When You Have a Hammer, All Challenges Look Like Nails

One of my most successful products sold on my ebay store, Holyland Treasury, is a set of Langding Gear for dji quadcopter:




These legs were developed by Hanan, a 3D printing guru who is also in love with quadcopters. He knows how to 3D print, I know how to sell online - cooperation makes lots of sense to both parties.

And... we started to ask ourselves "what else to print and sell?" In other words, what the world need and we can imagine and produce? So here is the catch: virtually, we can print anything, but what is the object which is a true cure for a real pain?... Not an easy question. Suddenly, we find ourselves withno answer. We really don't know what are the paains we can answer.

Currently, the only answer we came up with, is a holder for a thermic cup than can be attached to bicycle and to be sold with the cup.

I wonder if anyone is actually looking for such a solution?!?

it is close to impossible

...the heat. Around 40 degrees Celsius. Air is dry like inside the oven. Dust. All the ingredients of a very hot day. Some relief in the swimming pool (and sun burns to complete the torture).

"They" promised it is over tonight - let's hope. So far, 01:00, feels like noon in Sahara without a shade.

Last thing you want to do in such conditions is to work. Hence, I did (not) work today. Just a little. Some strategy discussion with my business partner during the last 3 hours. I must upload some new products to my site, but cant put myself into it. Too tired.Too exhausted. The good part - had some new sells today on ebay. That always makes me happy.

I was posting a question in a professional multirotor forurm regarding the dji landing gear I sell. I did not hide the fact I sell, and asked for the opinion of the "experts". I have two new insights:
a. it is a great research tool to make you understand how to improve your product
b. it creates traffic to your store (I sold one set this afternoon (-: )

Tomorrow is another day. Plenty of work and plenty of time to do it.

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Its The Marketing, Stupid

Always admired Clinton's citation during his campaign - "its the economy, stupid".

Well, it's always the obvious thing - all you have to do is admit it.

So, I started using Google ads today in order to  promote holylandtreasury.com (-: . Suddenly, 20 visitors visited my store: hip hip. Now comes the fun part - its not ready yet!!! only 6 items, lots of "default" content (such as the "Contact Us" and "Privacy" pages...)

But nothing is better than a stressing deadline (or a "too late to postpone" compelling event), to make you move, fast, and complete all your duties.

Must put a good word for this Free "privacy, terms & conditions" page builder. Simply great!

"And now, to something completely different" - As i mentioned yesterday, I sell innovative landing gear for a dji quadcopter on ebay. In order to raise the awareness I wrote a post in an appropriate forum, asking the experts what they think of it. One of the best answers was "it is a great idea, but not sexy enough" ... In return, I answered with the following new design (by Hanan - the designer):

i am wondering how it will look when this aircraft lands on top of 4 poll-dancers :-D

"Got to have one of these"

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A Day At The Races

This morning started with a visit to the pediatrician. During the last 4-5 days, my youngest wakes up in the morning, unable to move his right leg, literally dragging himself on the floor in order to move. It turns normal after 20-30 minutes, but I believe something is wrong there. Tomorrow morning we have an U.S. examination followed by an afternoon meeting with the orthopedist. Fun.

After returning from the doc, I decided I have to make some progress with my never-ending software. So, I finalized some server-side enhancements and some must-happen fixes to my iPhone client-side. Noon was dedicated to strategic discussion followed by some more programming afternoon. No progress with my eCommerce stuff.

Apart from my holyland stuff sold on ebay I also sell landing gear for a DJI copter.



You probably say "ah?!" - Unfortunately I am not capable of flying them myself (although I wish I was). A friend of mine has a 3D printer and a great talent with these copters. So he designed it himself and he "prints" it at home. Sounds weired? It's genious! He can actually "print" any object he desires.

I think I'll stop here and upload some more stuff to my Holyland Treasury store. After all, so far only kufiyas...

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