Monster thread on Selling Side Projects!
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💰" title="Geldsack" aria-label="Emoji: Geldsack">I& #39;ve sold 5+ side projects in 2 years, these include:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤖" title="Robotergesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Robotergesicht">3 custom coded plugins, apps or bots
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📥" title="Posteingangsablage" aria-label="Emoji: Posteingangsablage">1 digital download site
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📦" title="Paket" aria-label="Emoji: Paket">1 physical product business
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔁" title="Nach rechts und links zeigende Pfeile in offenem Kreis im Uhrzeigersinn" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts und links zeigende Pfeile in offenem Kreis im Uhrzeigersinn">1 subscription business built 100% no-code
+ lots of branded domains.
1/10
+ lots of branded domains.
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Selling my side projects instead of letting them expire has taught me so much about:
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💲" title="Fettes Dollarzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Fettes Dollarzeichen">Finding buyers & valuing projects
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎁" title="Verpacktes Geschenk" aria-label="Emoji: Verpacktes Geschenk">Preparing projects for handover
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤔" title="Denkendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Denkendes Gesicht"> How to build better projects in the future
2/10
2/10
So then, why sell a side project?
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🕸️" title="Spinnennetz" aria-label="Emoji: Spinnennetz">Give an old project a chance to exist longer
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🪙" title="Coin" aria-label="Emoji: Coin"> Eliminate any monthly running costs
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💵" title="Banknote mit Dollar-Zeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Banknote mit Dollar-Zeichen">Gain capital to invest in your next idea
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏆" title="Trophäe" aria-label="Emoji: Trophäe">Allow someone else an opportunity for success
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🕰️" title="Kamin-Uhr" aria-label="Emoji: Kamin-Uhr">Release time from maintaining an old project...
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3/10
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Why do people buy side projects?
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Some buyers:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😤" title="Triumphierendes Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Triumphierendes Gesicht"> struggle with ideas but excel at execution
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💰" title="Geldsack" aria-label="Emoji: Geldsack">have cash to invest but no time to trial many ideas
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💥" title="Symbol für eine Kollision" aria-label="Emoji: Symbol für eine Kollision">want a proven profitable business model
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⌚" title="Armbanduhr" aria-label="Emoji: Armbanduhr">have time to maximise the untapped potential
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💳" title="Kreditkarte" aria-label="Emoji: Kreditkarte"> like marketing & sales best
5/10
Some buyers:
5/10
So, what exactly can you sell?
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You can sell any combination of the following:
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an idea, domains, branding, landing pages, custom code, business plans, designs, monetization models, processes, data, proof of concepts & prototypes
Businesses at any stage!
6/10
You can sell any combination of the following:
an idea, domains, branding, landing pages, custom code, business plans, designs, monetization models, processes, data, proof of concepts & prototypes
Businesses at any stage!
6/10
What should you include in the sale?
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✨" title="Funken" aria-label="Emoji: Funken">Be clear about what is & is not included in the sale!
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📧" title="E-Mail Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: E-Mail Symbol">Email accounts
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🖌️" title="Farbpinsel unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Farbpinsel unten links">Logos & brand assets
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📷" title="Kamera" aria-label="Emoji: Kamera">Photography - product photos
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✍️" title="Schreibende Hand" aria-label="Emoji: Schreibende Hand">Customer list
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📈" title="Tabelle mit Aufwärtstrend" aria-label="Emoji: Tabelle mit Aufwärtstrend">Sales info
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7/10
7/10
Physical products will also have:
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎁" title="Verpacktes Geschenk" aria-label="Emoji: Verpacktes Geschenk">Product inventory
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💁" title="Person tipping hand" aria-label="Emoji: Person tipping hand">Supplier info & costs
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧬" title="DNA" aria-label="Emoji: DNA">Manufacturing specs & tech packs
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚢" title="Schiff" aria-label="Emoji: Schiff">Remember there will be shipping costs!
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏃♀️" title="Läuferin" aria-label="Emoji: Läuferin">Also be clear about business running costs!
8/10
8/10
9/10
Where can I sell my side project?
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I’ve used:
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⚡" title="Hochspannungszeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Hochspannungszeichen"> http://Sideprojectors.com"> http://Sideprojectors.com
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔀" title="Verbogene nach rechts zeigende Pfeile" aria-label="Emoji: Verbogene nach rechts zeigende Pfeile"> http://NocodeExchange.com"> http://NocodeExchange.com
Facebook groups, Slack channels & forums for the tools you use are also great too!
Any side-project questions?
Let me know!
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10/10
I’ve used:
Facebook groups, Slack channels & forums for the tools you use are also great too!
Any side-project questions?
Let me know!
10/10