Episode: 20Title: How to Test Something Small

In this episode:A practical look at how to test ideas before overbuilding them. This episode explores why authors often skip testing, how to create small real-world experiments, and what you can learn before investing months building something bigger.

Key ideas:– Most authors build too much before they test anything– Testing is the bridge between thinking and building– Small tests reduce assumptions and accelerate learning– The goal is not perfection—it’s real feedback– Businesses built through testing are stronger than businesses built through guessing

What testing actually means:– Offering something real– Delivering actual value– Keeping the format small and simple– Learning from the response before expanding

Examples of small tests:– A 3-session coaching package– A one-time workshop– A small pilot group– A short PDF or single training

What testing reveals:– What people actually struggle with– What language resonates– Where transformation happens– What’s missing from your framework– What kind of work fits your temperament

From the episode:“Testing isn’t about putting out bad work. It’s about putting out small work.”

Core principle:Test before you build.

What happens if you don’t test:– You build on assumptions– You overinvest too early– You lose time fixing preventable problems– You confuse lack of fit with failure

Reflection questions:– What is one thing you’ve been thinking about building that you could test this month?– What is the smallest version of it?– What could you strip away?– Who could you test it with?– What is stopping you from testing it this week?

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