E324: Community, RebateKey and Why You Should Be a Part of Both

The EcomCrew Ecommerce Podcast · with Ian Sells · July 20, 2020 · 40 min

Summary

This episode highlights the critical role of community and strategic promotion for ecommerce success, featuring Ian Sells, founder of RebateKey and MillionDollarSeller. It underscores how joining a peer community like MillionDollarSeller can provide invaluable insights and cost savings. The discussion also details how platforms like RebateKey are essential for improving product visibility and achieving top keyword rankings on Amazon, directly impacting sales for ecommerce entrepreneurs.

Key takeaways

• Leverage private communities like MillionDollarSeller for peer support, shared strategies, and potential cost savings in your ecommerce journey.
• Utilize rebate platforms like RebateKey to significantly boost product visibility and achieve higher keyword rankings on Amazon search results pages.
• Networking with like-minded ecommerce sellers provides a crucial advantage for staying updated on industry trends and overcoming business challenges.
• Understand that promotional tools like RebateKey are not just an option but a necessity for competitive product placement and sales generation on major marketplaces.
• Explore community-driven insights for supply chain strategies, as highlighted by the shared experiences of sourcing from China.

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Episode description

This is Mike and welcome to Episode 324 of the Ecomcrew Podcast, and greetings from Virginia! Today on the podcast, we have a treat for you; a really close friend of mine that's been with me since the early days, and even when I first went to China! Today's guest is Ian Sells! Ian's known for being the CEO and Founder of RebateKey, one of the most widely used marketing platforms for ecommerce entrepreneurs of all experience levels. He's also the CEO and Founder of a private community called MillionDollarSeller, where verified Million Dollar Sellers share strategies and news while also getting support from other experienced sellers. Today on the podcast, we talk about the power of community in the world of ecommerce, and why its important to always surround yourself with other like-minded sellers. We share some of the benefits of being in the MDS group, and why it can also save you a few thousand dollars in the long run. We also share the benefits of RebateKey and why not being on the platform is keeping you from being on Page #1 of your keywords. We touch a bit on the experience of starting RebateKey, the idea behind it all and why it can benefit you. Lastly, we talk about what's next for Ian, while also recalling some great memories when we went to China together and I think that you guys will enjoy some of my personal experiences with Ian. If you want to hear more about Ian Sells, head over to his community via ecomcrew.com/MDS. Also, visit RebateKey on the way there to take advantage of it while you still can! If you guys enjoy the podcast, we'd love to hear your feedback! Head over to ecomcrew.com/survey to let your thoughts be heard.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

Leverage private communities like MillionDollarSeller for peer support, shared strategies, and potential cost savings in your ecommerce journey.

What does this episode say about founder & leadership?

Utilize rebate platforms like RebateKey to significantly boost product visibility and achieve higher keyword rankings on Amazon search results pages.

What does this episode say about brand & content?

Networking with like-minded ecommerce sellers provides a crucial advantage for staying updated on industry trends and overcoming business challenges.

What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?

Understand that promotional tools like RebateKey are not just an option but a necessity for competitive product placement and sales generation on major marketplaces.

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

Explore community-driven insights for supply chain strategies, as highlighted by the shared experiences of sourcing from China.

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