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Episode 1638:

Ryan Hoover makes a compelling case for building products in public, showing how transparency builds trust, attracts early adopters, and fosters real-time feedback loops. He also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how he uses his email list as a tool for discovery, testing, and community-building, proving it’s not just a broadcast channel but a powerful engine for product validation.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/why-you-should-build-your-product-in-public-e28c54629bc1 & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/how-i-use-my-email-list-dfd1fdde61c5

Quotes to ponder:

"Build in public and you’ll build an audience."

"I ask questions to learn. I share my process to inspire."

"Your email list is more than a distribution channel; it’s a product discovery tool."

Episode references:

The Lean Startup: https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898

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