What strategies do you use to validate a market in a niche or emerging industry?

I look at secondary research and reports for market trends

I creat content around the niche to see if it attracts interest.

I use pre orders to gauge interest before production.

I often run focus groups to get detailed feedback

I talk to potential customers and test small products versions for feedback.

I look at social media engagement on related topics

I run small scale experiments to test viability

"I often run surveys and analyze the responses to understand the market needs. "

"I like to create a simple prototype and get feedback from potential users. "

I run pilot programs with a small group of users.

I use social media polls to get quick feedback.

I often look at search trends to see what people are interested in.

I spend some time on research but lot more time on the people who are actively working in that market. That brings more teachings for me that sometimes the secondary research reports, which were created sitting in a comfortable office without proper industry knowledge.

I test concepts through email marketing to measure interest.

I offer a free trial to see if there’s interest before commuting.

I use crowdfunding platforms to test demand and get early backers.

I analyze online forums for pain points and opportunities.

I collaborate with influencers to gauge interest and get feedback.

I launch beta versions to a select audience to gather insights.