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Finding Success in Solving Real Problems

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Takeaways

  • Building a product or service does not guarantee success; it is important to solve a real problem that customers have today.
  • Understanding how others perceive the world is crucial; we should not assume that everyone sees things the same way we do.
  • There is a balance between being too early with a product and addressing a specific pain point; it is important to find the right timing.
  • Having a forgiveness factor is crucial; if a product solves a problem, users are more likely to overlook initial flaws.
  • The value of a product or service lies in solving a problem for the customer.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 The Importance of Solving Real Problems

03:44 The Challenge of Timing

05:52 Understanding Different Perspectives

09:12 Addressing Pain Points and Providing Value

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Takeaways

  • Building a product or service does not guarantee success; it is important to solve a real problem that customers have today.
  • Understanding how others perceive the world is crucial; we should not assume that everyone sees things the same way we do.
  • There is a balance between being too early with a product and addressing a specific pain point; it is important to find the right timing.
  • Having a forgiveness factor is crucial; if a product solves a problem, users are more likely to overlook initial flaws.
  • The value of a product or service lies in solving a problem for the customer.

Chapter Markers:

00:00 The Importance of Solving Real Problems

03:44 The Challenge of Timing

05:52 Understanding Different Perspectives

09:12 Addressing Pain Points and Providing Value

πŸ“– Buy "Build" by Tony Fadell -

https://www.amazon.com/Build-Unorthodox-Guide-Making-Things/dp/0063046067/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GEU170W71WGG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Rs-FvZmSQsSu1X8DcQQ1ncFIlz7afDm_wNmFKKG-4ntqHeB4ALGPThHxvmZY3loQYTOMgcvu5gTY6KxgFgITlSUitY_qievRXBbHkg2a-x_eblYpwRKNe264L3x3OHRrq3cm88AvYnl5QHF-xtkoIY7dcRrRnQ7A7uNhnIYwRG7jnukmQuLKKehaxDhja0-6cUXLVEVgVPE1lf1ZMFkVTrQr6EJS6U-KKxVwxDEexPw.UsuRPNIJgNmexH3e_xuAfp_GZKxkxlKHikXxLFTX1P8&dib_tag=se&keywords=build+tony+fadell+book&qid=1722454453&sprefix=build+tony%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-1

Sponsors

🌱 S.E.E.D. Planning Group - https://www.seedpg.com/

πŸŽ™οΈ Ditch The Suits Podcast - https://ditchthesuits.buzzsprout.com/

πŸ’» NQR Media - https://www.nqrmedia.com/

πŸŽ™οΈ Cut Throat College Planning Podcast - https://ctcp.buzzsprout.com/

πŸŽ“ College Prep Bootcamp - https://www.sohteam.org/college-prep-bootcamp

πŸŽ™οΈ One Big Thing Podcast - https://theonebigthing.buzzsprout.com/

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