Listen to This: What's Your Problem?
Summary
APM Studios previews Jacob Goldstein’s new podcast, What’s Your Problem, featuring an interview with Ramon Vanmeer. Vanmeer discusses scaling AlphaPaw, a company selling ramps for Dachshunds, after acquiring it for $300,000. He addresses challenges like supply chain disruptions and iOS privacy changes, explaining his strategic pivot from one-time ramp sales to recurring dog food revenue.
Topics discussed
Intro: American Express Platinum and What's Your Problem preview
Ramon Vanmeer's diverse entrepreneurial history
Buying AlphaPaw and improving the website
The rise of Shopify and e-commerce growth
Supply chain crises and skyrocketing shipping costs
Moving manufacturing from Asia to Mexico
Apple's iOS 14 update and privacy challenges
Marketing via dog influencers on social media
Pivoting from ramps to recurring dog food sales
Outro: More stories and American Express Gold promo
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