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SPI 557: Secrets to Starting a Business and Earning Passive Income with Hiten Shah

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Mar 9, 2022

Hiten Shah, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Kissmetrics and Crazy Egg, shares valuable secrets for starting a business and generating passive income. He delves into bootstrapping strategies, emphasizing the importance of customer insights and testing ideas with a Minimum Viable Product. The conversation also explores the innovative world of NFTs and blockchain, offering insights into leveraging these technologies for passive income. Hiten's engaging advice on crafting compelling pitch decks and navigating funding options enriches the discussion for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Open-Ended Questions

Ask open-ended questions to encourage customers to share their experiences.
Focus on their stories and pain points to reveal patterns.

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Customer Development

Learn customer development techniques to understand customer problems deeply.
Ask about their challenges, not your proposed solutions.

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Detailed Customer Notes

Focus on taking detailed notes during customer interviews.
These notes are crucial for identifying problems worth solving.

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