How to TEST your business idea | Episode 4 - Small Business 101

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  • @gillianzperkins
    @gillianzperkins  3 роки тому +25

    Done right, your first $1,000 can be the most important money you _ever_ earn. Have you been able to reach this milestone yet?? If not, let me know what’s holding you back!

    • @AvinashSingh-vj3rk
      @AvinashSingh-vj3rk 3 роки тому +1

      Nice video 🙏❤️

    • @joshuakabamba
      @joshuakabamba 3 роки тому +1

      Can I upload a video on my laptop while my UA-cam channel in on my Phone pls I need to know

    • @mavrosyvannah
      @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому

      Side thought, in 97 one of my ads read "Earn your first $100 on the Internet"

    • @ColorfulDimensions1014
      @ColorfulDimensions1014 3 роки тому

      Is there a deadline to get the first $1000.00

    • @mavrosyvannah
      @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому +2

      @Louise Yvette you are looking at your naval. My millions come from looking at their naval. I headed out and asked people what they needed. Then I trained myself to do it, screwed up, learned, finessed and delivered. I made assumptions, lost, learned and made money. Pay for your mistakes as a learning expense. Forget about you. Forget everyone who has any excuses including you. Worship the data, the market facts. Get two interns. Three is a business. One is a hobby.

  • @SY-sp8uo
    @SY-sp8uo 3 роки тому +71

    Who else loves Gillian?💯❤️

  • @SeductressCave
    @SeductressCave 3 місяці тому

    Awesome!
    Summary:
    1. Test one idea for a few months.
    2. Know what result your product/service offers
    3. Talk to people who want those results (say you’re doing marketing research for a business idea and need 5 people who want x result)
    4. Create a MVP (minimum viable product - the simple prototype version of your product/service) to sell
    5. Launch MVP (you’re not aiming for max sales) - aim for 5 sales
    Whether you sell or not, you are learning valuable information about whether to continue and try another idea & pick up how to talk to people, what there obstacles are, and how to sell

  • @chantellechronicles4769
    @chantellechronicles4769 3 роки тому +9

    You're honestly amazing for sharing all this information. These videos are really helpful as I'm scoping out my business. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @pdxoregon1
    @pdxoregon1 3 роки тому +7

    Your content is SO valuable! I just found you, watched 2 videos and subscribed. You are speaking to the EXACT issues I am working through. Wish I could give 10,000 upvotes at once. Thank you for your generosity and courage!!!

  • @dylanrosebrady7134
    @dylanrosebrady7134 Рік тому

    I really appreciate your honesty about not having to copy someone that's so much farther along than you. So relieving to hear, thank you.

  • @CanvaCreative
    @CanvaCreative 3 роки тому +4

    I reached this milestone, but mostly from other income streams than youtube. Now working on making money from youtube! 2021 is going to be our year!

  • @marshawelchance5047
    @marshawelchance5047 3 роки тому +2

    This is one barrier that I really needed to overcome. It will help decide what to offer and to whom. Great information!

  • @290revolver290
    @290revolver290 2 роки тому

    1. Sometimes the timing isn't just right, sometimes it's accumulating funds that is the setback.
    2. There's actually a difference between what potential customers say they want and what they actually want.

  • @servicioslinguisticos5502
    @servicioslinguisticos5502 6 місяців тому

    Step 1: choose just 1 idea to validate for a couple of months
    Step 2: clarify the main result that your product creates
    Step 3: talk to people who want this outcome (why they want it, what is stopping them from getting it, etc) She gives a few checklist.
    Step 4: Create a beta version that you can sell. Keep it simple. Minimum viable product, a prototype.
    Step 5: Launch beta product with a minimum number of sales, maybe 5.
    Step 6: Personal, direct sales strategies. DM conversions. Tell everyone you know about this new cool thing and ask them to share it.
    Step 6: Be open to making changed and changing course.

  • @jaquelinesandoval4315
    @jaquelinesandoval4315 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you thank you thank you I am a florist of 20 years in a new area ans im going to take your steps to break into my new location

  • @MobileCinematics
    @MobileCinematics 3 роки тому

    👏 Step #3! 👏 I've seen many people skip this step entirely. Great advice.

  • @corbocrypto366
    @corbocrypto366 2 роки тому +2

    Love the videos, very valuable information. You’re awesome!

  • @DanielleLangin
    @DanielleLangin 3 роки тому +2

    This is actually SO incredibly helpful.

  • @subhblogging8940
    @subhblogging8940 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome tips! Useful for every small business owner Gillian 🌟

  • @danielazziptrips
    @danielazziptrips 3 роки тому +1

    Loads of valuable tips Gillian! Loved this and am absolutely loving your 1 on 1 series! :D

  • @lhieralynervas2911
    @lhieralynervas2911 Рік тому

    Can't help but notice the difference of your way of speaking and the tone of your voice here compared to your latest videos now. Either way I appreciate how helpful all your videos are. Thank you so much!Keep doing you! 🤎

  • @bronwynpillay2113
    @bronwynpillay2113 2 роки тому

    I love this playlist! You’re such a gem 💎❤️

  • @crushitwithkris
    @crushitwithkris 3 роки тому +2

    Love the quality of your videos

  • @Dave-ky7th
    @Dave-ky7th Рік тому

    Got your checklist. Thanks!

  • @volantiad
    @volantiad 2 роки тому +3

    I clicked the "free validation checklist' link; was sent to your site; signed up; went to my inbox; had an email from you. The email had some links for me to follow answering your questions and an invite to join a Facebook group. There was no validation checklist, though. :(

  • @fatmahassoubah7508
    @fatmahassoubah7508 11 місяців тому

    I love this, you are making difficult complicated topics really easy. I appreciate your effort, definitely subscribing

  • @MustafaKulle
    @MustafaKulle 3 роки тому

    Thanks Gillian. Your videos keep getting better. I learn so much.

  • @elizabethgonzalez3049
    @elizabethgonzalez3049 Рік тому

    Thank you so
    Much this is great information I appreciate you so much.

  • @inspiredmillionaire
    @inspiredmillionaire 3 роки тому +1

    Really love you video breakdown Gillan. Thanks for the video

  • @stellaf.3566
    @stellaf.3566 3 роки тому

    You are awesome Gillian! Thanks so much for this series. Very helpful!

  • @sofiamohamed2523
    @sofiamohamed2523 2 роки тому

    It helps me this course so much. Thank you gillian.

  • @Annabellagutman888
    @Annabellagutman888 Рік тому

    You create great videos for ENTREPRENEURS!!?!!✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅❤

  • @mercyterer4208
    @mercyterer4208 2 роки тому

    This is so helpful.
    Thanks Gillian

  • @Shmevin
    @Shmevin 3 роки тому

    thank you so much for the steps. I always learn something new from your videos.

  • @LivingIrving
    @LivingIrving 2 роки тому

    I love your channel. You are so so professional and explain stuff so well. One day I will be able to hire you to help me !

  • @brendakarkos7740
    @brendakarkos7740 2 роки тому +1

    What if my idea is something that someone else can take if they have the right connections and use for their own idea should I get it patented first before putting it out there for trial? Do you have a video discussing this area?

  • @kadooningya6829
    @kadooningya6829 3 роки тому

    Your videos are so helpful!!

  • @mavrosyvannah
    @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому +1

    That 10 years thing you hear is music and entertainment, 9 out of 10 times.

  • @UnitiveSelf
    @UnitiveSelf 3 роки тому +1

    Question: the linked checklist does not appear to be what you describe in the video. You say the checklist goes over what to ask / talk about with the people who want your desired result. (Step 3.) But the link simply lists the 6 steps outlined in the video. Is it possible to add the link that describes how to talk to interested parties? (PS: Love the video! Perfect subject for where I'm currently at in my process. Thanks!)

  • @Tony-lk6sn
    @Tony-lk6sn Рік тому

    I disagree on using friends on social media as one of the successful strategies for business. Even though this might work in some cases, selling something to your friends is completely different than selling it to a total stranger who has no idea who you are or never met you! At that point, you'll be able to test the performance of your product or service and get a completely honest or brutal criticism if your product or service sucks. Friends or family can sometimes give you false feedback because of sympathy, or they wouldn't want to upset you. Which is why I prefer concrete data from people by conducting surveys about my products on complete strangers. I believe in data testing from surveys rather than social media strategy testing for most accurate results.

  • @worldjourneytravel
    @worldjourneytravel 3 роки тому

    Great videos! Finally started my UA-cam channel! Learning a lot from your tips. Thank you.

  • @HealthglowsNet
    @HealthglowsNet 2 роки тому

    As I said before, I am so thankful I have found you. You are so damn professional and smart 🤩

  • @sika22220
    @sika22220 2 роки тому

    This is really simple and helpful and amazing thanks alot

  • @dennispayton4366
    @dennispayton4366 9 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @warriorlink8612
    @warriorlink8612 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the professional advice

  • @tracyj2886
    @tracyj2886 3 роки тому

    Thank you for doing this!

  • @magnitudeHR
    @magnitudeHR 2 роки тому

    Great!

  • @rbergman4108
    @rbergman4108 3 місяці тому

    Hi Gillian, I am so impressed with this video. It's exactly what I need right now. I clicked the link to receive the information you spoke about in Step #3 (what questions to ask people once you get them on the phone), but it just sent me to a checklist that states steps 1 thru 6, which you just covered. Is there a different link to the correct checklist?

  • @williamribardo3736
    @williamribardo3736 3 роки тому

    Number 1 Sell a nonfiction book or books along with supporting merchandise.

  • @jcbbe
    @jcbbe 2 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @ItsKells
    @ItsKells 3 роки тому

    Fantastic! TY!

  • @choicesuccess8544
    @choicesuccess8544 2 роки тому +1

    Where is the checklist for how to get people on the phone?

  • @christinaleo
    @christinaleo 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!

  • @Landnat2
    @Landnat2 3 роки тому

    Good morning my friend thanks for the video

  • @famgoexplore
    @famgoexplore Рік тому

    You are the bomb sister in christ, just love you so much ❤

  • @srivigneshcreations.9204
    @srivigneshcreations.9204 3 роки тому

    Love u mam the way of teaching is excellent 🤝👏😊tq mam

  • @surivirasih9347
    @surivirasih9347 3 роки тому

    Hi Gillian, thank you for this little 101 series. I’m wanting to go into the food concession business which I hope will help me grow into a brick and mortar one day. Like you said in your video about it being difficult to sell when I haven’t purchased any equipment suck as fryers, etc. My question is how much do I invest into the market research? If I were to sample out let say my funnel cake ideas to see if people would buy them. Does it warrant the purchase of a funnel cake fryer and soft serve ice cream machine? Thank you for your time Gillian! I really enjoyed your videos so far.

  • @profabdallahelkhatib959
    @profabdallahelkhatib959 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this nice lecture please send me the link for the list

  • @chynesteban3309
    @chynesteban3309 3 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @pabelydejesus5472
    @pabelydejesus5472 2 роки тому

    Hey Gillian, I really appreciate your content ❤️ thank you, how long do you think this process of validating the business idea should take?

  • @ArtofHacksCentral
    @ArtofHacksCentral 3 роки тому

    Great details 👍

  • @DilipYadav-zc5eo
    @DilipYadav-zc5eo 3 роки тому

    Good job sister 👍

  • @mindbombtraining9884
    @mindbombtraining9884 3 роки тому

    More great helpful tips watch this space

  • @makhdomsyedshahenshahrazab5356
    @makhdomsyedshahenshahrazab5356 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @februalinpaquera-briones657
    @februalinpaquera-briones657 3 роки тому

    Hi Gillian thanks for making this valuable content. I can't find the checklist on your site that you mentioned in the video. Could you help me find it?

  • @truthhurts4771
    @truthhurts4771 9 місяців тому

    Advertising and selling on Ebay, Craigslist, etc... does not validate a new product?

  • @filoavignonesi2128
    @filoavignonesi2128 3 роки тому

    great content, but please don't use abbreviations that not everyone might know. what is DM???

  • @tzoneo8029
    @tzoneo8029 3 роки тому

    please G. Perkins someone told me about publish drive. can you throw more light? thanks

  • @BibbleIsSlayEveryDay
    @BibbleIsSlayEveryDay 3 роки тому

    I do

  • @LauraGutierrez-zl1uh
    @LauraGutierrez-zl1uh 2 роки тому

    Great content, but I am having trouble thinking how to validate my idea of a tenis apparel line, as if I sell, I need the garments and spend the money on stock, or at least in samples :( I’ve bee thinking maybe to create an ad with a photo of something similar but I cannot sell that

  • @jasmynehenderson9050
    @jasmynehenderson9050 3 роки тому

    I have the idea to start a restaurant based on the diet I do but how would I validate my idea in this instance such as making the first $1K before opening?

  • @simonarakauskaite8664
    @simonarakauskaite8664 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much for all your tips!! I'm only at the research stage but I'm looking at launching an online clothing store. Would you have any tips on how to create a beta version of say a jumper or a jacket? any help would be appreciated :)

  • @williamribardo3736
    @williamribardo3736 3 роки тому

    Services such as web development tax preparation or nonfiction editing of 50,000 words or less. I will leave these efforts for above number 1

    • @williamribardo3736
      @williamribardo3736 3 роки тому

      Number 2
      Verify the one main objective of the product or service benefiting the buyer. The benefit of my product is an education for the "good life."

    • @williamribardo3736
      @williamribardo3736 3 роки тому

      Create a beta version of my product.
      For instance one of the main focus of the book to bring savings to to the reader. Show this to believer.

  • @keroppi0420
    @keroppi0420 2 роки тому

    How do I get through the validation process if I am offering a service and not a product?

  • @Reem-yp5df
    @Reem-yp5df 3 роки тому

    Do you mean with one idea that i start to validate one product? Like a cup maybe??

  • @tzoneo8029
    @tzoneo8029 3 роки тому

    Hello, Please can you throw more light on publish drive. Thanks.

  • @delicious7083
    @delicious7083 3 роки тому

    Please film a UA-cam video to show us how to set up multi language auto-translate as this video, thanks.

  • @stephenfiore9960
    @stephenfiore9960 2 роки тому

    1x(3/30/22)…..1….done

  • @amandawilkinson9882
    @amandawilkinson9882 3 роки тому

    What if you atre a selling information?

  • @mayankshukla5460
    @mayankshukla5460 3 роки тому

    Go out and talk to people
    The people : 8:49 "GET OUT"

  • @tareqislam1434
    @tareqislam1434 3 роки тому

    I need to develop myself more and more, to have a wife like gillian- who I'm guessing also loves jalapeno kettle chips like me.

  • @makhdomsyedshahenshahrazab5356
    @makhdomsyedshahenshahrazab5356 3 роки тому

    Please tell me what can I do

  • @williamribardo3736
    @williamribardo3736 3 роки тому

    I have not made any money from my blog on my website.

  • @Abdul6921
    @Abdul6921 3 роки тому

    Hi I love you

  • @williamribardo3736
    @williamribardo3736 3 роки тому

    You say earn I think spend

  • @Reem-yp5df
    @Reem-yp5df 3 роки тому

    What does beta mean????

  • @christopherramirez2852
    @christopherramirez2852 3 роки тому

    Can I make a music business?

  • @sharonjohns1686
    @sharonjohns1686 3 роки тому

    We could have got this rather than pay 275 for a course for this same info 🤷‍♂️

  • @rmfelt5500
    @rmfelt5500 2 місяці тому

    Repent of your sins and turn to Jesus Christ for he died for all of us while we were still sinners. He is coming back soon.

  • @mavrosyvannah
    @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому

    Me, 18 months to 7 million.

    • @nkr2001
      @nkr2001 3 роки тому

      What are you going to do?

    • @mavrosyvannah
      @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому

      @@nkr2001 you mean what did I do? This is past tense.
      It will be in my autobiography.

    • @mavrosyvannah
      @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому

      @@nkr2001 maybe I should say I have done this 6 times and what I do next will be my last time. I will solve a huge global need/problem again and let a few thousand people who come first to start as interns and volunteers to have the first careers and jobs we create.
      The people I want to serve are those who think independently and work in any type of small office home office.
      I know what the home workers problems and blocks to success are and have already proven my theory.
      Right now I am working on a 4 week 20 day orientation and training.
      If you would like to be considered just give me your three top skills in your set. I will get in touch with you privately and see if we make a good fit.
      I will never be able to write the perfect how to be wealthy coming from nothing. All I can tell is what are the core believes that are common to self made people.

    • @nkr2001
      @nkr2001 3 роки тому

      @@mavrosyvannah Thanks buddy
      I'd like to work with people like you,
      But sadly i dont have any top skills im on my learning period.

    • @mavrosyvannah
      @mavrosyvannah 3 роки тому

      @@nkr2001 hope you are spending your time well learning from a great master.

  • @rowanmulvey8632
    @rowanmulvey8632 3 роки тому

    DM?

  • @citytrees1752
    @citytrees1752 2 роки тому

    Stop shifting the video camera. Its distracting. Just leave it.

    • @JKBelle
      @JKBelle 9 місяців тому

      Huh 🤔?