481: Business Q&A: hero products, viral reels, & paying yourself

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT QUICK, NO-FLUFF ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS FOUNDERS ARE ASKING RIGHT NOW.What should your hero product actually be? When should you start paying yourself? Are markets still worth it? And what do you do when one viral Reel is carrying your entire business?In this Ask Me Anything episode, Madison is answering rapid-fire questions submitted by members of the Founder Cafe community, covering everything from marketing and product strategy to productivity, finances, and scaling. Whether you're just getting started or growing an established product-based business, these are the questions founders are asking behind the scenes and the answers can save you months of trial and error.In this episode:Why handmade businesses struggle to scale and what to do insteadHow to choose a hero product that fuels long-term growthWhere founders should (and shouldn't) spend money early onA practical framework for identifying your ideal customerWhy markets aren't delivering the same results they once didWhen it makes sense to start paying yourself from your businessHow to structure your week to stay productive and focusedWhat to do if one viral Reel is responsible for all your salesWhy building a community matters more than chasing constant visibility📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below!Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateausJOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HEREFREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSEEXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HEREAPPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HEREFOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige