Entrepreneurs should rely heavily on hard data and professional project reports to validate concepts rather than relying solely on intuition.
“If you're not a deeply passionate individual who's not spent many years in the industry or studying the industry, I think you should rely on hard data. I think you should rely on professionals that will make that that project report for you.”
Think School · Feb 2026 · 1 episode · 527K views on this topicMarket research should be data-driven and unbiased to avoid falling into confirmation bias when selecting a location or industry for a business.
“don't try to Lo yourself into doing this follow the data right be unbiased follow the data or else you'll get yourself in trouble”
Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast · Jul 2024 · 12 episodes · 125K views on this topicConducting thorough research on marketplace trends and competition is a critical first step before purchasing inventory for resale.
“I want to talk about why you have to research first and buy second.”
Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast · Nov 2025 · 2 episodes · 100K views on this topicDirectly observing and quantifying competitor activity is an effective and necessary method for validating market demand.
“I've literally camped outside a store and counted people walking in and out like average order value $12 okay and then I've Al also been like that's a good idea I'm copying it and then that's it that's all my research”
Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast · Jun 2024 · 0 episodes · 0 views on this topicExtracted by a model; may misattribute who said what.
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