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Choosing what to sell
Pick a category you can win and want to live in.
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I want to build a D2C brand but I haven't picked a product yet. How do I actually decide what to sell?
Don't start from 'what's trending', start from the overlap of a real, repeat problem you understand, a customer you can reach affordably, and margi...
The category I like is already crowded with brands. Can I still differentiate and win?
A crowded category is a good sign, it means demand is proven; the opportunity is a full market with a fixable flaw (bad reviews, confusing choices,...
Should I follow a trend, follow my passion, or just dropship something safe?
Trends give you a fast demand signal but a short runway and no defensibility once they cool; passion gives you the stamina to survive the boring ye...
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