Why do some features succeed while others flop? In this episode, we unpack what makes a product or feature truly successful—and it’s not just luck.

We share practical frameworks for identifying high-impact problems, validating solutions, and minimizing risk. Plus, in our SaaSy Moms segment, we talk about baby sleep regression, why spring break feels like a full-time job for parents, and how to survive summer with a career and kids 🙃

Chapters

(00:00:00) Welcome to Sassy Moms & Introductions
(00:02:55) Why Features Fail: Cost vs. Value
(00:05:51) Clippy, AI, and the Timing of Innovation
(00:08:47) The Science of Successful Launches
(00:11:43) Market Fit: Will They Pay & Will They Stay?
(00:14:39) Feature Success Metrics Beyond Revenue
(00:17:35) Examples: Discover Weekly, UX Fixes, and Niche Wins
(00:20:31) Tracking Success Early in Feature Development
(00:23:27) Picking the Right Problems Over Features
(00:26:23) Prioritizing Customer and Business Pain
(00:29:19) User Research: Surveys and Interviews
(00:32:15) Turning Pain Points into a Journey Map
(00:35:11) User Testing and the Role of MVPs
(00:38:07) Common Pitfalls: Discoverability, Complexity, and Quality
(00:41:03) Mom Life & Burnout: From Product Backlogs to Spring Break

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