7 Things to Know BEFORE You Start an E-commerce Business

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
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    From pre-launch campaigns, to getting organic sales, to increasing your ROI using unique marketing tactics, there are so many things a new ecommerce seller should know. If you want to know how to start an ecommerce business in 2020, or the best strategies for ecommerce, this is the video for you. If I had watched this video before starting, I would have saved myself over $20,000 of trial and error.
    But seriously, this is the time to start your ecommerce business. There is so much opportunity in this field, and you'll see that the growth is trending upwards year after year. More buyers means a market that is growing too, so private labeling and direct to consumer are booming business opportunities.
    I hope you guys find a lot of value out of this video - please comment below if you're thinking about taking the leap. I am so glad I took the risk to start my own ecommerce businesses. Today, they bring in passive income and give my life more excitement. If you have any questions about how to start, make sure to check out my other videos too.
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Комментарии • 577

  • @CharlieChang
    @CharlieChang  3 года назад +890

    Who's starting their own e-commerce business this year?
    Build your e-commerce store with Shopify and get 3 months for just $1/month:
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    • @nicolasmarceau3137
      @nicolasmarceau3137 3 года назад +43

      i am currently still in school and since the age of 15 i have been starting businesses, went through a big change in life and lost everything. i am now 20 years old and wanting to start hustling once again, my biggest struggle is staying on one task till the venture is set and ready to go. i want invest in stock, buy in bulk and sell on amazon and other online retailers, to buy upgrade and rent properties & open a mechanic shop on the go. with so many projects on the way, a 850$ paycheck does not go far. but it will get done! wish i grew up around more people like you instead of the ones without a view for the future.

    • @Jimmy_Saf
      @Jimmy_Saf 3 года назад

      I hope it works!!!!

    • @toby_salami
      @toby_salami 3 года назад

      Do you do mentoring for people

    • @johnalbert1460
      @johnalbert1460 3 года назад +1

      Me , please see my comment in
      Comments .
      John Albert . I’m 62 .
      I’m in a fix and have all day to
      focus . No experience . Would
      be starting from scratch .

    • @johnalbert1460
      @johnalbert1460 3 года назад

      Thank you Charlie Chang .

  • @Louibarr
    @Louibarr 3 года назад +4446

    Everybody reading this you are going to become successful, believe in everything you do

  • @harolda611
    @harolda611 3 года назад +500

    Ok I learn more in this 16 minute video than in my whole semester of marketing course

    • @CharlieChang
      @CharlieChang  3 года назад +20

      Ayyy

    • @mabelcook7629
      @mabelcook7629 3 года назад +5

      Sales people have one of the hardest jobs in the world to do,they deal with rejection on a daily basis. Making a sale comes down to powering through call call email after email and no after no. is there anyone who disagrees with this?

    • @joshhackett5722
      @joshhackett5722 3 года назад +7

      Sure the greatest sales people, thinkers, and leaders have also dealt with rejection ,fear, and hard times. They stepped out of their comfort zones and took a chance of succeeding in the face of failure.

    • @cadolife
      @cadolife 2 года назад

      Yesskirskiii

    • @Tomthetransporter
      @Tomthetransporter 8 месяцев назад

      RUclips is our university man. Only cost the broadband money.

  • @TonyMontana-pe6vf
    @TonyMontana-pe6vf 3 года назад +70

    This video was like a revision of my marketing classes when I did my marketing diploma. A nice refresher. A marketing plan is so important.

  • @Michael-nj1um
    @Michael-nj1um 3 года назад +198

    As a marketing grad, I appreciate its consistent inclusion in your videos. You certainly learned from past mistakes and share this wisdom with the masses. Your videos are filled with value. Congrats on your partnership with Alibaba (this is a big deal)!!! Thanks for the knowledge, Charlie. :)
    P.S. Give that plant behind you a sip of water 🌱

    • @CharlieChang
      @CharlieChang  3 года назад +16

      I knew someone would call me out on my plant! I'm terrible at watering them.
      And thank you for your kind words Michael - I hope my mistakes can help you guys avoid making them

    • @Patriciovaldivieso
      @Patriciovaldivieso Год назад

      @@CharlieChang I use an app that tells me when to water them, it works quite well, it is called planta.

    • @Tomthetransporter
      @Tomthetransporter 8 месяцев назад

      Are you going to start one?

  • @DarkGame-pt6dm
    @DarkGame-pt6dm 3 года назад +105

    *ECOMPLAYBOY* was here

  • @Alexis_Marcelo
    @Alexis_Marcelo 3 года назад +125

    Simple, straight to point video about E-commerce I've seen. Thanks Charlie!

  • @TrentKennelly
    @TrentKennelly 2 года назад +80

    I think one of my favorite things ABOUT marketing is that it's constantly changing. It makes things challenging but rewarding when it hits.

  • @rafikbedrani5997
    @rafikbedrani5997 2 года назад +3

    This was one of the most useful free E-commerce related videos I've ever seen, charlie didn't hold any information. Thank you so much

  • @HaloGuy552
    @HaloGuy552 3 года назад +10

    Liked it before watching, can’t wait!

  • @JazminBautista
    @JazminBautista 3 года назад +188

    Figuring out who you’re “goal buyer” is sometimes overlooked. Awesome video Charlie

    • @CharlieChang
      @CharlieChang  3 года назад +10

      Yup! It helps define you niche down your product as well

    • @cadolife
      @cadolife 2 года назад +1

      Yessirskiiii

  • @louisbadial6578
    @louisbadial6578 Год назад +1

    Charlie you’re really smart referencing a clients pain and your product being the solution

  • @barbarawilliams5015
    @barbarawilliams5015 2 года назад +4

    Best and most explicit explanation ever, thank you so much brother. You helped me a lot.

  • @eddymartinez7123
    @eddymartinez7123 Год назад +3

    new e-commerce here!! love that your personalized the hell out of this video to what happened with your personal success! you the best

  • @grixxly_34codm95
    @grixxly_34codm95 Год назад +22

    I just got to say that I’m young teenager looking into the world of business and I got to say that this video is very motivating. And it has put clear into my mind on steps I should take to get into this world of business. This video was very helpful and motivating.

  • @aaee2683
    @aaee2683 3 года назад +38

    I have this idea for almost 3 years it won't leave my head and in the last few weeks this idea structureed itself and evolved in my head...I need to start now!

    • @EDIAMINful
      @EDIAMINful 3 года назад +4

      Do it brother! You can do it

    • @Filedudeable
      @Filedudeable Год назад

      Update?

    • @anti0103
      @anti0103 10 месяцев назад

      @@EDIAMINfuldid you suceed?

  • @taxalv-xe6dn
    @taxalv-xe6dn 2 года назад +11

    I’m 15 learned copywriting for my own benefit hope I can start my brand this summer and buy my mum and dad gifts and make them proud of me inshallah

    • @klm9440
      @klm9440 Год назад

      Please share your successes if you do happen to succeed I am curious

    • @taxalv-xe6dn
      @taxalv-xe6dn Год назад

      @@klm9440 unfortunately no

    • @marcJoel
      @marcJoel 9 месяцев назад

      Keep growing

  • @Starnova247
    @Starnova247 3 года назад +50

    Great video! Had to learn all these things the hard way... especially marketing before you actually launch the product is so important!

    • @CharlieChang
      @CharlieChang  3 года назад +7

      Yeah it feels weird marketing something that doesn't exist, but it's a solid strategy!

    • @sukiatwal3762
      @sukiatwal3762 3 года назад

      how did you learn it the hard way!

    • @sukiatwal3762
      @sukiatwal3762 3 года назад +6

      how did you market the product, and is there someone you recommend listening to? Or learning from?

    • @Tomthetransporter
      @Tomthetransporter 8 месяцев назад

      How longs your business been going squire?

  • @jjlee101084
    @jjlee101084 2 года назад

    thank you for your input on the ecommerce business start up. it helps me a lot and it also helps confidence for newer ecommerce starters after watching this

  • @jpi007
    @jpi007 3 года назад +6

    Wow! This is helpful, thanks Charlie!!

  • @MusicTalentsHub
    @MusicTalentsHub 3 года назад +74

    “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” -Walt Disney. Wishing you all the best.

  • @rheagalsim7497
    @rheagalsim7497 3 года назад +14

    Super helpful and great advice. Definitely creating the market/audience for your product/service will help boost your engagement/customer acquisition.

  • @ProsperityGrowthPower
    @ProsperityGrowthPower 7 месяцев назад +1

    I think it's important to find a mentorship program that aligns with our specific goals and needs. The concerns is the flood of e-commerce training providers and I'm glad the video provided with valuable insights and practical steps.

  • @HolisticMoney
    @HolisticMoney 3 года назад +23

    These are such great things to know for not only an e-commerce business but really starting ANY type of business!

    • @JuniorJunior-qb2gm
      @JuniorJunior-qb2gm 3 года назад

      Do you want to create a website for your business please let me know so I can guide you to create your website. I have made a blog post

  • @trixiemp890
    @trixiemp890 Год назад +1

    Thank you this is truly helpful to someone who is about to start her e-commerce business 🎉

  • @batoolhijjawi3114
    @batoolhijjawi3114 2 года назад +1

    Charlie, thank you for this great video! It is really amazing and informative. I discovered your channel today and you got a new subscriber!

  • @jessicabutler9869
    @jessicabutler9869 Год назад

    I needed to see this video, to know the step by step, it's given me a new mine step about where to start.

  • @Sammykaybaby
    @Sammykaybaby 3 года назад +2

    Thanks so much, this was really insightful and helpful. You’re a saviour. 🙏🤝

  • @TheEffortlessMan
    @TheEffortlessMan 3 года назад +6

    This video was a great resource and eye-opener into the world of e-commerce. Thanks Charlie!

    • @Tomthetransporter
      @Tomthetransporter 8 месяцев назад

      Do you own one, i'm trying to get into the eCommerce world but don't know where to start.

  • @sammacfarlane5719
    @sammacfarlane5719 3 года назад +1

    Great video man helps so much!!

  • @my365incomedotcom7
    @my365incomedotcom7 Год назад +2

    Brilliant info as always!! Thank you!

  • @jonasnatalieecom9973
    @jonasnatalieecom9973 3 года назад +3

    great value! thanks for sharing Charlie!

  • @youhappybro6627
    @youhappybro6627 3 года назад +13

    Found a lot of value in this video, thank you

    • @Zo-hc2fn
      @Zo-hc2fn 3 года назад

      there is the classic store with brick and mortar
      let's call it 1.0
      in this store, products almost never change
      and the owner chose the products
      it is boring
      now, there must be a new store
      let's call it 2.0
      in this store, products always change
      and people choose the products there will be via an app
      on the app, there is a huge catalog, people choose the products that will show up in the store
      the store is constantly being supplied with the products people choose

  • @johnericco7224
    @johnericco7224 2 года назад +2

    This is so useful. Thank you Charlie!

  • @moneyboost5554
    @moneyboost5554 3 года назад +6

    So amazing! I should consider that in my next VIDS. 😉

  • @eCommerceImages
    @eCommerceImages 11 дней назад

    Thorough yet concise. Clear. Greatly appreciated. ONWARDS, one and all! 🙂

  • @7Vibes2Passion
    @7Vibes2Passion Год назад

    Really appreciate you sharing your trials and errors!

  • @nadfafasf
    @nadfafasf 2 года назад +1

    Amazing content as usual! Thank you,

  • @massimorosu1903
    @massimorosu1903 Год назад +2

    nice video u gave me a lot ideas and understanding about marketing and generally e comerce keep this up!

  • @farkhatmuratuly7433
    @farkhatmuratuly7433 3 года назад +2

    thanks for informative video, Charlie!

  • @samarakiosk8726
    @samarakiosk8726 2 года назад

    i have a small business planning to start ecommerce this is a huge help

  • @bombaybeats267
    @bombaybeats267 9 месяцев назад

    I watched the whole video. Thank you for all the insight.

  • @DanielaBoard72
    @DanielaBoard72 2 года назад

    This is a great video. Thank you so much for the info.

  • @GEOsustainable
    @GEOsustainable 3 года назад +3

    One of those that get listened to many times.

  • @ivoryquays6661
    @ivoryquays6661 2 года назад +1

    Excellent content. Great presentation.
    Kudos.

  • @Jimmy_Saf
    @Jimmy_Saf 3 года назад +1

    Great video my man!

  • @SizweJambela
    @SizweJambela Год назад

    Thnak you for sharing. Much appreciated.

  • @makesaveinvest1401
    @makesaveinvest1401 3 года назад +29

    You bring up so many good points!! E-commerce is growing bigger and bigger!! Amazing!!🙌

  • @niyadelise
    @niyadelise 8 месяцев назад

    Absolutely loveee this video!

  • @rosiebooth
    @rosiebooth Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for this video! My Facebook feed and Instagram has been flooded with different companies offering $$ training to start e-commerce. I'm happy to pay for mentorship but I don't want to jump on just any bandwagon. And I'm weary of the hype some of them produce could be a red flag that they are and can get over saturated with newbies and not really be a good fit for me.
    The way you went through some simple steps and mentioned the things you do differently now from when you started was really awesome. Thank you!

    • @missedmyself
      @missedmyself Год назад +1

      Everything you need to know can be found online for free, so majority of those companies offering training are just trying to get money out of newbies

  • @audioforu5328
    @audioforu5328 2 года назад

    Great video keep grinding 🔥

  • @atampuri69
    @atampuri69 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for these important tips.

  • @gracebear
    @gracebear 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. I am planning on opening my own store.

    • @taskivi
      @taskivi 2 года назад +1

      Did you open your store? How is it doing so far?

  • @nicholaslssnysten3214
    @nicholaslssnysten3214 3 года назад +1

    damnn, this video is better than all the other e commerce videoes on youtube combined.

  • @almazabraha
    @almazabraha 2 года назад

    Wow! This is very helpful thank you!

  • @voltairepabustan
    @voltairepabustan 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @cornelljohnson7854
    @cornelljohnson7854 3 года назад +1

    Thanks, super information!

  • @mahhingaminggate4685
    @mahhingaminggate4685 3 года назад +1

    thanks brother this is really helpful

  • @leforjoseph5371
    @leforjoseph5371 3 года назад +2

    Well said, you don't know until yi try 👍

  • @walterhammond5638
    @walterhammond5638 2 года назад

    This is very informative & useful specially for beginners.

  • @lunarpolarbear3179
    @lunarpolarbear3179 Год назад

    thank you brother and have a nice day and pls make another content like this

  • @bangrecords4346
    @bangrecords4346 2 года назад

    It's good to learn all this! 🙏

  • @rafaeltriminio2643
    @rafaeltriminio2643 3 года назад +19

    In order to "Create a Story" I recommend you "Start with Why-Simon Sinek", great book. A perspective changer.
    Cheers

    • @Zo-hc2fn
      @Zo-hc2fn 3 года назад

      there is the classic store with brick and mortar
      let's call it 1.0
      in this store, products almost never change
      and the owner chose the products
      it is boring
      now, there must be a new store
      let's call it 2.0
      in this store, products always change
      and people choose the products there will be via an app
      on the app, there is a huge catalog, people choose the products that will show up in the store
      the store is constantly being supplied with the products people choose

  • @sanitashair
    @sanitashair 3 года назад +7

    This was so helpful! Thank you so much - I appreciate your help so much. Have the product I believe in but I need to market it better.

  • @itskayladanielle
    @itskayladanielle 3 года назад +3

    This is real talk !

  • @clydewarrengovender4111
    @clydewarrengovender4111 3 года назад +3

    Bro! I didn't expect to walk into an Alibaba Ad!

  • @sazedayaz9099
    @sazedayaz9099 2 года назад

    Such a good Video thank you!

  • @ronnysusanto6755
    @ronnysusanto6755 2 года назад

    Very informative! Thank you!!

  • @TheIcelandicInvestor
    @TheIcelandicInvestor 3 года назад +129

    How did you get Alibaba to sponsor you? That's pretty sweet 😀

    • @CharlieChang
      @CharlieChang  3 года назад +34

      They reached out! Cool to work with a company I've used for the last 5 years :D

    • @TheIcelandicInvestor
      @TheIcelandicInvestor 3 года назад +8

      @@CharlieChang Okay they reached out? That's cool, you are apparently moving up in the world ;)

  • @kikawrites2215
    @kikawrites2215 Год назад

    Thank you for this great video 🙏🙏🙏

  • @sherslow505
    @sherslow505 2 года назад

    Very informative. Thank you

  • @chain695
    @chain695 3 года назад +16

    I’m a teenager and I’m really interested in making an e commerce company when I’m older, so I just watch videos like this so it’ll give me a head start 😀

  • @two-zero
    @two-zero 2 года назад

    Thank you, Charlie Chang

  • @bgentsja6762
    @bgentsja6762 3 года назад +10

    Good stuff. I like the first hand experience on the topic. Keep sharing!

  • @dannynas9917
    @dannynas9917 Год назад

    Thank you Charlie. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @pywifishingandoutdoors
    @pywifishingandoutdoors 3 года назад +4

    Charlie, do you find it that personal unique brand building is more important, or what chasing trends and top sellers? And where did you source your old business athletic fabric?

    • @Zo-hc2fn
      @Zo-hc2fn 3 года назад

      there is the classic store with brick and mortar
      let's call it 1.0
      in this store, products almost never change
      and the owner chose the products
      it is boring
      now, there must be a new store
      let's call it 2.0
      in this store, products always change
      and people choose the products there will be via an app
      on the app, there is a huge catalog, people choose the products that will show up in the store
      the store is constantly being supplied with the products people choose

  • @uriahpym7286
    @uriahpym7286 3 года назад +1

    Thanks great vid 🙂

  • @JuicedShorts
    @JuicedShorts 3 года назад +1

    Great video!

  • @allitaylor1742
    @allitaylor1742 3 года назад

    Starting TODAY !!!!

  • @danielmelese3776
    @danielmelese3776 Год назад

    thank you so much it realy would help me

  • @uswazahra6588
    @uswazahra6588 3 года назад +1

    i think this topic is good how to know before i am start e-commerce business. now i have done this business . i think this businnes a good because simple businnes and this business is crisis resistant because in a state of corona pandemic like now this business can survive. because this business by online.

  • @Cosmos_m3
    @Cosmos_m3 3 года назад +8

    Started my business at 15 I now own a 98 BMW M3 and owned a 97 M3 2001 bmw ZHP and a 2006 X5 and a 99 Z/28 Camaro 👍🏼

    • @m7mdmi
      @m7mdmi 3 года назад +1

      Hey man I’m 18 at the moment and interested in starting my own business the thing is I’m clueless in how I should start or what should i do exactly, can u help a brother out just a small tip or advice would be appreciated ♥️

    • @lukedallow7425
      @lukedallow7425 3 года назад

      @@m7mdmi same as me, I want to start but I’m also clueless to what I should do exactly.

    • @tirefire26dooppee66
      @tirefire26dooppee66 3 года назад

      @@m7mdmi Same here and what do we do for taxes? Is there a certain amount of income we need to be making where we pay taxes and how do I calculate that doing an e-commerce business?

    • @thejidiots6420
      @thejidiots6420 3 года назад

      Damn bro hmu and help me out lol

    • @Cosmos_m3
      @Cosmos_m3 3 года назад +1

      Hey guys sorry I haven’t seen this and basically what I did is started selling shoes and little things like that then went up to more expensive designer items and from that I could afford my first car and I ended up selling it and just moving up and up I’m not sure what type of business you guys want but I repair and buy and sell cars and I still do shoes and stuff on the side!

  • @sdoron79
    @sdoron79 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the vid

  • @johanmoreta5949
    @johanmoreta5949 Год назад

    Hey @CharlieChang honestly man i recommend whenever you are ready to start a little class or something for people getting into ecommerce im the type of people the learns better with a guide who knows how that might end up

  • @absolutecrypto95
    @absolutecrypto95 3 года назад

    This was an awesome video

  • @rickyoung3994
    @rickyoung3994 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this video. Ext
    remely helpful for someone like me who is thinking about the e-commerce venture.

    • @charlesrichard6194
      @charlesrichard6194 11 дней назад

      @@rickyoung3994 HEYYYY how are you. I was going thru the comments and saw your comment. How is your e-commerce doing?

  • @kamalamuchhu7888
    @kamalamuchhu7888 2 года назад

    Good video.. explanation is too good

  • @nicoleburke2426
    @nicoleburke2426 3 года назад +1

    You are The Best 👍💯

  • @jovannapersson-aviles1249
    @jovannapersson-aviles1249 2 года назад

    Great tips!

  • @durgaraothatapudi5412
    @durgaraothatapudi5412 2 года назад

    Very good explanation

  • @albertosierra7351
    @albertosierra7351 3 года назад +3

    Damn you’re clothing brand was dope too.

  • @Spyroh
    @Spyroh 3 года назад +1

    great knowledge

  • @emmantanyan
    @emmantanyan 3 года назад +66

    I wish I had known this before I started my E-Commerce business. Now struggling with sales and shifted to being officially unemployed by next week!😅
    Anyways thanks bro! Your videos are so helpful, inspiring and great!👏👏👏

    • @Zo-hc2fn
      @Zo-hc2fn 3 года назад +1

      there is the classic store with brick and mortar
      let's call it 1.0
      in this store, products almost never change
      and the owner chose the products
      it is boring
      now, there must be a new store
      let's call it 2.0
      in this store, products always change
      and people choose the products there will be via an app
      on the app, there is a huge catalog, people choose the products that will show up in the store
      the store is constantly being supplied with the products people choose

    • @austinfarris7510
      @austinfarris7510 2 года назад +10

      why would you even start a e-commerce business without a daily job? quit daily job when you’re proven to have daily income to support your bills man

    • @lucimendez7332
      @lucimendez7332 Год назад +7

      @@austinfarris7510 EXACTLY. You always have to have back up income smh

    • @tortureddummies1672
      @tortureddummies1672 Год назад

      @@austinfarris7510 truth

  • @staypostive6611
    @staypostive6611 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @farahfahrunnisa8199
    @farahfahrunnisa8199 3 года назад +2

    Hello I am from Indonesia, I am glad to watch your video
    This is so helpful to me, because I wanna start to begin business if I graduate from my university.
    And I wanna use online shop to my Selling Clothes, Especially woman clothes, because in Indonesia woman clothes became needs.

    • @pinnedunboxtherapy8458
      @pinnedunboxtherapy8458 3 года назад

      Thank you for watching,and showing love! I really appreciate it ❤️🚀for more guidance. And to join my mentorship course.
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  • @darrylking5543
    @darrylking5543 3 года назад +3

    Hello Charles I Really appreciate your videos and this one to me is very good. Thanks Darryl

  • @DK-fh6gr
    @DK-fh6gr Год назад

    Thank you very much! 🥰🤗

  • @surveytestmoney2550
    @surveytestmoney2550 Год назад +1

    I was told that don't ship and that you had to find your own logistics company. One huge problem I have w/dealing w/ China is the same exact thing every other non Chinese speaking buyer encounters, language barrier! Communicating is difficult

  • @lukeweibel_
    @lukeweibel_ Год назад

    Where did you get your cloths from? When you started your clothing Brand/Business a while back?

  • @uplaterooster
    @uplaterooster 3 года назад +2

    So where's the connect link for doing basically dropshipping or is it different? How do I set up my...a person buying from me but it comes from Aliexpress/Alb