I Failed 47 Times Before Finding Product-Market Fit
Last year, I burned through $50K testing different marketing approaches.
Today, those lessons helped us close $2.7M in enterprise deals.
Here's the framework that changed everything:
The 72-Hour Test Method
1. Start Small, Start Smart
- Pick ONE channel
- Test for exactly 72 hours
- Maximum budget: $500
- Measure only 2 metrics
2. The Kill Switch Protocol
If after 72 hours you don't see:
- At least 3 qualified leads
- Or 1 serious sales conversation
Kill it. Move on. No emotions.
3. Scale What Works
When you find a winner:
- Double budget weekly
- Keep metrics stable
- Document everything
- Build systems first
Real Example:
We tested LinkedIn outreach for enterprise sales.
First 72 hours: 2 qualified leads
Second test: 5 leads
Third test: 12 leads
Killed 46 other experiments that failed this framework.
The Math:
- 47 total experiments
- 72 hours each
- 1 massive winner
- $2.7M in revenue
Key Learning:
Most founders test too long and scale too slow. Your market will tell you what works in 72 hours.
The Framework:
1. Define success metrics upfront
2. Set a hard stop at 72 hours
3. Be ruthless about killing experiments
4. Double down fast on winners
What experiment are you running right now that should've been killed 72 hours ago?
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