In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Tiffany, the dynamic co-owner and COO of The Product Bus, a consulting firm dedicated to helping early-stage, bootstrapping start-ups. Tiffany shares her journey from running a software development company to co-founding The Product Bus, where she and her team specialise in guiding tech and non-tech start-ups through the critical stages of product development and market validation. We dive into the unique challenges start-ups face, particularly the common pitfalls in marketing and product validation. Tiffany emphasises the importance of understanding your customer base and validating problems early to avoid costly missteps. She also discusses the ethical stance of The Product Bus on fee-for-service consulting, steering clear of equity in fledgling start-ups to protect founders’ interests. Tiffany shares valuable insights on automation tools, project management software like ClickUp, and the benefits of AI in streamlining business processes. Join us for a conversation packed with practical advice, resources, and a glimpse into the supportive ecosystem Tiffany and her team are building for start-up success. Resources and links mentioned: AI Tools: Reclaim (affiliate link) https://reclaim.ai/r/s/EAnUl Respell https://www.respell.ai/ The Product Bus website: https://theproductbus.com/ Connect with Tiffany: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-ashdown/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffany_ashdown?_t=8mKaauLmOmu&_r=1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproductbus/