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A house is only as strong as its foundation — and the same goes for your product. The key is to strike a balance between speed and stability. → Move fast, but make sure you're building on the right scaffolding. → Choose the right data structures and entity models from the get-go. That way, when it's time to scale, you're ready to add that second or third story. You're not stuck rebuilding from scratch because your foundation couldn't handle the weight. It's a lesson that applies to more than just product development. In life and in business, a strong foundation is everything. Lay the groundwork now, and you'll be set up for success down the line. — What steps are you taking to ensure your product (or your life) is built on solid ground? Shoutout to Tal Saraf for joining on this week’s episode of MVP! Full episode here: minimumviablepodcast.com

Getting your metrics wrong leads to spaghetti testing, AKA “throw it at the wall and see what sticks”. Choosing the right primary metric is a foundational aspect of good hypothesis writing. Me and Iqbal Ali get into it in a new episode of the CRO Talks Podcast:

🚀 New Episode of The Q-Tech Connection: Turning Ideas into Reality! 🚀 Attention all innovators and design enthusiasts! Episode 11 of The Q-Tech Connection is live, and this one is a must-listen. We’re peeling back the curtain on how Q-Tech transforms client visions into tangible products. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode offers invaluable insights into our design journey. Episode Highlights: • Understanding Client Visions: The critical first steps in capturing and interpreting client ideas. • Balancing Act: How we merge creativity with practicality to deliver exceptional results. • Navigating Revisions: Real stories of overcoming design challenges and refining concepts. Our host walks you through every phase, sharing real-world examples and lessons learned. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your understanding of the creative process! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d4ajySF5 Engage with us! Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments. 👍 Like, share, and follow for more updates! #RealStories #CreativeChallenges #Innovation #DesignInspiration #BehindTheScenes #CreativeSolutions #DesignerLife #ClientVision #LogoRedesign #DesignCommunity #DesignTalks #CreativeMindset #SubscribeNow

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰? - 𝗖𝗥𝗢 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 - 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟮𝟱 In our latest episode, Matt Beischel and Iqbal Ali dive into the complexities of choosing primary metrics for your experiments. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ge2BmHxk Here are some key takeaways: • 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 != 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰: The primary metric is the most important, but not the only one. Guardrail metrics, which protect business-critical aspects, and secondary metrics, which provide context, are essential for a holistic view. • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: While conversion rate is crucial, it isn't always the primary metric. Depending on the context, other metrics like user behavior or revenue impact might take precedence. • 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Combining a primary user behavior metric with a primary business benefit metric ensures that changes drive both user engagement and business growth. • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The primary metric should be defined within the specific context of the experiment. What works for one test might not apply to another, so flexibility and context are key. • 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Pay-for-performance models can lead to gaming the system. Instead, focus on metrics that align with long-term business goals rather than short-term wins. #CRO #Metrics #ConversionRateOptimization

🎉Episode 100 🎉 The RevOps Show hit a major milestone. Episode 100 is the one you don’t want to miss (links in comments). Doug and Jess spill insights and information from Episode 1 back in November 2021, diving into the highs, the pivots, and what’s next for RevOps. Here’s a taste of what you can expect: ♥️ Favorite Episodes: Revisit discussions that sparked innovation and change. 🧠 Mindset Evolution: Understand how perspectives have shifted, leading to more agile and adaptable strategies. ♻️ Changes Since 2021: Reflect on industry shifts and how they’ve impacted the approach to RevOps. 🔮 Future Predictions: Prepare for emerging trends and technological advancements that will shape RevOps. Your Turn: What’s been your favorite RevOps Show moment? What topic should we tackle next? Drop it below! 👇 #TheRevOpsShow #RevOps #RevenueOperations #Predictions #Reflection

Exciting New Episode of Schmidt List with Creg Schumann! 🎧 In our latest episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Creg Schumann about the importance of learning from failure, the cognitive price of failure, and so much more. 🚀 We delved into the value of understanding customer needs, leveraging storytelling, and navigating the complexities of strategy and implementation. Creg shared his insights on practical problem-solving, innovation, and overcoming resistance to change. Here's a snapshot of what you can expect from this episode: 🔹 Embrace failure as part of the process: Creg emphasized the importance of learning from failures and the cognitive price that comes with them. Success often stems from understanding and iterating on past mistakes. 🔹 Customer-centric storytelling: We discussed how powerful storytelling can be when it positions the customer as the hero. This approach helps align your strategy with your customer's needs and goals. 🔹 Effective collaboration and communication: Craig highlighted the necessity of fostering a supportive culture and using models and visuals to create a shared understanding. Engaging different departments in the discovery process can lead to more innovative solutions.. Connect with Creg Schumann on LinkedIn to stay updated on his latest endeavors, and join us next time for more thought-provoking discussions on #SchmidtList. Thank you for tuning in! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/g4rVjHU4

🎙️ New Episode Alert: #228: Why You're Not Hearing Back from Top Toy Companies and What To Do Instead ! Ever felt like you were missing out on those insightful chats that happen over coffee at work? Our latest podcast episode brings you just that—like listening in on a candid conversation among toy and game industry insiders! 🌟 Today's interview could be the key to your next big idea or breakthrough. #toys #toyindustry #toynews #gameindustry #gamenews #toycreator #toypeople 👂🏽Listen now and be part of the conversation! ⬇️Tap below ⬇️

What is the relation between MS Dhoni and Product Discovery? I was listening to a Product Discovery podcast over the weekend, and here's what stood out: Every product's backlog is like a list of bets. For some bets, you get to research and discover more about them; for others, you have to shoot blind and hope for the best. You can't avoid these blind shots, but you can improve your chances of getting them right. How? By following proper discovery techniques and processes whenever you can. As you train your mind by doing more discovery, it sharpens your decision-making skills, significantly increasing your success with those blind bets. You start thinking more like your customers/users. Over time, you'll make more informed decisions, improving your overall success rate. Your blind bets will start landing more accurately. Let's make Product Discovery a healthy habit. That's precisely what Thala says: "Due Process. Due Results."

Knowledge alone has little value. You need wisdom to know how to effectively apply what you know 🧐 There's a critical distinction between knowledge and wisdom in the marketing world, and in this episode of the Stay Hungry pod, Andy and Joel discuss just that. Listen to this episode to learn the importance of experimentation, learning from failures, and developing a deep understanding of your customers' needs. 'Marketing - Knowledge vs Wisdom - Navigating the Difference' Link in comments. #StayHungry🦖 #MarketingPodcast

On the most recent episode of QuestionABLE, Clate Mask (@clatemask) shared the game-changing discovery that inspired him to write Conquer The Chaos and why understanding the stages of growth and revenue is essential for business owners. Watch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/3CWcFjL #QuestionABLEPodcast #NickNanton #ClateMask #BusinessGrowth #ConquerTheChaos