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I posted a similar proposition https://webuild.tools (build the software for free and retain the client as the first customer) I have time/interest to build side projects and built many too. But nothing takes off as it is never backed a solid business need. And I am no where close to solving this problem.

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Similar indeed, though I'd hope to bump into someone that is willing/able to sell it to their direct environment. Doing a free build/first customer deal seems too risky to me indeed (over-optimizing on what this single person needs). I suspect "premise 2" has to do with this.

I'm interested in hearing a bit more about your experience if you have some time. What kind of projects have you done so far? Nothing that ended up moving the needle a little? Even after further marketing/promotional efforts?

Thanks for asking. It's usually web apps built around some kind of networking needs. I built one where people could ask for recommendations from friends. Another one was a hybrid app where users can set a single status for themselves. Now I am working on an amazon reseller site that has curated products. I built another one where users can post their SaaS apps (kind of app store for web products). It usually dies within a few weeks because I am lost on how to promote/market these apps. And this goes on a loop. So I was looking for people with a proper business case. While I learn a lot building these apps, I figured it will be more useful if I can build it with some purpose.

can you drop your contact info in your profile so that we can contact you? We do amazon reselling, interested in learning more about the reseller site you are working on. Also have tools that we are looking to build ourselves (we will pay for), that other sellers like us are interested in paying to use as well.

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