Just because I’m predicting it, doesn’t mean I like it.
“Amazon is seller-hostile” and “Amazon will continue to grow and take share” are not opposites.
Do you think Walmart, Sears, Target, Kroger, or any other retailer has ever been “seller friendly”?
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As an entrepreneur, you gotta learn to accept reality and win anyway.
You gotta learn to dance with the devil or you’re gonna get squished or passed by.
Many huge brands have been built through retailers who where entirely self-interested.
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The beauty of capitalism is that two self-interested parties can collaborate to create value. It’s symbiosis under tension that creates beautiful progress.
A lot of brands are resisting selling on Amazon out of pride or fear.
But all your customers are shopping on Amazon.
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I argue this one out with on the latest podcast. If you’re in DTC or already selling on Amazon - give it a listen!
You brought it as always, really enjoyed this one despite (or because of?) the differences of opinion!
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We should do a debate series 🤜🤛
Next two topics:
“Debt: Superpower or Supervillain?”
“Crypto: Fad or Future?”
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This is true.
“The beauty of capitalism is that two self-interested parties can collaborate to create value. It’s symbiosis under tension that creates beautiful progress.”