In this post: 3 sets of questions that would help you solve these 3 common startup challenges:

• Coming up with a value prop that would work across ICPs

• Uncovering hidden objections that are stopping your prospects from converting

• Pre-launch sanity check (obvious, but frequently overlooked)

Make your case studies more persuasive by learning about the surprising factors that affect our perception of content credibility.

When you think of authority-building content or webpage elements, most likely you find yourself thinking about proof bars with client logos, or about testimonials and case studies. But what if you're building a product that's disrupting an existing category or creating a new one?

You might be struggling with a different problem: how to help your prospective users understand what you do — and why. To do that, you may find yourself relying on external proof points, such as studies, quotes from authority figures, or data.

If you're doing this, here are some ideas on how to leverage external proof points.