Discussing the decision process for advertising products with low sales but potential. Emphasizing factors like gross margin, lifetime value, total addressable market, inventory position, and operational lift. Introducing a 5-part framework for strategic product selection. Highlights the importance of creative effort prioritization and upcoming content.
Focus on high-margin products for creative advertising flexibility.
Consider long-term profitability over immediate margins when prioritizing products.
Evaluate total addressable market and inventory levels for effective advertising strategies.
Deep dives
Consider Margin for Advertising Efforts
When deciding where to focus your creative efforts next, consider the margin of your products. High-margin products can be easier to sell, allowing for more creative flexibility in advertising strategies. Brands often overlook the impact of different margins across their product range, leading to missed opportunities for maximizing returns.
Evaluate Lifetime Value Over Time
Assessing the lifetime value of a product over time is crucial for advertising decisions. High immediate margins may not always translate to long-term profitability. Understanding the long-term customer value can help prioritize products with sustained revenue potential, even if their margins are initially lower.
Assess Total Addressable Market and Seasonality
Considering the total addressable market (TAM) for each product is vital in determining advertising focus. Products with broader TAM and seasonally consistent demand can be more appealing for advertising efforts. Seasonality impacts TAM, requiring strategic planning to leverage market fluctuations effectively.
Manage Inventory Position for Advertising Success
Maintaining optimal inventory levels is essential for effective advertising. Products that frequently sell out may require temporary shifts in advertising focus to manage stock availability. Marketing strategies should align with inventory management to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Factor in Operational Lift for Advertising Production
Operational lift, such as asset creation and production requirements, can influence advertising decisions. Products with high operational complexities may pose challenges in launching effective campaigns. Understanding the operational lift associated with each product can guide prioritization of advertising efforts.
What happens if you've got a product that isn't selling much, but you think has potential? Should you put time and money into running ads against it?
Or what about the opposite? What about if you have a high sales velocity product, but it's lower margin and lower LTV? Then what?
In this episode I'm walking you through a 5-part framework on how to think about the next base products for you to put resources into advertising.
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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
[00:00:45] Creative effort prioritization.
[00:04:24] 1. Gross margin
[00:07:22] 2. Lifetime value
[00:12:10] 3. Total addressable market
[00:20:15] 4. Inventory position
[00:25:09] 5. Operational lift
[00:28:23] Upcoming content
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