Resistance is normal.

Resistance is normal. Whenever you try to introduce something new, you will get resistance. Just as a salesperson meets and overcomes objections so should the creative person learn to twick their creativity into overcoming the resistance to new ideas. Nevertheless it is still annoying.

Many startups need to follow the principle of welcoming. You are not to expect that everyone would embrace you from start, especially when you are unique. Often times you need to wait the time before you become part of the house furniture. Dealing with this means you make appearances, get to know your market see what they like or don't.

Your market is the babe\guy you like, make sure you have the principles to marry or she/he will turn bitter on you. There isnt much of a difference between business and building relationships however you must as a solution provider have principles you stand by.

A client business is a car and he requires a solution for his business to move. You need to look at all vantage points and bring all needed parties together. A client usually identifies a visible to him issue but the cause of his problems have variables.

A specific problem fixin can or most times result in chain reaction! As a startup that provides products, you must partner with management, social based solution providers that align in mission i.e specific industry focus teams.

If you are providing gadgets then its an off the shelf solution that the client is responsible for his choice, if it is effect 'service' based request you need to explore before making the offer of service and implementation timelines. This is why many startups get bad rep cos they rush to make a buck that eventually never gets paid off, you've wasted your time and the clients time; too expansive not just expensive a loss for both parties. Image is reputation!