How to build your first customer base for your startup | Early Customer Acquisition

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How do you obtain the first customer for your startup?

In this video, you'll go through the common suggestions and pathways and discover what it really takes.

Here are some of the highlights from the video:

0:41 - When it is too late for startups?
1:23 - When working to get your first customer...
2:10 - Where might you be in your startup?
2:42 - Common Misconceptions #1 Should I do typical marketing?
5:18 - Common Misconceptions #2 Is it all about Networking?
8:43 - Sales & Marketing Activities vs. Sales & Marketing Systems
9:53 - See the bigger picture to save money
11:40 - "What does this mean for you?" - Practical Exercise

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[johnwilliams]

I have been down the rabbit holes you talk about, leveraging vulnerability and asking for help is definitely the way to go, but like a lot of things it's simple but often far from easy!

[jeanettebeleadership]

This is very valuable once again Ariya! I've also been down lots of rabbit holes and the one sure fire way that works for me every single time is relationship building.

[dadaabiola]

This information is beautifully passed and timely! Thanks #Ariya