Customer Quote by Giff Constable
““My target customer will be? (Tip: how would you describe your primary target customer) The problem my customer wants to solve is? (Tip: what does your customer struggle with or what need do they want to fulfill) My customer’s need can be solved with? (Tip: give a very concise description / elevator pitch of your product) Why can’t my customer solve this today? (Tip: what are the obstacles that have prevented my customer from solving this already) The measurable outcome my customer wants to achieve is? (Tip: what measurable change in your your customer’s life makes them love your product) My primary customer acquisition tactic will be? (Tip: you will likely have multiple marketing channels, but there is often one method, at most two, that dominates your customer acquisition — what is your current guess) My earliest adopter will be? (Tip: remember that you can’t get to the mainstream customer without getting early adopters first) I will make money (revenue) by? (Tip: don’t list all the ideas for making money, but pick your primary one) My primary competition will be? (Tip: think about both direct and indirect competition) I will beat my competitors primarily because of? (Tip: what truly differentiates you from the competition?) My biggest risk to financial viability is? (Tip: what could prevent you from getting to breakeven? is there something baked into your revenue or cost model that you can de-risk?) My biggest technical or engineering risk is? (Tip: is there a major technical challenge that might hinder building your product?)””
About This Quote
A structured series of questions to define a target market, problem, solution, obstacles, outcomes, acquisition, early adopters, revenue, competition, differentiation, and risks.
In simple terms: A template for building a business model canvas.
Use these prompts to clarify your startup strategy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup pitch
- investor deck
- product roadmap
- marketing plan
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your most compelling value proposition?
- How will you validate early adopter interest?
Answers depend on specific business context.