Most founders think negotiating a lower MOQ is a win. It’s not.

In this episode, we break down why obsessing over Minimum Order Quantity can actually cost you more in the long run and how it quietly kills your leverage with suppliers.

You’ll learn:
• What MOQ really is and why manufacturers enforce it
• The hidden cost of “winning” a lower MOQ
• The 4 terms you should be negotiating instead (and why they matter more)
• A real case study where skipping QC clauses led to a costly mistake
• How to approach supplier negotiations strategically without burning goodwill

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