Crafting Simple Messaging Frameworks That Drive Startup Growth | Himanshu Saxena from First Principles

In this episode, Rick speaks with Himanshu Saxena, founder of First Principles, a consultancy and fellowship program focused on helping founders sharpen their messaging through simplicity and structured storytelling. Himanshu shares lessons from building and scaling products across multiple industries and explains why most startups fail to communicate value clearly. He breaks down how frameworks like April Dunford's positioning and Donald Miller's story loop guide effective copy and website strategy, especially for technical founders. Listeners gain insights into using conversations, communities, and AI tools to refine messaging, test content, and build stronger distribution channels. This episode delivers practical guidance for anyone aiming to simplify communication and improve marketing clarity.