Ask HN: How can I overcome my frugality and understand consumption?

3 points by thrownthrow 7 years ago | 1 comment

I'm what would typically be called a tightwad. I'm an engineer who rarely ever has the need to pay for software.

The trouble is, when I build products, I'm unable to fathom why anyone would ever pay me for them rather than find some way, any way, to get by without them. Thanks.

dougireton 7 years ago |

Perhaps a way forward is to talk with potential customers and find out how your software solves problems for them and allows them to focus on their core business.

For example, as a consulting company, we are happy to pay for Zoom and Slack because they both provide value that helps us focus on our business.