90-Day Go-To-Market Plan
Use Case: Freelancer Invoicing App โ USD Payments for Nigerian Freelancers
Stack: Rehive + Bridge
๐ Phase 1: Foundation & Launch (Weeks 1โ4)
Goal: Set up infrastructure, branding, and core product flow to go live.
โ Key Activities
- Kick off with Rehive: onboarding, training, and walkthrough of admin portal, white-label web app, and extensions.
- Configure brand styling (logo, fonts, colors, domain).
- Set up compliance & support processes.
- Finalize partner onboarding with Bridge to issue virtual USD accounts (ACH & Wire support).
- Launch live app with:
- USD accounts + invoicing
- USDC wallet (on/off support)
- Peer-to-peer payments
- Basic transaction tracking & ledger
๐ Go-Live Milestone in Week 1
- Invite early users (personal network, pilot testers).
- Start testing live payments.
๐ข Marketing Prep
- Build a simple landing page.
- Start posting founder content on LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp/Telegram.
- Build local freelancer community interest via small webinars or social groups.
๐ Phase 2: Feedback, Community, Referrals (Weeks 5โ8)
Goal: Engage early users, refine onboarding, and test referral growth.
๐งช Product Iteration
Collect feedback from 10โ30 freelancers on:
- Invoice flow UX
- Receiving USDC + wallet experience
- Off-ramp needs or blockers
- Add Rehive's Referral Extension and configure rewards (e.g. $2 in USDC per referral).
- Improve onboarding flow: explain USD account & wallet clearly.
- Monitor transaction volume + USD inflows.
๐ Community Building
- Run educational content: "How to Get Paid in USD Without PayPal"
- Share real-life testimonials (e.g. paid $400 in USDC in minutes)
- Collaborate with 1โ2 freelancer communities or agencies in Nigeria
๐ Phase 3: Expansion & Optional Add-Ons (Weeks 9โ12)
Goal: Prepare for scale, explore monetization, expand capabilities.
๐ณ Optional Add-Ons
- Explore add-ons (e.g. cards, buy/sell crypto, etc.) based on your vertical and customer feedback.
- Add mobile support.
- If licensing allows or you have a local sponsor, consider integrating a local Naira off-ramp.
๐ผ Monetization & Growth
- Add transaction markup or fees to invoice payments or off-ramps.
- Start mass payout functionality for freelancer marketplaces or agencies.
- Offer pro tools: downloadable reports, invoice customization, etc.
๐ฃ Go-to-Market Push
- Public launch campaign: post on LinkedIn, Product Hunt (if applicable), freelancer groups.
- Invite fintech-focused creators or micro-influencers to test and share.
- Consider press release or blog post series: "USD Access for Nigerian Freelancers"
๐ง Strategic Notes
- Keep it focused: Launch with 1โ2 core features and validate actual usage before adding cards or reward layers.
- Leverage extensions: Rehive's Rewards & Referral systems give you low-code ways to test virality.
- Compliance awareness: Bridge handles KYC/AML for USD accounts, but local off-ramps may need licensing.
- Reinvest early revenue: Consider allocating a small USDC budget to fund referrals and cashback to drive word-of-mouth.
๐งฐ Summary Timeline
Week | Focus |
---|---|
1โ2 | White-label setup, onboarding, go-live |
3โ4 | USD accounts + invoice payments live |
5โ6 | Referrals, feedback, first transactions |
7โ8 | Community growth, onboarding improvements |
9โ10 | Optional add-ons: card, vouchers |
11โ12 | Monetization, local off-ramp prep, GTM push |