1) My name is Collin Dieffenbach, I am an Applied Physiology and Kinesiology major, so my idea doesn't really pertain to my major or current aspirations, however, I wouldn't mind changing my aspirations and focusing on becoming an entrepreneur if I felt my idea had real substance and could potentially make it. I enjoy partying and I've had many issues where I was left having to clean up after a party and it was miserable and almost made me regret throwing the party in the first place. Or frankly, I am too busy to make time to clean my room and it will take several days before I can get to it.
2) I am offering a mobile application that will match users to a nearby cleaner, one that is much cheaper than professional services. Users will share a video of their mess and nearby cleaners can bid on the ability to clean it. It will be reverse auction style so the user gets the cheapest price. The cleaners will have ratings so the user can keep that in mind when he picks his cleaner. Cleaners will have to give enough personal information if they want to be registered to clean, that way if there's an incident the cleaner can be located, and background checks will be good to stop most incidents proactively.
3) I think this app is aimed at young people, college age, that enjoy throwing house parties or are extremely busy. The cheap price and convenience also makes the app enticing to college students.
4) People will pay money for this app because they find that their time is more valuable than spending the time cleaning up. Imaging all of the school work that can be done on Sunday morning that gets wasted (pun intended) by cleaning up the damage from a rager the night before?
5) This idea is different because it's original. Uber pioneered this system of matching those who demand to suppliers and it worked well for taxis and it has worked for other systems, like a tutoring service I know.
I think the idea has some merit. Not sure how well it would work in the real world. People are not incredibly trusting so I can see issues with that. If the price is good enough I'm sure it will work for a lot of people, that is how uber became so popular.
Hey Collin,
ReplyDeleteI like the concept here. Isn't this what pledges are for though? Just kidding... I could see myself looking for a cleaner to come clean. I would probably want an established cleaner though, someone who has already been trusted. Check out mine: http://sawyerlambert.blogspot.com/2016/02/idea-napkin-no-1.html
Great job, Collin! Your idea to have an auction service for cleaners is one that affects many individuals every single day. Not only the consumer, but also the business owner. Local cleaners and other specialists must be able to run their business's without being completely avoided or forgotten about. This idea will change the local economy. I believe you are going to be successful in what ever you do and your awareness of the issue at hand as well as the solution further supports that. Once again, very good idea! If you would like you can check out my post here:
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