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Choosing & Sustaining Product Ideas w/ Colleen Schnettler

Dec 27, 2023
Colleen Schnettler, founder of HelloQuery, discusses choosing the right product idea, converting a service into a SaaS, evaluating potential ideas, audience growth, survivorship bias, and looking back on mistakes.
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Quick takeaways

  • Carefully evaluate and validate ideas before building to ensure long-term success.
  • Define success based on personal goals and values when choosing new product ideas.

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Exploring the Importance of Choosing the Right Product Idea

The podcast episode delves into the process of selecting the right product idea to build a business around. The conversation discusses the challenges and strategies for sustaining a bootstrapped or mostly bootstrapped business, emphasizing the need to carefully evaluate and validate ideas. It explores the concept of vision and how it should incorporate user feedback to guide product development. The episode also touches on the importance of finding a market with proven demand and the potential for success in crowded markets. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for a balanced approach, considering personal circumstances and optimizing for long-term growth.

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