Just wanted to share that while I am still working on getting interviews scheduled, I've used the Deep Research agent on ChatGPT to scrape forums to validate some of the points on the PAIN framework Adam shared with me. Since my product is a marketplace and I really only have personal experience on one side of it, this process has been incredibly helpful for helping me prep for interviews. I would recommend the following prompt for anyone looking for some extra information about their problem: "Are people currently discussing the difficulties of X Problem on social media, relevant websites, trade publications, or other groups? Find me 3 recent examples from 2025 if so." Then let the bot scrape the latest posts from Reddit and LinkedIn. Not a replacement for talking to potential customers, but its given me some helpful language to describe the problem I'm solving for!

Hey everyone, You know that feeling when you just need to talk something through with people who get it? Or when you're staring at your to-do list, wondering: "Where on earth do I find customers?" "Is this idea actually any good?" "How do I even begin to validate this thing?" That's exactly why we have these calls! It's our space to get those tough questions answered – out loud, in real-time, with fellow smart founders like you. And today's call is going to be a good one! We're diving into: 🔥 A Live & Cozy Q&A session (bring your burning questions!) 🎯 How to generate leads (the non-spammy, effective way!) We'll be answering real questions, from all of you. Think stuff like: ➡️ "Should I go international right now, or keep my focus narrow?" ➡️ "Seriously, is LinkedIn Premium actually worth the money?" ➡️ "I have WAY too many ideas and not enough time. Help!" ➡️ "How do I properly validate my business idea?" ➡️ "We’re totally new in our market—now what?" ➡️ "What are the best ways to test my pricing?" ➡️ "I'm stuck... what should I even be offering?" No slides, no fluff. Just honest conversation that leads to real clarity. 🚀 We kick off in 90 MINUTES! Where to find the link? lu.ma/sgb Don't miss out! This is your chance to connect (we have members from over 15 countries), get that clear head you've been needing, and honestly, it might just change your whole week. Can't wait to see you there! Best, Adam

Richard van der Blom posted this super insightful document today. Here’s what actually works (and fails, hard) on LinkedIn this year, with some brutal data to back it up. - Video: The algorithm loves vertical, short, snackable videos. Quick wins big: great reach, top engagement, and yes—these work better than horizontal. - Polls: Totally underrated, they can double or triple your reach. Fantastic for starting conversations, and perfect for multi-part series. - Documents/Carousels: Absolute weapon for sharing ideas. 8–12 slides is the sweet spot, but here’s the secret: your first slide is everything. Nail it, or expect zero interactions. - Text + Image: The workhorse—almost 60% of all posts. Infographics are especially hot right now. If you’ve got a story, add a visual. - Text Only: Tricky. They only work if you’re a great writer. Short posts (less than 100 words) don't work at all—fact. - External Links: Don’t stick external links in the comments—it’s an old myth. You want reach? Leave links out. You want clicks? Link goes in the post. What to Avoid (Unless You Like Being Ignored) - Dropping raw links in comments (no, it’s not a hack, it’s a reach killer) - Long posts with no clear hook (instant skip) - Slideshows with a weak first slide (people bounce in seconds) - Horizontal, TV-style video (LinkedIn: not TikTok, but not TV, either!)

Hi all, People on LinkedIn complain about low engagement, which I personally don't see. I'm curious, do you watch the performance of your LinkedIn posts? How are they performing? Do you see higher levels of engagagement for personal posts? Can you post the number of impreesions of some of your latest posts? By doing this we can best learn from each other.

Hi, dear community, Is anyone here interested in building software? I've created a tool designed to help others develop valuable software quickly. I'm looking for additional testers to enhance its value. Anyone? Adam PS: This is the fourth tool I've built, and these tools help me in my coaching efforts. I develop these tools to deliver more value to my coachees.