13 Open-Ended Questions to Ask During a Market Visit

The best product decisions start with better questions. This quick-hit guide gives product managers 13 open-ended prompts designed to uncover your buyers’ real motivations, pain points, and decision-making journey -all in just 30 minutes.

Whether you’re new to NIHITO or looking to level up your interviews, this resource helps you:

  • Go beyond surface-level answers to get meaningful, actionable insight

  • Identify where your product stands against competitors in the eyes of real buyers

  • Uncover gaps in messaging, positioning, or the buyer experience

Download the guide now and bring sharper insights to your next market conversation.

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  • Pragmatic Editorial Team

    The Pragmatic Editorial Team comprises a diverse team of writers, researchers, and subject matter experts. We are trained to share Pragmatic Institute’s insights and useful information to guide product, data, and design professionals on their career development journeys. Pragmatic Institute is the global leader in Product, Data, and Design training and certification programs for working professionals. Since 1993, we’ve issued over 250,000 product management and product marketing certifications to professionals at companies around the globe. For questions or inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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