Membership site that gives discounts on outdoor startups

Dude that is an unreal idea! It does rely on many new companies joining so if you can get that then I think your pretty in the clear! The website is extremely clean and appealing as well! I couldn't find how expensive a membership program was however... would you mind telling me? Also one little feature that I personally would think would be pretty sick and overall spend less time and also probably give more sales is to have a search option that includes this -- for example if I am looking to buy a pair of skis, I want to search "skis" in a search bar that provides every pair of skis that is on the website with every brand so I do not miss anything, or not see something I may not have clicked on. All the info in a more smaller condensed place provides an easier user experience as well. So you can shop/search the website by brand or by product essentially. There you can click on the ski that you want and it will have either a nice link to the main page you have right now for example of J Skis or the entire story already on the individual ski you clicked on, either one would work, so that you can show everything that the company is about. Probably a type of link or something as to not overcrowd the site, and not get confused with what is going on for the user! That was the main thing I saw If you have any questions as to what I said feel free to let me know! And yes, I probably would subscribe, depending on if it has companies I would like to support and think are cool/have good products, which I think currently do!

Glad you like the idea! As of right now we have 30 startups signed on and are working to have 50+ before we launch. The Prize is listed in the center in big big blue letters. Is it not easily found? The Cost is $27 for the year $2.25 a month. The search option is a great idea. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do that. We might introduce that feature after we launch the beta to ensure we have enough people interested in the membership. Do you think $27 for the year is a fair price? I really do appreciate you getting back to me on this.

dude, sounds sweet. I'd say 27 a year is a pretty good price.

taco_SlaYerdude, sounds sweet. I'd say 27 a year is a pretty good price.

just realised im already on the email list, and have been for a while. can't wait for the launch

jsalvoGlad you like the idea! As of right now we have 30 startups signed on and are working to have 50+ before we launch. The Prize is listed in the center in big big blue letters. Is it not easily found? The Cost is $27 for the year $2.25 a month. The search option is a great idea. I'm trying to figure out the best way to do that. We might introduce that feature after we launch the beta to ensure we have enough people interested in the membership. Do you think $27 for the year is a fair price? I really do appreciate you getting back to me on this.

Ohhhh shoot I completely did not scroll down on the front page for some reason... just a dumb mistake I did lol its a fine spot! Also $27 a year?! that is an incredible price for all of that gear. I signed up waiting for the email for the launch as well. Also no problem on the idea! I told a few of my buddies about the website idea and they think it is a sweet idea as well, looks like you got a great idea on your hands in my opinion. Everyone gets a good part in the deal, the support for startups, the customers, and everything. Cheers my man! As well I love the podcast idea, I am for sure gonna start listening to it! Do you have a relative idea of when the website will launch?

taco_SlaYerjust realised im already on the email list, and have been for a while. can't wait for the launch

Stoked to hear you like the idea and are a part of the ReddyYeti community! What about the membership makes it worth the $27 to you?

ZennanOhhhh shoot I completely did not scroll down on the front page for some reason... just a dumb mistake I did lol its a fine spot! Also $27 a year?! that is an incredible price for all of that gear. I signed up waiting for the email for the launch as well. Also no problem on the idea! I told a few of my buddies about the website idea and they think it is a sweet idea as well, looks like you got a great idea on your hands in my opinion. Everyone gets a good part in the deal, the support for startups, the customers, and everything. Cheers my man! As well I love the podcast idea, I am for sure gonna start listening to it! Do you have a relative idea of when the website will launch?

haha no worries. Maybe I should make it more obvious that you can scroll down? Thanks man, I really appreciate you helping to spread the word. If you want a good first episode to start with and are a fan of Jason Levinthal, I'd highly suggest that episode. https://www.reddyyeti.com/blog/j-skis-podcast He's an absolute boss!

Do you have a relative idea of when the website will launch?[/QUOTETotally forgot to reply to your question of when we are planning to launch the membership. We are aiming for mid February!

I started and exited (sold) what started as a subscription based service, but in a completely different space (energy). Here is some feedback I learned in the 5 years it took me to build and sell my company since I imagine you'll run into a lot of the same problems we had.

1. What is the value prop to the consumer?
2. What is the value prop to the start-ups?
3. How did you arrive at $27?
4. Have you tested the concept of people paying for the service?

My overall feedback:
- It feels like you have two consumer value props:
1. Discovery - Help me discover new gear from up and coming companies
2. Financial - If I buy a lot of outdoor gear I'll make up the subscription cost with the discount on gear.
It is really hard to go to market with two value props. I would talk with customers(what you're doing right now) and really focus on nailing the value prop that resonates with them.
- I think there is a gap here to build the Product Hunt, but for outdoor gear.
- Community will be a big piece of this, you need to let people stoked on early outdoor gear communicate somehow.
- I'm skeptical that a subscription service where consumers pay you is the best business model. I think the friction you'll see from charging people to get discounts later will prove tough. As an angel investor I've seen a few pay first discount later companies struggle with early traction.
- It seems like ski companies would pay you $27 for bringing them a $400-500 sale.
- Read this article about how PH built there community http://cmxhub.com/product-hunt-hooked-community-habit/
- We started as a subscription based company ($30/month) for a $400/month service we were managing, but in the end we switched to a scrape model where we took a portion of the sale we delivered to the company. It may not make sense for you, but you need to test your assumptions. We ended up selling to a public company once we proved the business model worked and we were very profitable at the time which is saying something for a 2012 early stage tech co.

Best of luck and feel free to ask any questions you may have

jsalvoStoked to hear you like the idea and are a part of the ReddyYeti community! What about the membership makes it worth the $27 to you?

Because I would probably save money on gear, and find some new brands.

value prop. has to be the financial one. Just looking for cheap stuff bro.

ZennanDude that is an unreal idea! It does rely on many new companies joining so if you can get that then I think your pretty in the clear! The website is extremely clean and appealing as well! I couldn't find how expensive a membership program was however... would you mind telling me? Also one little feature that I personally would think would be pretty sick and overall spend less time and also probably give more sales is to have a search option that includes this -- for example if I am looking to buy a pair of skis, I want to search "skis" in a search bar that provides every pair of skis that is on the website with every brand so I do not miss anything, or not see something I may not have clicked on. All the info in a more smaller condensed place provides an easier user experience as well. So you can shop/search the website by brand or by product essentially. There you can click on the ski that you want and it will have either a nice link to the main page you have right now for example of J Skis or the entire story already on the individual ski you clicked on, either one would work, so that you can show everything that the company is about. Probably a type of link or something as to not overcrowd the site, and not get confused with what is going on for the user! That was the main thing I saw If you have any questions as to what I said feel free to let me know! And yes, I probably would subscribe, depending on if it has companies I would like to support and think are cool/have good products, which I think currently do!

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jsalvoTotally forgot to reply to your question of when we are planning to launch the membership. We are aiming for mid February!

Your good! Thanks my man! Can't wait!