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Ben Arneberg

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With nearly 50% of all e-commerce sales occurring on Amazon, many crowdfunders are asking the question, “how can I take my product and sell on Amazon?” On this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut, Khierstyn has a conversation with Ben Arneberg, founder of Product Fuel and creator of crowdfunding giants Willow &amp; Everett and Terra Mat. Ben shares his top tips for crowdfunders looking to move into the e-commerce space after a successful campaign, how to rank highly within Amazon’s categories, and many more trade secrets that you don’t want to miss. Be sure to listen to this episode - your product will thank you. Crowdfunding platforms and Amazon are delicate partners - here’s how Product Fuel makes it work Turning a successful crowdfunding campaign into an equally successful brand online is hard work. That’s why Ben created Product Fuel - to help entrepreneurs move their products from crowdsourcing platforms into digital marketplaces. While it may be easy to list products on Amazon, it’s extremely difficult to allow that product hit its full potential. Product Fuel has successfully taken campaigns such as Wilcox Boots that earned over $140,000 through Kickstarter and helped them bring in over $80,000 monthly Amazon sales. When a campaign is nearly complete, Ben and his team will begin conversations with the client to determine product flows and shipping methods. This allows both parties to fully understand the desired outcome for the product and make a game plan that is tailored to each product, target audience, and sales goals. To hear how to get your product on Ben and Product Fuel’s radar, be sure to listen to this episode. The art of combining a crowdfunding campaign, a stellar website, and selling on Amazon Product Fuel attracts clients who already have a successful crowdfunding campaign in progress. Ben encourages aspiring creators to go to a crowdsourcing platform first, rather than trying to launch solely on a website or directly to Amazon. There’s a trifecta that leads to the most success: a successful crowdfunding campaign, an interactive website, and ranking highly on Amazon (leading to more sales.) The campaign is the first integral piece in the process - aside from having an innovative product that fills a market gap. Campaigns create “an amazing halo effect” as Ben explained, and when harnessed properly the momentum drives organic traffic to Amazon and pushes your rankings higher. Without all three of these pieces, your efforts will be much more difficult. For Ben’s full explanation on this cohesive approach, be sure to listen to this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut. Why accurate keywords and appropriate pricing is key for Amazon success To explain the importance of great keywords and appropriate pricing, Ben uses a hypothetical coffee mug scenario. Even if you have a stellar coffee mug that sells well for $50 on your website, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will sell well on Amazon. When compared to $7 competitor mugs, if your $50 mug only has a 5% conversion rate on Amazon, it will be pushed down in the rankings and be seen by very few customers. This is the point of critical balance - your product needs to be priced accordingly to not be immediately written off by the client, and it needs to be matched with the right keywords and categories. Product Fuel can help you with this process. For all of the insights on Amazon success, don’t miss this conversation with Khierstyn and Ben. Ben’s best advice for achieving success selling crowdfunding products on Amazon In addition to all of the selling strategies Ben discusses on this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut, he encourages crowdfunders to always communicate with a campaign’s backers. You want to avoid launching on your website or on Amazon before your most loyal supporters receive their product. You can also use this window of time for feedback - see what your backers like and dislike about the physical product and then make slight adjustments before releasing it to the general public. He and Khierstyn also discuss the importance of always fulfilling sales through Amazon and why you should stay away from Amazon Launchpad. To hear more of Ben’s expert advice don’t miss this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut. Outline of This Episode  [0:53] Khierstyn introduces her guest for this episode, Ben Arneberg, founder of Product Fuel and Amazon seller guru [3:59] Why Amazon and crowdsourcing are delicate partners [7:17] Why Ben was hesitant to use Kickstarter for Terra Mat, and what changed his mind [8:38] The difference between product selection for Kickstarter and Amazon [12:20] Pros of putting an established brand on Amazon [17:45] Ben’s best tips for future Amazon e-commerce sellers and why you should stay away from Amazon Launchpad [20:44] Ben’s suggestions for organizing product fulfillment [22:57] The timeline for creating your e-commerce process [31:21] How to get connected with Ben and Product Fuel  Resources &amp; People Mentioned  SPONSOR: Gadget Flow - get your project in front of over 25 million people per month and receive 10% off your service with code “Uncut10” Ben’s company - Product Fuel Willow &amp; Everett Cube Fit Terra Mat Wilcox Boots Jamstack guitar amplifier  Connect with Ben Arneberg  Ben’s email Product Fuel’s website Product Fuel and Amazon e-commerce  Connect With Khierstyn  www.CrowdfundingUncut.com On Twitter: @KhierstynRoss On Facebook On LinkedIn 

<p>With nearly 50% of all e-commerce sales occurring on Amazon, many crowdfunders are asking the question, “how can I take my product and sell on Amazon?” On this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut, Khierstyn has a conversation with Ben Arneberg, founder of Product Fuel and creator of crowdfunding giants Willow &amp; Everett and Terra Mat. Ben shares his top tips for crowdfunders looking to move into the e-commerce space after a successful campaign, how to rank highly within Amazon’s categories, and many more trade secrets that you don’t want to miss. Be sure to listen to this episode - your product will thank you.</p> Crowdfunding platforms and Amazon are delicate partners - here’s how Product Fuel makes it work <p>Turning a successful crowdfunding campaign into an equally successful brand online is hard work. That’s why Ben created Product Fuel - to help entrepreneurs move their products from crowdsourcing platforms into digital marketplaces. While it may be easy to list products on Amazon, it’s extremely difficult to allow that product hit its full potential. Product Fuel has successfully taken campaigns such as Wilcox Boots that earned over $140,000 through Kickstarter and helped them bring in over $80,000 monthly Amazon sales. When a campaign is nearly complete, Ben and his team will begin conversations with the client to determine product flows and shipping methods. This allows both parties to fully understand the desired outcome for the product and make a game plan that is tailored to each product, target audience, and sales goals. To hear how to get your product on Ben and Product Fuel’s radar, be sure to listen to this episode.</p> The art of combining a crowdfunding campaign, a stellar website, and selling on Amazon <p>Product Fuel attracts clients who already have a successful crowdfunding campaign in progress. Ben encourages aspiring creators to go to a crowdsourcing platform first, rather than trying to launch solely on a website or directly to Amazon. There’s a trifecta that leads to the most success: a successful crowdfunding campaign, an interactive website, and ranking highly on Amazon (leading to more sales.) The campaign is the first integral piece in the process - aside from having an innovative product that fills a market gap. Campaigns create “an amazing halo effect” as Ben explained, and when harnessed properly the momentum drives organic traffic to Amazon and pushes your rankings higher. Without all three of these pieces, your efforts will be much more difficult. For Ben’s full explanation on this cohesive approach, be sure to listen to this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut.</p> Why accurate keywords and appropriate pricing is key for Amazon success <p>To explain the importance of great keywords and appropriate pricing, Ben uses a hypothetical coffee mug scenario. Even if you have a stellar coffee mug that sells well for $50 on your website, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will sell well on Amazon. When compared to $7 competitor mugs, if your $50 mug only has a 5% conversion rate on Amazon, it will be pushed down in the rankings and be seen by very few customers. This is the point of critical balance - your product needs to be priced accordingly to not be immediately written off by the client, and it needs to be matched with the right keywords and categories. Product Fuel can help you with this process. For all of the insights on Amazon success, don’t miss this conversation with Khierstyn and Ben.</p> Ben’s best advice for achieving success selling crowdfunding products on Amazon <p>In addition to all of the selling strategies Ben discusses on this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut, he encourages crowdfunders to always communicate with a campaign’s backers. You want to avoid launching on your website or on Amazon before your most loyal supporters receive their product. You can also use this window of time for feedback - see what your backers like and dislike about the physical product and then make slight adjustments before releasing it to the general public. He and Khierstyn also discuss the importance of always fulfilling sales through Amazon and why you should stay away from Amazon Launchpad. To hear more of Ben’s expert advice don’t miss this episode of Crowdfunding Uncut.</p> Outline of This Episode <ul> <li>[0:53] Khierstyn introduces her guest for this episode, Ben Arneberg, founder of Product Fuel and Amazon seller guru</li> <li>[3:59] Why Amazon and crowdsourcing are delicate partners</li> <li>[7:17] Why Ben was hesitant to use Kickstarter for Terra Mat, and what changed his mind</li> <li>[8:38] The difference between product selection for Kickstarter and Amazon</li> <li>[12:20] Pros of putting an established brand on Amazon</li> <li>[17:45] Ben’s best tips for future Amazon e-commerce sellers and why you should stay away from Amazon Launchpad</li> <li>[20:44] Ben’s suggestions for organizing product fulfillment</li> <li>[22:57] The timeline for creating your e-commerce process</li> <li>[31:21] How to get connected with Ben and Product Fuel</li> </ul> Resources &amp; People Mentioned <ul> <li>SPONSOR: <a href="https://thegadgetflow.com/submit/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gadget Flow</a> - get your project in front of over 25 million people per month and receive 10% off your service with code “Uncut10”</li> <li>Ben’s company - <a href="http://productfuel.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Product Fuel</a></li> <li><a href="https://willowandeverett.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Willow &amp; Everett</a></li> <li><a href="https://getcubefit.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Cube Fit Terra Mat</a></li> <li><a href="https://wilcoxboots.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wilcox Boots</a></li> <li><a href="https://jamstack.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jamstack guitar amplifier</a></li> </ul> Connect with Ben Arneberg <ul> <li><a href="mailto:ben@willowandeverett.com" rel="noopener">Ben’s email</a></li> <li><a href="http://productfuel.io/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Product Fuel’s website</a></li> <li><a href="http://productfuel.io/amazon" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Product Fuel and Amazon e-commerce</a></li> </ul> Connect With Khierstyn <ul> <li><a href="http://www.crowdfundinguncut.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.CrowdfundingUncut.com</a></li> <li>On Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/khierstynross?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@KhierstynRoss</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/khierstyn.ross" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/khierstyn-ross-b6804b12/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On LinkedIn</a></li> </ul>

CFU 114: How to Sell on Amazon After a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign - Ben Arneberg

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About this Episode In this conversation, Max talks with Ben Arneberg, a former Air Force officer who jumped out of airplanes, built two 7-figure e-commerce businesses, and developed satellites. Their conversation covered some of these topics:  How Ben leveraged podcasts, Facebook groups, and mastermind groups to conquer e-commerce Balancing full-time work as a student or employee and starting a 7-figure company on the side The most essential skill every entrepreneur needs to survive in business Balancing the points of paralysis analysis and doing the work Being comfortable with risk and leveraging that skill to change your world The one reason more smart people don’t become entrepreneurs  Highlights of the Conversation Getting Started [2:04] What was your first step from being interested in e-commerce to actively launching a business? [4:40] Looking back how do you view the initial $5,000 investment you put in your business? [6:45] Did you have a mentor when you first started out? Time Management [8:50] Were there any mastermind groups or events that helped you? [12:20] How did you balance working full-time and have the time to launch multiple e-commerce businesses? [14:00] What other tactics did you use to get the most out of your time? Careers &amp; Dreams [17:35] What advice would you give an aspiring college student? [19:05] How did you decide on your career? Did you follow your heart, follow the money, or something else? [22:08] Did you learn any lessons while you were a military paratrooper? Entrepreneurship [25:00] Did becoming a paratrooper make you more open to taking risks or did you become a paratrooper because you were already a risj taker? [25:40] What things do you do now to stay adaptive to change and risk? Aerospace Industry [27:00] What is the coolest thing you’ve seen in the space industry? [27:40] Would you see yourself going back into the aerospace industry? [28:18] What type of space technology are you most interested in seeing? Important Quotes from Ben “The only way you’re going to grow, as a person trying to build your business, is through the introduction of new information or meeting new people.” “…try to be prudent and discerning to find the people who are actually doing well…or look like they’re on that path because--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nextfrontier/message

<p><strong>About this Episode</strong></p> <p>In this conversation, Max talks with Ben Arneberg, a former Air Force officer who jumped out of airplanes, built two 7-figure e-commerce businesses, and developed satellites. Their conversation covered some of these topics:</p> <ul> <li>How Ben leveraged podcasts, Facebook groups, and mastermind groups to conquer e-commerce</li> <li>Balancing full-time work as a student or employee and starting a 7-figure company on the side</li> <li>The most essential skill every entrepreneur needs to survive in business</li> <li>Balancing the points of paralysis analysis and doing the work</li> <li>Being comfortable with risk and leveraging that skill to change your world</li> <li>The one reason more smart people don’t become entrepreneurs</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Highlights of the Conversation</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Getting Started</strong></h3> <p>[2:04] What was your first step from being interested in e-commerce to actively launching a business?</p> <p>[4:40] Looking back how do you view the initial $5,000 investment you put in your business?</p> <p>[6:45] Did you have a mentor when you first started out?</p> <h3><strong>Time Management</strong></h3> <p>[8:50] Were there any mastermind groups or events that helped you?</p> <p>[12:20] How did you balance working full-time and have the time to launch multiple e-commerce businesses?</p> <p>[14:00] What other tactics did you use to get the most out of your time?</p> <h3><strong>Careers &amp; Dreams</strong></h3> <p>[17:35] What advice would you give an aspiring college student?</p> <p>[19:05] How did you decide on your career? Did you follow your heart, follow the money, or something else?</p> <p>[22:08] Did you learn any lessons while you were a military paratrooper?</p> <h3><strong>Entrepreneurship</strong></h3> <p>[25:00] Did becoming a paratrooper make you more open to taking risks or did you become a paratrooper because you were already a risj taker?</p> <p>[25:40] What things do you do now to stay adaptive to change and risk?</p> <h3><strong>Aerospace Industry</strong></h3> <p>[27:00] What is the coolest thing you’ve seen in the space industry?</p> <p>[27:40] Would you see yourself going back into the aerospace industry?</p> <p>[28:18] What type of space technology are you most interested in seeing?</p> <h2><strong>Important Quotes from Ben</strong></h2> <p>“The only way you’re going to grow, as a person trying to build your business, is through the introduction of new information or meeting new people.”</p> <p>“…try to be prudent and discerning to find the people who are actually doing well…or look like they’re on that path because</p>--- <br><br>Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/nextfrontier/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/nextfrontier/message</a>

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