Product Habits - I got some more responses

I promised I’d follow up if I got more responses.

Turns out that the current economic conditions are a mixed bag for people, at least based on the replies I got to my last email.

Here’s a few of the snippets I received:

“I was recently laid off because...well, sales weren't doing well!”

“We are speeding up!”

“I have a software company and have seen a big slowdown this year in new sales, an increase in cancellations, and an increase in people downgrading their plans to lower-cost levels.”


“Haven’t slowed down at all.”

“Yes we’re definitely seeing a slow down. Much longer sales cycles.”


So some folks are struggling right now. And others aren’t. 

Building a healthy business takes continuous work. In times like this, your #1 goal skews towards ensuring survival even through the worst case scenario.

I’ve been in this situation several times before and have found ways to survive and even thrive despite unfavorable market conditions.

Reply to this email if you’ve got specific challenges that you’d like an opinion on. I’ll respond with my thoughts.

Hiten











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