Comments on: Your Idea Sucks!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:19:06 +0000

Blogging may not be difficult to do, but the consistency is the hardest part. If you’re not consistent, you won’t succeed as a blogger.

By: scheng1

scheng1 — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:54:12 +0000

Fortunately I did not know how difficult blogging is, otherwise I wouldn’t have started blogging.
It’s funny how knowledge sometimes makes us fearful, instead of confidence.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:15:36 +0000

lol… yeah that kind of sucks… fortunately there are other options for you.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:25:06 +0000

You guys need to wait until Spotify hits the US.. That’s when everything will be crazy. Besides, it really sucks to use hulu / vevo.com because whenever you send the embed to any IP outside the states – they get a nice, fat message that says “You suck move to america”

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:24:43 +0000

Well the snuggie was a fluke that ended up being a great gag gift like that fish on the wall.

By: Textbook Rental

Textbook Rental — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:32:26 +0000

The snuggie was dreamed a product Idea that sucks and it made it, but the reverse is true most of the time. There is an invetors forum that meets at the old Edison home which is really cool but there are so many inventions that people have that I can’t believe that they invested their own money into.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:45:00 +0000

Yes, survive until they realize you’re making money and then go after you with deeper pockets I’m jk… yes very true.

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revizyon ile organize matbaacılık brnckvvtmllttrhaberi — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:16:21 +0000

Always look for niche market…where by not many compete against and you can survive there for a while

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:26:33 +0000

You’re right Jay, sometimes you’ll notice that some ideas are released far to early than they should be… when this happens, they never really make it. That’s why you need to be careful with when you put whatever idea you have to the public…. you need to as k yourself, are people ready for (X). If they aren’t can I sell people on why they need it etc.

By: Jay Jalodomisa

Jay Jalodomisa — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:35:04 +0000

Hey Neil,

What’s interesting is that some of the “craziest” ideas in the world are huge successes today!

Some examples:

- The internet
- The computer
- The cell phone
- The light bulb

Man I could go on forever…

The point I’m trying to make is that what sounds crazy today maybe reality tomorrow, something to think about the future of the internet.

A better example – look at your CrazyEgg company, if you said that 20 years ago people would die laughing. The fact that its a running business today is amazing man!

Sincerely,
Jay Jalodomisa

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:55:38 +0000

wow, good for you Brad. Sometimes people need that little fire under their butt to move forward. We all make mistakes and end up paying several hundred or even thousands more for things that we shouldn’t. It definitely sucks, but happens.

By: Brad

Brad — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:35:36 +0000

I did the exact thing that some of the other contributors have done and used an attorney for the LLC creation. I’m sure I paid 3 or 4 times what I should have.

I also agree with your point about proving people wrong as it can be a huge motivator. I started my first company partly in response from a challenge from my father. He implied that I didn’t have the organization skills to create a profitable company (in a nice way). I took that challenge and started my first online venture. It started producing profit by the 2nd year and has been profitable ever since.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:03:39 +0000

Not just some… most of them. It’s one of those things where someone either makes it big or they don’t make it at all.

By: Textbook Rental

Textbook Rental — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:53:11 +0000

I think more Business were formed by proving someone else wrong. Great article, It takes a certain drive and determination that not everyone has, and the picture is right some entrepreneurs are just plain lazy check out the http://www.theentrepreneursshow.com/

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:02:26 +0000

Wow that’s great! Good for you… I would love to see what you’ve implemented so be sure to share with us your work.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:30:47 +0000

This is great advice. I’ve spent several years thinking about startup ideas, wondering if my ideas were any good, and reading articles about HOW to start a startup – without actually DOING anything about it.

A couple months ago I decided it was time to actually do something. I’ve got a startup under development now that should be online within the next couple weeks. I wrote much of the initial code myself to cut costs, and hired a professional team (pretty cheap) to do the design work. Reading your blog has definitely been educational and inspirational!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:55:15 +0000

Too many people think that they “attract” all the success that they need… unfortunately it requires something called hard work and passion. Which most people end up forgetting.

By: Brian P

Brian P — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:42:11 +0000

That is great I love that.

“If you can the action to make it happen, you’ll be in a position where 90% people aren’t in.”

They say 95% percent fail and that is because people dont do anything. All they do is buy into some program and just assume cash will start rolling in.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:03:48 +0000

Communication is key any type of relationship… whether it be a partnership or friendship. Always keep that in mind.

By: lung cancer survival rate

lung cancer survival rate — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:45:09 +0000

Yes, talk openly with your partner than your partner will openly talk to you, is like both way communication I guess…

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:34:00 +0000

I talk to my partner about what the idea is and then we discuss whether it’s something we can put into action or not. You should discuss your idea with people you trust.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:04:43 +0000

Competition is going to be everywhere… thats just something people say when all they have are excuses of why they can’t do it.

By: Italian Leather Jackets

Italian Leather Jackets — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:29 +0000

Recently got a new business idea. Got really excited about it, but have not tested it out yet.

Btw, for all the ideas that you have, do you share it out with your family and friends or do you usually keep it to yourself?

By: SAT Study Guide

SAT Study Guide — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:58 +0000

Using your competitors and researching what they do is a perfect way to work out your approach to a new market.

Analyse what they do and how, with what, from what and then work out how you can make it / offer it / serve it better!

So many people say they won’t start a new business in a competitive market because there’s too much competition. But the flip side to that is – where there is strong competition, there lies a potential for strong demand. Fashion a product or service that makes you distinctive (through quality, support, benefits etc) and you have your USP (Unique Selling Point) based off of proven sellers!

Without being struck by analysis paralysis – research is a must do whenever starting a new business!

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:17:25 +0000

Exactly, create a step by step plan and follow it verbatim. If you can create the discipline you need, then you’ll be able to go the next level.

By: lung cancer survival rate

lung cancer survival rate — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:01:28 +0000

Target yourself with plan, review it stage by stage, if stage 1 meeting your goal & target, let’s move to stage 2 then

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:50:45 +0000

I like that! That sounds great and is very perfect for what we have here.

By: Neil Patel

Neil Patel — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:31:50 +0000

It is basic for some people, but for the majority of the world, it’s brand new. You need to be in a perpetual state of being hungry for more.

By: Home Business

Home Business — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:29:36 +0000

Its hard to fake hungry.

The outset, when we are out to prove ourselves or our Idea, is motivating. The crowd leaves the big growth slows and then, like has been stated, we go slack.

I read a quote that basically said the natural state of business is growth, I believe it. Bo Schembecler of the Michigan Wolverines said ” you get better or you get worse” and I think those are the two realities we can choose from.

Thanks for the great Post.

Joe @ home business ideas

By: Health Insurance

Health Insurance — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:35:17 +0000

A lot of this seems basic to people who already make money in a business. I think it is great advice for startt ups and a good reminder for people with current businesses.

It’s easy to slack once the money starts comming in so it is a good review for all of us.