Nik Sharma’s Playbook For Launching A DTC Brand
Nik's team recently launched a new brand, JUDY, with the endorsement of none other than Kim Kardashian. Let’s face it. The man knows how to make a splash with a launch. He shares:
- How he tests brand ideas.
- How he went from working on social media strategies for celebrities to building a brand for himself around DTC as a 23-year-old.
- The 4 channels every brand needs to focus on.
- His favorite brands for everything from website design to social media.
Show Notes & Links:
- [2:29] What’s changed with the brands he’s been working with since Coronavirus hit.
- [4:43] What it takes to get legacy retail brands set up to sell online.
- [6:35] The importance of amazing creative.
- [12:45] How to test a new brand idea with $300.
- [18:47] How Nik thinks about attribution.
- [20:13] Biggest mistake with attribution.
- [21:14] How he got started in DTC.
- [28:53] How he works with his clients.
- [32:32] The 4 channels you need to master.
- [33:49] Who to copy for SMS.
- [35:06] Who to copy for email.
- [35:59] Who crushes organic social.
- [36:59] Best in the YouTube game.
- [37:49] Best partnerships.
- [41:43] Best websites.
- [43:03] Who does a good job with influencers.
- Nik’s cell: 917-905-2340
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