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I agree, I focused too much on technology side and completely sidelined marketing and sales. It took some time but I have learnt my lesson now. I spend a week marketing/sales and a week on building features. I wish I could have known this much before.

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I don't mean spending time on marketing as in advertising, I mean market research, segmentation, positioning... The things you should do before you write any production code if possible.

I hear Blue Ocean Strategy is a good book to help find a vacant position.

Interesting, I will check that out. Thanks a tonne.

Honestly friend?? You know now and you’ve already shared the benefit of your hard experiences. Writing this openly is a wicked gift and I bet this thread had already helped a bunch of entrepreneurs learn.

It sucks for you that it took you so long to learn, but it gives your words a real authority. I’d wish you luck but it sounds like you’ve already got this.

Good run rates. :)

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