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How do you build moats around your e-commerce business?
yep, thats exactly my strategy now with my products. works pretty well unless the improved version is patented by a manufacturer. Which is okay, until manufacturer turns on you & sign exclusive contract with other sellers. Had that happen to me just recently- door123
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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How do you build moats around your e-commerce business?
Good points, I think in the short term, its product innovation and in the long term a well-known brand. Interesting though that some companies don't necessarily innovate product-wise, but innovate in terms of their product offering.. ie. dollar shave club, toms.- door123
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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How do you build moats around your e-commerce business?
I'm just starting out in e-commerce & I'm seeing lots of sellers flooding the online marketplace, especially in Amazon. Say for example your selling sleep masks for $15.99 & other sleep wear online, (Amazon, Social Media Ads). What type of moats would you build around your company to keep...- door123
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- commodity ecommerce price wars selling online
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- Forum: General Business Discussion
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Homeless, but refuse to give up?
EXECUTION RANTActually, I know a guy who went homeless (walked away from a success-full business) in July 2020 & is documenting his journey to $1 million in a year. First thing he did was get a place to stay on couchsurfing platform & then started flipping free couches online for quick cash & now he has a...- door123
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Interested in Digital Marketing? Why not try pay per appointment/show model? Ask anything you need!
HOT! MARKETINGHow were you able to post the promo video to the client's group without being banned for self-promotion? 99% of groups will remove you from their group if you self-promote- door123
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- Forum: Marketing Strategy
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Interested in Digital Marketing? Why not try pay per appointment/show model? Ask anything you need!
HOT! MARKETINGHi Love this thread, makes so much sense. I have 3 questions. Where did you get the local owners emails (client side leads)? scrape from their business websites? What type of offers are you running? " roofers free roof inspection?" Are you running the client's offers to a cold audience or using...- door123
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- Forum: Marketing Strategy
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ROOTER RANGER - Got my plumbing fixed for $47 last night.
MARKETING SUCCESS!exactly, I do the same thing. I have a breakeven leader to reel in leads & then crossell/upsell them on the back end. For example, to wall mount a tv I charge base price of $99 (competitors charge min $150) then I have various upsells/cross-sells ranging from $50 to $200 often with 90% profit...- door123
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- Forum: Marketing Strategy
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From Flat-Broke to Financial Freedom: How to Get Started When You Have No Money
GOLD! HOT!My favorite video of all time from MJ! I Love how clear & realistic it is. Very few of us can jump from foundational job to specialized unit. Im currently at the specialized labor step, I earn $100 + per hour as a handyman (Installing dog doors, Tv mounts & other crap). Its fun but can be...- door123
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- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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[MEGA THREAD] How To Build A Successful E-commerce Brand During A Global Pandemic. Step By Step Guide...
HOT! EXECUTIONGreat work on the thread. I would also love to see the current progress/numbers.- door123
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Logistics of pre-sales for a product that hasn't been manufactured yet
I am in the same situation. I went ahead & ordered my first 100 units of product from China that will be coming in 30 days from now. I am assuming the quality is good as the same exact product has been sold on Amazon with good reviews. I wonder if I should start pre-selling & ship it once the...- door123
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- Forum: Product Development, Importing, Sourcing
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From a broke Uber Driver $9k behind on rent to $30k Per Month...QUESTIONS?
GOLD! HOT! EXECUTIONLove this, such an inspiration! I am kinda in the same situation. I have a cushy self employment situation, but want to level up in life. I am currently sitting on a wonderful idea, but missing the balls to go implement it! arrhhh. Again thanks for the post.- door123
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Who Do They Think They Are?!
NOTABLE! MINDSETThis post is exactly what I needed. I'm young & can be gullible (sometimes) A few months ago, I hired a guru in kitchen remodeling /marketing space for mentorship. He talked the big numbers and how successful he is. Only after the call, I researched his business only to realize that this guy...- door123
- Post #124
- Forum: Mindset and Self-Development
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Gravy's Hustle Thread: $100k/mo or Bust!
GOLD! HOT!I take people to my website & have them fill out a questionnaire (similar to home advisors). I tested call ads in another industry but they didn't perform too well. I actually prefer questionnaires as I get leads coming in the middle of the night quite often.- door123
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Gravy's Hustle Thread: $100k/mo or Bust!
GOLD! HOT!Yes, Yelp can be a gold mine for service business, but you have to be careful & watch your cost on Yelp platform. Once I set my daily budget super high on Yelp & they increased my Cost per click to $9 per click. Thats crazy considering I am getting $10 per lead on Google Ads with $2.5 per click.- door123
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Gravy's Hustle Thread: $100k/mo or Bust!
GOLD! HOT!Love your post @GravyBoat Lol I started a handyman business in So-Cal a 8 months ago out of my old Honda Civc, just yesterday traded it in for a Ford Van. You have motivated me as I am only working part time & only netting $5k a month. I need to grow my lead volume. I am getting very good...- door123
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- Forum: Process and Execution
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Please Bid On Your Brand Name!
GOLD! MARKETINGI was managing an Google Ads ecomm account with $500K monthly spend. Brand was 1000% plus ROI & the 2nd most profitable keyword in the account was a competitor brand name. You snooze, you lose- door123
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- Forum: Marketing Strategy
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Fast Lane Millionaire definitely changed my life
INTROI am on the last chapter of fastlane, I am so thankful for Fastlane Millionaire as it opened my eyes to a world of possibilities in entrepreneurship/business. It definitely changed my life. Thanks MJ I am Iggy 24 yrs living in So-Cal area. I quit my job 8 months ago to start a digital...- door123
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- Forum: Introductions
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Struggling 24 year old, trying to master brainstorming and picking something to run with...
Hi I am also 24 yrs old and I was kinda of in the same boat as you a couple of months ago. Here's is what I did to get out of the situation. 8 months ago, I was employed as a Digital marketing ads guy ($85K year) for a startup, required lots of hours (60+ hours weeks) and really stressful. I...- door123
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- Forum: Ideas, Concept Feedback
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