Episode 209
How to Lose Tens of Thousands of Dollars Starting an Online Business
Not everyone’s getting rich quick.
The Unofficial Shopify Podcast · Kurt Elster
January 8, 201952m 41s
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Show Notes
Every year around this time, we see an influx of new people to our community looking to add to their income by starting an ecommerce business. According to a recent article in the Atlantic, "many people turn to a growing number of self-proclaimed experts promise they can teach anyone how to make a passive income selling cheap Chinese goods in the internet's largest store. Not everyone’s getting rich quick."
Paul and Kurt discuss:
- Why it's easier to get scammed than you think
- How to protect yourself
- What to do instead
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Resources
- How to Lose Tens of Thousands of Dollars on Amazon
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- Blue Ribbon Mastermind
- Podcast: The Dream
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