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Do you think this would sell?

by Alex Mensah
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Hey Warriors,

Thinking about my next software creation and wanted to get some of your thoughts.

I'm thinking of creating a software that gets people to take action. A type of motivator/checklist type of software with an option to set timers on the checklist with options to set rewards as well. A type of motivator software that will have actionable steps and timers for each project where deadlines and reminders can be set.

I thought about it when it struck me that most people fail because they don't take action.

Do you think there is a market for this?
Let me get your thoughts warriors!
#motivation #sell #software
  • Profile picture of the author Matt Kendo
    I wouldn't buy it but you should wait for more comments, I'm not everyone! I feel like what you are talking about is what people get when they pay for a real one on one coach or mentor. There really is no substitute for that.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by Matt Kendo View Post

      I wouldn't buy it but you should wait for more comments, I'm not everyone! I feel like what you are talking about is what people get when they pay for a real one on one coach or mentor. There really is no substitute for that.
      Thanks for the feedback Matt, I know some people use things like egg timer to push them to complete task that's one of the things that inspired me to think towards this line let me know your thoughts guys!
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  • Profile picture of the author KimboJim
    Hmm...it might be good on its own, but it would probably be better with a full ebook package.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by KimboJim View Post

      Hmm...it might be good on its own, but it would probably be better with a full ebook package.
      sure i would make an ebook or video tutorial showing how to use it but is that
      what you meant?
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  • Profile picture of the author Victor Edson
    If it spat out a piece of candy for being on time.. YES!!

    It sounds pretty interesting, and time management is
    something people do spend money on.. I'd say give it
    a go and see.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by Victor Edson View Post

      If it spat out a piece of candy for being on time.. YES!!

      It sounds pretty interesting, and time management is
      something people do spend money on.. I'd say give it
      a go and see.

      thanks for the feedback Victor perhaps I can't make it spit out
      candy but the rewards will be whatever the user sets (e.g. if I finish creating this PDF i get to go to the movies tonight ) something towards that line.
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  • Profile picture of the author Victor Edson
    Seeing those other comments leads me to think you
    could use this with coaching as well.. just put in place a
    set of tasks & deliver it to your students to keep them
    actively working. Whenever they have questions...
    there you are to save the day.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by Victor Edson View Post

      Seeing those other comments leads me to think you
      could use this with coaching as well.. just put in place a
      set of tasks & deliver it to your students to keep them
      actively working. Whenever they have questions...
      there you are to save the day.
      Oh yes for sure that will come in handy but what about
      those marketers who may not require coaching but
      still find it hard to stay motivated would this help?
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      • Profile picture of the author GoesToEleven
        If it will align behavior with successful results, it will be a hit.
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        • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
          Originally Posted by GoesToEleven View Post

          If it will align behavior with successful results, it will be a hit.
          I think it will form a new habit of taking action i'm not sure about you but
          when I have a task in mind and I use the egg timer It feels like there is an internal clock within myself to finish the task quickly and not distract myself. I'm hoping this would create the same sort of urgency. !
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  • Profile picture of the author torrent
    There is without a doubt a huge market for this. I am not even sure where to start...

    Mindset is one area that many people need to master in order to take repeated, positive action. If the software can build in the ability to hone your mindset, you will have helped marry mindset and action.

    I feel gamification is one popular method to promote action, but it is hardly the only method.

    Above all, though, the software must be incredibly simple and easy to use.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by torrent View Post

      There is without a doubt a huge market for this. I am not even sure where to start...

      Mindset is one area that many people need to master in order to take repeated, positive action. If the software can build in the ability to hone your mindset, you will have helped marry mindset and action.

      I feel gamification is one popular method to promote action, but it is hardly the only method.

      Above all, though, the software must be incredibly simple and easy to use.
      Yes, definately if I do decide to create this ease of use will surely be a must. thanks for the feedback !
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  • Profile picture of the author armix
    I can imagine that lots of people would be interested to have it. So i sugest, DO IT..
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  • Profile picture of the author Victor Edson
    I was just in another thread where someone mentioned
    living alone and he was looking for someone to help him
    stay accountable. There's definitely people who could
    benefit from it.

    Plus, you could have a lot of fun & features incorporated
    like an internet high five(don't hit the monitor) to an internet
    scolding for missing deadlines, lol. You could even setup
    with twillio to send text reminders about deadlines.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by Victor Edson View Post

      I was just in another thread where someone mentioned
      living alone and he was looking for someone to help him
      stay accountable. There's definitely people who could
      benefit from it.

      Plus, you could have a lot of fun & features incorporated
      like an internet high five(don't hit the monitor) to an internet
      scolding for missing deadlines, lol. You could even setup
      with twillio to send text reminders about deadlines.
      Excellent suggestion Victor (High Five!)
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  • Profile picture of the author Jack Gordon
    I think the concept is nice, but people will have to be motivated to use it.

    I don't see myself paying for something I know I won't get around to using. It would be better if you could find some external motivation.

    Here is an idea, instead of a product, create a hosted service that can be accessed by members paying recurring dues. The people who use it properly and productively will earn real rewards (obviously you would want to figure out how to discourage people gaming the system).

    Then you also have monthly revenue coming in and you are building a community that will be receptive to your next brilliant idea.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by rocket2uranus View Post

      I think the concept is nice, but people will have to be motivated to use it.

      I don't see myself paying for something I know I won't get around to using. It would be better if you could find some external motivation.

      Here is an idea, instead of a product, create a hosted service that can be accessed by members paying recurring dues. The people who use it properly and productively will earn real rewards (obviously you would want to figure out how to discourage people gaming the system).

      Then you also have monthly revenue coming in and you are building a community that will be receptive to your next brilliant idea.
      "seems like a paradox people have to get motivated for using a motivation software"

      Your Idea is worth a thought though, would have to figure out how to prevent gaming the system and what kind of rewards I could offer. Interesting
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  • Profile picture of the author Mark Hess
    This one has been around awhile: Get Things Done! - The Action Machine

    But I'm sure you could add some features...
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by Mark Hess View Post

      This one has been around awhile: Get Things Done! - The Action Machine

      But I'm sure you could add some features...
      yes, i remember using that tool way back does it still work?
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      • Profile picture of the author Mark Hess
        Originally Posted by Alex Mensah View Post

        yes, i remember using that tool way back does it still work?
        Yes, the creator was selling the rights to his software so you see a lot of them out there with different names.

        That shouldn't stop you from doing your own though...
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        • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
          Originally Posted by Mark Hess View Post

          Yes, the creator was selling the rights to his software so you see a lot of them out there with different names.

          That shouldn't stop you from doing your own though...
          yeah I would definately put some more bells and whistles on it to spice
          things up!
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        • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
          Originally Posted by Mark Hess View Post

          Yes, the creator was selling the rights to his software so you see a lot of them out there with different names.

          That shouldn't stop you from doing your own though...
          hey Mark,
          did the action machine sell like hotcakes?
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          • Profile picture of the author Mark Hess
            Originally Posted by Alex Mensah View Post

            hey Mark,
            did the action machine sell like hotcakes?
            I have no clue, but I can tell you, if you're looking to sell that type of software to *THIS* crowd, you may be disappointed.

            Keep in mind also that the other software was released when their weren't many free web based productivity tools or browser apps available.

            So you will also be in competition with all of those free tools.

            If you can get it developed on the cheap, go for it, but giving it away may be your best bet.
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            • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
              Originally Posted by Mark Hess View Post

              I have no clue, but I can tell you, if you're looking to sell that type of software to *THIS* crowd, you may be disappointed.

              Keep in mind also that the other software was released when their weren't many free web based productivity tools or browser apps available.

              So you will also be in competition with all of those free tools.

              If you can get it developed on the cheap, go for it, but giving it away may be your best bet.
              thanks for the suggestion Mark appreciate it !
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  • Profile picture of the author Pedro Ferreira
    I think it's a good idea. But instead of selling the software, you could offer it for free and then sell an ebook or course on how to improve productivity and time management skills. Get the software to show them somehow that they need to improve this area of their business and then offer your coaching as a solution.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by Pedro Ferreira View Post

      I think it's a good idea. But instead of selling the software, you could offer it for free and then sell an ebook or course on how to improve productivity and time management skills. Get the software to show them somehow that they need to improve this area of their business and then offer your coaching as a solution.
      excellent Idea as well Pedro, I offered my Youtube software for free and warriors loved it so I could do something like this for this software as well. Might just do that. ! keep the ideas coming guys loving it!
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  • Profile picture of the author USGTMauthor
    I am in the niche and it can be tough. Lots of free advice and resources like the pomodoro technique and simpleology Also lots of people hopping from thing to thing. Many of these people of they so buy something don't use it long enough and hop to something else. I have sold ebooks and constantly reach out personally to people to ask how it is going and they never read the ebook not did they take the advice and put it to use.
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by USGTMauthor View Post

      I am in the niche and it can be tough. Lots of free advice and resources like the pomodoro technique and simpleology Also lots of people hopping from thing to thing. Many of these people of they so buy something don't use it long enough and hop to something else. I have sold ebooks and constantly reach out personally to people to ask how it is going and they never read the ebook not did they take the advice and put it to use.
      yea for sure a lot of people don't take action its a major problem in
      the IM world, something that if we can help with as IMers would help
      other people finally start to see the success they have been looking for.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tim_Carter
    Give it away in exchange for an optin. Maybe have an OTO for a brandable version they can give away to build their list. (Brandable optin box etc). That's what I do for some of my stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author Frederik Jorgensen
    Will the software include some kind of system? Or do they have to put in their own "check list"? I don't quite understand the idea, Alex.
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  • Profile picture of the author sabatek
    Hey friend I think it is a great idea. It would be even better as a added bonus to your coaching or email subscribers. But if it takes a lot of time and effort to develop it charge for it.

    Could you make an app...
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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by sabatek View Post

      Hey friend I think it is a great idea. It would be even better as a added bonus to your coaching or email subscribers. But if it takes a lot of time and effort to develop it charge for it.

      Could you make an app...
      Hi Saba,
      thanks for the feedback yea if it does cost a lot to develop
      then I will probably charge a small access fee for the software but
      I haven't decided yet whether to create or not to create we shall see.
      so far getting some really good feedback though.

      no i don't create apps yet at the moment but maybe will
      soon get into that
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  • Profile picture of the author sal64
    depends on your target market. If you are looking to sell it on here, thendon't do it.

    However, if you do have a good target market that is really into this sort of stuff, then go for it.

    You probably should look at customizing it for target demographics rather than a general take action market.

    EG: weight loss, stop smoking, de cluttering etc. Budgeting software for example.

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    • Profile picture of the author Alex Mensah
      Originally Posted by sal64 View Post

      depends on your target market. If you are looking to sell it on here, thendon't do it.

      However, if you do have a good target market that is really into this sort of stuff, then go for it.

      You probably should look at customizing it for target demographics rather than a general take action market.

      EG: weight loss, stop smoking, de cluttering etc. Budgeting software for example.

      Sal
      great idea Sal could be useful for the stop smoking marketing etc.
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