Idea to Startup

Running a Concierge MVP (Part 3 of Starting a Startup Live On The Pod)

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Sep 12, 2024
Explore the concept of Concierge MVPs and the challenges they pose for entrepreneurs. Discover the humorous journey of a doctor transitioning to a concierge model and the need for committed customers. Dive into the four essential ingredients for success: identifying your target audience, engaging early adopters, and creating tailored solutions. Learn how building trust and capturing customer feedback can refine startup ideas. Lastly, join the discussion on overcoming anxieties around launching and pricing a new service.
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ADVICE

Why Charge for Concierge MVP

  • Run a concierge MVP by manually solving a customer's problem to get real feedback.
  • Charge customers to ensure honest feedback and understand the value of the problem solved.
ANECDOTE

Kid's Fearless Energy Inspires

  • Brian's son overcame his fear of the ocean in just 30 seconds before playing joyfully.
  • Entrepreneurs must adopt fearless, optimistic energy to embrace failures and keep going.
ANECDOTE

Doctor Founder Discovers New Customer Segment

  • The doctor founder found his original customer personas were unviable after interviews.
  • Discovery shifted to doctors obsessed with productivity who want to reduce portal time.
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