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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 /…” quote by Giff Constable
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““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?)””

Giff Constable

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.

Key Takeaway

Use these prompts to clarify your startup strategy.

Themes

business planning market analysis product development

Mood

analytical strategic

Type

framework template

When to use this quote

  • startup pitch
  • investor deck
  • product roadmap
  • marketing plan

Key Concepts

customer segmentation value proposition revenue model competitive advantage

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is your most compelling value proposition?
  • How will you validate early adopter interest?
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