One mistake that people make is thinking they have to know anything about what they are selling beyond how to make people buy it. I think that the most successful marketers actually stay away from their own hobbies because you have a bias towards that market that can screw up your marketing. You just have to do the research to find out what people will buy, then figure out what the triggers are to make em buy it.
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One mistake that people make is thinking they have to know anything about what they are selling beyond how to make people buy it. I think that the most successful marketers actually stay away from their own hobbies because you have a bias towards that market that can screw up your marketing. You just have to do the research to find out what people will buy, then figure out what the triggers are to make em buy it.
Thanks for the info, but I don't think it's for me at this time. My complete unfamiliarity, and invariable ineptitude, with the necessary software serves as an effective barrier to entry. The idea of selling other people's stuff that they are already selling on the internet has both a certain appeal as well as a hint of electronic Amway, for better or worse. But I suppose that trade is trade, and that multiple channels of distribution are the nature of the game.
For now, I'd best stick to my trading. However, I think your thread is an interesting one, and I hope it develops. No harm in learning something new, eh? And so, my vote is "yes."
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The idea of selling other people's stuff that they are already selling on the internet has both a certain appeal as well as a hint of electronic Amway, for better or worse. But I suppose that trade is trade, and that multiple channels of distribution are the nature of the game.
It is I suppose kinda Amwayish now that I think about it. The important thing to remember though is that your using the other people's products simply as a way of doing your market research. You want to find out what do people buy, and have a list of buyers who have bought it. If your successful selling someone elses goods eventually you will ALWAYS want to create your own, better product to sell to the market as that's the way that you can make big money. But the first step is always small.
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Thanks for the info, but I don't think it's for me at this time. My complete unfamiliarity, and invariable ineptitude, with the necessary software serves as an effective barrier to entry. The idea of selling other people's stuff that they are already selling on the internet has both a certain appeal as well as a hint of electronic Amway, for better or worse. But I suppose that trade is trade, and that multiple channels of distribution are the nature of the game.
For now, I'd best stick to my trading. However, I think your thread is an interesting one, and I hope it develops. No harm in learning something new, eh? And so, my vote is "yes."
you could always write a pamphlet on how to create controversy on message boards to increase hit counts.... you would make thousands, no doubt.
happy new year, tdog!
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You have that market fairly cornered.
And a Happy New Year to you as well!
I think people should know everything about what they sell. To sell something is to believe it is good for the customer and good for the seller to make a profit. If you only know how to convince people to buy something, ok, maybe they buy it one time, then they might be upset they bought it if it is not good. But if you sell something the customer likes and enjoys, they will come back again.
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