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I'm assuming its a computer related startup, but here are a few brief methods.

Website landing page:

    - build a landing page
    - explain the product and optionally post a mockup
    - mention the price (optional but will give you a better proof of validation)
    - collect at least an email address at the bottom
    - optionally add a stripe checkout form (takes only a few min) and get some $

Kickstarter

Website or Shoppify or Etsy or Amazon stores:

    - build one
    - sell a trial run of the product

Physical product:

    - Option 1: You can test on ebay or craigslist
    - Option 2: Run one small ad in a magazine or newspaper

Bar method:

     - Take the product(s) / apps to a bar
     - Ask people to try it or offer to buy them 1 beer if they try it
     - Try to actually sell it.
     - Ask for feedback

MVP (Minimum viable product)

     - Build only the basic features
     - Build only a basic site
     - Try to sell
     - Lots more info on this out there

It would help to run at least some forms of advertising for almost all of these (sans ebay, kickstarter, and the bar method)

If you get orders you can't fulfill just say you are sold out and ask if they want you to contact them when you get more product.

If you have any others you care to share I would be interested to hear! Also good luck

[wmkn]

> - sell a trial run of the product

> - Try to actually sell it.

> - Try to sell

Those are critical steps.

Your product is only viable when people are actually paying for it, not when people only tell you they will pay for it.