How to Get Honest Feedback on Your Business Idea
People saying your idea sounds good is not validation. I learned that the expensive way. Here is how I try to get useful feedback before I build too much.
People saying your idea sounds good is not validation. I learned that the expensive way. Here is how I try to get useful feedback before I build too much.
I use AI every day, including ChatGPT. That is exactly why I do not want an AI simply telling me my next business idea sounds great. Validation needs evidence, not confidence.
I am pretty good at holding onto ideas because I already spent time and money on them. Here is how I am learning to tell persistence from throwing more money at a dead idea.
I have built enough things before asking the hard questions. This is the business idea validation checklist I wish I had used before spending the money.
I love building websites, which is exactly why I need to remind myself that the website is not the business. Test the idea first, then build what the market gives you a reason to build.
A business idea can be exciting and still be a terrible bet. These are the questions I ask now after years of building websites, apps, plugins and projects the expensive way.
I have spent enough money building ideas first and asking questions later. Here is how I look at validation now and how to pressure-test an idea before the expensive part starts.
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