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Defining your ideal customer

Know exactly who you're for (and who you're not).

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What's the difference between defining a niche and just being too small to matter? A good niche is small in headcount but deep in pain and willingness to pay, while a bad niche is small because there simply isn't enough there to b... Intermediate 3 resources → Is it a red flag if my ideal customer is someone exactly like me? Building for yourself is a legitimate advantage because you understand the pain deeply and can move fast, and plenty of good products started this ... Beginner 3 resources →