In this two part series we discuss the top 10 pitfalls that many new and experienced sellers fall into when launching or growing an ecommerce business.
These observations come from having watched 1,000s of business building warriors both succeed and fail over the past 18 years. Many of these observations are timeless truths that are simply ignored by so many people who would otherwise see far greater results.
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Pitfalls discussed in this episode include:
Chasing shiny objects
Pursuing "Just In Case" learning instead of "Just in Time" learning
"Over-buying" inventory
Trying to launch a private label brand as a new seller
Importing and dropshipping
Done for you models
Part 2 covers the final pitfalls
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In part 2 (released one week after part one) we will conclude the two part series with a discussion about:
Sourcing using liquidations
Buying inventory based on INSTINCT
Using too much credit too soon
Pursuing your passions as a business model
Isolation sabotage
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