What’s one thing you wish you knew before starting your business?

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What would have made a difference or helped you if you'd known from the start?

Marie-Philippe Leblanc · Accepted Answer

Knowing how to gain traction and talk to investors!

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@toni_pm But I saw a few people who stopped doing buildinpublic because some companies started to copy their moves. :/

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@toni_pm Yes, I think that when one to protect himself from being copycatted, still can share some things but not so "detailed".

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

That shifting the product and waiting for purchases is quite optimistic. It is better to share the whole journey (even when the product is not completed) :D

Toni · Answer

@busmark_w_nika Build in public is a really great move indeed , thanks

Alex Bozhin · Answer

Listen to yourself more than other people

Toni · Answer

@mplebl that's great advice , thanks for sharing.

Toni · Answer

@alexbozhin That's is probably one of the most important things to know, you're so true

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

I wish I knew earlier the magical power of setting boundaries between work and personal life; it's like installing the latest firewall for your sanity, right?

Toni · Answer

@busmark_w_nika Indeed copycats is the risk you must deal with when building in public. But globally, I feel it's more rewording that the potential risk of someone stealing your idea and executing it better than you before you release it.

Milli Sen · Answer

Building an audience on socials

What’s one thing you wish you knew before starting your business?

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