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Sep 2024
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MBA2522 Q&A Wednesday: How Long Should I...

Omar Zenhom
About this episode

Are you struggling to make your first sale and wondering how long it should take? If you’re launching a new business, this question has probably crossed your mind more than once. It’s a common concern for many entrepreneurs eager to validate their ideas and start generating revenue. How soon can you expect that initial payment to hit your account, and what can you do to speed up the process?

In today’s Q&A Wednesday episode, Omar dives deep into this very issue. He offers practical tips and personal anecdotes to show why waiting too long to make your first sale could be a dire mistake. Discover actionable strategies for validating your business idea, the importance of early sales, and how to tap into your existing network. Plus, learn from Omar’s experiences in pre-selling products and securing those crucial first customers.

Don’t miss out on this invaluable lesson! Tap play now—the button’s right at the top of the page—and gain the confidence and tools to make your first sale faster than you thought possible.

Got a question you want to ask? Go ahead and submit it here: 100mba.net/q

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