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Tips for entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of building a profitable online business with Paul Waddy

Jul 8, 2024
59:33

Tips for entrepreneurs navigating the challenges of building a profitable online business with Paul Waddy? In this podcast, Susan introduces Paul Waddy, an accomplished e-commerce expert and author, who detailed his journey from launching a men's shoe brand to successfully selling online across various marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Groupon. Paul shared that he found the retail sector challenging due to high overheads and employee turnover, leading him to shift to online business.

He also revealed his upcoming book, "Learning to Sell Online for Dummies," set to be published in June 2024. Paul's success in e-commerce led to positions as Head of Operations and CEO of different companies and now he co-owns an e-commerce digital marketing agency, recently named Australia's best retail digital marketing agency.

In this podcast they discuss the challenges and strategies of starting and managing an e-commerce business, with a focus on understanding and managing finances, protecting margins, and enhancing customer retention. They also emphasised the importance of automation, unique selling propositions, and a strategic approach to influencer marketing. Additionally, they shared their experiences and motivations for building online businesses, and the potential for e-commerce to continue its growth despite the recent downturn in retail.

 

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