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If you're a coder, build something and figure out how to take it to market. Then, and only then, you'll understand marketing.

If you're a marketer, try and build something. Then, and only then, you'll understand development.

There's no better way to learn than to fail miserably.

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I hear you here Dan, but I have to admit seeing it done right is pretty powerful as well. Working with Danielle Morrill and Lynda Smith in particular strongly accelerated my understanding of this business discipline.

I think there's room in the universe for both approaches.

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