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Have you ever wondered if your business idea is really worth pursuing? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach and author of Start Your Second Act, breaks down exactly why validating your business idea is one of the most important steps you can take before launching.
Key takeaways:
- Why market research is essential for saving time, money, and stress.
- How to identify your target audience and build a clear customer avatar.
- Tips for analyzing your competitors to find your unique edge.
- Simple strategies to test your idea—from surveys and interviews to creating a minimum viable product (MVP).
- How to use feedback to refine and grow a sustainable, profitable business.
Whether you’re dreaming of leaving your 9–5, starting a side hustle, or building your full-time business, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to validate your idea and launch with clarity.
👉 Tune in to learn how to stop guessing, start validating, and build the business that truly fits your life and lights you up.
SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/218
Join Shannon's How To Start The Right Business live coaching experience October 21, October 28, and November 4. https://secondactsuccess.co/experience.
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Tell us what you think and what you want to hear on the podcast!
You are listening to the Top 2% globally ranked podcast Second Act Success!
CONTACT Shannon and share your feedback about what you'd like to hear on the podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/contact
Book a FREE Strategy Call with host and business coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategy
Work with Shannon
https://secondactsuccess.co/coaching
FREE Resources
https://secondactsuccess.co/resources
READ Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life https://startyoursecondact.com.
LISTEN to the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast!
https://secondactsuccess.co/listen
LET’S CONNECT!
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*Want to be a guest on Second Act Success Podcast? Send Shannon Russell a message on PodMatch,...
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Have you ever wondered if your business idea is really worth pursuing? In this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell, business coach and author of Start Your Second Act, breaks down exactly why validating your business idea is one of the most important steps you can take before launching.
Key takeaways:
- Why market research is essential for saving time, money, and stress.
- How to identify your target audience and build a clear customer avatar.
- Tips for analyzing your competitors to find your unique edge.
- Simple strategies to test your idea—from surveys and interviews to creating a minimum viable product (MVP).
- How to use feedback to refine and grow a sustainable, profitable business.
Whether you’re dreaming of leaving your 9–5, starting a side hustle, or building your full-time business, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to validate your idea and launch with clarity.
👉 Tune in to learn how to stop guessing, start validating, and build the business that truly fits your life and lights you up.
SHOW NOTES:
https://secondactsuccess.co/218
Join Shannon's How To Start The Right Business live coaching experience October 21, October 28, and November 4. https://secondactsuccess.co/experience.
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Tell us what you think and what you want to hear on the podcast!
You are listening to the Top 2% globally ranked podcast Second Act Success!
CONTACT Shannon and share your feedback about what you'd like to hear on the podcast! https://secondactsuccess.co/contact
Book a FREE Strategy Call with host and business coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategy
Work with Shannon
https://secondactsuccess.co/coaching
FREE Resources
https://secondactsuccess.co/resources
READ Shannon's Book - Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life https://startyoursecondact.com.
LISTEN to the How To Quit Your Job and Start A Business Podcast!
https://secondactsuccess.co/listen
LET’S CONNECT!
Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccess
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonrussellcoach
*Want to be a guest on Second Act Success Podcast? Send Shannon Russell a message on PodMatch,...
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