LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT QUICK, NO-FLUFF ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS FOUNDERS ARE ASKING RIGHT NOW.

What should your hero product actually be? When should you start paying yourself? Are markets still worth it? And what do you do when one viral Reel is carrying your entire business?

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Madison is answering rapid-fire questions submitted by members of the Founder Cafe community, covering everything from marketing and product strategy to productivity, finances, and scaling.

Whether you're just getting started or growing an established product-based business, these are the questions founders are asking behind the scenes and the answers can save you months of trial and error.

In this episode:

• Why handmade businesses struggle to scale and what to do instead
• How to choose a hero product that fuels long-term growth
• Where founders should (and shouldn't) spend money early on
• A practical framework for identifying your ideal customer
• Why markets aren't delivering the same results they once did
• When it makes sense to start paying yourself from your business
• How to structure your week to stay productive and focused
• What to do if one viral Reel is responsible for all your sales
• Why building a community matters more than chasing constant visibility

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Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus

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