
 GTM Strategist Podcast
 GTM Strategist Podcast Dr. Else van der Berg: ECP & Customer Discovery
 Oct 27, 2023 
 Dr. Else van der Berg, an expert on customer discovery, discusses the importance of customer research in go-to-market strategies and the challenges faced by product professionals. They explore the fear of rejection, the significance of unique value, and the connection between willingness to pay and confidence in assumptions. They also highlight the limitations of frameworks and the effectiveness of referrals. Additionally, they introduce Riverside, a valuable podcast recording tool. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection and Embracing Customer Discovery 
 02:25 • 2min 
 Importance of Customer Research and Avoiding Copying Competitors 
 04:04 • 8min 
 Connecting Willingness to Pay and Confidence in Assumptions 
 12:17 • 22min 
 Understanding Confidence, Scoring Ideas, and the Limitations of Frameworks for Success 
 34:43 • 2min 
 Growth Loops and Referrals: Challenges and Limitations 
 36:57 • 8min 
 Introducing Riverside: A Valuable Podcast Recording Tool with Local Storage and Automated Social Media Snippets 
 44:49 • 2min 
