Must-see: 8 biggest mistakes new ecomm founders make

Hey Friend ,

As a new entrepreneur, you will make mistakes and you will stumble.

That’s just the reality of the job.

The goal isn’t to never make mistakes.

The goal is to make BETTER mistakes than those before you. To keep learning from their failures as much as their successes – if not more so.

At the free Start Your Ecommerce Business Summit, 10+ trailblazers in the ecomm space – I’m talking 7-to-8-figure entrepreneurs – will be sharing their wins AND losses with you.

Because failure is just part of the game. And learning the mindset to navigate it is what sets successful people apart – just like our speakers.

After collaborating with and learning from these experts, I can safely say that there are a couple of mistakes that most new entrepreneurs make.

Mistakes that YOU can avoid once you know about them.

Here are the top 8 mistakes most new entrepreneurs make. I hope by sharing them, you can avoid them too:

Skipping Product Validation: So many founders launch without really knowing if people even want their product. Test it first, get feedback, and avoid costly flops!
Spending too much money at first: Focus on the bakery model of business: make a few, sell a few, reinvest the profits – rinse and repeat.
Chasing Followers, Ignoring Sales: Having a huge following doesn’t mean sales will follow. Focus on building a community that converts, not just likes and followers.
Making things “perfect” before the launch: Like Reid Hoffman said, “If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late.” Launch your MVP (minimum viable product) first, learn from real customers, and improve as you go.
Trying to Appeal to Everyone: Your product isn’t for everyone—and that’s a good thing. Focus on a specific audience and cater directly to their needs.
Copying others: Focus on what makes YOUR product unique and it will never go out of style.
Ignoring Email Marketing: Many ecomm founders overlook email in favor of flashy ads, but email consistently drives the highest ROI. Build your list early and leverage it.
Not starting today: The best time to start your ecomm business was yesterday. The next best is today. If you can’t start, invest in your education. Start today and learn from the best.

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Nathan Chan
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