Episode 628 | The 5 PM Pre-Validation Framework

In episode 628, join Rob Walling on a solo adventure where he dives into his newest framework. The 5 PM Pre-Validation Framework is a helpful way to evaluate different startup ideas through a set of criteria to gauge the size of the opportunity.



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Topics we cover: 




3:37 - Why is it called The 5 P.M. Idea Validation Framework?



4:06 - Problem



6:23 - Purchaser



8:17 - Pricing Model



9:00 -  Market



12:48 - Product-Founder Fit



13:21 - Pain to validate the product



13:59 - Evaluating two business ideas through Rob’s 5PM framework




Links from the Show:




SaaS Ideas to Build Right Now, Before Someone Else Does 



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