Was it easy to collect your first testimonials? What struggles do you face?

I've been talking to many startup founders and bootstrappers, and getting the first testimonial is a daunting challenge for all.

As one SaaS entrepreneur recently mentioned: "I tried offering my paying customers a discount for a testimonial, but they would rather just pay."

We want to make it easier for you to collect testimonials. So I am researching ways to make this easier.

Please share any problems you're facing and how you're tackling them.

• What challenges have you encountered when asking for testimonials from your customers?
• How do you approach customers for testimonials, and what difficulties do you face?
• Have you struggled with knowing when and how to ask for testimonials?
• What barriers have you faced in getting customers to agree to provide testimonials?
• Have you experienced any challenges in using or showcasing testimonials once you've collected them?

I will consolidate my learnings across platforms and share it back with you here with solutions.