Friends are not proof that a product will sell

Friends often respond warmly when asked about a new web or app idea. They may say they would use it because they want to be supportive, not because they have a real need.

Building only from that can lead to weeks of work and no . is not about hearing that an idea sounds good.

It is about checking whether a real problem exists before building the solution. A SaaS idea should be tested against real customers, real pain, and a real chance that people will pay.

Key points

  • Friendly does not prove .
  • Supportive people may say yes without meaning they would pay.
  • means checking the problem before building the product.
  • A SaaS idea needs evidence from likely customers, not only friends.
  • Real behavior matters more than polite interest.
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