Tropical MBA: Entrepreneurship & Founder Lifestyle

#766 “I’m Scared to Raise the Price”


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Dan & Ian talk to a listener who’s running a $1M D2C e-commerce business about the challenges and opportunities he faces as he plans for future growth and a potential exit down the road.

They discuss topics like decreasing customer acquisition costs, increasing profit margins, the absolutely essential role of a CFO, and not letting your passion for the product get in the way of your growth.

At the end of the call, Dan & Ian will recommend key next steps this founder should take in order to scale their business effectively and aggressively.

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Dan: @TropicalMBA or [email protected]
Ian: @AnythingIan or [email protected]

Chapters:

  • (00:00:27) Introduction and Business Overview
  • (00:02:18) Transitioning to D2C E-commerce
  • (00:05:59) Scaling and Future Plans
  • (00:13:11) Becoming a Software Company
  • (00:14:17) Challenges and Future Growth
  • (00:18:06) The Role of a CFO in Financial Management
  • (00:28:28) Developing an Expensive Product for Customers
  • (00:32:48) Improving Profit Margins and Considering Tax Implications
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