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Scaling an eCommerce Business – with Jared Mitchell

In this episode of the eCommerce Marketing Podcast, host Arlen Robinson interviews Jared Mitchell, co-founder of SkinCarebyAlana, one of the largest online retailers of organic and all-natural skincare products. Jared shares his journey from a professional musician to a successful e-commerce entrepreneur responsible for over $50 million in sales. He also discusses strategies for scaling small e-commerce businesses to tens of millions in revenue.

Key Takeaways:

  • Introduction to Jared Mitchell (00:00:57)
    • Background on Jared’s journey from music to e-commerce and founding SkinCarebyAlana with his wife.
  • Lessons from Working with Neil Patel (00:02:09)
    • Insights into Jared’s experience working with digital marketing expert Neil Patel.
  • Building a Scalable Business Foundation (00:04:40)
    • Essential elements needed for a small e-commerce business to scale successfully.
  • Removing the Ceiling and Building a Real Brand (00:09:12)
    • Importance of diversifying sales channels and building an authentic brand story.
  • Diversification of Sales Channels (00:12:04)
    • The need to avoid being a one-trick pony and expanding into multiple revenue streams.
  • Staffing for Growth (00:15:02)
    • Key roles and strategies for hiring as a business scales to tens of millions in revenue.
  • Realistic Timetables for Growth (00:17:48)
    • Setting achievable growth targets and understanding that explosive growth is not always typical.
  • Actionable Strategies for Scaling (00:21:59)
    • Real-world examples and strategies Jared has implemented in his own business and for clients.

Bullet Points of Key Takeaways with Timestamps:

  • [00:00:57] Introduction to Jared Mitchell and SkinCarebyAlana.
  • [00:02:09] Experience working with Neil Patel.
  • [00:04:40] Building a scalable business foundation.
  • [00:09:12] Removing the ceiling and creating a real brand.
  • [00:12:04] Diversification of sales channels.
  • [00:15:02] Staffing for growth.
  • [00:17:48] Setting realistic timetables for growth.
  • [00:21:59] Actionable strategies for scaling e-commerce businesses.

Guest Information:

Jared Mitchell

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