Quickly create a landing page using something like Unbounce then drive some traffic to it ie. spend $100 on AdWords.
Offer something like free access to your product or service for the 1st 100 signups. If you get traction, you'll know you've got something. Then you can use those initial signups as a beta group.
Go to Meetups in your local area & listen to the things that people complain about & create a list. You'll find out that people usually complain about the same things.
Before you dive in & do consulting full time, make sure you have a few PAYING customers. The biggest issue with consulting is the recurring revenue issue. You want to have paying customers already then get referrals from them to keep business coming in.
"If the value is good, sure"
Good point. I'm glad you brought that up
A few questions:
1. How can you tell if the revenue stats are valid?
2. How do you determine "good value"?
Very true. I'm decent at coding but not so good with designing & graphics (so I have no problem outsourcing that). I've also spent a LOT of time over the past few years building up my marketing skills. So I hope to divide & conquer.
Thanks for the feedback!
Would you recommend a technical person to create the apps (design & coding) themselves or outsource it?
You're giving up a little bit of control but you may be able to get more done faster
Thoughts??
It wouldn't matter. He's got the ball rolling & momentum + brand recognition. It would take as long if not longer for a newbie to try & copy his methods. Even if they do, it doesn't mean you'll succeed or even persist through adversity.