Andy Black
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So I've got my million dollar idea (LOL, I know), but the obstacles so far are tremendous. I've got a provisional patent app being processed simply because I've been studying patents and it was cheap to file. I need to get a prototype designed and built and will also be dealing with a pharmaceutical. I never done anything like this before, and I have no idea what I'm doing, so it should be interesting.
In the meantime, I need to work on generating revenue to pay for this.
I see a lot of the popular paths here are:
Self Publishing
Importing
Flipping on ebay/craigslist
Services (odesk, etc)
App development/Programming
Not really considering the app programming since it has a huge learning curve and tons of competition. Plus I have no interest in it.
So that leaves the rest. I have no sales experience what-so-ever. I need to get started on something this weekend since I have tons of time at my disposal over the next three days.
I was just curious why people choose the paths they choose. For me, there's really no obvious pull towards any of those options and I hate just picking something at random.
Those aren't niches, they are just ways HOW to deliver value to your market.
Don't think "I'm going to make money by flipping on eBay".
Instead, think "There are people who would like to sell their Xbox and make a little cash. There are people who want an Xbox but don't want to pay for a brand new one. How can I help them?"
WHAT you're doing and WHY is much more important than HOW.
Maybe you can help those two people above without flipping on eBay? Maybe there's other better or simpler ways.
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