AI automation builders: how did you define and sell your first offer?
xtraai · reddit · 2026-08-31
The author is exploring the business path of AI automation, reflecting on the common beginner mistake of building things just because they are cool rather than solving a need. They ask the community:
- How did you figure out what your first offer should be? Did you discover a problem while talking to businesses, or build first then find a buyer?
- Did a client explicitly tell you what they needed, or did you pick a niche beforehand?
- Seeking the transition story from "I can build automations" to "This is the specific service I'm selling."
The discussion touches on a core business logic for indie developers and automation agencies: shifting focus from technical implementation to solving actual demand.
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