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After a decade of honing my skills as a software engineer in diverse industries, I caught the entrepreneurship bug. It dawned on me; entrepreneurship isn't just a career path; it's my calling. I'm driven by a passion for creating solutions that tackle significant challenges. Transitioning from engineer to entrepreneur wasn't without its hurdles. I had to shift my mindset from chasing the latest technologies to prioritizing user experience and business viability. Embracing simplicity, I focused on delivering a minimum viable product that resonated with users. Today, I'm proud to introduce 6 Day Meals, a revolutionary meal planning app designed to streamline the way families eat. Join us on this journey as we revolutionize the way families plan, prepare, and enjoy meals together!
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What was the biggest lesson you learned while trying to launch your product?
I've been working on my product for about 6 months now, and it's almost ready for prime time. I'm really excited about it! However, I've hit a bit of a roadblock I don't have an audience yet. But that's okay, it's been a valuable learning experience! One of the biggest lessons I've learned is about messaging. I initially tried to build an audience before launching, but my social media posts weren't getting much engagement, and people who visited my homepage couldn't figure out what my product was for. I realized that my messaging was too generic. As the saying goes, "When you speak to everyone, you speak to no one." So, I went back to the drawing board and identified my Ideal Customer Profile (ICP). Now, my homepage is tailored specifically to that profile, even if it means potentially turning away those who don't fit it. This deliberate choice has made the purpose of my site much clearer to visitors. Now, my challenge is figuring out how to build up that audience...
Free or Free Trial?
I posted a poll on Twitter some time ago, and asked this very question: What is better - Free or Free Trial? And the results were quite clear. Looks like a completely Free, standalone plan, is beneficial for getting users, show and create value without friction, and make your product as best you can to upsell. So I removed the Free Trial, and left a completely Free plan with everything you need to get rid of all spam for good. Check it out here https://sentrya.net Do you have a Free trial or a Free plan on your service?
Survey Responses For Idea Validation
Ideas to get people to respond to your survey without providing an incentive? (I don't have the budget to give everyone a Starbucks gift card, as much as I'd like to). Thanks in advance!