JoshKalkbrenner

Joined 15 years ago

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Co-founder / Product Management www.SpotBanks.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuakalkbrenner @SpotBanks http://www.facebook.com/pages/SpotBanks/335706394338
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Comment · 15 years ago
We agree - the domain SUX!!! Please see the follow-up here http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2553050, and if you have a moment, please let us know your thoughts.

Many Thanks!

Comment · 15 years ago
Hi, Scott:

THANK YOU! Great feedback. Here's some background information:

1. I agree, MyBankSux is soo childish and I'd NEVER seek investment for something called MyBankSux. We created the domain for testing, and didn't want to tarnish SpotCred.com while we were building the concept. We'll move it to MyBankComplaint.com

2. Complaint based site: Have you seen http://Gri.pe? or http://Amplicate.com? or http://twitter.com/#!/Bofa_Help ?

3. The website is a front for the Mobile app we've envisioned. The concept is to simplify customer service, rather than complaints only. The concept is one whereby you open the app, you select the store, and you submit (no message is needed) a request for company to contact you. Have you heard of the "UnHappy" initiative in India? http://bit.ly/e7LYmg

4. How do we make money? Advertisements are not needed. We can monetize by: 4.a. Charging companies to integrate with their existing CRM or Social_CRM systems. We have a one user, very rough portal for free access. 4.b. Providing "Voice of Customer" analytics http://bit.ly/iFN7Le 4.c. White-label and license - Your companies customer service app

I agree, we need to kill MyBankSux. 100%

Given the information above, should we kill the concept?

Thanks, Scott!

Comment · 15 years ago
Comment · 15 years ago
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Comment · 15 years ago
Additional (Business) Details on Flippa: http://bit.ly/mSx5WT

BTW -- We don't expect anyone to bid. We use Flippa to market our business concepts, and get feedback.

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Comment · 15 years ago
:) Sure, it's the easiest way to submit a bank complaint.

Formed the Idea from the "UnHappy" concept: http://bit.ly/fq05fF

Rather than call the company, you select company name and authenticate (via FB, Google, etc). The company then contacts you to resolve your problem.

Comment · 15 years ago
will do, thanks hrasm!
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Comment · 15 years ago
Nice!
Comment · 15 years ago
"if it becomes available" I would pursue my passion. In the meantime, I would stick with what I have - rather than risk something I do not.
Comment · 15 years ago
Not sure this will help, but here are my two cents:

1. Are you a Celiac? http://www.celiac.com/

2. Advice I received from a Taxi Driver -- "If you're having a bad day, walk away." He referred to his 'bad days' as those when he didn't make money, but his advice struck a cord with me: If you cannot do anything about it, walk away and try again another day.

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