Hi Makers! We spend a lot of time focused on problems and obstacles, but research shows that there are benefits to acknowledging our achievements and celebrating our wins -- no matter how small. So let's use this discussion to share something we've done recently that feels like a positive. It may be something that happened in work life or personal life. Mine is that I recently accidentally adopted a stray cat, she's been a lovely addition to our house so far.
ICYMI we just announced the Golden Kitties 2020 edition. We have seen so many amazing products launch during what has been a wild year and it's tough to pick. You can now nominate your favorites to win the coveted Golden Kitty trophy. Winners will be announced at our special live event hosted by Casey Newton on the 28th of January. You can also submit a video here
Hey Makers Aaron from Stark here. A lot of us will likely be bfuilding and launching products throughout the year so it s a good time to strategize on how we approach accessibility efforts. I wanted to ask where in your product lifecycle you start thinking about accessibility?
I've removed some apps because of the privacy setting requirements e.g. access to contacts when I don't feel its an essential part of enjoying the app's features. Curious to see the results.
If I ever need to open up some space, I just delete some apps temporarly. But even if it's just for a second, I would never uninstall Google Keep. What is the one app you'd never delete?
In all 22 years of running my business, I ve never raised prices on my existing customers.
My philosophy has always been to price a little below the competition, make the product better, and the customers will come to you. That's how I've made it this long.
Normally, for me, it means taking the cost of not trying hard enough on your customers. And if you're selling the product, there's no need to increase the price.
I m deciding how long a free trial should last, and I keep coming back to how often someone actually needs the product.
Seven days can mean seven chances to get value from a daily tool. For something used in a weekly meeting, it might mean just one.
My background is in sales management. When you agree on a coaching action with someone, the value doesn t end with that conversation. You need to follow up the next week and see whether anything changed.
That s why I m leaning toward 30 days for the product I m building. It gives people a chance to experience several weekly cycles.
This topic came to my mind after I saw an article about Selena Gomez being sued in connection with her mental health startup.
I think Hollywood stars, top athletes, and musicians always have a head start when it comes to funding because of their personal brand. (And, of course, they have a completely different type of career that primarily supports them financially.)
These cute and furry creatures can sometimes tire people a lot. What are the issues that you have the most difficulty with regarding pet care and that you think there should be a solution?
