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by fbliss 10y ago
Hey guys, what kind of product can I bring to the platform? Any limitations?
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by fbliss 13y ago
UPDATE: We've decided to run a discount on the Business Builder, $50 off, the next 12 copies and to see if this helps. https://gumroad.com/l/gfXK/fzzlpie Apologies if I'm breaking a rule by responding
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thanks so much! We really appreciate the insight!!
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by fbliss 13y ago
Awesome, awesome feedback. Thank you so much! You guys are awesome. :)
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by fbliss 13y ago
That's a really flattering comment! Dan told me he is blushing, hahaha... We're taking your feedback and we're going to do whatever we can to make things better in the messaging. We'll get some clear communication abou
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thank you for commenting! We worked extremely hard to get it shipped despite some massive life obstacles. It represents a huge triumph of willpower and overcoming self-doubt just to be at this point. We will continue adding support for othe
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thanks for responding! Our target audience is folks who don't have the technical know-how to get their Gumroad product overlays into their Wordpress themes, and they need a quick, convenient solution to stitch together Gumroad, their
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thank you for being honest. Can you elaborate on why you came to that conclusion? It would be very helpful to us!
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by fbliss 13y ago
Hi All, this is Fred, the developer who built Gumpress. I'm happy to answer questions about the plugin. It's been a long road for me and Dan, my friend and partner on this project, and we're hoping that we can help a few pe
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by fbliss 13y ago
I know this story, I think most of us suffer from this feeling. First off, we shouldn't just sit down and start typing into a blank page. We all do it, but remind yourself just the same that doing some high-level conceptualization is v
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by fbliss 13y ago
Helpful advice on this listing: Designers are not Developers, and vice-versa. Split out the requirements into two positions.
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by fbliss 13y ago
+1 this. SMBs all the way. It's a good balance between too small and too large. I always saw it as better to be standing on 100 legs rather than 5. Less instability when you lose one.
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thanks Peter! You're right, I really have nothing to lose to risk a few hours making a landing page. Thanks!
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thanks Matt! That's very detailed advice, I greatly appreciate it!
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by fbliss 13y ago
That's true, but don't forget, in the context of the product that I'm working on right now - it was built at the request of a client, and their system integrator saw the results and was seriously impressed, enough to suggest
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by fbliss 13y ago
Not yet. I have a name picked out, but I haven't had the ability to hire the creative talent to start working on a decent identity for it, and that's not where my time is best spent right now. The plan is to sell another and the
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by fbliss 13y ago
Also, congrats on winning BattleHack Austin. ;)
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by fbliss 13y ago
You hit the nail on the head here, I can't afford to (nor do I want to) reach end users - that's why the system integrators are key, and I know they want a good solid solution to offer. Thanks for putting a unique angle on your po
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by fbliss 13y ago
I see, thanks for clarifying. My direct sales activities haven't ramped up yet for this product. I've been working with my client who has told me endless stories of the vendors who charge ridiculous money for really poor results.
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by fbliss 13y ago
That got an audible laugh, thanks :D
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by fbliss 13y ago
Agreed, my attitude did smack of defeat. My plan however is to get on some focused groups, for example, LinkedIn SAP groups and try to find some system integrators to talk to there.
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by fbliss 13y ago
I'm not quite sure why you're skeptical on my understanding of marketing. Before I worked for myself, I worked for marketing firms, I'm not concerned that there is some base confusion there, I'm just saying a) I don&#x2
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by fbliss 13y ago
Couldn't see the forest for the trees for a moment. It is an E-commerce solution for SAP Business One clients. Like SAP, each client's needs are base toolset + customization work. It is a vast step forward over the current soluti
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by fbliss 13y ago
Absolutely. That's the dilemma right now. The way I see it, the solution is: 1) Sell 2+ or more of the toolset to get some working capital 2) Promptly hire inside sales on 1099 to get out there and get the business with base salary.
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thanks for the Input! You're right, I should be clear - I don't think these competitors suck at all, I envy their marketing and sales. I've spent time in sales myself. I just lack the resources to do it and continue my nor
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by fbliss 13y ago
How about setting up a presentation/web conference? Then call and invite people over the phone. I think you're more likely to have success than cold email - I've got an ongoing project where we had 0 success with cold emaili
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by fbliss 13y ago
The product is nearly greek to people except those who are a) System Integrators (SAP BusinessOne and other possible systems) b) E-commerce professionals It's not an end-user thing, its not vertical market really either.
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thanks for weighing in. Its not a matter of whether I can do that, but rather, how to break into an already heavily-marketed-to vertical full of crappy vendors with aggressive marketing and sales staff, so that's what I'm hoping
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by fbliss 13y ago
Thanks! I did a guest post for SixRevisions a couple years ago, that led me to a designer that I've since done a few projects with. It works!

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