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There are lots of social networking sites built around music...some are niche like unsigned.com . It takes a lot of work to build up a community and you should always know who "else" is out there, what you would do differently or what service you can provide better. Think about it from a different view maybe, what would YOU be passionate about doing everyday...build a concept around it and make sure that others also would be interested. Where would the music come in? My Partners and I are building out a new service network site and have worked for months building out just the architecture, srs, as we did this after alot of research and feedback. We also Are building in music as a large part of the service. We did not go into this....thinking...how can we sell music through an affilate etc..we strategized on how this would work hand in hand and also how it can have a exspansive growth effect through the benefits we will be offering. You just don`t want to pay 10 to 20 k to build a structure for a social network and kick in the ability to buy music... what would encourage those sales...there is alot behind that. And alot of people who need to help.

 

I think you can do this...but think it through.

 

Erin

 

Dale King,

Thanks for your input, and positive feedback.

 

However, what I am looking for is some critiziation that can make my idea stronger so that my business idea can get off the ground and grow overtime and eventually into a billion dollar business. In other words I need the criticism that I can get so that my business can be the best that it can be.

 

Though I do see where you are coming from in which, no one really knows where I am going with this business, and only I can see where I really want to go. But without the suggestions and criticism, my business will not get outside the pre-start up stage as I am in right now.

 

I have learned from high school that it is good to take criticism from others so that you can improve your idea, however, taking that criticism personally is what ruins your entire idea and thoughts.

 

I believe what they were trying to teach me is to always have an open mind, and to not take criticism personally because it is only a feedback that other people are giving you in their thoughts about your works, ideas, and creations.    

 

Thanks a lot.

Dale King

 

-Richard Anilao

 

 

Hey you know what mymobiminder,

 

I live in San Francisco Bay Area in California, and I will be attending the Web2.0 Convention this week, and guess what? Kickapps would be there too with their booth.

So I would be looking forward to talking to them about their service!!!

 

Lucky Me I Just Can`t WAIT!!

 

Darn I thought this thing has HTML because I was going to put an image from Web2.0.

 

But its in Moscone Center April 22 to 25th. It would be in other places too. :)

Anilao,

 

I hope I can help. I have done a ton of research on this topic...and I have to say...there is so much work involved....thus why I am still awake at 2 am and will be back up by 6. I can tell you a bit about what we are up to and maybe have some ideas that we can bounce off eachother. I have had a few rfp on such a site but...when the rubber hits the road alot of folks aren`t ready to jump in b/c you really have to do the work before you just decide to drop some money at developers and a team. It is much more than that. Luckily we have access to some really great stuff, namely top notch developers and some really cool technology that we have been developing which I can share a bit with you on. My partner and I have been working together for over 2 years on projects, and alot of time for others but we have built a few successful together ourselves. I will try to help you out as much as possible, maybe give you some ideas or resources or contacts to help you get to where you want to go. Where are you located? I am on the East Coast, I live and work in Va but also work in Manhattan on a once a month for a week. If you are close maybe we can catch up, or feel free to pm me and I can send you my contact info. What makes you feel that this is what you want to do? Just curious?

 

It`s funny today is my Birthday.. :) ..the big 31! I finally got an IPod and have been using it all night....music is such a neat thing, and I love having only my favorite songs available instead of the cd thing. I have done research on different music affiliates and may have some ideas for you. I look forward to catching up with you.

 

Erin