mapster

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1. 721.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   I stopped trying to 'come up with ideas' and put on a pair of opportunity glasses. So now I look for opportunities, whereby I measure them, re-measure, talk with people in the field, re-measure and am now building a service I am pretty conf
2. 722.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   be thankful for what you have. meditate on that. bootstrap into profitability. be conservative and have at least 6 months of increasing profitability before considering quitting. As you said yourself, your not 21 living with Mom and Dad, so
3. 723.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   uh-uh. so you assume the company just wants to be fair? As previously described, its a business negotiation. Your only as good as your last salary.
4. 724.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   I created the site to solve a problem I had: needing cheatsheets of HOW-TO and exercise videos I found on youtube. I'm growing the site while considering monetization strategies and additional features.
5. 725.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   I don't agree with the solution. What you are looking for is a business opportunity, not another widget idea. Opportunities must be found, measured, studied, then a SOLUTION, or idea, can serve it. Also, an idea without a profit model is le
6. 726.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   I'd like to see an example of the site (example account, video, etc) before having to join. Just previewing the 1 page doesn't compel me.
7. 727.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   I run http://vidinotes.com - suitable for eLearners and the DIY crowd. I like the interaction of your site. Its a very helpful function.
8. 728.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   I would start out lower. Gain some feedback (testimonials) then ramp up the rate. As it is, I don't know you from adam.
9. 729.▲
   by mapster 16y ago

   So what are you doing now? Making apps? Would you say its more lucrative to sell apps on apple store or build web sites?
10. 730.▲
    by mapster 16y ago

    That might be plan B. Plan A is still on the table.
11. 731.▲
    by mapster 16y ago

    Look, many get lucky with a viral site. Forget this. Find or make a great product or service, keep it simple, and be the best marketer you can be. If the biz is scalable, you may reach millions. Be patient and put in the time. Here's my for
12. 732.▲
    by mapster 16y ago

    In 30 words or less, what does the site do? Does it solve a problem?