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How to Test Your Brand Before Going All In

From polite opinions to market evidence that can guide a brand decision.

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From polite opinions to market evidence that can guide a brand decision. The goal is not passive reading. The goal is one useful brand decision you can make today.

First lesson

Stop asking for opinions

People say a brand idea is good because saying yes costs them nothing.

Lesson path

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  1. 01
    Stop asking for opinions The Past Behavior Standard
  2. 02
    Talk to strangers The 6-2-2 Validation Mix
  3. 03
    Listen for repeated language The Phrase Frequency Test
  4. 04
    Score the signal The Evidence Ladder
  5. 05
    Decide before redesigning The Go Refine Kill Board