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How to Build an Online Retailer to $1M in 18 Months ("EZ-Guide")

How to Build an Online Retailer to $1M in 18 Months ("EZ-Guide") | digital marketing strategy | Scoop.it

I recently read Justin Winter’s post over on Clarity about how he grew Diamond Candles to one million dollars in one year. Impressive, to say the least.

 

I immediately thought of my own experience in online retail. It took my company about eighteen months to cross the one million dollar revenue threshold — slightly longer than it took Justin, but not half bad as we did it holding no inventory, employing very little capital up front (about five hundred dollars).

 

My retailer was DesignPublic.com, and we sold home design items (cribs, bedding, furniture, lighting), all drop-shipped from more than two hundred manufacturer-vendors. I sold the business in December of 2011....


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a great catch by the PR coach.

You'll make yourself a favor if you carefully checked how the creators stumpled upon their niche. How they used content marketing in the flywheel of growth.

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, October 22, 2013 1:18 AM

Great online business strategies and lessons from Drew Sanocki. Ever dreamed building an online business? Learn how he did it in 18 months.

ERSAOnline's curator insight, October 23, 2013 4:01 AM

So many gems of information in here especially if you're an entrepreneur or start-up.

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