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Re:Ask HN: What problem in your industry is a potential star... by w_t_payne on Saturday May 05, 2018 @07:01AM (#17001296)
How about giving it away and then offering consulting?
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Re:Ask HN: What problem in your industry is a potential star... by mon1key on Saturday May 05, 2018 @05:13PM (#17003851)
There is an inherent conflict with that kind of business model. If your product were simple enough, that would reduce your opportunities for consulting.

So to rope in consulting offers, you'd be inclined to add complexity and config options to generate more avenues for consulting.

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Re:Ask HN: What problem in your industry is a potential star... by w_t_payne on Sunday May 06, 2018 @03:45PM (#17008077)
Depends on your mission.

In my experience, the companies that succeed are those who are sincere in wanting to help their customers.

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