How we can acquire new prospects by leveraging our existing network of customers.
June 2, 2023
In Andrew Chen’s book The Cold Start Problem, he breaks the network effect into three parts: engagement, acquisition, and economize. At Shop Local, we rely on the network effect and its three parts. I feel that we’re succeeding in terms of engagement but need improvement in acquisition.
Engagement
We use the 64,000 products in our Syncing service to engage 1,200 our retail clients. We email them new intros, price updates, archived items for these synced products. Once they ...
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Gourmet bread that has just been prepared is like a hearty breakfast. This organic vine-woven gourmet bread basket has harmonious beauty that highlights its browns and organic clay earth hues that are hearty, delectable, and healthy, stimulating the taste senses and enhancing the appetite. Enjoy your favorite breads and pastries in this bread basket that showcases the complex, deep, and rich hues of your food presentation. Available in a variety of designs, forms, and sizes.
Shop Local will give you $250.00 when you mention your Shop Local service in your price list or catalog or on your business card.
Why use this promotion?
Retailers will be buying your products at the summer shows. You can make it pain-free for them to get your product online in seconds using your Syncing service.
FACT: Syncing is the fastest and easiest way to get your products on your stores' websites.
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