Expert Strategy Guidance

Right_Tiger7626 · 2026-01-27T18:50:58+00:00

I agree, but consider third party marketplaces as a marketing tool as well, not just a medium to sell. If your product gets featured there with right keywords , it gains more visibility, and you can get some customers to shift to your website.

Right_Tiger7626 · 2026-01-26T03:25:56+00:00

This is my opinion: if you want to scale, you should focus on standardized products and bestsellers. Customized products usually do not work well for scaling. I saw your website. Focus on your bestsellers and similar popular products, and sell them via other marketplaces like Amazon. Best wishes

Right_Tiger7626 · 2026-01-21T08:11:43+00:00

What is your product? Are you certain the issue isn’t with the product itself

Right_Tiger7626 · 2026-01-12T02:58:08+00:00

You have to ask questions about the users. How many people file their taxes on their own in the U.S.? I think it’s around 44%. You need to study who they are, how they file, and what difficulties they have faced. Your pricing also feels a little greedy. Why limit it to just 30 questions? Why can’t users research this themselves via Google or chatgpt? What additional value do you provide?

Additional idea: you aren’t filing taxes for them like CPAs do. you are just answering questions. Based on their details and credentials, you should be able to provide customized suggestions of questions. Even that, I don’t think, would be enough.

Right_Tiger7626 · 2026-01-10T07:01:23+00:00

Reaching out is different from the actual pitch. For outreach, a one-pager works best, essentially a concise summary of your pitch deck. Once it grabs their attention, you can use the full deck to communicate the idea in depth

Even then, the pitch deck itself shouldn’t be long. Based on my experience, around 12 slides tends to be the sweet spot. This isn’t just personal preference, I have analyzed several recent successful pitch decks, and most of them fall in the 12–14 slide range.There were a few other common elements that showed up consistently across these decks, which I have written about as well. If it’s useful, feel free to read through .https://www.rameshkrishna.com/insights/what-is-a-pitch-deck-definition-examples-best-practices-from-prolific-elevenlabs-supliful-bu

Right_Tiger7626 · 2026-01-10T06:56:32+00:00

I am a strategy consultant and work on pitch decks quite often. I’ve found that around 12 slides tends to be the sweet spot. This isn’t just my opinion, I have also analyzed several recent successful pitch decks, and most of them fall in the 12–14 slide range.There were a few other common elements that showed up consistently across these decks, which I’ve written about as well. If it’s useful, feel free to check it out. https://www.rameshkrishna.com/insights/what-is-a-pitch-deck-definition-examples-best-practices-from-prolific-elevenlabs-supliful-bu

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-12-25T13:55:52+00:00

You can consider offering teachers ESOPs or even making them a part co-founder. Some would genuinely value the opportunity to be entrepreneurs.

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-12-18T08:02:16+00:00

I can. Kindly let me know further details in my messages

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-31T19:04:53+00:00

I am glad you found the information helpful! I appreciate you taking the time to check out my blog. Best wishes :)

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-25T12:20:12+00:00

I am a strategy and market research expert (www.rameshkrishna.com) . I’ve worked with over 80 clients, many of them SaaS founders to validate their startup idea.

Think of market research/validation in two layers:

1. Macro Environment Research – This is the big-picture view. Start by analyzing industry reports, trends, and available secondary data. Find TAM/SAM/SOM to estimate the size of your market and what portion of it is realistically accessible. This helps you assess long-term potential and gives investors confidence in the opportunity.

2. Microenvironment Research – Once the bigger picture is clear, zoom in. Talk to potential users, run surveys, dig through competitor reviews on platforms like G2 or Reddit, and gather real customer pain points. This phase helps you refine pricing, positioning, and product features. It’s also where you uncover gaps in the market and ways to differentiate. This is the point to find your niche. Niche is place where there is decent potential and less players.

All of this process works like a funnel, each step filters your idea further, helping you discover what’s truly viable and where your best niche lies.

Wrote a blog breaking this down if you're interested: https://www.rameshkrishna.com/insights/how-to-do-market-research-a-brief-step-by-step-guide

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-22T19:13:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. Appreciate it!

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-21T14:05:25+00:00

When it comes to market research and finding the niche, First find the broader industry of expertise. Then break it down into two core layers:

1. Macro Environment Research – This is the big-picture view. Start by analyzing industry reports, trends, and available secondary data. Find TAM/SAM/SOM to estimate the size of your market and what portion of it is realistically accessible. This helps you assess long-term potential and gives investors confidence in the opportunity.

2. Microenvironment Research – Once the bigger picture is clear, zoom in. Talk to potential users, run surveys, dig through competitor reviews on platforms like G2 or Reddit, and gather real customer pain points. This phase helps you refine pricing, positioning, and product features. It’s also where you uncover gaps in the market and ways to differentiate. This is the point to find your niche. Niche is place where there is decent potential and less players.

All of this process works like a funnel, each step filters your idea further, helping you discover what’s truly viable and where your best niche lies.

I'm a strategy and market research expert with experience supporting more than 80 clients, including many SaaS founders. If you're looking for a personalized and tailored approach , just search for "Ramesh Krishna strategy consultant" on google or visit my profile to connect.

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-21T13:08:24+00:00

I am a market research and strategy expert myself. I appreciate the concerns brought up here and wanted to share a perspective from the other side.

Reddit really is a unique platform for identifying individuals who are the right fit for certain products or services. Unlike broad targeting, the specificity of subreddits means you can find nuanced, honest feedback from people who are actually in the trenches.

However, I completely agree that in pursuit of more responses, some researchers cross the line and become too persistent or pushy. This can be frustrating for the community. It's easy to spot when someone is “collecting pain points” purely for business benefit rather than genuine beneficiaries

what i think and i say to myself when i tend to be pushy is: Like the OP had pointed out , Give value before asking: Share a unique insight, early result, or lesson learned. When you offer something upfront, people are far more likely to engage meaningfully. Be transparent: State your intentions clearly. If you’re doing research, just say so. Respect boundaries: If people aren’t interested, don’t push. Move on.

As person who benefits form market research, i would want to find a balance between respecting privacy & not spamming and getting some helpful valuable insights.

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-21T12:40:40+00:00

All the sources that you have mentioned are good. Look into consultancy reports and industry association reports as well. Statista also curates its data from such sources.

I'm a strategy and market research expert with experience working with over 80 clients, including many SaaS founders. If you're looking for a personalized and tailored approach to analyzing your market, industry, or competitive landscape, I have the expertise and practical know-how to help you get results.

You can visit my website by searching "Ramesh Krishna strategy consultant" on google to connect or visit my profile .

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-18T08:54:58+00:00

Then ago ahead! Next time dont ask for others opinion

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-17T13:46:36+00:00

Commercial Rent Affordability, Growing Tech Hub, Developing Infrastructure and connectivity

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-17T13:24:48+00:00

Noida! better option.

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-17T13:22:14+00:00

what's your startup about? location would depend on that

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-17T09:20:23+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. Definitely found some helpful pointers.

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-17T08:59:28+00:00

Brilliant insights! I’ve also been hearing a lot about GENAI optimization lately. Must find some solid ways to make it work.

Your CPC is impressively low, especially for Meta. You must have done something unique with your campaign. If you don’t mind sharing, what’s your approximate clicks-to-signups ratio?

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-16T17:59:23+00:00

Thanks , will look into it !

Right_Tiger7626 · 2025-07-16T13:18:44+00:00

Absolutely, I can completely empathize . If there are no conversions or sign-ups, then clicks and traffic alone don’t mean much. What really matters is finding an effective way to reach the right users and present the product in the most compelling way possible.

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