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I think you are making the correct choice. What you built is an app. And it seems that it is a good one. But building the business behind this app is a challenge that you do not want to pursue. So don't do it. Don't listen to those who say "get a co-founder". That wont fix anything. Your focus is not it. Sell it, move on.

I'm not even sure it is a viable business itself. Aside from advertising, it has very few options as it stands. You would need to modify the platform in order to introduce other profit channels. But you already said you don't want any more of it.




Thanks, I think you got the point of the post and your conclusion is spot on.

I think I would put it under what pg called "a dangerous bad idea" (can't remember the exact wording) because it initially looks like a good idea - hey, a social network for music! I might use that - but turns out to be built on a false premise.


Yes, exactly. People don't realize that you can't make. Business out of everything. Plus there are some ideas that will actually hurt you more than anything. But the great thing about this is that you learned. Lot from it. Take a break. Digest your experiences and try again with something entirely different. Before you do, get the contact details of the people who use your current app. That's a market that knows you and will be receptive to whatever you come out with. It could be the difference between failing again and turning a profit from the start. good luck.




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