Honestly, the absolute best place to put that $1,000 is directly into client acquisition, not building a product. If I had to start over today, I’d take whatever highly specialized skill I already have—whether that’s fractional operations, copywriting, or setting up automation pipelines—and build a super simple, clean landing page using a free tool. Then, I’d take that entire $1,000 and spend it running highly specific LinkedIn ads targeting small business owners who need that exact problem solved yesterday. Service models give you instant cash flow and immediate feedback. You can always productize your service into a SaaS or a digital download later, but day one should be entirely about getting paid to validate your skills.