How do you personally validate a local niche before committing?

I check online demand, see if people are already spending money there, and test with small ads or surveys first.

MadOnGrind said:

I don’t overthink it, but I also don’t rely on one metric.

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I validate a local niche by watching real behavior, not opinions. I read local reviews and community posts to spot repeated problems. I check competitors for slow replies, outdated listings, or weak service. I call businesses as a customer to gauge demand. I talk casually with people who would pay and listen to how they describe the issue. I review pricing to see if profit is realistic. Finally, I run a small test like a simple ad or page. If people respond, I continue. If not, I stop.