EPISODE · Mar 26, 2021 · 6 MIN
Digging for Gold (Ask and it shall be given unto you)
from Business, Wealth And Mindset Podcast · host Alex Sapala
How will I know people will buy my product or course? People can come up with an idea they think is good but how do you validate it and find out what others think about it and if there is any demand. Alex explains how to validate your product or service by communicating with others and listening carefully, developing your product or service in a language they understand. When you take the time to ask the right questions and listen to the answers you are digging for the gold that will validate your product or service. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm KEY TAKEAWAYS You need to understand what people are looking for and want before you offer your product or service. You need to seek validation that there is a demand and it is something people need and want. The answer to validation is very simple but often overlooked. You need to ask the right questions to understand what people are really looking for. Talk to people about their struggles and pain points to understand how you could help them with your product or service. If you use the language that people have used when talking to you, your product or service will be in the language they understand. It’s not just about what you think they need They need to know you listened. Tweak your language to make sure it reflects what people have said to you. BEST MOMENTS ‘You are digging for gold to understand what it is that people need’ ‘Listen to people carefully and their language will help you’ ‘Ask across social media groups using a survey’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer. CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ
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How will I know people will buy my product or course? People can come up with an idea they think is good but how do you validate it and find out what others think about it and if there is any demand. Alex explains how to validate your product or service by communicating with others and listening carefully, developing your product or service in a language they understand. When you take the time to ask the right questions and listen to the answers you are digging for the gold that will validate your product or service. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm KEY TAKEAWAYS You need to understand what people are looking for and want before you offer your product or service. You need to seek validation that there is a demand and it is something people need and want. The answer to validation is very simple but often overlooked. You need to ask the right questions to understand what people are really looking for. Talk to people about their struggles and pain points to understand how you could help them with your product or service. If you use the language that people have used when talking to you, your product or service will be in the language they understand. It’s not just about what you think they need They need to know you listened. Tweak your language to make sure it reflects what people have said to you. BEST MOMENTS ‘You are digging for gold to understand what it is that people need’ ‘Listen to people carefully and their language will help you’ ‘Ask across social media groups using a survey’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer. CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ
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