Comments on: Repositioning/Repurposing Products

By: Eugene

Eugene — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:29:48 +0000

I am sure many things don’t go the way they were initially intended to be, but with a little tweak they become successful….its similar to the story about Sony…..it was not initially intended to be the type of company it is today, but yet it dominates in its new market.No matter how well you plan it, your business is not going to go exactly as you intended it …..but with a little tweak here and there you might come on to an even bigger opportunity.

By: Amber Illig

Amber Illig — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:57:08 +0000

I would agree that our society is all about convenience, so the average customer might lean towards buying their own roasted coffee beans. However, it is becoming increasingly popular to say you “did it yourself” or something is authentic, fresh, environmentally friendly, natural, etc. I think the whole “green” era is also bringing these trends along. So I think the popper could be a success as a coffee bean roaster.

By: Ross Peare

Ross Peare — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:07:11 +0000

I hate coffee…but i guess if someones has enough time and is a coffee connoisseur then this would be a good idea to have.

By: Quentin Campbell

Quentin Campbell — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:19:17 +0000

I just use the microwave to get the job done. I don’t think I need a fancy pot to do that…

By: Brent McClean

Brent McClean — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:10:15 +0000

Sometimes a failed idea brings an even better product opportunity. There have been several in history with large implications.

By: Chris Perry

Chris Perry — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:15:27 +0000

Have you tried it out? I drink alot of coffee and grind my own beans but i was not sure how tasty roasting them yourself would be.

By: Lyndsey S.

Lyndsey S. — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:39:39 +0000

This is awesome! I’m like your wife, Hank, I really just need that strong stuff! I really like coffee from Venezuela; however, they stopped exporting coffee, so now I’m just out of luck.

By: Mayura Davda

Mayura Davda — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:23:01 +0000

I like the idea of how one device can be put to several uses. I think that’s an innovation in it’s own way. So, it makes me think that if I don’t succeed in coming up with a new product/service idea, I’ll definitely work on modifying an existing idea/service and repositioning or repurposing it.

By: Sung jae

Sung jae — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:41:14 +0000

Would people be willing to buy this product? why would people need to make roasted coffee?Also popcorn can be microwaved. However,if this product turnsout to be more convinient for some people it will be successful. However, it will be useful if we can cook rice, noodles or vegetables here too!

By: sreeharsha

sreeharsha — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:11:04 +0000

I think it is a pretty decent idea. but I think one has to check the feasibility of the product because you never know how well the product works unless it is done with the feasibility analysis. This should be seen from the Entrepreneur’s point of view, then I feel you would understand more.