From Idea to MVP in 30 Days (Step-by-Step)
The Shift
Most projects that take 2 months could ship in 2 weeks if you cut scope ruthlessly and optimize for learning, not perfection.
The problem isn't time. It's your definition of "done."
The Framework: Minimum Launchable Product
Week 1: Validate the Core
Day 1-2: Define the one problem you're solving. Write it in one sentence. If you can't, you're not clear enough.
Day 3-4: Build the absolute minimum that proves you can solve it. Not the full solution. Just proof.
- Building a SaaS? Make a Typeform + Zapier workflow.
- Writing a course? Record one module and sell pre-orders.
- Launching a product? Build a Notion doc + payment link.
Day 5-7: Get it in front of 10 people. Real users, not friends. Watch them use it. Don't explain anything—just observe where they get stuck.
Week 2: Ship the MVP
Day 8-10: Fix only the blockers. Not nice-to-haves. Not design tweaks. Just the things that stopped users from getting value.
Day 11-12: Write the landing page. One benefit. One CTA. No fluff.
Day 13-14: Launch. Post it. Email your list. Share in communities. Track sign-ups, not compliments.
What to Cut
- Perfect branding (use Canva and move on)
- Custom design (use a template)
- Complex tech stack (use no-code tools)
- 10 features (ship 1, add later based on feedback)
- Blog posts, social accounts, email sequences (launch first, market second)
Common Objections
"But it's not ready." It never will be. Ship it, then improve it.
"People will judge me." No one cares as much as you think. And early feedback beats late perfection.
"I need more features." You need one feature that works. Add the rest after launch.
Action Items
- Pick one project you've been delaying
- Write the one-sentence problem you're solving
- Build the minimum proof in 4 days
- Show it to 10 real users by day 7
- Ship the MVP by day 14
Next Steps
- Implement the framework above
- Track your results for 2 weeks
- Adjust based on what works
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