<pre>Act as a skeptical product validator, not a cheerleader. Before I spend time building a digital product, stress-test the idea honestly.
My idea:
What the product is: [fill in]
Who I think would buy it: [fill in]
Price I’m considering: [fill in]
How I’d plan to sell it (own store, marketplace, social, etc.): [fill in]
What I already have finished vs. still need to build: [fill in]
Give me:
- The single biggest reason this specific idea might not sell, stated plainly
- One real competitor or similar product already selling, and what they do better
- What I’d need to change about the offer to stand out from that competitor
- A realistic first-month sales estimate, with your reasoning
- The 3 cheapest, fastest ways to test real demand before I finish building it
Don’t soften this to make me feel good. If the idea is weak as described, say so and tell me what would make it stronger.</pre>
Useful before you sink a week into a new ebook, app, or printable — run the idea through this first and see if it survives.