What was your main take away from the book 'Traction'?

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It's a book by Gabriel Weinberg and Justin Mares on how startups can get traction and grow. Supposed to have actionable frameworks for getting your first customers across 19 channels like targeting blogs, publicity, unconventional PR, SEM, etc. Sounds pretty valuable, think I'll add it to my reading list too! Let me know if you end up checking it out.

Tanya Sharath · Answer

I realized I was spreading too thin. Traction helped me focus my efforts.

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The book showed me how to approach marketing systematically, which I hadn't done before.

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I realized the important of focusing on one traction channel at a time instead of spreading too thin across multiple channels.

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The Bullseye Framework completely changed how I approach testing and prioritizing marketing strategies.

Siri Nana · Answer

It taught me that not all channels fit every business. Experimentation is everything.

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I learned that experimenting with unconventional channels often brings the best results for startups.

MaryFord · Answer

The main takeaway for me from 'Traction' was the importance of finding a growth strategy that fits your specific business model and resources. The authors do a great job of breaking down different channels and tactics, making it clear that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. It really got me thinking about experimenting with various approaches to see what works best for my project.

Sidra Arif · Answer

Have not read it, who is the author? Would love to add it in my reading listing, if it is something of great value.

Farha Putri Iskandar · Answer

It discusses 19 traction channels, such as social media, content marketing, and partnerships. Startups are encouraged to experiment with various channels, including unconventional ones, until they find the most effective. The main focus of the book is on the importance of generating traction alongside product development to ensure business growth.

What was your main take away from the book 'Traction'?

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