Hey man, JP here
I’ve grown up around creative people, basically my whole family including myself. I’m probably the most business oriented one in my family but point is I’m driven to help other creatives in this space.
As for your idea, its fine if nobody is selling exactly what you’re thinking of.. But if there is NOTHING similar, that might be dangerous because there might not be an market for it at all. Unless its a hybrid and it will appeal to two different markets.
First avoid shopify if you can a woo commerce theme is the better shot if you can. It might seem a bit expensive to start with but over the long run you’re not subject to the royalty payments shopify slaps on you.
I own a digital marketing agency. I personally have 2 e-commerce stores that i’ve started last year as well. We can do the logo, graphics, and other things with the website you’re thinking of in a one shot cost just shoot me a PM and I’ll be glad to chat help you out..
As for targeting the demographic, get your social media posts going and see the reception. If people are reacting and supporting you.
It's always better to start with an inventory on hand but If you really want to test your designs and stuff before ordering a bulk order. You always can do a Print on Demand type of plugin and have it shipped directly from the manufacturer. People putting up cash is the best indicator that a product will do well. (POD is something similar to dropship but its something you should use as an indicator, not a full out business model like you see all over the place today.)
I’ve grown up around creative people, basically my whole family including myself. I’m probably the most business oriented one in my family but point is I’m driven to help other creatives in this space.
As for your idea, its fine if nobody is selling exactly what you’re thinking of.. But if there is NOTHING similar, that might be dangerous because there might not be an market for it at all. Unless its a hybrid and it will appeal to two different markets.
First avoid shopify if you can a woo commerce theme is the better shot if you can. It might seem a bit expensive to start with but over the long run you’re not subject to the royalty payments shopify slaps on you.
I own a digital marketing agency. I personally have 2 e-commerce stores that i’ve started last year as well. We can do the logo, graphics, and other things with the website you’re thinking of in a one shot cost just shoot me a PM and I’ll be glad to chat help you out..
As for targeting the demographic, get your social media posts going and see the reception. If people are reacting and supporting you.
It's always better to start with an inventory on hand but If you really want to test your designs and stuff before ordering a bulk order. You always can do a Print on Demand type of plugin and have it shipped directly from the manufacturer. People putting up cash is the best indicator that a product will do well. (POD is something similar to dropship but its something you should use as an indicator, not a full out business model like you see all over the place today.)