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20. A simple plan to double Kesia's sales

The Ecommerce Roadmap · with Kesia Steele · September 29, 2020 · 39 min

Summary

This episode details how Kesia Steele built Spotlight Box, a business highlighting Black-owned companies and fostering a community for women. It outlines a simple, actionable plan for Kesia to double her sales, demonstrating how purpose-driven ventures can achieve significant commercial success through practical strategies. Listeners will gain insights into sales-boosting tactics applicable to their own ecommerce businesses.

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dtc strategybrand & contentfinance & fundraising

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ecommerce business strategy developmentniche market identificationsocially conscious entrepreneurshiprecurring revenue modelscommunity building for online businessessales growth strategies for small businesses

Episode description

You'll love this story. Four months ago Kesia Steele knew she wanted a business that had recurring revenue, but she had no idea what that business would look like or what she would sell. Then it hit her. As news of the Black Lives Matter Movement was exploding all around us, she knew what she had to do. And she didn't waffle. She just did it. In this episode, we talk about how Kesia built her business to shine a light on Black-owned companies and how she provides a beautiful, safe space for like-minded women of all races to connect. Even though it's a labor of love, Kesia's ready to double her sales. So we made her a light and easy plan—right here on the podcast! Visit Kesia's site here: www.spotlightbox.store

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What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Leverage social movements to define business purpose and drive creation, as Kesia did with the Black Lives Matter movement for Spotlight Box.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Implement a 'light and easy' growth plan focused on clear, actionable steps to double sales, even for mission-driven businesses.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Build community and safe spaces around your brand to enhance customer engagement and retention.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Develop a recurring revenue model to ensure business sustainability and predictable growth.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Utilize effective marketing and promotion strategies to amplify the reach of impact-driven brands.

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