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23. Wondering if you should throw in the towel? Do this first

The Ecommerce Roadmap · October 12, 2020 · 12 min

Summary

Feeling overwhelmed with your e-commerce business? This episode provides a practical framework for reviewing your business performance after several months of operation. Learn how to identify what's working, what isn't, and make data-driven decisions to optimize your efforts, avoid burnout, and refocus your strategy for growth.

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Themes

founder & leadershipanalytics & attributiondtc strategy

Topics covered

ecommerce performance reviewdata-driven decision makingidentifying successful strategiesgoogle analytics for ecommercestrategic elimination of underperforming effortsavoiding entrepreneurial burnout

Episode description

Phew! 11 months of Sales at Sock Doggo have shown me a lot.Join me for this ten minute debrief. I'm sharing my results, but really I'm sharing how I figured out what's really working and how you can do the same!When we know what's working, we can both make a plan to do more of what works and give ourselves permission to let some of the other stuff go! Get my free resource "7 Clicks to Google Analytics" here: https://thesocialsalesgirls.com/7-clicks-to-google-analytics Check out my collaboration partner, American Doxie, here: https://americandoxie.com/

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Conduct a thorough 'performance debrief' of your sales data, marketing efforts, and overall business activities over a defined period (e.g., 6-12 months).
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Actively identify specific strategies, products, or marketing channels that are yielding positive results and plan to double down on them.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Recognize and eliminate activities or areas that are consuming resources without proportional returns, freeing up time and capital.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Utilize analytics tools like Google Analytics to objectively measure performance and inform your strategic decisions.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Create a clear action plan based on your analysis, focusing on scaling successful elements and strategically eliminating underperforming ones.

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