Selling Questions


4 Votes
6 Answers
2.66K Views
Getting a product in front of people who don't necessarily know they have a problem

AKA selling a solution in search of a problem! Our product is a web-based tool which helps people take and manage meeting minutes. The problem we face is that while most people don't like the way...

asked Dec 9 '09 at 11:03
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Rlivsey
206 points

8 Votes
3 Answers
3.44K Views
Are affiliate programs worth it?

I've heard both sides to this argument. Joel Spolsky said in another question that it was a complete waste of their time at FogCreek, but I've heard success stories as well. For example the Thesis...

asked Dec 6 '09 at 07:05
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Jason
16,231 points

22 Votes
13 Answers
6.5K Views
I'm a terrible salesperson. What can I do about it?

I'm a designer / developer. My product is ready for beta, so my focus has to shift towards sales and marketing. My problem is that I just cannot sell. I have an irrational fear of annoying people...

asked Aug 13 '11 at 05:35
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Finch
211 points