The First Step To Building A Talent Marketplace: Don't Build Useless Features!

Thinking about starting a marketplace business? Before you dive into features and tools, watch this video. I’m sharing the #1 mistake most first-time founders make when launching a platform like a talent marketplace—and how to avoid it.

I’ll walk you through:

- Why features aren’t your first priority (and what is).
- How I started Unicorn Factory manually and scaled it with no-code tools.
- The key lessons I learned from launching in a completely different market.
- A simple, four-step plan to help you get started.

If you’re researching what features you need or looking at other marketplaces for inspiration, this video will help you focus on what really matters—your customers.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: The Biggest Mistake Founders Make
01:30 - How I Built Unicorn Factory Manually
03:45 - Lessons from Launching in Canada
07:15 - A Simple Plan to Start Your Marketplace
10:45 - Need Help? Join MVMP Labs

Got questions? Drop them in the comments—I’m here to help! If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more tips on building digital businesses.

[armandmorin]

This is fascinating, I need to build an MVP to prove traction and have no technical knowledge. Glad I found this today.