7 Mistakes I Made In My First Store That Caused It To FAIL

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Komentáře • 590

  • @introversy3927
    @introversy3927 Před 3 lety +181

    Omg I love you Sarah, "In real life, you don't get rich by hoarding your money, you get rich by hoarding your time."

    • @georgihristev2000
      @georgihristev2000 Před 3 lety

      wise words

    • @joaom.4944
      @joaom.4944 Před 3 lety +1

      No more alcohol

    • @johnbroot5628
      @johnbroot5628 Před rokem

      Not only that that makes you love Sarah but her sincerity.. She seems like a true friend, I mean a friend who will tell you the truth for your growth or improvements (in short, for your own benefits and not just hers) by telling you your mistakes, especially sharing her own mistakes so it won't happen to you.
      Her sincerity, and being so real.
      She's endearing.

  • @EmpoweredHeads
    @EmpoweredHeads Před 4 lety +28

    You were flipping video games and doing International arbitrage at 16 ?! Girl you’re a GANGSTER. Underrated hustler

  • @ik-7009
    @ik-7009 Před 4 lety +1166

    00:48
    Mistake one: I focused on selling products that had a limited lifespan.
    03:47 Mistake two: I focused on selling one-off products.
    06:22 Mistake three: I didn't have any upsells.
    09:23 Mistake four: I didn't have a reliable source of products.
    11:30 Mistake five: I was really lazy at shipping out my products.
    12:18 Mistake six: I was really bad at doing things that I didn't want to do.
    13:37 Mistake seven: My store was not automated.
    Enjoy guys!

  • @WholesaleTed
    @WholesaleTed  Před 4 lety +429

    I hope you are having a great day, wherever you are in the world 🌞

    • @sharifashahsahen8485
      @sharifashahsahen8485 Před 4 lety +2

      Think you Sarah

    • @earldelacruz3727
      @earldelacruz3727 Před 4 lety +2

      LoL. I'm having the worst time of my life but whatever

    • @cheiksoufiyane4997
      @cheiksoufiyane4997 Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks from Cameroon ;)

    • @darndarn99
      @darndarn99 Před 4 lety +15

      What a great inspirational young woman you are Sarah 👍 my daughter is coming up to 13 shortly and I will be showing her your videos to show her what is possible if you put your mind to it .

    • @youssefkassed5302
      @youssefkassed5302 Před 4 lety +1

      From Morocco sendng you flowerd

  • @HalkerVeil
    @HalkerVeil Před 4 lety +939

    "I was 16 and I was pretty dumb"
    Except she discovered multiple niche markets while all the other kids were probably getting high.

  • @PBols
    @PBols Před 4 lety +38

    I've been watching you for about two years and I can certainly say you really care about your audience.

  • @Phvntom09
    @Phvntom09 Před 2 lety +5

    You can never really say you know someone based off of only videos, but she is genuinely one of the most honest CZcamsrs that do this sort of work. So much good information that actually helps

  • @justanopinion3588
    @justanopinion3588 Před 4 lety +20

    Yo that upselling with the gameshark was freaking geniusss!!!!

  • @williambenner5550
    @williambenner5550 Před 4 lety +33

    Yes you made mistakes, everyone does at first. The important thing is that you learned from them. You should get a lot of points just for stating a business at the age of 16! That in itself is amazing. And now you can help others by teaching them to avoid those mistakes! Good job, you are helping people AND making money! You go!

  • @ronallan8680
    @ronallan8680 Před 4 lety +40

    You're wealth of knowledge is evident from how you speak! Another great one Sarah! Thanks! 🙌🏻

  • @garicrewsen1128
    @garicrewsen1128 Před 4 lety +2

    Yup, this channel's fantastic. Info is spot on so far. TYVM!

  • @healthandsuccess6217
    @healthandsuccess6217 Před 4 lety +2

    I love to feel your energy more than watching the content. Thank you a lot for giving hope✌️

  • @AnnissaMW
    @AnnissaMW Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you Sarah! I’ve just discovered your channel and your content is amazing! ❤️

  • @ain12181204
    @ain12181204 Před 3 lety +3

    So glad that I found you, Sarah. You are a real and honest CZcamsr which is pretty rare on CZcams now. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @migue719
    @migue719 Před 4 lety +6

    i love how much she knows! thanks a lot sarah ☺️

  • @Blue_Angel.555
    @Blue_Angel.555 Před 4 lety +158

    I’m here for your accent as well 😁

    • @chrisslos5041
      @chrisslos5041 Před 4 lety +6

      I'm here for her smiling :o)

    • @haz1013
      @haz1013 Před 4 lety +1

      Wow.... got lotz of thumbz up for ur interesting accent. Really enjoyable to watch ur vid I would say😃😄

    • @LaserGuidedLoogie
      @LaserGuidedLoogie Před 3 lety +2

      I'm here for the tight t-shirt. :)

    • @wanderer990
      @wanderer990 Před 3 lety

      Mee tooo!!

  • @LucekV12
    @LucekV12 Před 4 lety +15

    Great story, thanks!

  • @skizgraffiti
    @skizgraffiti Před 4 lety

    you're an adorable funny teacher! I had a teacher a bit like that when I was in college, and she used to be the most loved, and I think you deserve that kinda lovely support as well! The way you imply fun things to make things stick to our head is insanely great! I love your channel!

  • @krazzzykrafts
    @krazzzykrafts Před 4 lety

    This was great tips Sarah and very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @SpiralCee
    @SpiralCee Před 4 lety +2

    Great advice! Thank you for this helpful video. I have yet to open my own store but I'm getting closer every day. :D

  • @Fabbs265
    @Fabbs265 Před 4 lety +13

    Thank you for bringing so much value Sarah! I watch your videos on a regular basis, it's super informative and well made. I'm planning on joining the e-comm clubhouse on december as right now I'm growing other businesses; but on the meantime I have a huge file of all the notes I've taken from your CZcams channel.
    Cheers and greetings from Costa Rica :)

    • @ilamalihilustan22
      @ilamalihilustan22 Před 3 lety

      What other businesses do you run? How was your shopify business journey ?

  • @oneesandada379
    @oneesandada379 Před 4 lety +15

    Anyway I would like to thank you because you inspire my entrepreneurial spirit once again. In our culture here in the Philippines, we are expected to have a job until we die. We are only respected when we have a job. I resigned because I wanted to explore and try alternative things...and yet after failing one time my mom told me how disappointed she is to me and that I'm just a lazy person who can't go to work. Take note that I have a mental illness which is the main factor why I don't enjoy the employment setup. I got stuck for what it seems like a long time...and I consider myself a failure all the time because of what my mom told me...but you reminded me of who I am. I am a woman who is not afraid to fall over and over because I know how to get back up everytime. I am a woman not afraid to take chances and risks because I don't care what the world will say about my choices. The only reason why I was deeply hurt by my mom's words was because it came from her, someone I care about and have a big weight in my heart. I decided last christmas to cut my emotional ties with my mom...and stop trying to please her and stop listening to whatever she has to say to me.
    But long story short...thank you. It's been so long and I've forgotten who I truly am, until you reminded me of it. ☺

  • @shreybajaj8516
    @shreybajaj8516 Před 4 lety

    its been only a few days that i have started watching your videos and i must say that they have abundance of value!! thanks for helping me and several others like me!!

  • @j.edwards9829
    @j.edwards9829 Před 3 lety +2

    I love that you created this video! It is so helpful. How is it that so many companies Do NOT create a list of what to avoid, so that you can be successful fast and avoid all the frustrations involved when learning through failure?! I think we all have experienced enough failure in our lives and all reach for that feeling of victory. Thank you so much for being so transparent in a characteristic that most tend to conceal, things we do wrong. May you continued to be blessed beyond your borders. :)

  • @sashamedina5560
    @sashamedina5560 Před 2 lety

    I just stumbled across your awesome content and videos. Thanks for dropping this knowledge, super helpful Sarah!

  • @tamnguyenvn92
    @tamnguyenvn92 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for your work Sarah ❤️❤️❤️

  • @stephenconnell
    @stephenconnell Před 4 lety +6

    Intelligent videos no fluff just good advice.you go Girl!!

  • @everythingskincare
    @everythingskincare Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for sharing this with us, was really helpful 👍

  • @StudioGivix
    @StudioGivix Před 4 lety

    Great stuff!! I just recently find your channel, and I love it

  • @fahimboukahel7910
    @fahimboukahel7910 Před 4 lety +1

    You are the best Sarah
    Thank you so much 💙🌸💚
    Keep it up

  • @stefanross8129
    @stefanross8129 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the wisdom Sarah! Grazie!

  • @millionairman
    @millionairman Před 2 lety

    So Grateful for all your videos Sarah - Extremely helpful x

  • @MikeMejia90
    @MikeMejia90 Před 4 lety +2

    Great content! You're an encouragement to all of us!

  • @smmn722
    @smmn722 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for helping us out !

  • @gavins1910
    @gavins1910 Před 3 lety +1

    Kudos on starting a business so young and then being able to pivot when it wasn't working so well! Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @callherpronto
    @callherpronto Před rokem

    sarah you are amazing!!! thank you for sharing all these amazing tips

  • @oziokoautos8054
    @oziokoautos8054 Před 4 lety +1

    I just love this woman... God bless you darling

  • @miketaiwanwalkcity6355

    Another GREAT LESSONS! Thank you Sarah!

  • @corax2012
    @corax2012 Před 4 lety +19

    If you're starting a store now, be aware in the short term, there is going to be supply issue from China for a bit

  • @beautetotale1263
    @beautetotale1263 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for this great info. I’m starting my online business for beauty equipment and skin care products also available to my buyer after their purchase , I can coach them give them protocols that have given me success over the last 13 years of experience. So please keep putting up your amazing videos. Online is new to me I need help.

  • @enjolras76
    @enjolras76 Před 3 lety

    Gold Sarah!! Many thanks!

  • @snowboardfringe
    @snowboardfringe Před 3 lety

    Brilliant explanation of pit falls to running a business! Thanks for putting this out for folks.

  • @ercuesy
    @ercuesy Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the advice, Sarah!

  • @makedollarswork
    @makedollarswork Před 3 lety +1

    No mistakes, just lessons learned 😊 Thanks for sharing yours! Very inspirational to hear about your first business! 🙏

  • @edum.6353
    @edum.6353 Před 4 lety +2

    thanks for the great info! The best thing about this channel is your lovely new zealand accent!

  • @majorimpactfitness3328
    @majorimpactfitness3328 Před 4 lety +8

    I just started my first store! Thanks for these videos I am really writing down what you are saying !!!!

  • @josealbertomolinercabedo3362

    Thank you Sarah and your team menbers for helping us and learning

  • @PeteBohanna
    @PeteBohanna Před 4 lety

    thanks Sarah, great video !!!

  • @GDiaz-gy6ul
    @GDiaz-gy6ul Před 4 lety

    WOW! I have never met someone as honest and knowledgeable as Sarah, I'm sure that it was not easy, but at 16 years old for me is amazing. Thank you, for being so transparent.

  • @joshtree1972
    @joshtree1972 Před 3 lety

    Great thought for me to consider while starting up. Thank you.

  • @johnbullard2129
    @johnbullard2129 Před 4 lety

    Good one Sarah! Thanks

  • @purplecatinlove1900
    @purplecatinlove1900 Před 4 lety +1

    I love watching you inspire me to start an online store I just don’t know what to sell

  • @dannysharp3832
    @dannysharp3832 Před 4 lety

    You are amazing! Sarah here under my business partners account. I have just just watched about 5 of your vids and have just learnt sooooooo much. I just went to China and had a great time buuuuut got side swiped by a couple of dodgy dealers i must add. Thank goodness for your video on Copyright and Trademarks as I nearly bypassed the Fama from Disney and was going to Aliexpress and do some major uploads tomorrow! You are an inspiration. Thank you for your new NUMBER 1 FAN SUBSCRIBER Sarah from Chapter8.net. Keep the vids coming please!!!

  • @traceykilgore8081
    @traceykilgore8081 Před 4 lety

    This has been very helpful to me. You give such valuable knowledge, explained in terms that everyone can understand. Thank you.,..

  • @traceyperry5816
    @traceyperry5816 Před 4 lety

    Thank you Sarah great vid :)

  • @variegat3dink675
    @variegat3dink675 Před 3 lety

    This video was very informative! Thank you so much!

  • @ELECTECHNUT
    @ELECTECHNUT Před 4 lety

    😂😂😂😂😂 I love your self deprecating humor!!!
    You're the Princess of the awkward pause/zoom. 📷
    You're a blast Sarah! 😁

  • @Exoogor
    @Exoogor Před 4 lety +3

    16 year old Sarah would be proud of how far got. but seriously this is one of the most insightful videos I've seen on drop shipping, it makes me want to star my store right now thank you for taking the time to share quality content

  • @TheFreedPerspective
    @TheFreedPerspective Před 4 lety +2

    Great info! You seem so relaxed- that’s what I want! I’ve had a PL product that I just pulled and now been doing RA but it’s a continuous process of STRESS. This video really helped to *remind* me to work smarter. Please do more like this that expand on scaling & not spinning your wheels into the ground! 🙌

    • @ilamalihilustan22
      @ilamalihilustan22 Před 3 lety

      What's RA?

    • @TheFreedPerspective
      @TheFreedPerspective Před 3 lety

      @@ilamalihilustan22 Retail arbitrage😉

    • @ilamalihilustan22
      @ilamalihilustan22 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TheFreedPerspective Thank you! Have you scaled 'smarter' now from RA?

    • @TheFreedPerspective
      @TheFreedPerspective Před 3 lety

      @@ilamalihilustan22 nope! I quit altogether and started working in cannabis and making fun videos😁

    • @ilamalihilustan22
      @ilamalihilustan22 Před 3 lety

      @@TheFreedPerspective What did you quit and why? Currently you dropship CBD right?

  • @sz8558
    @sz8558 Před 4 lety

    Thanks as always!

  • @gigidebas7117
    @gigidebas7117 Před 3 lety

    Really appreciate the info

  • @carolmendes2011
    @carolmendes2011 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing ✨

  • @greglewis8041
    @greglewis8041 Před 3 lety

    Great information Sara.😉

  • @globlalpeacemaker
    @globlalpeacemaker Před 4 lety +1

    You're amazing thanks!

  • @ashleyburks4639
    @ashleyburks4639 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou so gosh darn much.💯💖💕☺️😇. Much love and respect.

  • @M7RAA
    @M7RAA Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for all of your help

  • @see5840
    @see5840 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much! Could you make a video regarding how to start talking and negotiating with a supplier?
    What kind of communication style should I have with them? Serious or friendly or ...?
    How to introduce myself? DO I need to mention about what kind of company I have or not? Do they care about how much is big my business?

  • @JedyCorso
    @JedyCorso Před 4 lety +5

    I'm addicted to watching your videos!!!

  • @acrystalclearlife2439
    @acrystalclearlife2439 Před 4 lety

    Great video Sarah as they all are... Thanks so much :-)

  • @kiskis4786
    @kiskis4786 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Sara!

  • @wheretowatch3185
    @wheretowatch3185 Před 4 lety

    Very nice Sarah.. Love ❤️ it.. You can also use title "when I was 16"

  • @Skudarien
    @Skudarien Před 4 lety

    You're amazing thank you so much
    A fan from France

  • @ilovetrentinoslowlifeitaly

    Thanks for making this video on your mistakes in dropshipping.

  • @OfficialSeth
    @OfficialSeth Před 3 lety +4

    I can confirm that packaging stuff up for the Post Office isn't very fun. I think that's a reason why I'm getting into dropshipping so someone else can do the boring stuff for me and I can just focus on the more creative part of the business.

  • @crismo7753
    @crismo7753 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for Your sincerely and useful video! Successful people learn as much as possible from mistakes. It is not always easy to decide between quantity and quality, making greater profit or offering better quality to an affordable price to the buyers. Usually creative people are not the most disciplined and that's why they are not good at doing things they don't want to do. Some people prefer printful instead of printify(cheaper) due to the better quality. Teenager must support greater changes of the organism in a short period of time and that may also lead to strange behaviour like lazyness, outbursts, dazlyness and many others. I wish You a great day!

  • @dawgbossRVA
    @dawgbossRVA Před 3 lety

    Great video !!!

  • @nedragarriques2722
    @nedragarriques2722 Před 3 lety

    Love the way you explain

  • @schmangschmang
    @schmangschmang Před 3 lety

    This video was brilliant, thank you !

  • @FilmLearnin
    @FilmLearnin Před 4 lety +60

    I just wanted to thank you for your advice at the CZcams Festival, it was very enlightening and I've already joined up the Adobe affiliate program 😁 - Grant

  • @blaze9590
    @blaze9590 Před 4 lety +1

    +one subscriber after multiple videos. You bring in a different view of things

  • @user-nn7mg3bp4u
    @user-nn7mg3bp4u Před 4 lety +2

    i dont even have an amazon account but love watching these entertaining videos !

  • @villanellezhang4595
    @villanellezhang4595 Před 4 lety

    What a great video! I can also share this video to my clients, they can see if they are made the same mistake, haha~

  • @Thebassist999
    @Thebassist999 Před 4 lety +1

    I am new in the channel. But I am already loving your attitude and of course your cuteee accent 😉

  • @TedH71
    @TedH71 Před 4 lety +3

    I had no idea you were in New Zealand! Your country is one that I've wanted to visit for the longest time but unfortunately plane ticket prices aren't affordable for me right now.

  • @jabberwocky8021
    @jabberwocky8021 Před rokem

    Another very informative video Sarah. You are putting out such great info. It's amazing. I've seen plenty of vids that teach virtually nothing except blah, blah, blah. Oh, if you pay them, they promise to give you the real scoop on e-business. You are a breath of fresh air. Thanks!

  • @wilrich3
    @wilrich3 Před 4 lety

    Love it!

  • @TimRoache84
    @TimRoache84 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your videos

  • @djferrara1
    @djferrara1 Před 3 lety

    Sarah I'm sorry for my English... I have saw some of your videos.. but this is very incredible.. this is a masterpiece. This is an incredible story of your life. Thank you for sharing with us your going trough your life experience. Waoo! I've really appreciate this! 🙏

  • @jennyonyinye1955
    @jennyonyinye1955 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos

  • @awakenedsoul3695
    @awakenedsoul3695 Před 2 lety +1

    I love your content and I’m so grateful for your advice. I am so baffled at how a 16 year old was able to source products from out of the country, and those Nintendo games were not cheap! Anyway, I am very impressed with your business savvy and your success!

  • @lovedecors
    @lovedecors Před 4 lety

    I think your amazing, your the best speaker on youtube.

  • @scotttovey
    @scotttovey Před 4 lety +1

    Good video Sarah.
    👍🌹🌹🌹👍

  • @formulaone07
    @formulaone07 Před 3 lety

    Great lessons here!

  • @kidneycarecoaching3766

    Sarah you are a pure gem...so clever

  • @vladimirvladimirovich665

    Thank you!!!

  • @PHYSIOKOLLMANN
    @PHYSIOKOLLMANN Před 4 lety

    thank you very much for the content! I love your accent! :)

  • @craigme2583
    @craigme2583 Před 4 lety

    Sarah you so rock girl!

  • @estuardolopez359
    @estuardolopez359 Před 4 lety +3

    I been watching for straight 3 days video after video so amazing

  • @allboutlyrics6780
    @allboutlyrics6780 Před 4 lety

    I just love her she's so helpful

  • @TheonlyHoneyBadger
    @TheonlyHoneyBadger Před 4 lety

    amazing content!