{"id":38934,"date":"2026-07-14T13:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T13:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/?p=38934"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:41:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T13:41:18","slug":"maximal-deploy-prototype-harvest-dollars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duck9.com\/blog\/maximal-deploy-prototype-harvest-dollars\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximal Deploy Prototype Harvest Dollars"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CS183 MDPHD<\/span> Maximal Deploy Prototype Harvest Dollars <\/p>\n

Sketched Out Lectures<\/span><\/p>\n

Exact atop Larry Chiang\u2019s #cs183s \/ #cs183d<\/span> (sales = core, distribution as selling, phone tactics, credit hacks, reverse pitches, events\/trade shows, protocols, back-to-basics, AI-era quick deployment, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD Framework <\/span>Maximal Deploy Prototype Harvest Dollars 10 toes to twenty toes<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  <\/span>Learn<\/span>: Efficient client research\/pain mapping.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  <\/span>Maximal Deploy Prototype (MDP)<\/span>: Ship the smallest testable version fast.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  <\/span>Harvest Dollars<\/span>: Close real revenue immediately and build momentum of <\/span>Maximal Deploy Prototype Harvest Dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 1: #cs183s Foundations \u2014 Sales First, Distribution as Euphemism for Selling<\/span><\/p>\n

My core reframing.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn one client pain \u2192 Deploy minimal paid offer \u2192 Harvest first dollar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Identify one painful problem. Sell a $97\u2013$497 manual prototype this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 2: On the Phone, No One Can Tell You\u2019re Ugly (#cs183d Phone Sales Video)<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry Chiang\u2019s exact YouTube video: phone closes, listening techniques (hot potato\/porcupine), trust-building with real contact info (\u201cone throat to choke\u201d), repurposed <\/span>Founders at Work<\/span> quote.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MDPHD<\/span>: Learn prospect objections via quick calls \u2192 Deploy phone-based prototype\/demo \u2192 Harvest closes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Make 5\u201310 targeted calls. Close or advance at least one deal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 3: Efficient Client Learning Before Deploy<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s practical research-then-sell flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Deep but fast client profiling \u2192 Tailored MDP \u2192 Harvest willingness-to-pay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Interview\/profile 3\u20135 targets. Deploy one customized minimal prototype.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 4: Food for Lead Gen & Simple Offers<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s cookie\/website sign-up, cheeseburger-priced half-websites, event demos.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn event\/food-based lead signals \u2192 Deploy simple offer on the spot \u2192 Harvest immediate dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Run one food or event lead-gen + close a prototype sale.<\/span><\/p>\n


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Lec 5: Reverse Pitches<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s signature: make the buyer pitch <\/span>you<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn what they value \u2192 Deploy prototype as the solution \u2192 Harvest by letting them sell themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Run one reverse pitch to a real prospect.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 6: Credit Hacks for Deployment Fuel<\/span><\/p>\n

Duck9-style FICO\/credit optimization to remove money barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn personal\/business credit gaps \u2192 Deploy credit-leveraged prototype tests \u2192 Harvest faster cash flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Apply one credit fix or leverage tactic to fund a live deployment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 7: Belly-Button-to-Belly-Button & Non-Scalable First<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s in-person, trade show, networking emphasis before scaling.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn face-to-face pains \u2192 Deploy live prototype demo \u2192 Harvest in-person closes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Execute one in-person or event prototype sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 8: AI-Era Half-Baked Prototypes<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry on AI speeding coding \u2192 shift focus to distribution and sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn fast via AI tools \u2192 Deploy 90% complete prototype \u2192 Harvest sales while finishing the last 10%.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Ship an AI-assisted half-baked MDP and sell it this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 9: Objection Handling & Listening<\/span><\/p>\n

Phone video tactics for no-need\/no-trust.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn objections through conversation \u2192 Deploy targeted rebuttal prototype \u2192 Harvest by resolving and closing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Practice handling objections in 3 live sales conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 10: Trade Shows & Event Harvesting<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s tables (where people tire), early planning, food giveaways.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn event attendee pains \u2192 Deploy booth\/table prototype \u2192 Harvest on-site or follow-up sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Plan or execute one trade show\/event prototype deployment and harvest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 11: Cold\/Warm Calling Protocols<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s practice drills (sell me a pen), binaural headsets, inbound wrangling.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn via call scripts \u2192 Deploy scripted prototype pitch \u2192 Harvest daily call revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Run a batch of cold\/warm calls and close at least one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 12: Multi-Channel Distribution Stacking<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s email\/LinkedIn\/phone + repurposed channels.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn channel performance \u2192 Deploy across 2\u20133 channels \u2192 Harvest from the best performers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Stack and test 2+ channels with your current prototype.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 13: Repurposing \u201cCadaavver\u201d (Dead Assets)<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s tactic of turning abandoned startup remnants into new prototypes.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn from failed assets \u2192 Deploy repurposed MDP \u2192 Harvest new revenue streams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Identify and repurpose one dead asset into a live prototype sale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 14: National Account Baby Steps<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s B2B progression from small to larger accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn enterprise pains \u2192 Deploy scaled prototype \u2192 Harvest bigger checks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Target and pitch one larger\/national-style account.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 15: ENGR145K Revenue Goals<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s $145K milestone via eager novices.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn from early traction data \u2192 Deploy systems toward the goal \u2192 Harvest compounding revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Track and push toward your first significant revenue milestone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 16: Protocol Stacking & Loops<\/span><\/p>\n

Build self-reinforcing deploy \u2192 harvest systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn what converts \u2192 Deploy automated\/semi-automated loops \u2192 Harvest recurring dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Create and test one repeatable harvest loop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 17: Trust & One-Throat-to-Choke Systems<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s customer service for buyer confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn trust barriers \u2192 Deploy real-person support in prototype \u2192 Harvest higher close rates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Implement real contact info and support in your current offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 18: Event Launches & Pre-Sales<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry\u2019s festival\/trade show pre-demos and early selling.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn event timing \u2192 Deploy pre-event prototype \u2192 Harvest pre-sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Pre-sell one prototype for an upcoming event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 19: ROTJ \u2014 Return of the Jedi (Maximal Harvest Return)<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry-style hero\u2019s return: after prototype battles and distribution wars, return with scaled systems, compounded revenue, credit moats, and protocols that run without constant intervention. Overcome \u201cEmpire\u201d of zero-revenue founder mode.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Maximal scale of earlier deployments \u2192 Harvest at Jedi level (recurring revenue, team execution, legacy teaching of #cs183d).<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Run a \u201cJedi Return\u201d campaign \u2014 contact past prospects with upgraded prototype, reverse-pitch bundle, and harvest $1k+ this week. Document the protocol.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lec 20: Legacy & Unstoppable #cs183d Propagation<\/span><\/p>\n

Long-term distribution moats, teaching the next generation, infinite harvest systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

MDPHD<\/span>: Learn from full-cycle data \u2192 Deploy legacy-scale systems \u2192 Harvest ongoing + teach others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Action<\/span>: Create your 12-month maximal harvest plan and publicly share one #cs183d protocol.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the complete, fleshed-out 1\u201320 series with <\/span>MDPHD applied to every lecture<\/span> while staying exact to Larry Chiang\u2019s documented #cs183d tactics and themes. No mistakes or off-base additions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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