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[technopreneurshipperspective]

TechPers104

From Ideas to Impact: The Secret Sauce of Winning Innovations

What separates a genius idea from a failed concept? It’s not luck. It’s not even the brilliance of the idea itself. The difference lies in understanding people. The best innovators don’t just create—they listen, adapt, and refine. Before launching anything, they ask, "Does this solve a real problem?" I recently watched "How to Talk to Users and Validate Your Ideas" by Ms. Cherish Delight Mahinay, and it completely changed how I see innovation. I used to think success was about having the "next big thing," but now I know that even the greatest ideas can flop if they don’t meet an actual need. The real game-changer? Talking to users before making assumptions.

Why Talking to Users is a Game-Changer Let’s be real—not all feedback is helpful. Some people sugarcoat their opinions, while others don’t even know what they really want. This is where smart questioning comes in. A concept called The Mom Test opened my eyes to a better way of gathering insights. Instead of asking, “Do you like this idea?” (which invites polite but useless answers), you ask, “How do you currently deal with this problem?” This forces people to share their actual struggles, not just what they think you want to hear. But listening isn’t just about hearing words—it’s about observing behavior. People’s actions reveal more than their opinions. If someone says they would buy a product but never reaches for their wallet, that’s a red flag.

The 3-Step Formula for Validating Ideas 1. Find the Problem Before the Solution Too many businesses fail because they create solutions for non-existent problems. Instead of brainstorming an idea and hoping people will love it, flip the process—find the pain points first. 2. Ask the Right People, Not Just Anyone Your friends and family will always hype you up, but they are not your customers. Go to people who actually experience the problem and let them guide your innovation. 3. Test Small, Fail Fast, Improve Quickly Don’t wait until your product is fully built. Launch small, gather feedback, and tweak as needed. The best businesses aren’t perfect from the start—they evolve based on user insights.

The Bottom Line: Listen, Adapt, Win Success isn’t about who has the wildest idea—it’s about who understands people best. Talk to users, challenge your assumptions, and create something they truly need. When you master this process, you won’t just build a business—you’ll build something that matters.

[froggy1003]

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[drgeeproductions-com]

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[mosheroes]

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[photojojo]

Congrats to the winner of our Emotion #photojojoweeklyphoto challenge, @daysandclouds who snapped this pawsome shot and won our 2-in-1 Wide/Macro Lens! If you love taking pics and SWEET PRIZES, listen to the Photojojo Podcast 🎧  http://bit.ly/PhotoaWeekChallenge-24

[tinasartlife]

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[shwell11]

Reposted from @talkinglead - Get listener only discounts...Part 8 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by @pioneerarmsusa Our 12 part educational journey into the world of AK-47s leads us to the land of Accessories. Joining Lefty and @shwell11 to help explore the topic of AK-47 accessories is Sven Jonsson of @manticorearms and coming back for a third visit we have AK-47 #guru Brian Keeney of @occamdefensesolutions #AKKorner #listentowin #badasseryness #PioneerArmsCorp #LeadHead #leadheadbrigade #1Afor2A #2atalk #2afor1a #ak74 #akm #badasseryness #LEADUCATE#big3east #big3eastmedia #cenfloverland #overlanding #shwell #lifeisshwell #trd #4runner #trdpro #offroad #toyota @shwell11 @big3east - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6oJ7znDzn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dq7f36pqzrzo

[yellowdogdiscs-blog]

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[patdsnaps]

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[1079mixfm]

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WISIN Y YANDEL MEET AND GREET CONTEST

“WISIN Y YANDEL MEET AND GREET CONTEST”

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED, SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY.

2. SPONSORS: Entravision Communications Corporation, owner and operator of radio station KVLY-FM, 107.9 (the “Station”), located at 801 N. Jackson Rd., McAllen, Texas 78501. The administrator of the Contest is the Station.

3. DATES OF THE CONTEST: The “WISIN Y YANDEL MEET AND GREET CONTEST” Contest (the “Contest”) takes place from May 10, 2019 to May 14, 2019 (the “Dates of the Contest”).

4. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICIAL RULES: By entering, you agree to be bound by these Official Contest Rules (these “Official Rules”). Written copies of these Official Rules are available by mail upon written request to the Station at 801 N. Jackson Road McAllen, Texas 78501, Attention: Promotions Director with a stamped, self-addressed return envelope.

5. HOW TO ENTER: Listen to radio station KVLY-FM, 107.9, between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm, Monday to Friday during the Dates of the Contest. Throughout the contest each day a “Wisin y Yandel Montage sounder” or cue to play will be aired at various time. When listeners hear the “Wisin y Yandel Montage sounder” they can call for a chance to become registered. The twenty-fifth caller (25th ) will be registered each time the “Wisin y Yandel Montage Sounder” is played. Online radio streaming might have an audio delay and might reduce the possibilities for participants to call on a timely manner. The Sponsors are not responsible for dropped calls, poor cell phone reception or any other communication problems that result in the loss of connection with the Station. The Sponsors are not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, incomprehensible, misdirected, or mutilated entry forms, which such entry forms shall be disqualified. By submitting your entry form you authorize the Sponsors to announce your name on air.

6. PRIZES: There will be a total of one (1) prize. Winner will receive two meet-and-greet passes and two (2) tickets to the Wisin Y Yandel Concert happening May 15, 2019, at the State Farm Hidalgo Arena located at 2600 N. 10th St, Hidalgo, TX 78557. The winners may pick up the prizes at the offices of the Station located at 801 N. Jackson Road, McAllen, Texas 78501. The total value of the prizes is $400.00 (Four Hundred Dollars 00/100). Limit one (1) prize per person/household. Prizes are nontransferable. All prize details not specified in the Official Rules will be determined in Sponsors’ sole and absolute discretion. A list of prizewinners is available by mail upon written request to the Station, Attention: Promotions Director with a stamped, self- addressed return envelope.

7. HOW PRIZES ARE AWARDED: All registered callers will be entered into a random drawing. One name will be selected from all the eligible entries collected on Tuesday May 14, 2019 between the hours of 1pm and 5pm Central standard time. The selected name will have fifteen minutes (15) to call 107.9 Mix FM Request line back at 1-888-691-1079 to claim the prize. If the selected winner does not contact the station within the fifteen (15) minute time frame, another entrant will be selected; the contest will end once a selected winner has claimed the prize. There will be one (1) prize winner. Due to time constraints, the Sponsor reserves the right to modify the notification procedures in connection with the selection of alternate winners, if any or necessary. The odds of winning depend on the number of entries received. All winners are subject to eligibility verification, including without limitation, compliance with these Official Rules. If the Station cannot verify if a winner is eligible, or if a winner is otherwise unable to accept his/her prize, such prize will be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner. A participant will not be deemed to be winner until the Station makes verbal contact with such participant. Eligibility requirements are set forth below.

8. ELIGIBILITY: All participants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a valid social security number at the time of entry. Employees and members of the immediate family (spouse, parent, child, sibling and their respective spouse) and household of such employees of the Sponsors and their affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, distribution, advertising and promotion agencies, or any other companies engaged in the development, production of distribution of Contest materials are not eligible.

9. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: By participating in the Contest, you agree to be bound by the decisions of the Sponsors. Persons who violate any rule, gain unfair advantage in participating in the Contest, or obtain winner status using fraudulent means will be disqualified. Unsportsmanlike, illegal, disruptive, annoying, harassing or threatening behavior is prohibited. The Sponsors will interpret these rules and resolve any disputes, conflicting claims or ambiguities concerning the rules or the Contest and the Sponsors’ decisions concerning such disputes shall be final. If the conduct or outcome of the Contest is affected by human error, any mechanical malfunctions or failures of any kind, intentional interference or any event beyond the control of the Sponsors, the Sponsors reserve the right to suspend and/or modify the Contest, or any part of it, or to make such other decisions regarding the outcome as the Sponsors deems appropriate. All decisions will be made by the Sponsors and are final. Future contests or tie-breakers, if any, may be significantly more difficult than the initial contest. The method of determining prize-winners if a tie remains after completion of the last tie-breaker will be at the Station’s discretion. The Sponsors may waive any of these rules in their sole discretion. The Sponsors’ failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Any and all improprieties should be reported immediately to The Promotions Director for the Station at 956-687-4848. The Sponsors reserve the right at their sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who violates these rules or applicable law, tampers with the entry process or the operation of the Contest, engages in any conduct detrimental to Sponsors, the Contest or any other entrant (in each case as determined in Sponsors’ sole discretion), or acts in violation of these Official Rules, to lock out any individual whose eligibility is in question, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Contest at any time. The Sponsors disclaim any responsibility to 3 notify participants of any aspect related to the conduct of the Contest.

WARNING: ANY ATTEMPT BY ANY PERSON TO DELIBERATELY UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK FROM ANY SUCH PERSON DAMAGES AND ANY OTHER REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO THE SPONSORS TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

10. RELEASE: Unless prohibited by law, acceptance of any prize offered constitutes permission to use the name, voice, and/or likeness (photo, videotape or film) and basic personal information of participants in any medium selected by the Sponsors for purposes of advertising and promotion without further compensation to the participants. Unless prohibited by law, each participant hereby releases the Sponsors and their parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and their respective directors, officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, loss or damage of any kind to person, including death, and property, arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize, participation in the Contest and any participation in any activity relating to the Contest. In order to participate in the Contest, Participants must sign an official affidavit of eligibility and release provided by the Sponsors. Sponsors are not responsible for printing or distribution errors and may rescind or revoke this Contest based upon any such error without liability at their sole discretion. All federal, state, and local laws apply. As a condition of entering, entrants agree (and agree to confirm in writing): (a) to release Sponsors, its affiliates, subsidiaries, retailers, sales representatives, distributors and each of their officers, directors, employees and agents (“Promotional Parties”), from any and all liability, loss or damage incurred with respect to the awarding, receipt, possession, and/or use or misuse of any prize; (b) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and participant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (c) all causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or any prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (d) any and all claims, judgments, and award shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, excluding attorneys’ fees and court costs.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL THE SPONSORS, THEIR PARENTS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, RELATED COMPANIES, THEIR ADVERTISING OR PROMOTION AGENCIES OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS, BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE CONTEST OR THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM THE CONTEST. SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY 4 TO YOU. CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS FOR ANY RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS REGARDING THESE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS.

12. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: THE CONTEST AND THE PRIZES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON- INFRINGEMENT.

13. TAXES: Any valuation of the prize(s) stated above is based on available information provided to the Sponsors, and the value of any prize awarded to a winner may be reported for tax purposes as required by law. Each winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes related to the prize(s) and paying any expenses associated with any prize which is not specifically provided for in the Official Rules. Each winner must provide valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. Prizes are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize, unless specifically permitted under these Official Rules. Any person winning over $600.00 in prizes will receive an IRS form 1099 at the end of the calendar year and a copy of such form will be filed with the IRS.

14. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION: This promotion is governed by U.S. law and is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant in connection with this Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Texas, U.S.A., without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof shall take place in the State of Texas, in the City of McAllen, County of Hidalgo.

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[froggy1003]

Win access to #snowfest2023 @westmountain thanks to our friends @nemercjdr @nemertoga #ListenToWin #winterfun #Froggy1003 (at Froggy 100.3) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnfRRgSpJZC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[photojojo]

Don't forget to post your #photojojoweeklyphoto by midnight on Insta for your chance to win our PJ Everyday Phone Lens! Find out this week's challenge on our podcast → http://bit.ly/PhotoaWeekChallenge-23

[froggy1003]

Listen all this week to win tickets to see the legendary @aarontippin @crwoodtheater in Glens Falls, Sunday December 18th presented by @countrykevinrichards #ListenToWin #aarontippin #legendsofcountry #Froggy1003 https://www.instagram.com/p/Clx8gAMuvoW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[mosheroes]

#TheMoYouknow #BeasleyMediaGroup #Mosheroes #WorkBased #Learning #Internship #OperationLifeAfter #FTCC #Marketing #Media #Radio #Listentowin #Listentolearn #BeasleyBroadcasting #Foxy99 #WKML #Sunny #OldSchoolJamz #107.7 #70s80s&Whatever #96.5 #BobFM (at Foxy 99.1)

[froggy1003]

Listen for chances to win tickets to see @olddominionmusic @themvparena Friday April 14th! Tickets go on sale this Friday morning at 10! #winembeforeyoucanbuyem #olddominion #nobadvibes #listentowin #Froggy1003 (at Froggy 100.3) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkHDIs2JEy3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[froggy1003]

Last chance to win tickets to see @codyjohnson @themvparena in Albany this Friday night! #ListenToWin #CojoNation #CodyJohnson #RandyHouser #DrewParker #Froggy1003 (at Froggy 100.3) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChSExYGrM_0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=