Episode 128 - The Customer-First Approach - Why Listening is Your Best Strategy with Vladimir Baranov

 

Vladimir Baranov breaks down what it really takes to turn an idea into a thriving startup. From asking the right open-ended questions to truly understanding your market, how listening to your customers can make or break your business, and spotting trends, staying humble, and building a mindset that’s ready to tackle the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

-       Just like surfing, learning sales and market dynamics requires real-time practice in the field.

 

-       Avoid leading questions; focus on understanding the problem and how customers currently address it.

 

-       Accept that your assumptions might be wrong—only the market can validate your idea.

 

Resources:

 

Vladimir is a Business Coach for Founders and Technical Leaders. He coached at various incubators and accelerators, with a primary focus on launching, developing, and sustaining startups. Vladimir champions innovation, particularly in transforming ideas into tangible businesses. He also focuses on integration of misaligned perspectives of business and technical challenges.

 

-       https://humaninterfaces.co

 

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