Audience-first product builder: feedback, waitlist & community platform

So many of you have been asking about this! Let's ditch the old way of thinking: Startup Idea → Build → Launch → Market → Audience → It's time I shared the real deal – the playbook I've found truly effective: Audience → Feedback → Problem → Solution → MVP → Iterate → Community → Success. Here’s the breakdown of each step 👇 : 1) Audience. - LinkedIn, Reddit, Tech Forums, Discord. - 3 hours daily. - Treat it like a workout; consistency is key. Every successful product starts with understanding your audience. Without them, you’re just guessing. 2) Prioritize Feedback. - Engage with users on social media. - Create polls and Q&As. - Chat with 10 users daily. - Join relevant communities and contribute. Listening to your audience helps you uncover their true needs and pain points. 3) Identify the Problem. Use social listening tools to pinpoint the biggest challenges in your niche. Discuss these problems openly in your community. 4) Craft the Solution. Once you’ve identified a problem, brainstorm potential solutions. Share your ideas with your audience to gather initial reactions. 5) Build a Waitlist. Create a simple landing page. Keep it clear and concise. Highlight the problem and your proposed solution. 6) MVP Focus. Launch a Minimum Viable Product that addresses the core issue. If you’re coding, check out GitHub for boilerplates. If not: a) Explore NoCode tools like @bubble or @webflow. b) Hire a freelancer on platforms like Upwork. 7) Iterate with Users. - Connect with your waitlist daily. - Treat them as your product advisors. - Build strong relationships; they’ll become your advocates. Be transparent and open to feedback. 8) Scale with Community. - Share your journey on social media. - Write 1 blog post weekly on platforms like Medium or LinkedIn. - Foster a community around your product; engage, support, and grow together. 9) Celebrate Wins. Every small victory counts. Share milestones with your audience. This builds trust and keeps your community engaged. Let’s prioritize customer feedback from day one! What’s your favorite way to engage with your audience? Drop your thoughts below! 👇