How I approach a research project
A walkthrough of a real research project — the questions, tools, AI prompts, and analysis. Plus where desktop research stops and interviews take over.

Clearer revenue decisions start with a shared understanding of the customer.
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A walkthrough of a real research project — the questions, tools, AI prompts, and analysis. Plus where desktop research stops and interviews take over.
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