What's the best way to analyze your target market to ensure your GTM strategy is sound? Do you just ask your customers?

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VP of Sales in Softwarea year ago
Metrics and data should tell you the true story. You can ask the question “How did you hear about us” on calls but o think a better gauge is percentage of deals that are advancing through your sales stages within your ICP.
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CSO, CMO8 months ago
Prospect interviews and validation conversations, along with industry research help to paint the picture. A proof of concept test can provide invaluable feedback for problem solution fit and product market fit. 
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Director of Sales and Business Development in Software8 months ago
I start with customers and work my way out. 

What do customers think? How can I apply that to prospects.

Test it - evaluate it - repeat. 
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Partner in Travel and Hospitality8 months ago
- Segmentation: Break down your market into smaller groups based on specific criteria like demographics or behaviour.

- Customer Feedback: Collect direct feedback through surveys or interviews to understand customer needs and preferences.

- Competitor Analysis: Study your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses to identify opportunities and threats.

- Trend Monitoring: Stay updated with industry trends to anticipate shifts in consumer behaviour.

- Data Analysis: Use your business data to identify patterns and insights about your target market.

- Social Listening: Monitor social media and forums to gauge public sentiment and spot emerging trends.

- Pilot Testing: Test your product/service in a controlled environment to refine your GTM strategy based on real market feedback.
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Sales Associate8 months ago
Scan the customer and the market / indústria ecosystem, blind / mystery / deceptive surveys, to achieve more organic data 
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