TAS 478: (Ask Scott #147) Develop Products from Scratch - Affiliate Test Sites - Negotiation with Suppliers

What have you done lately to move the needle in your efforts to build your ecommerce businesses? How do you stay motivated when the going gets tough? For many TAS followers, it’s all about the Ask Scott Sessions. These special episodes help sellers like you find the energy and passion they need to keep their business on track. On this episode, Scott shares some of his thoughts of the week about staying focused, goes over whether you should spend your time designing a product from scratch, If affiliate review sites are a worthwhile investment, and much more! You don’t want to miss a minute of this exciting episode! Make sure to check out the link in the resources section to find out how you can Ask Scott a question!

Put your head down, focus, and take action!

What has been one critical piece of advice that has helped you on your journey to build a business? What made that advice stick so well for you? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott shares some thoughts that have been rumbling around in his head lately that you might find helpful. At the end of the day, you will run into challenges and difficulties as you set up your business, what you need to do is decide right now that those roadblocks won’t disrupt your focus. Scott wants to see sellers like you succeed, he encourages you to not sweat the small stuff, keep your head down, and take action! To hear more on this topic, make sure to listen to this episode!

Why you need to stop comparing yourself to others.

Did you know that one of the biggest enemies of success is getting stuck in the comparison game? It’s true! The more you look at those who are skyrocketing in their success and compare what they are doing to what you are doing, you’ll start to sink. Don't’ buy the hype that the grass is greener on the other side of the street, take care of your own grass! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott gives some helpful encouragement to sellers like you who might be struggling at this phase in your business development. You can make it if you can block out the noise and focus on what matters. Listen to this episode as Scott further explains why you need to stop comparing your business to others, don’t miss it!

How do you build a product from scratch?

Do you have a great idea that you know will do well in the marketplace? Are you struggling to find a supplier who can produce the product you imagine at a reasonable price? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he goes over some important steps that sellers like you can take to build a brand featuring a product built from scratch. Scott also explains that if this process is difficult, that’s a good sign, it means that your competitors will have to struggle through the same process and will likely give up. Don’t miss this episode as Scott give helpful advice that you can use today to save your time and energy and build your business effectively!

How do you find suppliers that will negotiate their prices?

Have you reached the point in your product research and development phase where you are looking for a good supplier to work with? What if that supplier won’t produce your product at a reasonable cost? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott shares how sellers like you can locate the right supplier and negotiate in a way that leaves both sides satisfied. Don’t get stuck using a supplier that isn’t the right fit for you! Make sure to listen to this episode to get all the tips and insights you need to succeed!

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER

• [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast!
• [3:30] Put your head down, focus, and take action!
• [9:30] Stop comparing yourself to others.
• [12:00] Question #1: What design software do you recommend? Is this overkill?
• [20:00] Question #2: Is it a good idea to invest in building an affiliate site kind of like a product review site? You talked about this in the past, is it worth it?
• [30:00] Question #3: I found a great product but I can’t source it for a good price, what should I do? How can I negotiate with suppliers?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• www.theamazingseller.com/ask
• www.theamazingseller.com/freeup
• https://www.nichepursuits.com/
• www.productdiscoverybootcamp.com