Why Can't I Celebrate Tiny Wins
Last week With Jack hit a huge milestone. I've sold over a quarter of a million pounds. This isn’t an arbitrary number. There’s a reason it’s an important milestone.
Ashley Baxter
from Glasgow, Scotland / 43 postsI'm building With Jack where my goal is to help 10,000 freelancers. I also play video games, take photos and compete in Strongwoman.
Mistakes I Made When Choosing A Market
Before starting my business I hadn’t given much thought to what goes into choosing a good market to sell to. I had a failed SaaS app under my belt, and I’d acknowledged one of the reasons it had failed was because of the market I’d chosen.
Reflecting On A Disappointing Product Launch
I’ve been involved in enough launches over the years to know that it’s dangerous having high expectations. But this time was different I now had an existing audience to launch to.
The Challenges Of Building An Insurance Business
Another UK insurtech has closed its doors. This was one of the insurtechs I liked the look of. Their design was slick, they eliminated jargon and promised not to increase your premium if you made a claim. Good people building a good business.
Should You Build A Product For A User Segment You're Not A Part Of?
A podcast listener emailed me this question (someone listens to my podcast!). I have experience on both sides. I’ve built a product for an audience I knew nothing about before moving into a user segment I’m more familiar with.