138. My Blueprint to Build a Million Dollar ECommerce Business with Shopify

Michael Tecku is an entrepreneur and e-commerce expert who scaled a new online store to $1 million in just under a year. He return to the channel to sit down with Ryan and shares how to find the right niche for your online store and the ultimate formula for success in e-commerce.  

Michael discusses the significance of inbound marketing, creating a product worth advertising, and focusing on what you can control in your business. He also provides advice on how to simplify the processes of logistics and supply. 

Have a seat and learn about the investment it takes to start an ecommerce business and the high importance of testing and validating your product beforehand.  

Resources: 

• https://forms.gle/M9Yq3QPTDrrmH3pj9 Enter to WIN free lifetime access to UpFlip Academy
• https://www.upflip.com/academy Read about even more tips and strategies for a successful business 
• Connect with Michael https://www.momentumshake.com/ 

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For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.

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Chapters

• 1:10 Background
• 9:57 Transitioning from Service Business to Product Business
• 10:45 Contest Announcement
• 11:53 Capturing Demand and Solving Real Problems
• 16:00 Creating a Product Worth Advertising
• 22:20 Mastering Paid Ads and Making Predictions
• 24:28 Building a Reputable and Luxurious Brand
• 25:50 Simplifying and Systemizing Supply Chain and Logistics
• 29:06 Fan Blitz Questions
• 31:20 Testing and Validating Your Product
• 34:54 Ryan's Takeaways