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fbliss
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About fbliss
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Comment #11372487
Hey guys, what kind of product can I bring to the platform? Any limitations?
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Comment #7431635
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 …
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Comment #7431173
Thanks so much! We really appreciate the insight!!
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Comment #7429534
Awesome, awesome feedback. Thank you so much! You guys are awesome. :)
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Comment #7429502
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. W…
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Comment #7429198
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 t…
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Comment #7429000
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, …
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Comment #7428919
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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Comment #7428752
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,…
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Comment #7188879
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…
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Comment #7141953
Helpful advice on this listing: Designers are not Developers, and vice-versa. Split out the requirements into two positions.
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Comment #6919600
+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 o…
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Comment #6632192
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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Comment #6569380
Thanks Matt! That's very detailed advice, I greatly appreciate it!
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Comment #6569367
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 an…
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Comment #6569357
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 spen…
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Comment #6563915
Also, congrats on winning BattleHack Austin. ;)
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Comment #6563895
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 o…
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Comment #6563408
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…
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Comment #6562644
That got an audible laugh, thanks :D
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Comment #6562641
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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Comment #6562630
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 confus…
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Comment #6562581
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. …
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Comment #6562542
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 …