229. The $50,000 Mistakes These Founders Almost Made (And How They Avoided Them)
- Author
- Sophia Matveeva
- Published
- Wed 20 Nov 2024
- Episode Link
- https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/229-the-50-000-dollar-mistakes-these-founders-almost-made-and-how-they-avoided-them
Listen to learn:
- How smart innovators test ideas before burning $50,000+ on development.
- The common tech traps that trip up even experienced leaders.
- Practical ways to avoid expensive development mistakes.
- Real stories from innovators who saved thousands by pivoting early.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Avoiding Expensive Mistakes
02:53 Lesson 1: The Build Everything Now Trap
06:11 Lesson 2: Marketing Before Testing
09:02 Lesson 3: Expensive Website Pitfall
11:53 Lesson 4: Wrong Assumptions Cost
For the transcript, go to: https://www.techfornontechies.co/blog/229-the-50-000-dollar-mistakes-these-founders-almost-made-and-how-they-avoided-them
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