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#118 – The Magic of Choosing a Great Market with Justin Jackson of Transistor

Justin Jackson (@mijustin) has spent a lifetime as an entrepreneur, working on products, hosting podcasts, running communities, creating courses, and more. But it wasn't until he created his newest business, Transistor, that he fully realized the power that comes from choosing the right market as a founder. Justin joined me on the podcast to talk about the…

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  1. Transistor.fm is a podcast hosting. Full answer

  2. The podcast hosting market has momentum. Full answer

  3. When learning on your own, there is very limited perspective. When reading a book, listening to a podcast, etc., you learn about different ways to do things. Full answer

  4. A business cannot be based on what people might do or what they say that might do. Full answer

  5. Search engine optimization (SEO) needs to be first priority for businesses. Word of mouth is also necessary. Full answer

  6. In certain markets, having good affiliates can be very helpful. Also, sharing an interesting journey in a transparent and vulnerable way resonates with people. Full answer

  7. A founder needs the right market with the right distribution channels. And, a good product for that market must be developed. These three areas are crucial. Full answer

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