Where the BEST Product Ideas come from…
It’s funny…. people really bust their brains trying to think of what products and services to offer when sometimes the answer is right under their nose. Often the BEST product ideas come just from listening to your customers. What do they need? What are their problems? How could you help them solve them.
Recently this happened for me. In my web design business, I really stive to make sure that in addition to looking great, that their website is making them money. And recently a client said to me, “Kristie, you really should bill me for the time we talk. What you say is so helpful to me. I really appreciate it.” And then about a week later, another client said, “Kristie, let’s talk ‘on the clock’ You give really great adice when we talk.” And then again a couple weeks later, still another client asked to “book some time to talk about his business.”
So a little bell went off and I said, “Hmm, I guess it’s time to start offering coaching!” And so I put up a web page for my marketing coaching. Well let me tell you that word of mouth kicked in. And the great news is that my schedule is filling up with new marketing coaching clients.
Just a little lesson to always keep your ears perked - if you listen, your audience will tell you exactly what they need and how you can help them!
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Posted on October 31st, 2006 at 9:03 am. About 'Where the BEST Product Ideas come from…'.
That’s great Kristie!
It reminds me of what coaching goddess Andrea Lee always says, to examine “What’s the fastest path to money?” This of course is in the context of providing useful, valuable support that is aligned with the work you are “meant” to do. Real, customer-expressed needs are the best source of figuring out the money path.
I am glad that you are valuing your advice and time because you are one smart cookie! And I mean that in a highly empowering, “you go business girl!” kind of way.
-Pam
Posted on October 31st, 2006 at 10:58 am. About 'Where the BEST Product Ideas come from…'.
I, for one, am happy you decided to offer coaching! I can’t wait to start our email coaching this month. You are brilliant and I look foward to picking your brain.
Posted on October 31st, 2006 at 2:24 pm. About 'Where the BEST Product Ideas come from…'.
Kristie, I’m really enjoying our coaching, you’ve been such a great help and I so appreciate you!
Posted on November 14th, 2006 at 12:14 am. About 'Where the BEST Product Ideas come from…'.
Others spend their entire lives waiting for that Eureka! moment. Whether you need some help finding ideas, or want to know if your idea is worth persuing, take a look at what others have to say on generating business ideas.
Posted on November 26th, 2006 at 7:17 am. About 'Where the BEST Product Ideas come from…'.
Most people don’t realize that they have at least a couple of skills that they can build a home business on - especially live at home moms. They are the ultimate money making machine! They do everything from cooking to laundry to childcare and everything else in-between. All you have to do is look at yourself and you’ll find something you’re great at that can make money!
No need for eureka moment! I am a perfect example. I spent 10 years as a senior web developer for a multinational company, working long hours to make my boss rich. I only started my websites after I got laid off. When I started to make money with my websites, I kept thinking “what if I had started 10 years ago instead of working my … off for someone else!”
Posted on December 26th, 2006 at 3:08 am. About 'Where the BEST Product Ideas come from…'.
I don know but why i don find such informative and profitable blogs so often,I suspect blogging world is becoming so small that we cant find such lucrative blogs like this one.