Episode #12 - Nick Nichols: How to be successful inside Billion $$ brands! Growing on the Brand Side, Amazon Vendor/1P price increases, Marketshare growth and more!
Oct 21, 2023
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Nick Nichols, expert in brand management and marketing, shares insights on working within billion-dollar brands. Topics discussed include navigating Amazon Vendor/1P relationships, strategies for managing price increases, and tactics for driving market share growth.
Prioritize both profitability and revenue growth to achieve sustainable success in your Amazon business.
Consider a hybrid approach of using both Amazon Vendor Central (1P) and Amazon Seller Central (3P) to maximize the advantages of each model.
Deep dives
Focus on profitability and growth
To drive success in your Amazon business, prioritize both profitability and revenue growth. Simply focusing on increasing sales without considering profitability can lead to unsustainable business practices. By implementing strategies to cut costs, improve pricing, and optimize your product detail pages, you can achieve sustainable growth while maximizing profitability.
Consider a hybrid approach
Rather than choosing between Amazon Vendor Central (1P) and Amazon Seller Central (3P), consider a hybrid approach if your business dynamics allow. This approach allows you to benefit from the advantages of both models. Use Amazon 1P for products with established demand and strong sales potential that can leverage Amazon's sales velocity. Use Amazon 3P for products that require more pricing control or for new products where you have more flexibility to experiment and scale.
Strategic review generation
With review generation, focus on strategizing an approach that aligns with your specific brand and product. Utilize options such as Amazon Vine or shipping products to influencers for unbiased reviews. Additionally, build a strong product detail page with compelling content, lifestyle images, and competitive pricing to build a positive reputation and increase the likelihood of organic reviews.
Measure success with data-driven analysis
When measuring success in your Amazon business, leverage data-driven analysis to evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks. Pay attention to metrics such as TACoS (Total Advertising Cost of Sales), ACOS (Advertising Cost of Sales), conversion rate, impressions, clicks, and product sales velocity. Adapt your strategies based on data insights and use them to drive continuous improvement in revenue growth, profitability, and market share.
Episode #12 - Nick Nichols: How to be successful inside Billion $$ brands!
In this episode, Nick Nichols shares his insights on working within billion-dollar brands, offering valuable advice on achieving success from the brand's perspective. Topics discussed include navigating Amazon Vendor/1P relationships, strategies for managing price increases, and tactics for driving market share growth. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the world of brand management and marketing.