\ In the Part 3 and previous articles, we discussed how easy it is to fall into the “Everyone” trap and why it ultimately weakens your product and strategy. Now, let’s talk about how to escape the “Everyone” trap and create a focused, successful product.
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Breaking Free from the "Everyone" Trap: A 10-Step GuideSo, how do you escape the "Everyone" trap and build a more focused, effective product? Here's a clear roadmap:
Building great B2B products isn’t about trying to serve everyone. It’s about deeply understanding a specific market, solving real problems, and delivering consistent value.
\ Remember: Amazon didn’t start by selling everything—they started with books. Facebook began with college students, not the entire world. Slack focused on developer teams first before expanding.
\ So, next time someone suggests targeting “everyone” or adding a dozen new features, take a deep breath. Then, walk up to the whiteboard and write in big, bold letters: FOCUS OR FAIL.
\ Because if you don’t, someone else will. And they’ll do it better.
\ Acknowledgment: A special thanks to Ankita for her insightful review and thoughtful proofreading of this article.
About Author: Asit Sahoo is an experienced product leader with over 10 years in AI and product development, having built $100M+ portfolios and co-founded an e-commerce startup.
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