EP54: How to Launch a New eCommerce Product in 30 Days on a Budget

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In this episode of the ASOM Pod, hosts Jimmy Kim (CEO of eCom Email Marketer, formally Founder of Sendlane), John Roman (CEO of BattlBox), Amer Grozdanic (CEO of Praella), Bryan MacDonald (Direct of eCommerce at Oma’s Pride) dive into one of the biggest challenges for early-stage founders: How to validate and launch a new product in just 30 days—with a limited budget and no fluff.What you’ll learn in this episode:Validate Before You Create: How to test product ideas fast with real customer feedback (not just your mom’s opinion).Go Where the Buyers Are: Why platforms like TikTok Shop, eBay, and Amazon are clutch for quick market validation.Pricing That Works: The pitfalls of “gut feel” pricing—and how to set a number that drives both sales and scale.Tell the Right Story: How founder-led marketing and storytelling can unlock customer loyalty from day one.Pivot or Peace Out: The mindset shift every founder needs when it’s time to either tweak the product—or walk away.Early Wins That Matter: What month-over-month growth, referrals, and repeat purchases really tell you about your product’s future.Whether you’re launching your first product or trying to speed up your go-to-market strategy, this episode delivers the hard-won lessons and actionable tactics to go from zero to sales—fast._____Big shoutout to our sponsors who make this podcast possible!Omnisend — With 125,000+ eCommerce merchants, Omnisend is the all-in-one email & SMS marketing platform built to deliver seamless, personalized experiences via email and sms with ease. Learn more at https://www.omnisend.com/LiveRecover — Live Agents for eCommerce — Get more out of your revenue strategy with real-time SMS engagement and sales recovery for higher ROI. Learn more at https://www.LiveRecover.comKintsugi — AI that monitors, files, and optimizes sales tax for you. Eliminate your tax headaches forever. Mention ASOM for 3 months free at https://www.TryKintsugi.comSubscribe to our newsletter! We drop weekly hot takes, totally unfiltered. Join us at https://asompod.comCome hang out with us IRL - https://commerceroundtable.com_____00:00 Teaser Trailer01:56 Launching a New Product in 30 Days06:28 Market Validation and Product Ideas09:02 Prank Box Case Study11:55 Marketing Strategies and Channels26:39 Pricing Strategies and Common Pitfalls31:24 Understanding Pricing Strategies32:43 The Importance of Customer Experience33:35 Validating Your Product35:22 The Role of Storytelling in Marketing38:47 Learning from Real-Life Examples43:39 Setting Realistic Goals for New Entrepreneurs44:06 When to Pivot or Quit58:49 Metrics for Early Success01:05:10 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up_____Follow Jimmy Kim at: X:  https://www.twitter.com/yojimmykim Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yojimmykimIG: https://www.instagram.com/@yojimmykim Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yojimmykimFollow Bryan MacDonald at:X: https://www.twitter.com/bryanomasprideLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-macdonald-ctIG: https://www.instagram.com/@anythingbutasaladTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anythingbutasaladFollow John Roman at: X: https://www.twitter.com/@JohnMRomanLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-roman/IG: https://www.instagram.com/@johnnyromesTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnmromanFollow Amer Grozdanic at: X: https://www.twitter.com/@AmerGrozdanicLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amer-grozdanicIG: https://www.instagram.com/@amergrozdanicTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amergrozdanicContact us at [email protected] for sponsorships, appearance requests, interviews, or general information!#asompod #businesspodcast #businessinsider #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #ecommercepodcast #ecommerce #ecommercebusiness #ecom #dtc #dtcpodcast #ecommercetips

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