Seeking Help for Developing Sales Leads in the Software Consulting Space

I've started my own project these past few months in the Software Development space for Automation and would be open to all advice about where to take it next.

This past summer, I worked a Corporate internship at Hilti (a B2B construction tools company) and realized that a lot of the work flow processes I was doing across my 12 week summer project were extremely repetitive. Therefore, I manipulated an Excel Macro sheet to automate repetitive steps within SAP which creates huge cost-savings, a lot more efficiency, but most importantly, makes my life a lot simpler allowing me to focus on more important tasks that require my real skillsets.

Seeing the impact of my one small project, I knew there was a need in the corporate space for much more automation which sparked my mind to go after more! I reached out to a couple of friends skilled in the CompSci/IT space and got an automation project at HomeAdvisor (through a friend who currently works there). I have constructed automated reports of new contractors/home care professionals that can update in real-time giving their team more leads which turns into more sales/commissions.

This project is undergoing great, but I would like to expand upon this with other potential spaces. I have tried reaching out to HomeAdvisor's direct competitors through sales individuals on LinkedIn to no avail. I would love your advice on what area I could possibly tap into next, even if it is yours! I would be happy to get in touch or explore any industry for automation solutions. I am in the works of developing a website and LinkedIn presence. Thanks for your time!

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