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YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

When trying to get your first customer, reflect on your past experiences as a buyer and consider which sales tactics would have worked on you.

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YC

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

@ Y Combinator

Building Confidence In Yourself and Your Ideas

03/01/24

Related Takeaways

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Gustaf Alströmer

12/30/22

@ Y Combinator

Your first customers should be the easiest to acquire. Focus on simplifying the sales process and prioritize leads that are most likely to close, rather than trying to chase every potential lead.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

03/22/24

@ Y Combinator

Getting the first customer is one of the hardest challenges for founders, and it requires a different approach than what investors might suggest.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to remember your expertise as a buyer; this realization can help you understand your customers better and refine your sales approach.

TB

Tom Blomfield

07/26/24

@ Y Combinator

The first few sales are often the hardest, so focus on closing those deals to establish a customer base, and remember you can always increase prices later as your product improves.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

03/01/24

@ Y Combinator

If you can't even interview potential customers effectively, you're likely to struggle with acquiring your first customers.

EM

Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

In the prototype stage, focus on identifying your best first customer.

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Tyler Bosmeny

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

You shouldn't hire salespeople until you've done a lot of sales yourself. This experience helps you understand what kind of skills to look for in potential hires.

EM

Eric Migicovsky

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

When testing your prototype, ensure you understand who your best first customer is to avoid being constrained by the wrong choice.

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Eric Migicovsky

10/13/18

@ Y Combinator

To get your first customers, infiltrate communities where your target audience discusses products and services, and leverage personal relationships with bloggers and influencers.