Side Hustle School
Ep. 3032 - Weekend Workshop: Launch Before You’re Ready
Apr 20, 2025
Discover the power of launching before perfecting your ideas. A software developer's journey serves as a reminder that taking action can lead to valuable user feedback. Embrace the concept of beta testing to overcome psychological hurdles and the fear of imperfection. Practical exercises help pinpoint a launch date and define your minimal viable product. It's all about making progress rather than striving for unattainable perfection!
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Quick takeaways
- Launching a side hustle before achieving perfection allows for real customer feedback and iterative improvements while generating income.
- Addressing psychological barriers through beta launches can alleviate pressures, allowing entrepreneurs to engage customers early in their development process.
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The Importance of Launching Early
Launching a business before it feels perfect is crucial for success, as waiting for everything to align can lead to endless preparation without actual progress. Many entrepreneurs get trapped in the cycle of making something flawless, which can delay their entry into the market. An example shared in the discussion is that of Steven Peterson, a software developer who launched a basic version of his app despite knowing it was not perfect, ultimately earning over $7,500 a month due to the timely submission of his product. This illustrates that launching sooner allows for real customer feedback, helping to identify what truly matters and enabling iterative improvements while generating income.
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