Why perfection is killing your business growth (and what to do instead)

As founders, it’s easy to feel the pressure to perfect every little detail before launching a new product or service. But sometimes, the best insights come from diving in and letting real demand shape what we build.In this week's episode of Automate Your Agency, Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson share the power of “selling first.” They explore why putting an idea in front of customers early—before it’s even built—can reveal critical truths about product-market fit, saving you time, money, and probably a few headaches along the way.Tune in as they discuss: 🔹 The upsides (and challenges!) of selling without a finished product 🔹 Avoiding the trap of “false positives” in client feedback 🔹 Recognizing when to pivot based on early sales 🔹 And much more!If you’ve ever wrestled with when to bring an idea to market, this episode will give you practical insights and encouragement to “test the waters” with confidence.Enjoying the podcast? A 5-star review would mean a lot to us! It helps other listeners find our show and lets us know we’re hitting the mark. And don’t forget to subscribe—new episodes drop every week!Learn More about our AI Leadership WorkshopWinning businesses aren’t just working harder, they understand how to use AI strategically. Sign up for the AI Leadership Workshop, a 3-hour expert-led mastermind designed to give leadership teams clarity, alignment, and a practical path to stay competitive.Book a call to customize your workshop today!This episode is brought to you by Biggest Goal, the company Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson co-founded.Fifteen years of scaling their own companies taught them that adoption is a people problem long before it's a technology problem, so we train executives and their teams through workshops, cohorts, mastermind groups, and hands-on implementation support.For more info about our programs, join our free community at your.biggestgoal.ai.Thank you for supporting the podcast!