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S1E02 - MVP Is Dead: Why You Need a 'Minimum Usable Product' Today

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S1E02: MVP is dead; long live MUP

Somewhere along the way, Minimum Viable Products turned into bloated messes—packed with half-baked features nobody asked for. Founders overbuild. Users get confused. And what started as a smart way to test becomes a fast track to failure.

In this episode, we talk about why the old MVP mindset isn’t cutting it anymore. We break down real examples of how things go off the rails. And we introduce something better: the MUP. The Minimum Usable Product. It’s lean. It’s simple. It’s built to give your user real value from day one.

No fluff. No feature creep. Just something that works—and works well.

Hosted by Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-founder of Tacit-Edge), this one’s for builders who want results, not rework.

What You’ll Learn:
  • Why most MVPs fail the usability test

  • How the MUP cuts through the noise and keeps your build on track

  • Real-life MVP fails and how to avoid repeating them

  • A simple mindset shift that could save you months of wasted time

Build smart. Ship lean. Deliver real value.

  • Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your startup.
  • Listen now on taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.
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S1E02: MVP is dead; long live MUP

Somewhere along the way, Minimum Viable Products turned into bloated messes—packed with half-baked features nobody asked for. Founders overbuild. Users get confused. And what started as a smart way to test becomes a fast track to failure.

In this episode, we talk about why the old MVP mindset isn’t cutting it anymore. We break down real examples of how things go off the rails. And we introduce something better: the MUP. The Minimum Usable Product. It’s lean. It’s simple. It’s built to give your user real value from day one.

No fluff. No feature creep. Just something that works—and works well.

Hosted by Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-founder of Tacit-Edge), this one’s for builders who want results, not rework.

What You’ll Learn:
  • Why most MVPs fail the usability test

  • How the MUP cuts through the noise and keeps your build on track

  • Real-life MVP fails and how to avoid repeating them

  • A simple mindset shift that could save you months of wasted time

Build smart. Ship lean. Deliver real value.

  • Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your startup.
  • Listen now on taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.
  continue reading

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S1E07 — How Did We Get Here: When Brilliant Ideas Solve the Wrong Problems Your idea might be smart, bold—even brilliant. But if it doesn’t solve a real problem, it’s already dead. This episode dives into one of the most common startup traps: building for what you think people need instead of what they actually do. Hosts Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-Founder, Tacit Edge) share stories of great ideas that completely missed the mark—and how they could’ve been saved by validating user pain before writing a single line of code. If you’ve ever poured time and money into something no one wanted, this one will hit hard. But it’ll also show you how to get back on track. In This Episode: Why personal assumptions kill product-market fit How to recognize when you’re solving the wrong problem Stories of failed launches—and the pivots that saved them A look inside Nexxt Ideas’ real-world validation process Perfect for: Founders building in a bubble Entrepreneurs chasing ideas that aren’t grounded in user reality Anyone who wants to make sure their product actually helps people Validate first. Build second. Solve what matters. Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your startup. 🎧 Listen now at taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.…
 
S1E06 — Why 90% of Businesses Fail: Outdated Development Rules You’re Still Following The world moves fast—but most dev processes are stuck in the past. In this episode, we break down why traditional development rules are one of the biggest reasons startups crash and burn. Long timelines. Rigid plans. Zero feedback until it's too late. Sound familiar? That's the “old way,” and it's not built to survive in today’s market. Hosts Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-Founder, Tacit Edge) take a no-holds-barred look at how the slow, bloated playbook is failing founders—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to adopt faster, user-first methods that keep your product relevant and moving. In This Episode: Why outdated dev methods are killing modern startups How to spot rigidity before it wrecks your momentum The shift to adaptive, feedback-driven development Old vs. new—what actually works in today’s startup climate Perfect for: Founders stuck in long dev cycles with nothing to show Teams slowed down by outdated playbooks Anyone ready to throw out the rulebook and build smarter Adapt fast. Build lean. Leave the old way behind. Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your product. Listen now at taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.…
 
S1E05 — This Is F*cked: True Stories of Startups Wrecked by the Old Way Behind every failed startup is more than a bad idea, it’s a person who lost their savings, their sanity, or their sense of direction. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the emotional side of failure—the kind caused by broken systems, outdated methods, and advice that never should’ve been given. You’ll hear raw stories of founders who did everything they were told… and still watched it fall apart. Hosts Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-Founder, Tacit Edge) share the brutal truths most people won’t say out loud—and how to avoid becoming one of those stories. In This Episode: What startup failure really costs—the human side How the “old way” of building sets people up to lose Stories of avoidable disasters and what could’ve changed them A look at smarter, more sustainable ways to build from day one Perfect for: Founders burned by bad dev shops or broken advice Entrepreneurs stuck in outdated startup playbooks Anyone who’s failed, or is afraid to Real stories. Real people. Hard truths that could save your next build. Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save you. Listen now on taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.…
 
S1E04 — Death by Features: The Fatal Mistake of Overengineering More features don’t mean more success—in fact, they usually mean the opposite. Founders think they’re adding value, but what they’re really doing is burying usability, draining budgets, and confusing users. When your product tries to do everything, it ends up doing nothing well. In this episode, hosts Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-Founder, Tacit Edge) unpack the deadly impact of feature creep. You’ll hear stories of overbuilt products that faceplanted—and how stripping them back led to real traction. Because simplicity isn’t just good design—it’s your edge. You’ll walk away knowing how to cut the clutter, focus on what matters, and stop letting “nice to have” features wreck your launch. In This Episode: Why overengineering kills usability—and how to avoid it How to recognize when your product is trying to do too much What happens when teams chase features instead of solving problems Stories of bloated builds that got turned around (and why they finally worked) How simplicity creates speed, focus, and actual market success Perfect for: Builders caught in the “just one more feature” loop Founders bleeding budget on overcomplicated builds Anyone who’s shipped something that looked good—but didn’t work No fluff. To-the-point advice. Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your product. Listen now on taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.…
 
S1E03 — The Hidden Startup Playbook They Don’t Want You to See "If you build it, they will come" is one of the biggest lies in entrepreneurship. And in this episode, we’re blowing that myth wide open. Startups aren’t failing because the ideas suck, they’re failing because too many founders believe that building a product is the finish line. Spoiler alert: it’s not even the starting gun. Join hosts Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-Founder, Tacit Edge) as they unpack the startup graveyard—idea-first launches that flopped hard—and reveal the playbook no one talks about. The one that actually works. You’ll hear raw, relatable stories (yes, even the faceplant moments), and walk away with tactical strategies to validate your concept, understand your market, and stop building in the dark. Because good ideas are cheap—validated ones are priceless. In This Episode: Why passion alone isn’t a strategy—and how to test your idea before betting the farm. The real reason 90% of startups fail (and how to avoid joining them). Hilarious startup war stories from the frontlines—and what they taught us. A peek inside Nexxt Ideas’ no-fluff validation model. What it really takes to earn traction before you ever launch. Perfect for: Creators with big ideas and even bigger blind spots. Solopreneurs tired of guessing what their audience wants. Founders who want to stop wasting time, money, and sanity. Real talk. Real stories. Real strategies. Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your startup. Listen now on taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.…
 
S1E02: MVP is dead; long live MUP Somewhere along the way, Minimum Viable Products turned into bloated messes—packed with half-baked features nobody asked for. Founders overbuild. Users get confused. And what started as a smart way to test becomes a fast track to failure. In this episode, we talk about why the old MVP mindset isn’t cutting it anymore. We break down real examples of how things go off the rails. And we introduce something better: the MUP. The Minimum Usable Product. It’s lean. It’s simple. It’s built to give your user real value from day one. No fluff. No feature creep. Just something that works—and works well. Hosted by Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-founder of Tacit-Edge) , this one’s for builders who want results, not rework. What You’ll Learn: Why most MVPs fail the usability test How the MUP cuts through the noise and keeps your build on track Real-life MVP fails and how to avoid repeating them A simple mindset shift that could save you months of wasted time Build smart. Ship lean. Deliver real value. Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your startup. Listen now on taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.…
 
Welcome to our very first episode of Task Failed Successfully. We’re kicking things off with a truth bomb the industry doesn’t want you to hear. If you’ve ever worked with a dev shop that overpromised and underdelivered, you’re not crazy—they probably were gaslighting you. Missed deadlines, vague updates, half-baked deliverables... it’s a pattern, not a fluke. S1E01: Is your Dev Shop Is Gaslighting You In this episode, we pull back the curtain on why so many digital projects fail and what you can do to stop the bleeding before it starts. We’re talking red flags, broken systems, and how to demand better from your tech partners. Hosted by Vince O’Gorman (Founder, Nexxt Ideas), Brady MacDonald (Chief of Sales, Nexxt Ideas), and Christa Hill (Co-Founder, Tacit Edge) , this one sets the tone for everything this show stands for—real talk, tough lessons, and smarter ways to build. What You’ll Learn: Why so many dev shops talk big but deliver small How to recognize manipulation before it wrecks your project What a transparency-first approach looks like in real life How to protect your budget, your timeline, and your vision It’s episode one. No BS. No sugarcoating. Just raw, honest insight from people who’ve lived it. Under 30 minutes. Get real insights that could save your startup. Listen now on taskfailedsuccessfully.dev or wherever you get your podcasts.…
 
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