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MenuHow can I find someone experienced to help me with monetization strategy and profitability for a mobile app idea I am working on?
Any recommendations of people or resources are welcome
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Hi,
I'm happy to try and assist.
Send me more details about the type of help you're looking for, about the app, the target market + the current status of the app/business, and I'll be happy to try and help. If I can give you some free advice by email I'll be happy to do so. If you'll need more help we can schedule a call.
As for tool, here's a whole bunch of tools and resources from Steve Blank (the man behind the Lean Strategy): https://steveblank.com/tools-and-blogs-for-entrepreneurs/
Best of luck
Forget about long-term assists, my experience in creating applications and monetization is 10 years long, I would like to share my ideas with you and create a six-month plan for you, which would save you a lot of money.
If you are interested in my offer, feel free to contact me in the inbox
Asking like in places like this is a good start. There is of course a wealth of information out there and different ways to approach it.
The things I would consider are the following:
* What are your skills?
* What has already been built?
* Are you bootstrapping or looking for funding?
* What type of product is it?
* Can you earn a dollar from it today?
* Do you have a team that can iterate quickly?
I've been through a lot of these types of conversations and would be happy to chat if you need to.
Thanks,
Greg
Lots of places:
That isn't pretty the problem so long as you invest some money within the programming. At no cost, there are a whole lot fewer alternatives, glaringly. Until you recognize someone who can assist, which isn't the case really or you would not have asked this question, you must be cautious.
As an example, you may rent someone on Upwork to create the code or paintings inside the project. However, your idea might be stolen if it's miles genuinely genuine. It is a risk and also you have to be cautious. Making humans sigh the discretion agreement is a great concept however still.
Remember dividing the project so that nobody besides for you is aware of the overall quantity in order that all and sundry - preferably - could reflect the whole lot. But, you could need a few knowledge on the introduction itself to achieve this. Are you inclined to take a look at a Lil' bit?
In case you assume your idea is right, devote time. You may grow to be coming across that:
1. Your idea was now not that original (worst case state of affairs) or
2. How to improve your first idea (excellent case situation). But 2. May additionally complicate the whole lot. Be ready.
And, exceptionally, believe. Anyone can create something new but only a few have the energy to accomplish that. If you need to remark something else, send me a non-public message or use FB. You do not need to inform me of your concept in any respect, simply communicate approximately how to create a shape for the undertaking.
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