TAS 322: Ask Scott Session #98 - Small WINS - Chinese Sourcing Site - Brand Registry - Bundling Popular Products

Have you just started taking steps to build your business? Or have you been at it for some time now? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott has some wisdom to share and questions to answer that will be helpful no matter where you are in the process. Listen as Scott shares a vital truth that has inspired him on his journey to success. Also, he addresses questions from TAS followers like you! Don’t miss out on Scott’s helpful insight and contagious enthusiasm!

Small Wins add up to fuel success in life and business

Everyone is focused on the big wins and the splashy success stories. That’s what gets the clicks on web articles and even newspaper sales. What you won’t see celebrated in the headlines are the small wins. So why should you care about the small wins? When you stack up small wins over time, that leads to a story of success. Big gains and overnight success stories are the exceptions, not the rule. Most people live their lives and experience growth both personally and professionally just a little bit at a time. To hear Scott expand on this idea more, listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller!

1K Fast Track

What is holding you back from getting started with your own business today? Is it fear of failure that is holding you back? Or is it a lack of capital? Whatever it is that is keeping you from taking action - Scott has a plan to help you get started! Scott has successfully launched his passion project, The 1K Fast Track. He has already helped many TAS followers get started on the road to success and he wants YOU to be involved in the next group. Find out how you can get started with the next group by following the link included in the resources section at the end of this post.

Chinese Sourcing Sites for your products

Is Alibaba the best option for sourcing your product? What about another Chinese sourcing site called “1688” that is cheaper but is only in Chinese? With an ever changing economy and dealing with partners in a different country, uncertainty is a common feeling for a lot of business owners in this market. Scott has been through a lot of these same scenarios and he has a vast network of colleagues whose wisdom he can draw upon. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott goes through the benefits of using a site like “1688.” He also addresses some possible advantages that Mandarin-speaking business leaders and entrepreneurs can leverage for additional income. If you’ve been wondering whether the sourcing site you use is the best option out there, you have to listen to this episode!

Issues with Brand Registry

Are you getting ready to launch a product? Are you still in the research phase? There are some important things you need to know regarding brand registry. Scott breaks down how vital it is to have your business’ brand or logo on your product and also on your website. This is how Amazon verifies that you are the owner of that brand. Navigating these questions regarding brand registry and be very confusing and maybe even frustrating. Make sure you listen to this episode and search through previous The Amazing Seller episodes to cover all your bases.

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast! [2:00] Small Wins. [3:50] A little win from a TAS member. [6:00] 1K Fast Track Update. [8:00] Question #1: Do you have any experience with the sourcing site “1688?” How can a mandarin speaker leverage their skill in the marketplace? [12:30] Question #2: The product I’m selling doesn’t have my company name printed on it. Is that going to be an issue with brand registry? [19:40] Question #3: Is it a good idea to put together a kit and enter a fairly competitive market and then possibly sell individual components in this market once I’ve established myself with the kit? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE TAS 300 : (Special RARE Episode) 1KFastTrack by The Amazing Seller 1688.com alibaba.com