TAS 745: Should I Start With MY Product First or Affiliate Marketing? Ask Scott #234

Are you struggling to find your footing with your brand? Or are you ready to take it to the next level of growth and start discussing big strategy plans? Either way - sellers like you will find a ton of value in this Ask Scott session. On this episode, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares his thought of the week, an update about Brand Creators Academy, answers a question from a TAS follower like you, and much more. You don’t want to miss a minute of this powerful and informative episode!  Customer service matters! When was the last time you experienced high-quality customer service from a business you visited? What made that visit stand out in your mind? Was it the way you were treated or the service provided? Too often, business leaders get so caught up in making a profit that they forget to consider what type of reputation they have in their community. Don’t let your brand get a bad reputation before you even get a chance to succeed! Learn more about customer service and why Scott thinks it’s so valuable by listening to this episode of The Amazing Seller! Yes, brand building is the future Even with his recent shift away from solely focusing on ecommerce businesses, Scott still gets asked if it’s a good idea to start a business by sourcing and then selling a product on Amazon. The easy answer is that Scott has seen the trends in the ecommerce industry away from easy, private label businesses, and more toward brands that build relationships. Good news! Scott has prepared some helpful programs that can equip sellers like you with the tools you need to succeed with this new and innovative approach. Tune into this episode of The Amazing Seller to hear more about this important topic!  Brand Creator’s Academy If you’ve been paying attention to what Scott’s been up to lately, you know that Brand Creators Academy is rolling along with the first-class filling up quickly. Looking for a way to help more sellers transform their business into a brand - Scott developed what has become known as the Brand Creator’s Academy. If you are interested in becoming a Founding Member of The Brand Creator's Academy, make sure to check out the link to the website located at the end of this post!  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:00] Why Scott loves his work with Brand Creators Academy.  [5:20] Scott’s thought of the week.  [9:00] Question: Should I build up a home base or social media before I start selling products on Amazon?  [19:15] How to get a brand started according to Scott.  [22:00] Closing thoughts from Scott.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE www.theamazingseller.com/744 www.theamazingseller.com/743 www.theamazingseller.com/742 www.theamazingseller.com/741 www.brandcreators.com