Hi Everyone,
I hesitated before making this post but though it time to compare notes. This is to all of you who have tried making a business out of developing AppSheet Apps. Has anyone been successful?
I have been using AppSheet for several years and am pretty adept at most things here now. (there are many of you here of course who blow me away with your abilities i.e. Alexi and Multitech-Visions, etc.) I have developed many apps for personal usage and even a comprehensive CRM for my other business where I do estimating, contact management, invocing and receivables. I love AppSheet and could sit here creating Apps all day LOL.
But I have basically no success in convincing others that my Apps can improve their business workflows. I have tried selling CRM, inventory control, inspection apps, etc, etc. It reminds me of another business I used to own where the cost and effort of customer acquisition was just too high. Im dismayed.
So, are there any of you with success stories or tips that you could share with me publicly or privately. At this point I am ready to pack it in and only use AppSheet for personal needs.
Thanks for everytning
Glenn
Hi Glenn,
You may be interested in joining our Slack channel.
im looking for appsheet freelancers, can u recommend?
Is the mentioned Slack channel or some other forum still active for discussing topics related to charging for AppSheet-based apps? (When I select your link, I just get a GCC Access Denied page.)
Hey @Glenn_Thorne ,
Donโt give up hope just yet! I had the same struggle at first, trying to explain/sell AppSheet to clients. But lately, Iโm seeing jobs posted where the client is specifically requesting experienced AppSheet devโs-- some even looking for full time developers.
A few tips to help you get started:
You might also want to consider looking for a developer position with an agency. That way you donโt have to deal with the sales end.
Thanks for the good advice. I am interested in API and Zapier but have yet to find good introductory tutorials or example resources for this. If you can point me in the right direction that would be great.
I will certainly be taking your other advice. Iโve already joined your slack channel. Awesome.
G
Indeed they are.
As knowledge about AppSheet expands into the business world, fueled by their acquisition by Google, this has brought AppSheetโs potential into the view of Big Business. Companies like Facebook, Twitter, Amazon (just to name the big ones - not to mention the dozens (hundreds???) of โLargeโ companies interested, as well as the thousands of smaller companies) are all just starting to learn about this little platform called AppSheet.
My two-cents...
Hope this helps ๐ Feel free to checkout my wesbite for some ideas. Or DM me if you want a chat
Simon@1minManager.com
Likewise, I have developed a timsheet app for clock in/out that i have deployed to my clients simply to make the payroll processing easier and more cost effective.
I too had a problem making appsheet work as a business. In the end I think appsheet shines in personal use, personal business where you actually control the business operations, or working to slowly implement appsheet into your organization you work for. Appsheet is a Wonderful tool for LEAN thinking like Paul Akers 2 second lean. Just realize most businesses will fail. Most fail because of a lack of constant improvement. Appsheet provides an edge for businesses to improve who want to. it can be frustrating trying to convince people of improving flow in their business. However this opens the door for you to start a business that beats your competition due to their failures.
I understand your challenges with trying to monetize your AppSheet apps. It can indeed be a tough journey. Much like the complexity of financial strategies, finding success in app development also requires a well-thought-out approach.
Just like when you're exploring how to do a backdoor Roth IRA, where careful planning and understanding of the process are essential, the same applies to building a profitable business around app development. One key aspect is identifying the right market niche and understanding their specific needs. Much like the intricacies of a backdoor Roth IRA, attention to detail in your app's functionalities can make all the difference.
Does anyone have any advice on how to manage a customers data?
I get a lot of potential customers asking about the privacy of their data, but at the same time both them and myself are also interested in developing the app with incremental updates with new features and capabilities at increased monthly user price. So this usually means I would need to be able to connect to their app and data when developing.
User | Count |
---|---|
43 | |
32 | |
25 | |
23 | |
14 |