What are the biggest learnings from running the business?

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Each of you runs a business in a slightly different industry and throughout the time you could observe some specific things related to your entrepreneurship. What were the biggest learnings when you faced challenges? 👀 ---------- The most significant learnings for me: 1️⃣ People do not wait for you – they probably do not even care so you need to be as close as possible to your possible customers and "catch" their needs. 2️⃣ Try to have the best possible product that solves the problem and touches the relevant people – your relatives and friends may support you but they will do it once, or twice but that's all. (AKA regret will not save you.)

Tiberiu Arva · Accepted Answer

Great points! One of my biggest learnings is that adapting quickly to feedback is essential. While it's crucial to develop a strong product, being able to pivot or refine based on real customer needs can make or break success. It’s all about staying connected to your audience and evolving with them.

Dan O'Malley · Answer

@andreea_staicu Agree. You have to be open to pivot and not fall in love with your idea so much you aren't open to being flexible.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@tiberiu_arva + receive feedback ➡️ improve iterate ➡️ push it ➡️ receive feedback and ➡️ repeat in a loop 🔄

Kelly An · Answer

Lower your cost, keep your chin up but head down to build good product, and connect with authentic builder. In this macro economy, stay alive is important.

Nathan Covey · Answer

I would say it's just pure resilience. Not giving up or getting discouraged when things don't go as planned. Learn from your mistakes and try again!

Andreea Staicu · Answer

One of the biggest learnings is the importance of adaptability. Things don’t always go as planned, so being flexible and ready to adjust has helped us stay on track and grow. 🔥

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@kellyann3644 it is a fact that when you run a business, you do a difficult thing. You need to be optimistic to move the rocks.

Vaibhav · Answer

You need to be persistent with your efforts and constantly work on motivating yourself.

Imuni Queen_J · Answer

What I learned in the business world is teamwork, designing an agenda, commitment, and consistency.

Vaibhav · Answer

@busmark_w_nika Let's join hands to hold each other accountable then :)

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@andreea_staicu True. Most of the time it is fake it till you make it. :D

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

@vaibhavdwivedi It is hard tho :D

Iulian D · Answer

One major lesson is to focus on the long game. Quick wins are great, but consistent effort and patience are what really drive sustainable growth.

Rahul Parmar · Answer

The biggest learnings are understanding customer needs, adapting to challenges, and the importance of resilience and clear communication.

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I’ve learned that customer feedback is gold. Listening closely to our users has helped us improve the product and stay connected to what people actually need.

What are the biggest learnings from running the business?

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