₹1 Lakh Store
⌘K
GETTING STARTED
FIND — Get an Idea
VALIDATE — Hit PMF (Phase 3)
UNIT ECONOMICS — First (Phase 4)
SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
    • Pre-Launch Countdown Plan
    • Waitlist Building SOP
    • Beta Tester Outreach
    • Early UGC Strategy
    • Instagram Teaser Playbook
    • WhatsApp Broadcast Setup
    • PR & Media Outreach
    • Launch Day War Room
    • Influencer Gifting SOP
AI & AUTOMATION
ANALYTICS & DATA
FINANCE
TOOLS & CALCULATORS
RESOURCES
  1. SCALE — Build to ₹1L/mo
  2. Pre-Launch Countdown Plan

09 — Pre-Launch

Pre-Launch Countdown Plan

The 14 days before launch determine whether day 1 is explosive or crickets. Plan each day or waste your launch window.
14-Day PlanDaily Action ItemsChannel StrategyDecision Matrix

14

Days Window

Countdown to launch

100+

Waitlist Target

Pre-launch signups

500+

Social Followers

Before launch day

3-5 hrs

Daily Time

Invest each day

14-Day Countdown Plan

DayActionChannel
Day 14Finalize product images, pricing, and landing page copyWebsite
Day 13Set up Shopify store, payment gateway, and shippingOps
Day 12Create Instagram business profile, design templatesInstagram
Day 11Post first teaser — behind-the-scenes or problem hintInstagram
Day 10Identify 10-20 micro-influencers, start outreachOutreach
Day 9Launch waitlist page, share in WhatsApp groupsWhatsApp
Day 8Send beta products to testers, collect initial feedbackOps
Day 7Share first product shot — no face, just texture/detailInstagram
Day 6Pitch 5-10 journalists and bloggersPR
Day 5Share UGC from beta testers (with permission)UGC
Day 4Run Instagram poll — ask audience to choose packaging/colorInstagram
Day 3Announce launch date, create WhatsApp broadcast listWhatsApp
Day 2Final store QA — test checkout, shipping, and payment flowsOps
Day 1Post countdown story, send final WhatsApp broadcast, rest upAll Channels

Validation Decision Matrix

SignalGOSOFT GOKILL
Waitlist Signups100+50-99<30
Instagram Engagement5%+ rate2-5% rate<2% rate
Beta Feedback90%+ positive70-89% positive<70% positive
Landing Page CVR3%+1-3%<1%
Pricing ResponseWilling to prepayInterested but hesitantPrice resistance
Influencer Interest3+ wanting to post1-2 interestedNo takers
Decision Rules: If you hit GO on 4+ signals, launch with confidence. If you hit KILL on 3+ signals, pause and revalidate. Never launch off hope alone — launch off data. A delayed launch with strong signals beats a rushed launch with weak ones.