Insurance is one of the least start-up friendly industries in the world. It’s a regulated industry, so you can’t just have an idea, buy a domain and start making money. You’ll need to be licensed to sell insurance, and that takes between 6-12 months and costs thousands of pounds.
Two years ago I wrote about the problems I was facing post-launch. I thought it’d be interesting to revisit this article and see how I’ve solved those problems or if they still exist.
In 2016 I launched the first version of With Jack from a hotel room in Germany. I remember that moment well. My sister was with me and I quietly pushed it live before heading out to explore Berlin. I had no idea what lay ahead, but I was ready for the journey. This was a long time coming.
One of the most challenging aspects of building With Jack is staying motivated as a solo founder. When I recognise I’m having one of those days I give myself permission to write it off.
On Sunday 12th August I photographed my last wedding. Not of the season, but forever. There were a few factors that influenced my decision to stop photographing weddings. Some positive, some negative.
There is no silver bullet in building a remarkable product and it might take you months or even years to find the right recipe, but if you start with a small audience and gather feedback on the way, your chance of coming up with a remarkable product or service will get much, much higher.