It doesnt have to be perfect...15:28 I feel like if it's not absolutely perfect to me, I won't be able to sell it to others. My product is a service. in time yes I will sell product, but would be refurbished tech equipment and a "warranty" that I'll help fix and teach how to fix their own devices (drones/Rc stuff)
Sell the sizzle, not the steak" is a marketing adage that means to focus on selling the benefits of a product or service to customers, rather than the features.
Brilliant video, and obviously relevant for us. Learnt so much with FTHRhood and following you for so long learnt a lot of what you say in this already. All going to help with our second brand launch. Our issue is as always funding. Life so tight that unable to re invest the small profit we make. I'd love to be able to afford initial stock or even samples for content, market testing but stuck with print.on demand and mock up imagery. But, as always, we keep pushing. Thankyou for making this and all the others.
Defining the product and market demographic is all important. I've been thinking about a clothing brand for AGES. I run a youtube channel and absolutely know from my video stats that my demographic is men over 50 interested in Motorhome Travel. What's my Dream? launch clothing brand featuring my "The Happy Travellers" youtube channel brand. and as long as I can make a modest retirement income I'd happily send ALL the profit to enabling older people own and use a motorhome to experience the joy of traveling. WOW, this video is excellent and has inspired me to write the above description. getting clarity at last...
I wanted to create and build a business since 10 years just never really had the confidence to do it.. I then found my passion working selfemployed as a luxury real estate agent in Spain. Since the market is declining I am now with the back agains the wall and I think my idea was just born through your videos… thanks for building me up through your videos! They keep me going and trying to see a light at the end of the tunnel!
This is the best video I have ever seen, and it all feels so achievable, one thing I love about this video is you can come back to it depending on what stage you are on.
I’m deeply inspired by your videos and your message about chasing dreams. I’ve always wanted to start my own café business, but I come from a background where girls don’t usually take such steps. I don’t have the funds, and I can’t rely on family support, but I’m determined to make this happen. Your journey motivates me to keep pushing forward. Thank you for inspiring dreamers like me!
Hi Simon, it's much more valuable. Can You make a video about Business Storytelling? It's Good topic to cover, because so many people struggle to tell a great story. You'll be the first person to actually breaking down this concept.
Clothes ~30% returns. Each return costs 15 usd if made through bank return request. Dont forget to calculate all costs and risks. Business is a language of digits, but is not of "your dreams". Digits first.
I❤you. I am a 43 year old Single Mama from Berlin. With heaps of Single Mama supporting ideas all written down but they never left their Nest. Thank you!!!! I now See light, know it's doable. And I will do it. I feel like you reached me your hand and helped me up and showed me that it's possible. A totally new World. Bin hug❤❤❤
I am currently doing Bachelors in Business I have to say I have learned lot of things from this video which my university failed to teach me and I am going to suggest your channel to my friends as well. Thank you Simon for making such informative content
What a story, “I married my first contractor” 🎉🎉🎉 I guess I am not in too bad position starting a business with my partner (designer/ psychologist) and me (software engineer) both with passion for growth and self development 😅
Hi simon, thanks for all your viedos, im in the process of launching a baby changing bag for dads at the moment that Genuinely helps dads and makes there lives easier ( being a dad of two is how the idea came to me) and listening to all your advise has been priceless an im trying to put it into practice where ever i can, so again an honest thanks.
What I get from this, is that one of the primary focusses should be your why. Get it right. I mean really work it. If you have that right, the rest seems easy enough
Any chance of showing the struggle or challenges you face with this business? Fed up of seeing only the positives of running a business, more valuable to see the challenges and how you resolve it.
I was a stay at Home mom with no money in my IRA or any savings of my own, which was scary at 53 years of age. Three years ago I got a part time job and save everything I make. After 3 years, I am 56 yo and have put $9,000 in an IRA and $40,000 in my portfolio with CFA, Evelyn Infurna. Since the goal of getting a job was to invest for retirement and NOT up my lifestyle, I was able to scale this quickly to $150,000. If I can do this in a year, anyone can.
I know this lady you just mentioned. Evelyn Infurna Services is a portfolio manager and investment advisor. She gained recognition as a former employee at Goldman Sachs; a renowned investor she is. Evelyn Infurna has demonstrated expertise in investment strategies n has been involved in managing portfolios and providing guidance to clients.
Evelyn Infurna Services has really set the standard for others to follow, we love her here in Canada 🇨🇦 as she has been really helpful and changed lots of life's
I've been watching you Simon since I owned my business. At the moment, it was all gone and seem like I have lost the direction. I don't even know what is the next step to take, what is a better option to do. I lost my business, I unemployed but I still want to see your videos because I hope there will be one which can trigger me to start something new.
Hi Simon, My key takeaways from your video are that a business concept isn't just about making money it's about heart and giving back. Ask ourselves why we do what we do, not just what we do. Sharing our because creates a deeper connection with the person we're speaking to. Thank you for reminding us that the heart of a business is giving and together, we can achieve more than we could on our own.
Great video. Have you put down your supplier of the hoodies ? A nice touch to the hoodies would be a note under the sleeve saying. Sometimes you just need to roll up your sleeves and march on.
I started my dream about a year ago. I felt like a newborn baby, I feel like employment sheltered me and when I went out on my own I then understood how little I knew! Guys like Simon helped me learn to walk :D Cheers!
Thanks Simon for all of your help. I'm trying to make it as an artist and I have no idea how, with your videos I'm learning a lot of important things to consider when creating a business.
Simon saw the amount of money you could make as an influencer and said "hold my beer". That being said, kudos for putting out legitimately amazing content for free. Win-win!
I currently have the dream to build a brand around the car industry by selling posters and clothes with my designs on it… This motivated me to start the journey…Let‘s do it! ❤
Wow your an amazing man very brainy and kind keep it up sir hope one day we cross our way hope i can see you in person❤❤❤❤❤❤very proud of you a good mentor❤❤
I’ve been watching your content for a while. You have inspired me and I have started working on my Dream. I have no idea what I’m doing but I’ll carry on learning and pushing to make my dream come a reality. Thanks you
The best most credible and most inspiring video on entrepreneurship I have seen so far. Great advice and practical steps to follow and implement. I am at 62 now even really considering going to launch a business again. Previously I have been into services and developed very specialised complex products geared at solving specific problems. Always worked my ass off without even considering marketing and sales. Just assuming a great product would sell itself. Then went into retail, selling vinyl records because I liked them, without even considering margins and costs. Man, had I listened to you before, it would have saved me a lot of trouble. The good thing is, I already have a great brand name that I could use for my new business. BTW, I noticed that you didn't talk about drop shipping. Why would you not consider that option for this new business? I would appreciate to get in touch! Again thanks for the great video!
Thank you Simon and your team - work out the practical steps, costs, don,t overdo at the beginning, grow the business. Less overheads. Work with others and incentivise. best of luck with your business.🎁
I would personally like to say thank you me and my friend just recently just found your videos and we’re slowly using your guide to get our ducks in a row to start our own brand
Great content I just started watching your videos last month. You have really motivated me to do more with my life. I started promoting my side hustle more and i am seeing massive results. Overcoming my fear is hard but with each actions, that fear looks not so scary anymore. Very grateful form Nigeria 🇳🇬
Thank you, Simon. You are the most down to earth content creator out there providing amazing value! You have inspired me to dive into creating my own marketing agency. I'm an engineer in my day job and have struggled to come up with an idea for my own business. Until I realised I love marketing and that I can combine the two. Together with a friend, who is in marketing full time. we have come up with the idea for a bespoke marketing agency for engineering companies. So far, the response from friends and colleagues has been great and we already may have a client. Thank you for your inspiration.
The value you provide in these videos is incredible! However, I dont know if it's my mindset or or poor background, but £85 for a hoodie is soo expensive!
Simon, a few months ago i was searching for courses and degrees on this 45 minute video you just putted out. Nothing convinced me and then I watched the full video in one sitting, took notes, and just gotta say thank you for sharing this.
Thank you very much Simon. True, what you have explained will work and be successful. I guess the challenge is in the few preliminary actions. that must come first. Very encouraging
Simon! I was lost but always knew I wanted to started a business and instead of that I found a purpose ❤ and now I’m working on that purpose. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge hopefully in 3 years I can comment I already have my business functioning properly and most importantly changing the world with that main purpose 💕🙌🏻
Hey Simon, I really love your videos and this one is a really good one 💯 I wanted to ask you that why don't you ask "What's your aim?" Instead of "What's your dream?" Because my personal opinion suggests that Aim is a fixed goal which we have to achieve. But dreams can be imagined and we can forget them them
@@SimonSquibb i have a clothing dream I just need the funds to get started it’s a fitness line to support the heart foundation due to congenital heart disease
Thank you for your help simon! Through watching a few of these longer videos, the recurring themes, and the launching points you give have allowed me to get closer to starting my business. Ive got everything planned with realistic goals at many points. A reinvestment %, and community building %. My main goal is to get the general public educated and flying drones. Drones arent all ukraine war videos, or pervs looking through your windows. Drones are the closest thing you can get to feeling like a jet fighter without risking your body or bank account. With hundreds of uses across many diciplines. Educating also means partnering with FAA to teach drone safety, and licences for 107 and 93. Go to events to show off drone racing. You can be a pilot without leaving the ground!
Hi Simon, I'm from Argentina and I own a mountain-inspired clothing brand. Even though I've made over 2,000 sales on Shopify, I found your video incredibly enriching. After seven years of reinvesting every penny, 2023 was the first year we could finally take money off the table. I believe this is a major reason why most small companies fail within the first three years-patience is one of the most essential skills for entrepreneurs. Lastly, I have an additional tip that might be helpful for those starting clothing brands: consider print-on-demand. It requires literally zero upfront investment.
creatives should be really encouraged by these tips. you already have the ideas, the vision, and the talent to get a way more interestingly designed product done than others. the rest is easy :)
great video Simon, I was really impressed at the amount of time you spent listening to people at Ideas Fest a week or two ago. I am a typical introverted engineer that has solved a problem for the construction industry but am struggling with traction due to not getting the right message across through content. Lots of videos like this gloss over this area as I assume it is easy for people like yourself. Would love any advise on how to find the right message for potential customers.
Hi Simon, i sold up & moved to Thailand 1 year ago, i followed your stuff for a while now & tried all the things you have done, i run a GM business back at home but i can’t get to grips or income on what you are advising, i’ve earned around £180 from SM this year on Tiktok & yes i do need to brush up on my YT. i see that’s i’ve tried so much online things maybe i am just better hands on.
Love the video simon! Was great meeting you the other day! Little tip be a good idea to prop your book up throughout the video. So we are likely to go a and buy it. Much respect the ex professional golfer now london cabbie
Simon one thing, you tell people they can sell $5k of merch for a new ‘unknown’ brand but most people don’t have a huge follower base to instantly monetizes and access to willing collaborators. You said you marketed it your followers which would be warm to hot leads for anything you do. Feels disingenuous to ignore the biggest and most likely ‘important’ factor to success of brand which is visibility/reach. Do most brands fail not because their products are terrible but because they struggle to reach potential customers? Even harder without paid advertising. Also arn’t brands purchased because of their reputation and association which takes time, how do you get around this for a brand no one knows about and haven’t developed trust and brand loyalty. I’m interested in seeing you do this experiment with one of your followers and not use your network and see if it’s as simple. If you could pull it off I feel there would be more insights that would be more useful to viewers (myself included) who don’t have a network to leverage and have to build brand visibility from zero. To be balanced and not throw the baby out with the bath water I think you have great advice, this elephant in the video was bothering me.
@@tylerdryman exactly my thoughts! I started a new brand 2 years ago and I’m still struggling to market it since it’s new and I don’t have a follower base to support me.. it’s not easy!
Totally agree. I come from the fashion industries and already failed 2 brands that I started.because I was unable to actually build a BRAND that people are willing to buy in. Making and producing nice products is actually the easiest part. But really getting people buy into something unknown is hard as there exist so many nice fashion products out there. As a consumer, I am the same. I dont buy into newcomer brands when I can save up to buy me a nice known designer branded piece
As a new investor, it's important to remember that investing and trading require more than just technical analysis skills. Discipline and emotional maturity play a significant role in achieving success. It's wise to keep in mind the adage of "time in the market vs. timing the market," as this mentality can help you weather market volatility. With insights of Donna Mikalonis and my commitment to learning and growth, I've been increasing my earnings in just a few months. Keep up the good work
The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional.
Nice info, i appreciate your concern this will help a lot especially to the young bitcoin investors who have no or lesser knowledge on how bitcoin market works.
That’s really awesome Simon, I would love to starts something like this and the purpose is to help my people who struggling from the war going on in Sudan there’s millions of people need help to get even food and the whole world looking the other way like there’s nothing happening. But here in the Middle East in general it’s hard to start a business especially for us who living in Golf countries and not originally from there because you need a lot of money for the licenses and registration of the company before you start a business there. I just wanted to share this with you I’m a big fan of yours hoping to meet you someday and why not doing business together.
Thank you, simon You share what i need God bless you I plan to begin a small business but due to the lack of fund i find it hard to begin I use the fund to take care my mother then my father But i believe i can make it happen
Thank you for the knowledge.....PS I made personal business two times I failed because I had very a bad financial management skills but now I am looking forward to start another business.
I think I would like to add that it is much easier to have your product, in this case clothing, designed by someone who knows the target group very well. For example: If you want to reach Gen Z, it is much easier to know Gen Z inside and out and to belong to it.
We are planning to open a coffee shop in each neighborhood of the city. Our aim is to start with the first location and gradually expand. The name of the business is "Kafeja e Lagjes," which translates to "The Neighborhood Cafe" in English. Our target customers are residents and offices located in the respective areas. We also plan to give back to the community, although the method of doing so is yet to be determined. Do you have any advice on what we should focus on before starting?
I would love to meet you and get some advice from you 😊 Hope you visit Sweden soon in the future and thanks for all the information you teach us ❤ Greetings from Sweden
Love this, I’m off straight away to go and add some follow up sales plans to people who purchase off our site. Offering them a different product, referring friends. These videos are amazing and I’d love to sit and chat for 30mins!! Keep up the amazing work!
Great Contents as usual, your communication is so clear and direct… At the moment i am stuck into the trademark process,no idea how to apply and where, i manage to make and get my samples.. Name is here Website is here Idea is here Product is here ( + next step ) Demographic target is here Unique and simple idea is here Money is here ( to start ) Just need more guidance about how to secure the intellectual property…
The 45 minutes went very fast. Usually, I get bored easily, but this video was stuffed with useful info without fluff. Thank you, Simon, for bringing this knowledge to our attention. It is very helpful.
So THIS is the secret: Marry the first person I hire. Thanks Simon 😂 In all seriousness, loved this video, already shared it with a few people. Thanks for walking us through the blueprint.
What I would give to get 30 mins of biz coaching with Simon, and here is a 45 min video that is over 80% applicable to 99% of people me included. Amazing
Definitely focus on your target audience, I have been to spread out in the past and a clothing brand is a great idea for my audience. But I think I wanted to add more value and workout out how to include a free workout program/nutrition plan with every purchase. To help people new and that have lost their motivation. Thanks for the information:)
I'm going to get businesses to pay for their employees' mental and physical well-being because when people are pain free and feel good, they're happier, more productive, and thrive at work and life! Like you said - make the team feel valued. In my case: the staff win, the business wins, and I fulfil my purpose so I win too!
@Buildxbeyond Sounds like a great avenue to pursue, sales teams are usually deskbased, so lots of neck, shoulder, and lower back pain to resolve... thanks for your comment!
I'm sending my HR manager an email if you can get this going. Lots of mental health training but something that helps with physical pains in-house would be great. I'm guessin your background is rehab?
@@CyrilLeBopAmazing, thank you! For 15 years I've been an osteopath and in rehabilitation. I got an injury myself and being self employed I couldn't earn when I didn't work. So I thought if people had access to help digitally or a training that they can refer to, they can get back to work faster. Plus keeping mobile and stretching whilst at work prevents injuries cropping up. The challenge I'm facing is I've always worked in clinics, so selling to a business is very foreign to me!
Hi Simon, thank you for the video! It was incredibly informative. Could I request that you film your next video like this with a fill light to bring more light on the darker side of your face. I’m finding it a little too distracting with the amount of contrast. Would be happy to help you with this if you need. Thanks again, 💚 Andrew
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What's your key takeaway from this video? Get your notes ready!
It doesnt have to be perfect...15:28
I feel like if it's not absolutely perfect to me, I won't be able to sell it to others. My product is a service. in time yes I will sell product, but would be refurbished tech equipment and a "warranty" that I'll help fix and teach how to fix their own devices (drones/Rc stuff)
Start expensive then go low..
Sell the sizzle, not the steak" is a marketing adage that means to focus on selling the benefits of a product or service to customers, rather than the features.
Brilliant video, and obviously relevant for us. Learnt so much with FTHRhood and following you for so long learnt a lot of what you say in this already. All going to help with our second brand launch. Our issue is as always funding. Life so tight that unable to re invest the small profit we make. I'd love to be able to afford initial stock or even samples for content, market testing but stuck with print.on demand and mock up imagery. But, as always, we keep pushing. Thankyou for making this and all the others.
Defining the product and market demographic is all important.
I've been thinking about a clothing brand for AGES. I run a youtube channel and absolutely know from my video stats that my demographic is men over 50 interested in Motorhome Travel.
What's my Dream?
launch clothing brand featuring my "The Happy Travellers" youtube channel brand. and as long as I can make a modest retirement income I'd happily send ALL the profit to enabling older people own and use a motorhome to experience the joy of traveling.
WOW, this video is excellent and has inspired me to write the above description. getting clarity at last...
I wanted to create and build a business since 10 years just never really had the confidence to do it.. I then found my passion working selfemployed as a luxury real estate agent in Spain. Since the market is declining I am now with the back agains the wall and I think my idea was just born through your videos… thanks for building me up through your videos! They keep me going and trying to see a light at the end of the tunnel!
I wish you success...I you want to expand your offer sometime i do something similar in morocco and germany❤ all the best and a lot of success 😊
This is the best video I have ever seen, and it all feels so achievable, one thing I love about this video is you can come back to it depending on what stage you are on.
I’m deeply inspired by your videos and your message about chasing dreams. I’ve always wanted to start my own café business, but I come from a background where girls don’t usually take such steps. I don’t have the funds, and I can’t rely on family support, but I’m determined to make this happen. Your journey motivates me to keep pushing forward. Thank you for inspiring dreamers like me!
Hi Simon, it's much more valuable. Can You make a video about Business Storytelling? It's Good topic to cover, because so many people struggle to tell a great story. You'll be the first person to actually breaking down this concept.
Clothes ~30% returns. Each return costs 15 usd if made through bank return request. Dont forget to calculate all costs and risks. Business is a language of digits, but is not of "your dreams". Digits first.
What business/product would you recommend
Good job, mate. Thanks for sharing this. People need to believe they can make it, and sometimes they need someone like you to tell them that.
I❤you. I am a 43 year old Single Mama from Berlin. With heaps of Single Mama supporting ideas all written down but they never left their Nest. Thank you!!!! I now See light, know it's doable. And I will do it. I feel like you reached me your hand and helped me up and showed me that it's possible. A totally new World. Bin hug❤❤❤
@@ANNIESCIRCUS God loves you
Don´t forget about endless German Taxes.
@ANISLERNFLOW Two weeks have gone by since your comment. Did you stick with it and made progress?
I am currently doing Bachelors in Business I have to say I have learned lot of things from this video which my university failed to teach me and I am going to suggest your channel to my friends as well. Thank you Simon for making such informative content
What a story, “I married my first contractor” 🎉🎉🎉 I guess I am not in too bad position starting a business with my partner (designer/ psychologist) and me (software engineer) both with passion for growth and self development 😅
Hi simon, thanks for all your viedos, im in the process of launching a baby changing bag for dads at the moment that Genuinely helps dads and makes there lives easier ( being a dad of two is how the idea came to me) and listening to all your advise has been priceless an im trying to put it into practice where ever i can, so again an honest thanks.
@@NathanB-vt2oj how is it going man
What I get from this, is that one of the primary focusses should be your why. Get it right. I mean really work it. If you have that right, the rest seems easy enough
Yeah
Any chance of showing the struggle or challenges you face with this business? Fed up of seeing only the positives of running a business, more valuable to see the challenges and how you resolve it.
@@lsrm18 Head down, power through. That's the mantra when things get really hard and dark.
YOU GET THE KNOWLEDGE , MAKE IT WORLD WIDE 100%
THANKS FOR GREAT VIDEOS
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Thank you so much, Simon. It's amazing people like you who make life worth living.
This is what we call clear and useful information 🏏
Thanks
I was a stay at Home mom with no money in my IRA or any savings of my own, which was scary at 53 years of age. Three years ago I got a part time job and save everything I make. After 3 years, I am 56 yo and have put $9,000 in an IRA and $40,000 in my portfolio with CFA, Evelyn Infurna. Since the goal of getting a job was to invest for retirement and NOT up my lifestyle, I was able to scale this quickly to $150,000. If I can do this in a year, anyone can.
I know this lady you just mentioned. Evelyn Infurna Services is a portfolio manager and investment advisor. She gained recognition as a former employee at Goldman Sachs; a renowned investor she is. Evelyn Infurna has demonstrated expertise in investment strategies n has been involved in managing portfolios and providing guidance to clients.
Evelyn Infurna Services has really set the standard for others to follow, we love her here in Canada 🇨🇦 as she has been really helpful and changed lots of life's
She's definitely a top player in the trading world. Her ability to make successful trades is really impressive
Any specific guide. I'm from Georgia how do I go about this? I think I'm interested how can I get in touch with Mrs Evelyn
Use her name to quickly conduct an internet search.
I've been watching you Simon since I owned my business. At the moment, it was all gone and seem like I have lost the direction. I don't even know what is the next step to take, what is a better option to do. I lost my business, I unemployed but I still want to see your videos because I hope there will be one which can trigger me to start something new.
Hi Simon,
My key takeaways from your video are that a business concept isn't just about making money it's about heart and giving back.
Ask ourselves why we do what we do, not just what we do. Sharing our because creates a deeper connection with the person we're speaking to.
Thank you for reminding us that the heart of a business is giving and together, we can achieve more than we could on our own.
Currently on step 6 and just seeing this now. Excellent video.
3 weeks ago you posted this... you must be approaching your first months $5k ???
Thank you, Simon, for offering content worth thousands, with such a personal and insightful touch it’s truly invaluable.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Have you put down your supplier of the hoodies ?
A nice touch to the hoodies would be a note under the sleeve saying. Sometimes you just need to roll up your sleeves and march on.
I started my dream about a year ago.
I felt like a newborn baby, I feel like employment sheltered me and when I went out on my own I then understood how little I knew! Guys like Simon helped me learn to walk :D
Cheers!
started, but are you also earning something? or only paying courses like most?
Simon 1 of the best geniuine entrepreneurs i have ever listen and most humble person thanks for sharing wisdom and advices for us
I appreciate that!
I can never sleep after watching your videos, damn! They really mess with my head
Thanks Simon for all of your help. I'm trying to make it as an artist and I have no idea how, with your videos I'm learning a lot of important things to consider when creating a business.
Simon saw the amount of money you could make as an influencer and said "hold my beer".
That being said, kudos for putting out legitimately amazing content for free. Win-win!
I currently have the dream to build a brand around the car industry by selling posters and clothes with my designs on it… This motivated me to start the journey…Let‘s do it! ❤
Thanks for the guide Simon, no bullshit, straight up, no fake guru, great!
Wow your an amazing man very brainy and kind keep it up sir hope one day we cross our way hope i can see you in person❤❤❤❤❤❤very proud of you a good mentor❤❤
Hi Simon I love your concept, you can also try give without take front) and build or build lives at the (back) God bless🙏🏽 keep on building lives.
I’ve been watching your content for a while. You have inspired me and I have started working on my Dream. I have no idea what I’m doing but I’ll carry on learning and pushing to make my dream come a reality. Thanks you
The best most credible and most inspiring video on entrepreneurship I have seen so far. Great advice and practical steps to follow and implement. I am at 62 now even really considering going to launch a business again. Previously I have been into services and developed very specialised complex products geared at solving specific problems. Always worked my ass off without even considering marketing and sales. Just assuming a great product would sell itself. Then went into retail, selling vinyl records because I liked them, without even considering margins and costs. Man, had I listened to you before, it would have saved me a lot of trouble. The good thing is, I already have a great brand name that I could use for my new business. BTW, I noticed that you didn't talk about drop shipping. Why would you not consider that option for this new business? I would appreciate to get in touch! Again thanks for the great video!
Thank you Simon and your team - work out the practical steps, costs, don,t overdo at the beginning, grow the business. Less overheads. Work with others and incentivise. best of luck with your business.🎁
I would personally like to say thank you me and my friend just recently just found your videos and we’re slowly using your guide to get our ducks in a row to start our own brand
Great content
I just started watching your videos last month. You have really motivated me to do more with my life. I started promoting my side hustle more and i am seeing massive results. Overcoming my fear is hard but with each actions, that fear looks not so scary anymore. Very grateful form Nigeria 🇳🇬
Nice job for learning from these videos and taking action! Respect!
This guy is incredible. How big his hearth is. Totaly love it. I would like to meet You.
So practical and useful. Keep it going!
so happy to see how much your socials grew! consistency is 🔑 and it shows
Thank you, Simon. You are the most down to earth content creator out there providing amazing value! You have inspired me to dive into creating my own marketing agency. I'm an engineer in my day job and have struggled to come up with an idea for my own business. Until I realised I love marketing and that I can combine the two. Together with a friend, who is in marketing full time. we have come up with the idea for a bespoke marketing agency for engineering companies. So far, the response from friends and colleagues has been great and we already may have a client. Thank you for your inspiration.
Amazing video and exactly what I needed. Thank you Simon for sharing your knowledge.
Glad it was helpful!
This was an amazing video. As a 25 year old this puts things into perspective.
It was a great video and got to learn many new things .Thank you Simon for such informational content
This is the best video to stumble upon while working like crazy building my own brand!!
Can’t wait for a follow up about how things are going.
The value you provide in these videos is incredible! However, I dont know if it's my mindset or or poor background, but £85 for a hoodie is soo expensive!
I love this video. Thank you for making it. Can you share how you gathered feedback?
Ask people what they think
Simon, a few months ago i was searching for courses and degrees on this 45 minute video you just putted out. Nothing convinced me and then I watched the full video in one sitting, took notes, and just gotta say thank you for sharing this.
Thank you very much Simon. True, what you have explained will work and be successful. I guess the challenge is in the few preliminary actions.
that must come first. Very encouraging
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Thank you once again Simon.
Simon! I was lost but always knew I wanted to started a business and instead of that I found a purpose ❤ and now I’m working on that purpose. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge hopefully in 3 years I can comment I already have my business functioning properly and most importantly changing the world with that main purpose 💕🙌🏻
Thank you so much Simon 😁
Hey Simon, I really love your videos and this one is a really good one 💯
I wanted to ask you that why don't you ask "What's your aim?" Instead of "What's your dream?" Because my personal opinion suggests that Aim is a fixed goal which we have to achieve. But dreams can be imagined and we can forget them them
Aim is not strong enough
“Stop being lazy” has to be the best advice ever ❤️
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@@SimonSquibb i have a clothing dream I just need the funds to get started it’s a fitness line to support the heart foundation due to congenital heart disease
What a blueprint and it's free, thanks ❤. If you leave in Nigeria times the blueprint difficulty by 2
Evening Simon, several times I have watched this video this evening... challenge on 💪🏻 time to get started on an idea I had put on the back burner
Thank you for your help simon! Through watching a few of these longer videos, the recurring themes, and the launching points you give have allowed me to get closer to starting my business.
Ive got everything planned with realistic goals at many points.
A reinvestment %, and community building %.
My main goal is to get the general public educated and flying drones.
Drones arent all ukraine war videos, or pervs looking through your windows. Drones are the closest thing you can get to feeling like a jet fighter without risking your body or bank account.
With hundreds of uses across many diciplines. Educating also means partnering with FAA to teach drone safety, and licences for 107 and 93. Go to events to show off drone racing.
You can be a pilot without leaving the ground!
i really love the purpose and movement. I would love to extend your mission and goals for i have the same values and purpose as you :)
Best Content all day long.
My brain built my own t-shirt business/brand in real time while watching this; thank you Simon, invaluable information 🤝🏻
Hi Simon, I'm from Argentina and I own a mountain-inspired clothing brand. Even though I've made over 2,000 sales on Shopify, I found your video incredibly enriching. After seven years of reinvesting every penny, 2023 was the first year we could finally take money off the table. I believe this is a major reason why most small companies fail within the first three years-patience is one of the most essential skills for entrepreneurs.
Lastly, I have an additional tip that might be helpful for those starting clothing brands: consider print-on-demand. It requires literally zero upfront investment.
I have to say a fashion brand wasn’t what I was expecting when I clicked on this video.
creatives should be really encouraged by these tips. you already have the ideas, the vision, and the talent to get a way more interestingly designed product done than others. the rest is easy :)
As a video editor and graphics designer, this video made my life so easy, I’m gonna start right away 🎉❤
We Underrated Individuals love your content. ❤❤❤❤
I never saw content that want change your life and a lot love in it.
Great advice Simon. Got some ideas that needs starting. 🕺
I watch a lot of business podcasts.
for this one, I needed to find my note book and take work notes
This was amazing advice! Thank you do much this has really helped and motivated me to start with the guidance you have provided😌
You're so welcome!
@@SimonSquibb I’ve never known someone so honest and genuine like yourself and that’s what makes me trust your advice and knowledge
Great video Simon!
great video Simon, I was really impressed at the amount of time you spent listening to people at Ideas Fest a week or two ago. I am a typical introverted engineer that has solved a problem for the construction industry but am struggling with traction due to not getting the right message across through content. Lots of videos like this gloss over this area as I assume it is easy for people like yourself. Would love any advise on how to find the right message for potential customers.
Hi Simon, i sold up & moved to Thailand 1 year ago, i followed your stuff for a while now & tried all the things you have done, i run a GM business back at home but i can’t get to grips or income on what you are advising, i’ve earned around £180 from SM this year on Tiktok & yes i do need to brush up on my YT. i see that’s i’ve tried so much online things maybe i am just better hands on.
Thanks for making so much value free to access for millions of people
Love the video simon! Was great meeting you the other day! Little tip be a good idea to prop your book up throughout the video. So we are likely to go a and buy it. Much respect the ex professional golfer now london cabbie
Great video mate 👌🏼👌🏼
hey my artist clothing is all organic cotton aswell similar mission, glad to see someone else getting it done! great video Simon
Simon one thing, you tell people they can sell $5k of merch for a new ‘unknown’ brand but most people don’t have a huge follower base to instantly monetizes and access to willing collaborators.
You said you marketed it your followers which would be warm to hot leads for anything you do.
Feels disingenuous to ignore the biggest and most likely ‘important’ factor to success of brand which is visibility/reach.
Do most brands fail not because their products are terrible but because they struggle to reach potential customers? Even harder without paid advertising.
Also arn’t brands purchased because of their reputation and association which takes time, how do you get around this for a brand no one knows about and haven’t developed trust and brand loyalty.
I’m interested in seeing you do this experiment with one of your followers and not use your network and see if it’s as simple.
If you could pull it off I feel there would be more insights that would be more useful to viewers (myself included) who don’t have a network to leverage and have to build brand visibility from zero.
To be balanced and not throw the baby out with the bath water I think you have great advice, this elephant in the video was bothering me.
@@jimmyportfolio this
Agreed.
@@tylerdryman exactly my thoughts! I started a new brand 2 years ago and I’m still struggling to market it since it’s new and I don’t have a follower base to support me.. it’s not easy!
Totally agree. I come from the fashion industries and already failed 2 brands that I started.because I was unable to actually build a BRAND that people are willing to buy in. Making and producing nice products is actually the easiest part. But really getting people buy into something unknown is hard as there exist so many nice fashion products out there. As a consumer, I am the same. I dont buy into newcomer brands when I can save up to buy me a nice known designer branded piece
You dont need a huge fan base you just need 3 happy clients to tell all their friends and/or work with someone who has a fan base.
Always wanted to launch a clothing brand. This might just be what I need to get my ass kicked to get it done! Thanks Simon!
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I find the "find winning product" step to be hardest
That’s really awesome Simon, I would love to starts something like this and the purpose is to help my people who struggling from the war going on in Sudan there’s millions of people need help to get even food and the whole world looking the other way like there’s nothing happening. But here in the Middle East in general it’s hard to start a business especially for us who living in Golf countries and not originally from there because you need a lot of money for the licenses and registration of the company before you start a business there.
I just wanted to share this with you I’m a big fan of yours hoping to meet you someday and why not doing business together.
Thank you, simon
You share what i need
God bless you
I plan to begin a small business but due to the lack of fund i find it hard to begin
I use the fund to take care my mother then my father
But i believe i can make it happen
Thank you for the knowledge.....PS I made personal business two times I failed because I had very a bad financial management skills but now I am looking forward to start another business.
I think I would like to add that it is much easier to have your product, in this case clothing, designed by someone who knows the target group very well.
For example: If you want to reach Gen Z, it is much easier to know Gen Z inside and out and to belong to it.
He’s promoting he’s hoodies very clever
Amazing! Thank you!
We are planning to open a coffee shop in each neighborhood of the city. Our aim is to start with the first location and gradually expand. The name of the business is "Kafeja e Lagjes," which translates to "The Neighborhood Cafe" in English. Our target customers are residents and offices located in the respective areas. We also plan to give back to the community, although the method of doing so is yet to be determined.
Do you have any advice on what we should focus on before starting?
Wow! Why didn't you wear this since? It really looks good on you.
I am not good with Fashion pricing but I would say 22 USD or more.
I would love to meet you and get some advice from you 😊
Hope you visit Sweden soon in the future and thanks for all the information you teach us ❤ Greetings from Sweden
Love this, I’m off straight away to go and add some follow up sales plans to people who purchase off our site. Offering them a different product, referring friends. These videos are amazing and I’d love to sit and chat for 30mins!! Keep up the amazing work!
Great Contents as usual, your communication is so clear and direct…
At the moment i am stuck into the trademark process,no idea how to apply and where, i manage to make and get my samples..
Name is here
Website is here
Idea is here
Product is here ( + next step )
Demographic target is here
Unique and simple idea is here
Money is here ( to start )
Just need more guidance about how to secure the intellectual property…
The 45 minutes went very fast. Usually, I get bored easily, but this video was stuffed with useful info without fluff. Thank you, Simon, for bringing this knowledge to our attention. It is very helpful.
So THIS is the secret: Marry the first person I hire. Thanks Simon 😂 In all seriousness, loved this video, already shared it with a few people. Thanks for walking us through the blueprint.
What I would give to get 30 mins of biz coaching with Simon, and here is a 45 min video that is over 80% applicable to 99% of people me included. Amazing
You’re a god send
This is so close to what I do, I have a purpose and a misson
Definitely focus on your target audience, I have been to spread out in the past and a clothing brand is a great idea for my audience. But I think I wanted to add more value and workout out how to include a free workout program/nutrition plan with every purchase. To help people new and that have lost their motivation. Thanks for the information:)
the best thing that happened this year in youtube is Simons video !
This came at the exact right moment for me! You are a very inspiring man!!!
I'm going to get businesses to pay for their employees' mental and physical well-being because when people are pain free and feel good, they're happier, more productive, and thrive at work and life!
Like you said - make the team feel valued. In my case: the staff win, the business wins, and I fulfil my purpose so I win too!
@Buildxbeyond Sounds like a great avenue to pursue, sales teams are usually deskbased, so lots of neck, shoulder, and lower back pain to resolve... thanks for your comment!
I'm sending my HR manager an email if you can get this going. Lots of mental health training but something that helps with physical pains in-house would be great. I'm guessin your background is rehab?
@@CyrilLeBopAmazing, thank you! For 15 years I've been an osteopath and in rehabilitation.
I got an injury myself and being self employed I couldn't earn when I didn't work. So I thought if people had access to help digitally or a training that they can refer to, they can get back to work faster.
Plus keeping mobile and stretching whilst at work prevents injuries cropping up.
The challenge I'm facing is I've always worked in clinics, so selling to a business is very foreign to me!
Hi Simon, thank you for the video! It was incredibly informative. Could I request that you film your next video like this with a fill light to bring more light on the darker side of your face. I’m finding it a little too distracting with the amount of contrast. Would be happy to help you with this if you need.
Thanks again, 💚
Andrew