When our guest, Michele Mehl, went looking for a fitness product that she could fit into her life, she was already a successful startup tech marketing executive and a Mom with a very busy family.

Her family’s history of heart disease got her thinking about a better, more convenient way to exercise. She recruited a co-founder and they begin prototyping a portable stationary exercise bike, one that promoted the same quality of exercises offered at a gym or a spin class, but portable enough to use anywhere.

And so the Excy was born. A Full-Fledged Exercise Bike in a Tiny Device for every body!

Soon after the prototype was built, Michele had a serious accident, requiring months of recuperation, during which time she became even more passionate about her innovative invention.

Michele shares:

* the best customer discovery questions
* Excy's secret sauce (Uncle Mike!)
* her KickStarter crowdfunding story and strategy
* how she figured out manufacturing (only one part is made outside the USA!)
* return policy insights and advice
* how consumer feedback and stories help her get through the tough days

Please visit Excy to learn more: http://www.excy.com
Connect with Michele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemehlexcy/ and follow Excy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/excyfit and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excyfit/

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