Iya, I’m Daniel (Not Dan and defo not Danny)

A 30-year-old, Manchester-born design agency founder. 

I started Noramble because I was frustrated seeing so many brands looking, talking, and feeling the same. Decision-making when shopping for a product becomes impossible and a chore, resulting in chasing the lowest price or the best deal.

At Noramble, we refuse to add more noise to the sea of sameness. Over the years, we have crafted a process to help brands rebel against their category and grow through proper differentiation that gives consumers a reason to give a crap.

Daniel Poll

On a shelf full of bottles. Be a big f***ing tube.

The haircare shelves are stacked with the same old, same old:
- Generic bottles
- Bold colours
- Scent-focused claims

Yawn. A shelf like this tends to become a price war because everything looks and sounds the same.

Unless you're brand loyal. Which newsflash, most shoppers aren't these days.

The answer? Throw them category cliches out the window and put your product in a HUGE tube.

being haircare stopped me RIGHT in my tracks with this exact strategy.
- Different packaging format
- Typographic creative direction
- Functional-focused claims

It spoke to me. It excited me. I took it to the till.
And I wasn't even shopping for haircare.

Bravo being!

Founder @ Noramble | Brand + Packaging design that rebels against category cliches

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Packaging design fail? 🫠

Now, I love M&S.

But I saw this in their store the other day, and it bamboozled me.

There are three fundamental goals of packaging design:
- What is it?
- Who is it for?
- Why should they care?

This answers NONE of the above.

I had zero idea what it was. Who it was for. Or why I should care.
Is it skincare? Is it make-up? Is it some new protein product?!

It also lacked context because it was outside the fitting rooms.

I ended up doing a Google search to actually find out what it was.

Like I said, I LOVE M&S.
They're smashing it at the moment.

Feels like everything they touch turns to gold.

Not this, though. Soz.

Any guesses as to what it is?

Here's a 101 on how to create DISTINCT packaging from Esplosivo.

Most chilli sauce brands come in:
- Glass jars
- Bold labels
- Chilli graphics

Which is farmilair right? That's what consumers would look for on the shelf.

So, how would a brand ditch the cliches to stand out?

Simple. By reframing it.

Esplosivo still use a glass jar and chilli graphics, but they've framed it within a paper wrapper to look like a bomb.

Why does it work?
- It's still familiar
- It distinctive
- It looks more premium compared to its competitors
- It's memorable
- It looks fu*king mega

I sadly didn't buy it becuase it looked like it would burn through my jugular.

But it stopped a consumer in my tracks, and that's 80% of the battle in stores these days.

🔥 NEW WORK 🔥

A clean look for a new edible gummy range

10X ATHLETIC X Noramble

With a new product range of edible gummies, 10X Athletic reached out to us to help create packaging that set it apart from their current brand and helped create a more premium position in the category.

We created a clean visual with crisp typography and bold colours. We featured the brand's big 'X' icon in the background to lean into the brand's equity. Whilst also utilising bold colours to signal the flavour profile of the gummy products.

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⚡️ We design branding and packaging that goes big when everyone goes home | Founder @ Noramble

I started Noramble on the frustration of seeing so many brands and looking, talking and feeling the same. Decision-making when shopping for a product becomes impossible and a chore.

The team and I refuse to make more noise in the sea of sameness. Over the years, we have crafted a process to help brands find their zag and amplify, defend and grow their business.

We've worked with numerous brands from around the globe of all shapes and sizes to do just that.

We refuse to add more noise to the world without reason. So, we take brands through our Zag framework. It's that one element within your business that genuinely sets you apart. It's ownable. It's intangible. It's defendable. It's radical. It's laser-focused. And it's the thing that once we find it, we amplify it within your brand to make your brand magnetic.

What We Do - Noramble

We're Noramble, a brand and packaging design studio helping brands find their zag when everyone zigs. Since 2020, we've worked with clients of all sizes from all corners of the globe who stand for something bigger and refuse to blend into the sea of sameness.

Who We Are - Noramble

Noramble is a brand and packaging design agency in Manchester that helps brands zag when everyone zigs.

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D2C packaging should be a brand experience. Not a sales tool.

One thing that brands seem to get wrong is treating D2C packaging like a sales tool:

Artwork full of benefits
Features
Marketing messages

But, newsflash. The end user has already bought, the job now is to keep them coming back and get excited to open what they've bought.

Something that Purdy & Figg do really well.

On-brand and clean artwork
Organised internal structure
Consise 'How to' graphics
User-friendly product placements

They just get it!

Easy. Simple. Enhancing my experience.

Not trying to ram marketing down my throat.

Lovely.

People love to say the market is “oversaturated.”

It’s a handy excuse.

But markets only feel crowded when you play by the same rules as everyone else.

They all follow the same category cues.
They all look the same.
They all feel and sound the same.
They all offer the same thing.
They get locked into price wars.

The boldest brands in even the most crowded sectors don’t chase the category clichés.
They pick a fight.
They plant their flag.
And they make people choose sides.

Think Graza. Think Surreal Cereal. Think Oatly.

Brave brands stand out because strategy beats “sameness” every time.

You’d be amazed at how much room there is at the top for anyone willing to stick their neck out.

One of our favourite projects of last year tbf

PickandMix.com X Noramble

Pick&Mix approached us to help with their next phase of growth by creating a new bag design for their brand to establish them as the market leader in this category.

We created a completely unique bag for the brand, featuring a split colour block in their brand colours to create a bold and impactful visual that looked good both on screen, on social media, and in the hands of their customers.
We gave their back of pack the same treatment by creating a nice hierarchy that was not only easy to read and consume, but also visually appealing to help grow the brand's customer retention rate.

My goal is to build a business so good that when people leave said business, 


they put "Ex-[brand name]" in their headline 🤝

We launched our new website about 3-months ago. Here's how it's going 👇

We started working on the new Noramble website with MadeByShape about 6-months ago for various reasons:

- To position us better as a studio
- To attract the right sort of clients to us
- To communicate our value better

It finally launched at the start of October 2024, and it's been mega.

Feedback from current and past clients, and even from people within our industry, has been mint.

On average, since the new website launched, we've had;

- Had a 9% increase in enquiries
- We converted 60% more of the enquiries we had
- 7% increase in revenue YTD

They're not HUGE numbers, but it's pushing us forward, and it's very exciting to see after only a short amount of time.

I think it's important to talk about the honest numbers behind a business; people are so quick to sugarcoat things on social media.

'Appeh Friday. One from the archives.

Cane X Noramble

Cane is a new entrant to the toothbrush market. The brand saw a gap in the market and offered a new sustainable toothbrush for the eco-conscious consumer.

We did away with the typical market cues to help cut through the noise. We paired a bold typeface with a brash colour palette; we put the product centre stage on the packaging with a simple illustration to help communicate the product from the outset.

Not sure about anyone else, but I actually can't be productive without music 🎧

LinkedIn gurus will tell you that to be productive, you need to:
👉 Wake up at 4:00
👉 Drink blended kale
👉 Be in the gym 27hrs a day

I do NONE of the above and yet maintain rather high productivity levels.

My secret? Music.

Get me a good playlist and a pair of sick headphones, and I'm a productive animal.

That's literally it.

'Appy Friday.

P.S. My preference is a Whitney Houston playlist. Old but gold.

My first design role almost ended my career before it had even begun

Fresh from graduation, eager to realise my dream of becoming a packaging designer.

I found myself stepping into my first job as a junior packaging designer at a cosmetics company.

The pay was crap, but my excitement was through the roof - I'd finally made my way into the industry.

Fast forward three months...
“𝙄 𝙛*𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩"

I quit my dream job for one reason.

𝗠𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼

The lessons:
👉 Work where you're appreciated. It's a non-negotiable
👉 If it doesn't bring joy, f*cking change it.
👉 Love what you do or re-evaluate.

I got my happily ever after by founding my own packaging design studio.

P.S. I was blessed with some mega tea-making abilities tbf. So, if anyone fancies a cup of Earl Grey, I'm ya' man!

Last year, we had a cash flow issue. Even though we had £40,000 in our pipeline.

I'm always open when things don't go quite right for us at Noramble
This is no different.

Around April last year, on paper, we were flying.
- Landing new projects
- Loads of enquiries
- Producing some mint work

But, we had major cash flow issues becuase we worked on a 50/50 basis with our clients. 50% upfront and 50% before final delivery.

This felt normal for the industry, but when a project takes 3-6 months, the cash flow takes a beating.

Which meant we were always chasing the next client. Also not ideal.

After some digging, I found that we had around £40,000 in our pipeline that we couldn't actually invoice for yet because the projects were still ongoing.

So, in May, we switched it up. For any new project we onboarded, it followed a new invoice schedule:
- 50% upfront
- 25% on concept sign-off
- 25% on final delivery

Honestly? It was a win-win.
- Our cash flow transformed overnight
- We had a new, clear sign-off for clients
- Clients had smaller invoices that actually helped with their own cash flow.

Thinking back, I can't believe how simple the change was, and the impact it had.

Sometimes, the smallest changes have the biggest impact. Fact.

Cheers January. It's been mega. It's been a whirlwind.

Not sure how it's already February, but we had a smashing start to the year.
- Had 16 new enquiries
- Onboarded 5 new projects
- 2 new projects started with current clients
- Sent 14 new proposals
- Drank loads of Earl Grey tea

It's times like these, where you see the hard work pay off.

The sweat, blood, tears and sleepless nights become worth it.

Cheers January 🥂

Here's how you turn a customer into a RAGING fan girl.

So, I turned 30 last month (still crying about it). 

And my accountant, Ellis Bennett FCCA did something completely unexpected.

I woke up the morning of my birthday to the expected:
- Missed calls from family
- Facebook notification
- WhatsApp messages
from people all wishing me Happy Birthday

And then buried within all of those notifications was an Amazon gift card from Ellis and his team.

Honestly? Nearly brought a tear to my eye because it was so so so unexpected.

And I've not shut up about it ever since, when people have asked how my birthday was.

Simplifying Accountancy and maximising Tax Efficiency for Business Owners | Director - EA Accountancy 👨🏼‍💻 💸

If you’ve ever looked back at a job and realised it shaped who you are, you’ll get this.

Back in 2015, when I was at Uni, I used to work for Apple in the Trafford Centre.

I'm not gonna lie, it funded my vodka-fueled nights out mostly, but it was mega:
👉 Class pay (for my age at the time)
👉 Fab discounts on the products
👉 Great team

However, there was ONE thing I was taught, and I still do it today, over 10 years later.

“𝗜’𝗺 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.”

That’s it.
8 words, drilled into us from day one.
If you didn’t know the answer to a question, you didn’t bluff.
You didn’t waffle.
You said it straight.

When I started my business, I was always told to 'fake it till you make it':
If a client asked me something
👉 Make something up
If you don't understand what the client is on about
👉 Pretend you know and figure it out later

It was advice I chose not to listen to, becuase that's not me. I'm naive and curious.

If a client asks me something I haven’t got a clue about, I say the same thing I said in that shop a decade ago.
“I’m not sure, but let’s find out together.”

If a client talks about their business, and it's something I don't understand?
"Ooo, can you explain this like I'm a five-year-old?"

Pretending to have all the answers is overrated.
Being honest builds more trust than any BS ever could.
Clients respect you more for admitting what you don’t know—and digging in to learn with them.

So cheers Apple. Not only for funding my wild uni nights but for changing my mindset for the better.

We spent the last few months of 2025 strategising Noramble for this year. Here's what's changing 👇

My studio is 6 years old this year, and it's time to make some changes:

👉 We're saying 'No' more
This is a big one for me because I'm such a people pleaser.

👉 We've increased our base prices 
Last year was about building some new foundations and increasing the value we bring to our projects. Our prices are now reflecting that.

👉 We're tracking EVERYTHING, literally!
Data doesn't lie, and being creative, I've always let trackers get forgotten, but not this year.

These are the biggest things we're changing this year, and I cannot wait to see them! 

P.S. Has anything changed in your business for the new year?

We all talk about brand consistency, right? But what's more important is brand and product alignment 🤝

I'm a firm believer in product and brand going hand-in-hand.

They can't exist without each other.

Not only can they not exist without each other, but they have to be aligned.

You can't have a luxury feeling brand selling sub-par products.

There's nothing worse than buying a product because the brand and packaging look a certain way.

Only to open it to be met with something completely different.

You end up setting the wrong impression with customers, leaving a bad taste in their mouths.

Your brand perception must be aligned with the products you sell.

Signed,
Consumers everywhere ☺️

I think balancing branding and selling on packaging is something most packaging gets wrong.

Your packaging has a big job on its hands:
- It's seen by 100% of your customers.
- It runs 24/7, 365 days a year.
- It creates millions of impressions a week.

It's got to communicate swiftly:
- What is it? [𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴]
- Why should I care? [𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴]
- Why should I trust it? [𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱]
- Why is this over a competitor? [𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱]
- Who is this for? [𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴]

As you can see, your packaging is a balance between brand and selling.

With both having different jobs.

Selling is all about clarity and persuasion:
- Eye-catching product images
- Clear benefits and features
- Key details like colour or flavour

Branding is the trust builder:
- Memorable logos
- Catchy taglines
- Engaging mascots

The balance between these two depends on your brand, how long it's been around, your goals and your category.

Pringles nails this balance.

At what point do we stop starting emails with "Happy New Year..."?!?!

Asking for a friend.

I'm the friend.

Happy New Year.

Country Director @ AVODA Group UG | Executive MBA @ Quantic | Helping Christian entrepreneurs and business owners launch, build, and grow their faithdriven ventures

AVODA Group empowers faith-driven entrepreneurs in Uganda as part of its mission to drive transformative social impact. As Country Director Uganda, the role focuses on training, funding, and advising SMEs to address growth and scaling challenges through strategic planning and innovative market solutions.  

Drawing from an Executive MBA from Quantic and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from African Business Institute, the work emphasizes strategic thinking, management, and leadership. Previous roles as CFO and Content & Marketing Director have shaped a values-driven approach to fostering sustainable business growth.

Joshua Pi'Rwot

Thanks to Joan Salmon of Monitor Publications Limited- A Nation Media Group Company for writing this really good article about what we are doing at AVODA. 

Here's a brief summary that doesn't do justice to the wealth of content in the piece. 

"𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀"

Uganda leads in entrepreneurship; 30% of adults start businesses, but only 8% survive 15 years. 

AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship Uganda is tackling this with mentorship, resilience training, and a credit system that boosts trust with investors. 

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 
- 𝘍𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭; 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵. 
- 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳. 
- 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨. 

Avoda's Christian-rooted program is open to all who value growth, resilience, and connection.

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Parenting Coach for Parents of Preteen and Teenage Boys| Journalist | Voiceover Artist | Empowering Parents of Teenage Sons | I Help Parents of Teenage Boys to Intentionally Nurture Them Into Their Destiny.

Monitor Publications Limited- A Nation Media Group Company

AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship

Helping entrepreneurs and business owners launch, build, and grow their dreams with faithdriven resources.

𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘰 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴, 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 

You carry the weight. You face the setbacks. Most just don't get it. 

But here's the truth: No one gets entrepreneurs like other entrepreneurs. 

Every big breakthrough in my journey happened after connecting with people who've walked this same road, right here. 

The right network will push you, inspire you, and open doors you didn't know existed. 

If you're building, dreaming, or hustling against the odds, I want to connect. 

Let's trade stories, share lessons, and grow together. 

𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣; 𝙡𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡.

_____________

If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, developing your customers and partnerships journey, and creating a credible pathway to investment, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 31st 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#startups #customercare #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #fiatlux #entrepreneur #founder #cx #experiencedesign #smes #business #founders

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙗𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩. 

It's intentionally crafted through deep understanding, attention to detail, and genuine empathy. 

Every touchpoint, from your website to customer support, should reflect your brand's commitment to excellence. 

Think beyond just solving problems; create moments that delight, surprise, and build trust. 

Businesses that prioritize intentionality in their customer journey turn customers into loyal advocates. 

Don't leave quality to chance; design your experience with purpose and precision. 

Your competitors aren't; why should you? 

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

_____________

If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, developing your customers and partnerships journey, and creating a credible pathway to investment, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#startups #customercare #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #fiatlux #entrepreneur #founder #cx #experiencedesign #smes #business #founders

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝘆𝘁𝗵. 

What you see as a "sudden win" is usually years of unseen grind, failure, and relentless learning. 

We glorify the finished product but ignore the messy process,and that kills resilience in real entrepreneurs. 

Stop worshipping the highlight reel. 

Start respecting the journey, the setbacks, and the growth no one sees. 

If you want real results, embrace the long game.  

𝙒𝙝𝙤'𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚?

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If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, developing your customers and partnerships journey, and creating a credible pathway to investment, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

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𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘤𝘬; 𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘺, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘤𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘦. 

Mastery demands time in the trenches, making mistakes, and owning the lessons. 

There's no substitute for real experience: no course, AI, or guru will do the heavy lifting for you. 

Think of every misstep as tuition you pay for wisdom; embrace them, don't dodge them. 

The sooner you start, the sooner you grow. 

Don't be afraid to fail; be afraid to stand still. 

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙚?

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It starts Jan 24th 2026.

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𝙉𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙨 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙥 𝙗𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨. 

The truth? 

Every founder wants to quit when things get tough, but breakthroughs only happen when you push forward, not when you pause. 

If your journey feels impossible, it means you're solving a problem others are afraid to tackle. 

Success is built on the days you choose to persist, not the days that feel effortless. 

Building something real takes resilience. 

Most quit. 
Winners endure. 

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠?

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You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 31st 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

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𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 

But reality check: what you THINK your product is rarely matches what your customers actually experience. 

Wishing it into greatness doesn't work. 

Customers are the ultimate judges; they define your product by how they use it, talk about it, and value it in their lives. 

You're not building for yourself; you're building for them. 

Stop guessing. Start asking. Watch, listen, and adapt. 

Customer feedback isn't just useful; it's your product's origin story. 

Ready to learn who your product really is? 

𝙇𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

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You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: 

Winning in startups isn't about genius ideas or flashy launches, it's about grinding through endless emails, awkward sales calls, bug fixing, and tedious admin. 

Those "boring" tasks? They're the bridge between dreams and dollars. 

Most founders quit because they can't stomach the monotony. 

The ones who win are relentless with the small stuff. 

Embrace the grind. 
Do the boring work. 

That's how real businesses are built. 

𝙒𝙝𝙤'𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?

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It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#startups #customercare #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #fiatlux #entrepreneur #founder #cx #experiencedesign #smes #business #founders

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. 

But remember,your personal life isn't just a side note. It's the foundation that keeps you grounded and energized. 

Prioritize your family, nurture friendships, and make time for hobbies,these aren't distractions; they're your fuel. 

Without balance, even the biggest wins can leave you feeling empty or burned out. 

Not everything is worth chasing if it costs you your sanity or peace of mind. 

Sustainable success comes from respecting your limits and investing in what truly matters. 

Take care of yourself first,your future self will thank you. 

Stay committed, stay balanced, and keep your sanity intact. 

Your business can grow, but not at the expense of your well-being. 

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮?

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If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, developing your customers and partnerships journey, and creating a credible pathway to investment, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#startups #customercare #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #fiatlux #entrepreneur #founder #cx #experiencedesign #smes #business #founders

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵. 

They are driven by a profound, personal issue that resonates deeply with them, prompting them to declare, "Enough is enough. I can't ignore this anymore." 

That's where true entrepreneurship begins, when frustration becomes motivation for real change. 

It's about turning critique—what's wrong, what's missing—into breakthrough solutions that matter. 

The real drive comes from a place of purpose, resilience, and relentless commitment to solve problems others overlook. 

It's not about chasing trends; it's about solving problems your future self or community can't ignore anymore. 

Your biggest breakthrough starts when you transform pain into a purpose that propels your ideas into reality. 

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮?

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If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, developing your customers and partnerships journey, and creating a credible pathway to investment, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#startups #customercare #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #fiatlux #entrepreneur #founder #cx #experiencedesign #smes #business #founders

𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘱; 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘴. 

It's pitching your idea even when you hear "no" a hundred times. 

It's navigating the uncertainty, making tough calls, and learning as you go. 

It's handling setbacks, doubting yourself, and still moving forward. 

What sets founders apart isn't just ambition; it's relentless courage on ordinary days. 

If today feels hard, remember that's part of the journey. 

Keep going. 

The real breakthrough comes from your consistency and grit. 

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮?

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If you are an entrepreneur looking for a solid faith community to walk the journey with you in founding your business, developing your customers and partnerships journey, and creating a credible pathway to investment, send me a DM.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

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𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘣𝘶𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘴; 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦. 

A mobile phone isn't just a device; it's your connection to the world, your gateway to productivity, and your status. 

A coaching program isn't just about techniques; it's about transforming your mindset, boosting confidence, and feeling supported. 

Understanding this shifts your approach, shifting from selling features to telling stories that resonate on an emotional level. 

Focus on the outcomes, the experiences, and the emotions your offering ignites. 

That's what truly drives conversions and loyalty. 

Are you framing your value in terms of solutions, experiences, and feelings? 

𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬.

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You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 24th 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

#startups #customercare #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth #fiatlux #entrepreneur #founder #cx #experiencedesign #smes #business #founders

𝗔𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗵 grew up valuing independence and entrepreneurship from a very young age. 

By 8 or 9, she was already earning money working in a stone quarry — learning early the pride and fulfillment that comes from creating value. These experiences shaped a lifelong drive to seek opportunities and build businesses from the ground up.

Through the AVODA Institute of Entrepreneurship Blue Program, Ruth gained practical tools to grow with purpose. 

From the 10k Challenge to lessons on integrity and clear communication, she’s learned how to improve her work, leadership, and impact.

Today, Ruth runs multiple ventures — from real estate consultancy, poultry processing, and car wash services, to snacks and tech solutions for entrepreneurs. 

Her vision is to create sustainable opportunities, empower women and underprivileged individuals, and advance God’s Kingdom through ethical leadership and job creation.

🔥 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮?
If you are:
 • Starting or growing a business
 • Seeking structure, strategy, and accountability
 • Passionate about creating impact and empowering others
 • Looking for a Kingdom-centered entrepreneurial community

💙 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪.
📅 January 2026 Cohort enrolment is OPEN
 📍 Orientation starts: 31st January 2026
👉We invite you to apply now and take your next bold step.

You can also 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026 𝘼𝙑𝙊𝘿𝘼 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙉𝙊𝙒.

It starts Jan 31st 2026.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗪: https://lnkd.in/dFyx7Vrb

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Aine Ruth grew up valuing independence and entrepreneurship from a very young age. By 8 or 9, she was already earning money working in a stone quarry — learning early the pride and fulfillment that comes from creating value. These experiences shaped a lifelong drive to seek opportunities and build businesses from the ground up.

Through the AVODA Blue Program, Ruth gained practical tools to grow with purpose. From the 10k Challenge to lessons on integrity and clear communication, she’s learned how to improve her work, leadership, and impact.

Today, Ruth runs multiple ventures — from real estate consultancy, poultry processing, and car wash services, to snacks and tech solutions for entrepreneurs. Her vision is to create sustainable opportunities, empower women and underprivileged individuals, and advance God’s Kingdom through ethical leadership and job creation.

🔥 What’s YOUR story?
If you are:
 • Starting or growing a business
 • Seeking structure, strategy, and accountability
 • Passionate about creating impact and empowering others
 • Looking for a Kingdom-centered entrepreneurial community

💙 AVODA Blue is for you.

📅 January 2026 Cohort enrolment is OPEN
 📍 Orientation starts: 31st January 2026
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Uber Has Officially Exited Tanzania. What Really Happened?

After nearly 10 years in Tanzania, Uber shut down its operations on January 30, 2026. No long press conference. No detailed explanation. Just a message to users saying “this chapter comes to an end.”

But chapters don’t end randomly.

Uber entered Tanzania in June 2016, launching in Dar es Salaam and introducing many of us to:

- App-based ride hailing
- Cashless payments
- Dynamic pricing

At the time, it felt revolutionary.

Fast forward to 2026, and the story looks very different.


🇹🇿 Tanzania Is Not an Easy Market

Uber didn’t just face competition.
It faced local reality.

In 2022, Uber suspended operations after new government regulations introduced:

- Fare caps
- Commission limits
- Stronger consumer protection

Uber returned in early 2023, but by then the market had changed.


🥊 Enter the Undisputed Champion: Bolt 

Let’s be honest  Uber didn’t lose to regulation alone.

It lost to Bolt.

In Tanzania, “request Bolt” is no longer a brand reference, it’s a household phrase for ride hailing. Bolt localized faster, priced smarter, and aligned better with both drivers and passengers.

Meanwhile, Uber struggled with:

- The unpopular TZS 3,000 ride cancellation fee
- Pricing that felt rigid to consumers
- A model that didn’t fully adapt to local cost dynamics

In a price-sensitive market, small frictions become big deal-breakers.


📉 A Bigger Lesson for Global Tech Companies

Uber’s exit sends a clear message:

"You don’t just launch in Tanzania. You adapt, localize, and negotiate your way into relevance."

Local competitors understand:

- How people earn
- How people pay
- How people complain
- How regulators think

And that knowledge compounds over time.

What This Means Going Forward

- Tanzania remains open for innovation, but not at any cost
- Regulation here is not anti-tech, it’s pro-balance
- Local and regional platforms are no longer “alternatives” they are default choices

Uber’s exit doesn’t mean ride hailing failed.
It means the market chose its winner.


💬 Was Uber doomed the moment Bolt became a verb in Tanzania?
Or could Uber have survived with deeper localization?

Let’s talk in the comments.

𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣? 

The idea of instant fame is a myth. 

Success is built on relentless persistence, hidden failures, and unseen sacrifices. 

What looks like a sudden breakthrough is often years of quiet grind. 

If you're waiting for the perfect moment, you'll never start. 

Start now, stay consistent, and trust the process. 

Because true success isn't a flash in the pan; it's a long-term game. 

Don't be fooled into thinking shortcuts exist. The real secret? Keep showing up when no one's watching. Build your legacy brick by brick. The world rewards the patient. 

𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠?

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𝘼𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙧-𝙛𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧? 

Most entrepreneurs chase big ideas without truly understanding their customers' pain points. 

They believe innovation is about creating something new, but real innovation is about solving real problems. 

A visionary often overlooks the importance of actual customer validation. 

You can have a brilliant idea, but if it doesn't resonate with your audience, it's just noise. 

Customer focus isn't a step; it's the foundation of sustainable growth. 

Don't fall into the trap of building in isolation. 
Align your vision with genuine customer needs. 

That's how you build products that last, products that matter. 

Challenge yourself: are you crafting solutions for customers or with customers? 

The choice will determine whether you scale or plateau. 

Start listening, start iterating. 

Your customers hold the key to your future success. 

Are you willing to put their needs above your ego? Think about it. 

𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗴𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

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Your customers shouldn't feel like they're being sold to. 

They should feel heard. 

𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙚. 

Most founders drown out customer voices because they're obsessed with closing deals, not opening relationships. 

Here's the real play: let your customers talk more than you. Let their frustrations educate your solutions. 

Most of your "sales techniques" are just ego in disguise. The best sales process doesn't feel like selling at all; it feels like trust-building. Stop pushing. Start listening. 

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀?

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