The Entreprenuer Box - Opinions Needed

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Hi,

You know the subscription box websites that are popping up all over the internet? Birchbox dot com for beauty and surprisemypet dot com for pets? These businesses basically send customers a monthly box that contains a variety of items related to that specific niche. The customers will pay a monthly fee (usually $10-$50) to get the box delivered to their door.

What if there was a site that delivered a monthly box for online entrepreneurs? Would that be something that people would be interested in? I dont know of any sites right now, and I was thinking what items I would be interested in receiving. Im thinking the box would be a virtual box, instead of one sent to your door. This would reduce the cost for a customer...so instead of paying $20/month, it would be like $5. Here are items I was thinking for the virtual entrepreneur box:

1. Deals for Products/Services for entrepreneurs. Kind of like groupon for entrepeneurs. For example, have a web designer offer their services for 50-75% off for the customers. This would be good for the web designer to bring in more clients, and great for the entrepreneurs as they wouldnt be able to find this great of a deal anywhere else.

2. Interviews with successful online entrepreneurs. These interviews would be exclusive to those that subscribed to the entrepreneurs box. Questions would be asked that would benefit newbie entrepreneurs.

3. A new detailed startup idea. This wouldnt just be a one or two sentence explanation of a new idea, but a thorough explanation, with examples and how an aspiring entrepreneur could get started on that idea.

4. An inside look at stats/strategy/results of the entrepreneurs running the Entrepreneur box service. Similar to what Pat Flynn does on his website. Information on marketing strategy, user subscription stats, financial data and profitability.

5. Other one off items can include ebooks/business templates (profit/loss statements)/Marketing ideas/networking opportunities from other subscribers and with the owner of the Entrepreneur box service.

Is this something you would pay $5/month to get?

Im trying to see if this would have any interest.
#box #entreprenuer #needed #opinions
  • Profile picture of the author TheGMa
    Uh, sweetie?

    None of the successful online marketers are about to give up the ins and outs of their methods to someone else's web site. It takes years of practice, failure, success, study, failure, study, success to figure out what works best.

    Yes, many pass it on, but for a large paycheck. Search online marketing courses and you will see anywhere from $2,000 and $4,000 to $10,000 and way up from there. Just like in the bricks 'n' mortar world.

    There are Internet marketing membership websites run by successful netpreneurs, and they ain't cheap. On top of that, for most the time isn't available. They are either working on a year's worth of campaigns or enjoying life.

    Plus, finding people who will agree to an interview isn't easy. Just ask any reporter. Mostly it depends on who wants the public attention, and not many do.

    You're concept is good, just not financially feasible as it stands. You need to do more research.
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  • Profile picture of the author SFNY
    I love the subscription box model but what you're offering is what entrepreneur does.

    Are there any products, particularly physical products that entrepreneurs may be willing to pay for once a month aside from magazines? Example - Startup Tshirts maybe?

    I ran a subscription startup in the fitness niche for a while. PM me if you want some pointers. I did 1400 sign ups in 4 months, ran out of free product that companies were supplying to me and couldn't get anymore so I shut it down. Worked like hell to get to that point but never planned to pivot. It broke my heart but sometimes as an entrepreneur you have to know when to close up shop and move on. I'd love to provide some help if you're serious.
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    • Profile picture of the author fin
      I would look at AppSumo.

      Not a box, but along the same lines.
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      • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
        I've designed a few logo in the past few months for people with the same idea.

        I say go for it.
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        • Profile picture of the author zerozo
          Could you or your friend post deals info on hotukdea?My friend are looking for someone who could post deals info on different kind of deals website.Thank you!
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      • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
        Originally Posted by fin View Post

        I would look at AppSumo.

        Not a box, but along the same lines.
        Boomsmiths!

        I've just visited there after seeing your post and grabbed Camtasia for Mac at half price.

        Many thanks
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        • Profile picture of the author johnapuna
          Originally Posted by Daniel Evans View Post

          Boomsmiths!

          I've just visited there after seeing your post and grabbed Camtasia for Mac at half price.

          Many thanks
          What is Boomsmiths? Is that a company?
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          • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
            Originally Posted by johnapuna View Post

            What is Boomsmiths? Is that a company?
            That's just a custom calling of mine to proclaim happiness and satisfaction. 😊
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            • Profile picture of the author SFNY
              BOOMSMITHS....I like this!! I'm going to start using this Dan. Lol
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              • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
                Originally Posted by SFNY View Post

                BOOMSMITHS....I like this!! I'm going to start using this Dan. Lol
                Fantastico Sweet Deluxe!
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  • Profile picture of the author agmccall
    I can not see waiting every month to receive something I may or may not need for my business. This is not like having a dog that you will get a monthly supply of stuff you actually need.

    And why would I want to wait a several months to get a plugin that I might need right away.

    al
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    "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." Thomas Edison

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  • Profile picture of the author zerozo
    Good deal website!If I am a online seller,I would post my deal info on it.
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