Strategic Launch Tactics: How Crowdfunding Fuels Amazon Success

High Voltage Business Builders

Can crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter be the secret to your success in e-commerce? In this episode, Neil and Dylan talk about a cutting-edge model that might just revolutionize your launch strategy. Dylan shares how brands can validate their products on crowdfunding platforms to mitigate the financial risks often associated with Amazon launches.

Dylan explains how Kickstarter’s ranking system heavily relies on sales, traction, and project appeal rather than just keywords.He champions the value of pre-launch marketing and building genuine brand communities. Brands often get lost in Amazon’s oversaturated market. Can Kickstarter emerge as a platform to truly connect with your audience?

Tune in as we talk about the importance of multi-channel platforms, market validation, and community in today's e-commerce landscape!

[00:00 - 08:21] Using Crowdfunding to Test and Launch Products on Amazon

[08:22 - 13:30] What to Expect: Email Marketing, Influencer Collaborations, and Launch Day Strategies

[13:31 - 13:30] Kickstarter vs Amazon: Building Brands Beyond Sales

[16:44 - 21:05] The Pros and Cons of Kickstarter as an E-commerce Catalyst

Connect with Dylan on LinkedIn. Visit his website at https://omirank.com/

Key Quotes:

“When it comes to Kickstarter, our test launch is more on trying to launch with a lead gen first. We put out the research, validation, and then lead gen before launching on Kickstarter.” – Dylan Lam

“The engagement and the community that we are building in there is a form of intangible asset... on Kickstarter, you are really building a brand.” – Dylan Lam

“Kickstarter could be an asset for somebody who has an existing brand or product selling on Amazon that might want to launch a new variation of that product.” – Dylan Lam

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