502: Stop Sending Thank You Cards with Products | Anaita Sarkar
Mar 8, 2024
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From transitioning from accountant to founder to sustainable packaging tips, Anaita Sarkar discusses TikTok marketing, demand generation, and AI tools for small businesses with Nathan Chan.
Including thank you cards in packaging may harm business growth by using unsustainable materials.
Leveraging TikTok for brand awareness can be a powerful strategy if content is consistent and engaging.
Deep dives
Entrepreneurial Journey and Discovery of Business Passion
Nita's entrepreneurial journey began in unlikely places, transitioning from accounting to media and marketing, searching for satisfaction. A pivotal moment arose when she experimented with importing and selling products online, realizing her passion for entrepreneurial independence and control. This led her to pivot towards business ownership, where she found success in creating her brand and distributing personalized leather goods through strategic differentiation.
Transition to Sustainable Business: Founding Hero Packaging
Nita's revelation about the environmental impact of packaging materials led to the founding of Hero Packaging. Disturbed by the environmental consequences of plastic packaging, she embarked on a journey to develop sustainable alternatives. After extensive sampling and iteration, Hero Packaging emerged, offering compostable bags as eco-friendly packaging solutions, aligning with her commitment to environmental sustainability.
Utilizing TikTok for Business Growth and Brand Awareness
Nita's strategic use of TikTok exemplifies leveraging social media for business growth. By consistently creating short-form content focused on actionable insights and engaging with her audience, she rapidly gained traction and grew her following. Emphasizing the power of brand awareness and content consistency, she harnessed TikTok's viral potential to amplify her entrepreneurial message and expand her reach.
Strategic Approach to AI Integration in E-Commerce
Anita's pragmatic approach to AI integration in e-commerce emphasizes prioritizing foundational business aspects before diving into advanced technologies. She urges entrepreneurs to focus on demand creation, cash flow management, and brand development as core strategic pillars. While AI presents opportunities for efficiency and optimization, she underscores the importance of mastering basics and aligning technology adoption with business growth stages.
Including thank you cards in your packaging could hurt your business. Find out why from Hero Packaging’s Anaita Sarkar as she discusses the myths around sustainable and eco-friendly packaging with Nathan Chan. Plus, she’ll share advice from starting two companies from scratch, covering TikTok marketing, packaging, demand generation, and more. Sarkar is the CEO and co-founder of Hero Packaging, author of Sell Anything Online, and ecommerce advisor.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Anaita’s backstory from accountant to eBay seller to founder
About her book, Sell Anything Online
Anaita’s sales formula
Why TikTok is the best way to get brand awareness
Her 15-minute TikTok creation strategy
Why your bio link needs multiple pathways
That you don’t need to show your face in content
Why sustainable packaging is easier than it seems
About the thank you card debate
The importance of demand and cash flow
How to not get overwhelmed with AI tools
And much more small business advice…
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