“Metaverse is Just the Internet Now” (Live from ShopTalk 2022)

Come At Me PacSunEverything and everyone is all about the metaverse right now. Brian is starting to think that the “metaverse is just the internet now.” Maybe it is, hence why some think NFTs, crypto, and bitcoin are part of the metaverse as well.When we think about DTC we have to remember what the entailed vision was: “to disrupt the existing industry or category with a product that is equal to or better than the existing products that are available and make them more affordable and get them to you quicker.” -IngridEveryone is capable of doing everything because there is an audience“Crypto bros are basically just this generation's example of extreme couponers.” -PhillipA company-curated around being highly curated and centered around good company culture, and innovation will beat out money every single time.“The biggest opportunity in this current market is right now, everything that is going to be worth anything is entirely based on curation.” - IngridAssociated Links:Our 2022 Predictions EpisodeTune into Infinite Shelf Season 2!Subscribe to Insiders and Senses to read more of our hot takes!Listen to our other episodes of Future CommerceHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on Futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.