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Now displaying: October, 2019
Oct 28, 2019

When you’ve achieved success as an online entrepreneur, it can be tempting to sit back and take your foot off the pedal. 

In an industry as dynamic as ecommerce, that isn’t really an option. You need to constantly think of ways for your brand to grow and evolve.

But what to do when you slip up and lose that top 1 first-page ranking on Google? 

My friend JP is facing the conundrum of getting a high-touch business out of coasting mode and back into full-on growth mode. He owns and runs Pro Teeth Guard, a 7-figure business that creates custom-fitted professional-quality dental mouth guards for people who have bruxism (teeth grinding).

Before going into actual problem-solving mode, here’s how JP started with the business (3:58) and how those mouth guards are actually made (5:28).

He also shed light on what led to the business’s downward curve (9:09) and what his goal is for the business moving forward (11:51).

In this episode, we identify key areas he can explore and work on to achieve the goals he has for Pro Teeth Guard.

  • Diversifying into Amazon (13:41)
  • Working on that SEO (17:58)
  • Getting a brand expert onboard (24:12)
  • Leveraging longevity through email (26:13)
  • Increasing average order value (34:02)
  • Retargeting Facebook ads (37:23)

 

Other Resources Mentioned:

E159: 3 Key Email Marketing Sequences for Your Ecommerce Business

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Thanks for listening to this episode of the EcomCrew Podcast. I hope you’ve gleaned insights that you could implement on your own business. 

If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes. And use the comment section on the bottom of the page to ask us a question. 

Till next time, happy selling!

Oct 21, 2019

I’ve been a closet domain collector for over a decade and some of my “purchases” have turned into ecommerce properties - treadmill.com.,colorit.com, survivalfood.com, and tactical.com. In this episode, my co-captain Dave Bryant joins me in this discussion that centers around domain flipping.

Today we’re going over strategies, thought processes, as well as the dos and don’ts of shopping for domains. 

In this episode, we specifically cover the following:

  • Mike and his impressive portfolio of domain names
  • Why investing in domain names can help you become successful in ecommerce
  • Appraising the value of a domain name
  • Finding domain names
  • A word of caution of using GoDaddy
  • The negotiation process
  • Domain value predictions

We hope this episode has inspired you to try your hand at purchasing domain names. If you have any questions, leave us a comment and we’ll get right back to you.

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Finally, if you enjoyed listening and think this episode has been useful to you, please take a moment to leave us a review on iTunes.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Happy selling!

Oct 14, 2019

In the ecommerce realm, opinions on starting a dropshipping business really differ. Some people say it's dead, others insist that its the only way to go.

Well, dropshipping is still very much around. But as Amazon moved into a position of dominance, its appeal has waned. The fact that some so-called “gurus” who sell dropshipping as an “easy” way to earn millions hasn’t helped either.

However, there are those who own sustainable dropshipping businesses. 

Dave Couillard, our resident design expert, is one of them.

I’ve asked Dave to join me in this podcast episode to talk in detail about his website, HardCases.ca. This will also serve as his formal introduction as a business partner on EcomCrew.

Here are some highlights from our discussion:

  • Dave’s ecommerce journey: from web design to dropshipping (12:59)
  • What a typical day for him is like (19:13)
  • Sourcing products and finding suppliers (23:10)
  • Running a dropshipping store (44:40)
  • Pros & cons of dropshipping (59:37)

I hope our discussion didn’t only prove informative but encouraged you to look at dropshipping businesses in a different, albeit more positive light.

As always, drop any questions you may have in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes.

 

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Until next time, happy selling!

 

Oct 7, 2019

Avid listeners to this podcast would know that the bulk of our team is based in Cebu City, Philippines. And I get asked a lot of questions about how we manage employees all the way on the other side of the world. 

The quick answer is that I don’t. We have a terrific manager in the Philippines, Mia. She takes care of everything down there. We’re lucky to have such a great group of people working for us that, now, the process is locked down and the whole thing completely runs itself. 

Today’s guest has a slightly different approach to hiring and managing a remote team.

I’m joined by Dave Nevogt, CEO and co-founder of Hubstaff, a staff monitoring, and time tracking software. 

We’ve been using Hubstaff for a while now and it has made managing our team in the Philippines so much easier. From payroll to managing productivity, the software has it all.

The company and its main product were born out of a pain point he experienced in a previous business. In this episode, Dave talks about software features and shares tips on how to find, hire, and manage awesome employees all around the globe.

As always, here are timestamps to make your podcast listening better.

  • The inspiration behind Hubstaff and the problems that it solved (6:00) 
  • Hubstaff by the numbers (12:24)
  • The pros and cons of having a remote team (16:33)
  • How Dave found people and built a remote team (19:16)
  • The techniques Dave uses to manage employees all over the globe (23:20)
  • The link between time tracking and good team management (28:24)
  • Useful tips for starting a remote team (45:31)

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