My next product: It's hard to think of a "next" because so many different goodies for dancers already exist, and just about every dance website sells it. Yet if I had to come up with something, it would be patches for your toes that you can adhere when your skin rips (this happened to me from doing pointe all of the time).
How my "next" product will enhance my original: Although my original idea has a lot of potential, my next product product will enhance my brand, causing more people to become enthralled with my ideas. I foresee brand loyalty and sales doubling with the creation of another product. Additionally, the skin patch idea would be so useful if it worked like how I envision it. I know for a fact that dancers everywhere would utilize this.
Similar product to mine (found on Amazon):
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Super-low-friction-pivoting-concrete-industrial-strength-self-adhesive/dp/B00JN7QXVG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1458853990&sr=8-7&keywords=dance+shoe+material+patch
This was the closest thing I could find to both my original idea and my "next" idea. Unfortunately, it is closer to my first idea, but I still continued to analyze it:
- Description: These are high-tech stick-on dance soles are a revolutionary product that allows dancers to pivot and slide with ease on even the stickiest dance floors.
- Customer Reviews: Everyone who reviewed this product LOVED it! They all rated them 5 stars, and said they truly worked and were effective on every kind of surface. There weren't any complaints about the product, leading me to believe it is of high quality.
- Changes I would make to this product: I really like this product, and I would make the same type of thing but make it to have the ability and strength to patch a whole- instead of just going on top of an existing shoe. With this being said, I still do believe in the product because it got outstanding reviews.
- Why this product would make a good addition to my product: This product is as close as I could get to the idea that I have, and since it is very similar but offers different options, it would make a great addition to my business concept. It would act as an expanded version of what I came up with. Together, I feel like sales would be great.
Hi Cassidy! I really think you did a great job on this assignment. I have never done ballet, but I have play other sports so I know how taxing they can be on your body. I think your product would be in high demand. It is a tangible product that many people would need on a regular basis that use these kinds of shoes. In addition, I thought the product you found on amazon really helped with your persuasive argument. Good job and good luck! Feel free to check out my post: http://rachelecarter.blogspot.com/2016/03/amazon-whisperer.html
ReplyDeleteHello! I think your idea is very creative and meets a very specific need that many dancers can benefit from! I have a little experience in ballet and know how much pain pointe shoes can cause. Your original idea and "what's next" idea address the main issues with point shoes. Good job on the organization of this post as well! I did not complete this assignment but here's the link to my general blog if you're interested. Thanks! http://rachelcmead.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteHello Cassidy!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I would like to say great job on this assignment. I have never done sports but I definitely understand your perspective. I believe your idea would be great, and finding a potential competitor product really helped your stance. Point shoes especially are taxing on the body. If you would like, you can check out my blog here: http://stthach.blogspot.com/2016/03/amazon-whisperer.html