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Ask HN: How do I sell an iOS app to a local dentist's business?

2 points| iOSConsultant | 12 years ago | reply

I recently began working as an iOS app consultant and in a few days I am meeting with the owner of a recently opened local dentist's office (someone I know referred him to me), who could potentially be my first client.

How do I convince him that an iPhone app will be worth more to his business than what I charge ($4,000/week)?

Most of the ideas for apps that I come up with for his business are neat and gimmicky, but they would not directly benefit his business by making/saving money, which would make it harder to sell to him.

What is an app idea for this local dentist's office that would save/make his business money?

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[+] lsiunsuex|12 years ago|reply
Email me some more information (if your interested) and maybe you can't sell him the iPhone app as a service and not a flat out product, with a bigger name behind it.

I run igniteDDS.com and I'm always looking for new things to provide students / dentists / etc... Maybe we can work together...

If you can turn 1 sale into reoccurring monthly income... you'll be better off in the long run.

[+] rnirnber|12 years ago|reply
May I ask why you are trying to sell an App to someone who--according to the description you gave--probably doesn't need it?

If he's your first client...the thing is people might want to contact him as a reference point...and if he feels misled and disappointed, you probably wouldn't want to use him as a reference...