TAS 147 – How Sharon Even has transitioned from selling product ‘opportunities’ to building real brands.
Oct 2, 2023
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Sharon Even, an Amazon seller and brand building expert, shares her journey from selling product opportunities to creating lasting brands. She discusses the importance of defining customer avatars and how emotional connections can drive brand success. The conversation highlights effective product differentiation strategies, including capturing consumer attention with unique designs. Sharon also emphasizes the evolution of brand-consumer engagement, advocating for humor and relatability in brand identity to foster loyalty.
Sharon Even emphasizes the transition from product opportunities to sustainable brand building by targeting specific buyer avatars for enhanced loyalty.
Differentiation through visual branding is crucial in saturated markets, ensuring that products stand out from the competition and enhance conversion rates.
Deep dives
Transitioning to Brand Building
Sharon Evan discusses her transformation from a product-focused Amazon seller to a brand-building expert, highlighting the significance of creating sustainable brands over merely identifying trendy products. She emphasizes the importance of developing a brand that offers a cohesive experience, targeting specific buyer avatars rather than chasing fleeting market opportunities. By focusing on longevity, she ensures that each product fits within a broader brand umbrella, enabling her to provide more depth and value to her offerings. This strategic approach allows her to create a meaningful connection with her audience, leading to greater brand loyalty.
Understanding Buyer Avatars
Evan explains her methodology of starting brand development by identifying and understanding buyer avatars, which she considers critical to successful branding. By exploring hobbies, life milestones, and personal experiences, she helps clients find a niche they are passionate about, thereby increasing the likelihood of perseverance during challenging business phases. This approach extends to recognizing the potential for emotionally driven purchases based on personal experiences, such as parenthood or dealing with specific life events. Therefore, focusing on buyer avatars leads to more targeted and effective product offerings that resonate with consumers.
Differentiation Through Visual Branding
A key point discussed is the necessity of differentiation, particularly in saturated markets, where visual branding plays a crucial role. Evan insists that a product's uniqueness must be identifiable from the search page to attract potential buyers. By ensuring that her products have a distinct design, color scheme, and theme that align with the target audience, she enhances their visibility and appeal. This visual strategy not only draws clicks but also facilitates higher conversion rates by making the products stand out from the competition.
Creating an Engaging Brand Personality
Evan highlights the importance of establishing a brand personality that resonates with consumers and fosters emotional connections. She uses examples like Dude Wipes to illustrate how humor and relatability have contributed to their branding success, proving that distinct personalities can distinguish brands in crowded markets. By incorporating specific brand archetypes into her strategy, she creates communication styles that resonate with target audiences and enhance brand loyalty. This holistic approach ensures that every interaction with the brand reflects its identity, leading to a more engaged customer base.
Next week I’ll be in Delhi where I’ll be speaking at the eComm India Summit before hanging with Meghla, Marg and Kevin for the India Sourcing Trip with scores of attendees.
The Southern Seller Fest is coming up in November and Regina and I are holding a networking drinks party, Sponsored by World First. Stay tuned for more details around that!
I can now proudly announce that, the 4th Amazon Collective Mastermind is being held in March on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th , this time in the Blue Mountains NSW. In the last few weeks, Regina’s been travelling to all of our shortlisted venues and has found a cracker! To join the Expressions of interest VIP email list, head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/collective to visit our hastily put together temporary landing page which will updated in coming days…!
This week is a really fun episode where I welcome back to the show the amazing Sharon Even! We chat about her journey transitioning from a ‘product opportunity’ Amazon Seller to a ‘Brand Building’ expert. It’s a must listen if you want to grow beyond just Amazon.
And I am offering private coaching so please head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/chris to book an hour session with me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction!
If you own or work for a consumer products brand and need help setting up or running your Amazon business, feel free to get in touch with me – I have a new agency, www.Amasphere.com.au – an official Amazon Service Provider.