1. That
2. Sounds
3. Like
4. A
5. Great
6. Idea!

When running your new product ideas past friends and family, don’t pay much attention to what they say. Heck, they don’t want to burst your bubble by telling you you’re not the next Ron Popeil.

Of course, they’re going to give you plenty of encouragement to your face. But at the same time, maybe they’re wondering “Hmmm. I don’t know if that’s going to work.”

Here is the one and only time you will know you have a good, marketable idea: when a complete stranger hands you cash for it. End of story.

[Ed. Note: The best way to find out if your business idea works is to test it. As quickly and cheaply as possible. You can get step-by-step advice on how to turn your idea into a full fledged business right here.]

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