“Customers like to know that you believe in your own products and can relate to their pain points. Entrepreneurs who are also a user or consumer of their own products can help generate authenticity around the value proposition of their business. Putting yourself in their shoes help identify pain points without having to wait for a customer to reach out to you and provide feedback.”

Sohin Shah, InstaLend

7. Be Candid, Transparent and Honest About Your Product

“Always avoid the hard sell with people, because most individuals deal with entrepreneurs on an extremely regular basis, and so they are accustomed to glib sales talk and slick tactics. Be candid, transparent and honest about your product or service. Authenticity comes from an honest portrayal of yourself, such as “why did you get into this company to begin with?” That is where your best pitch lies!”

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