to be constantly solo. That's when your team's power kicks in. Two is better than one, as they say. And a whole battalion is undeniably better than two. Marketing team throws feedback. Product team wants tweaks. Customer support uncovers pain points. Everyone is going to give you feedback. And the faster it gets that feedback to the founder and product lead, the better. This efficient flow of information helps us continuously iterate towards a better product. The faster you learn → the faster you iterate → the better your product becomes. It's a never-ending loop of "ship it, fix it, ship it again." I'm sure you and your team have gone through this exact thing. Did I uncover the good old days? Haha Drop some stories below how was yours 😊

What I learned from this launch: #1: I actually do like launching. I've spent the last year telling myself that I just don't like launching. That it's how other people do it, but it's probably just not for me. That I'm a special snowflake because I run all of my business, behind the scenes, social media, juggling speaking gigs and workshops, and being the coach and showing up for my clients. It's all me. And I told myself that is why it's so hard for me. That I'm the only one who is balancing personal issues along with all that my bizness requries. So launching just isn't for me. But for me, to focus in on one iota of what I teach, what I can bring, how this one thing will impact you... I like that. This launch was about self-trust. And I liked having the freedom to deep dive into that topic. I enjoy the container of launching. The simplicity in my launch style. The way I've learned to pace my launches in order to give myself the spaciousness for days I feel a little less clear or motivated. But it's a place I enjoy creating from. I enjoy playing in. I enjoy sharing about. I enjoy having intimate conversations about. I enjoy the focus. And, as always, every launch will push the very thing I'm putting out into the world. So for this launch, I had to keep coming back to self-trust. I had to keep choosing the tools I know work for me; I know work for my clients, to keep them in self-trust. And through that, my focus became even sharper & clearer. Not through magic & osmosis. Not immediately. But through clear & conscious awareness & choice. Tell me- do you like launching? For my career people- translate this to a big project you're working on, or a goal you're trying to hit in the immediate future.

Why your customers are lying to you (and how to get them to tell the truth) As a product manager, I've chatted with loads of customers about what they want in digital products. Their feedback is gold, right? But here's the thing: what they say they want and what they actually need can be miles apart. It's like the old saying goes: they ask for faster horses when what they really need is a car. Here's the lowdown: 💡Solutions, not problems We've all been there, haven't we? Focused on the quick fix instead of the real issue. Customers might say they want a shiny new feature, but what's the problem they're trying to solve? 💡Stuck in the familiar We all love a bit of routine, but it can hold us back. Customers often ask for features they've seen elsewhere, even if they're not the best fit. 💡Future blindness It's like trying to imagine the internet before it existed. Mind-blowing, right? Customers struggle to picture what's possible, so it's up to us to show them. 💡Hidden biases We all have them, those sneaky little preferences we're not even aware of. Customers are no different, and their biases can colour their feedback. So, what's a product manager to do? ✅ Ask the right questions: Don't just take requests at face value. Dig deeper, like a nosy neighbour, to uncover the real needs behind those requests. ✅ Challenge everything: Who says we have to do things the way they've always been done? Be bold, experiment, and try new things. ✅ Get them excited: Show customers the art of the possible. Paint a picture of a brighter future, and they'll be queuing up for your product. ✅ Data is your friend: Don't just guess, test it out! Use data to see what works and what doesn't. Remember, our job isn't just to build what customers say they want. It's to build what they truly need, even if they haven't figured it out yet. 😉 Have you ever bumped into this as a tech founder? Let's have a chat in the comments! #productmanagement #techfounders #founders

If you use it right, timing is the most powerful tool in the world. But most miss it. Here are 3 scaling tips you probably don't know! 1. Understand your market timing. 2. Leverage seasonal trends. 3. Optimize your launch windows. 🚀 #ScaleSmart #StartupIdeas #EntrepreneurLife #InnovateToday #BizInspiration #FutureOfBusiness #CreativeStartup #LaunchYourDream #NextBigThing #IdeaToReality #StartupJourney #DisruptTheNorm #ThinkBig #StartupMindset #InnovationNation #FreshIdeas #rightwinmedias

Do you ever wonder what happens when the path you’ve spent years building suddenly no longer feels like yours? As Kipling said, “If you can make one heap of all your winnings and risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss… and lose, and start again at your beginnings, and never breathe a word about your loss…” After + 18 years in Corporate. I took a step back. Reflected. Traveled. And started building again —this time with my bare hands, trillions of knowledge and hopefully a fresh vision. I’m quietly working on something new—AI tools platform designed for students, SaaS as real state, creative branding solutions and Growth and Elevate hacks—all designed to help others rebuild and thrive. Because I know others also find themselves re-building with their bare hands, my mission is to help. Big things are coming. 💡

early stage founders, you have to move fast and try things that push your comfort zone. send more personalized cold emails, post more content, make more calls, ask for more intros. early-stage GTM is about volume and speed, not perfection. every action, every outreach is a chance to learn, refine, and grow. comfort kills momentum. lean into the things that feel risky. the founders who go all in, who test relentlessly, are the ones who uncover what works faster.

Wrapped up my first marketing Strategy Sprint this week. I'm SO excited to offer this new service. This is going to help so many small businesses + startups + consultants sift through the tangled mess that is marketing advice on the internet, and create a focused action plan that will *actually* move the needle on their goals. Our first beta client walked away with: 🔥 CLARITY on their overall marketing strategy and how they can reach their sales goals. 🔥 CLEAR ACTION PLAN for the next 90 days and for all of 2024 - all laid out in a spreadsheet ready to take action. 🔥 A LIST of 75+ potential partners and PR opportunities to start working. ... all for the BETA price of $1295. 👀 Sound like something you want in on? Reserve your strategy sprint today! → https://lnkd.in/gVKnEMCs P.S. There's only one left at $1295 before I bump the price!

🚀 Want your product launch to hit the ground running? 🌟 Imagine this: Your product debuts to a thunderous applause on Product Hunt, attracting the very eyes that can turn dreams into reality. But is that just a dream, or can it be your launch story? 🤔 🔍 Product Hunt isn’t just a platform—it’s a community waiting to celebrate innovation. But here's the secret: It's all about strategic storytelling and timing. 🎯 Craft a narrative that resonates, engage with the community genuinely, and showcase your journey. 🔥 Ready to leverage Product Hunt for your next launch? Comment below with your thoughts, and let's share our experiences! What worked for you, or what challenges did you face? 💬 #ProductHunt #ProductLaunch #EntrepreneurLife #StartupSecrets #LaunchStrategy #Innovation #TechCommunity #ProductMarketing #MondayMotivation 🌐 Dive deeper into successful product launches at: https://appschedio.com 📞 Connect with me at 7741919844 ✉️ Let's chat at business@appschedio.com And here's the question: How can you transform your product story into a community-driven success? 🤔👇

🚀 Want your product launch to hit the ground running? 🌟 Imagine this: Your product debuts to a thunderous applause on Product Hunt, attracting the very eyes that can turn dreams into reality. But is that just a dream, or can it be your launch story? 🤔 🔍 Product Hunt isn’t just a platform—it’s a community waiting to celebrate innovation. But here's the secret: It's all about strategic storytelling and timing. 🎯 Craft a narrative that resonates, engage with the community genuinely, and showcase your journey. 🔥 Ready to leverage Product Hunt for your next launch? Comment below with your thoughts, and let's share our experiences! What worked for you, or what challenges did you face? 💬 #ProductHunt #ProductLaunch #EntrepreneurLife #StartupSecrets #LaunchStrategy #Innovation #TechCommunity #ProductMarketing #MondayMotivation 🌐 Dive deeper into successful product launches at: https://appschedio.com 📞 Connect with me at 7741919844 ✉️ Let's chat at business@appschedio.com And here's the question: How can you transform your product story into a community-driven success? 🤔👇

Lessons on finding early product-market fit from Jen Abel • A startup should never wait on the product to go to market • Product/market fit is (almost) always found in an adjacent market OR business model. Don’t handcuff yourself to Day 1 market vision. • You need to understand their buying process before you build/define your GTM. • Unlocking product/market fit is a process of elimination (like science) • Specificity is fastest way to build market trust — “Wow, I feel like you understand this better than I do.” • Consistency is the only way to unlock repeatable themes. Controlled conversations (i.e., experiments) are critical.