Side Hustle School Ep. 3032 - Weekend Workshop: Launch Before You’re Ready
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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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Steven's Rapid App Launch Success
- Steven Peterson launched a rough, buggy transit app in just two weeks using a sick day, despite having a full-time job.
- The app solved a real problem and earned him over $7,500 monthly while he improved it with user feedback.
Launch Early to Learn and Earn
- Launch sooner to get real customer feedback and learn what truly matters in your product.
- Start earning money while improving your offer instead of iterating for free without market validation.
Launch Fears Hold You Back
- The hardest part of launching is psychological: fear of rejection or failure, not technical issues.
- Launching in beta mode eases pressure and lets you serve customers while improving your product.
