Strategic Planning

Channel Strategy 101: Should You Start DTC, Amazon, or Retail?

Alex Sisiolas

Published on: 02/07/2025

Choose the right sales channel for your beauty brand. Get our 5-Factor FIT Matrix, real margin math, and proven sequencing strategies. 90-day runway guide.

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Are You Really Ready to Launch? A Pre-Market Diagnostic

Alex Sisiolas

Published on: 26/06/2025

Most beauty & wellness brands launch too soon. Use this 5-pillar diagnostic to test if your product—and your team—are actually ready to scale.

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How to Build Demand Before You Have Inventory

Alex Sisiolas

Published on: 17/06/2025

Turn your 6-month production window into $100K+ pre-sales. Learn the FOMO Flywheel system that generated $180K for beauty brands before inventory arrived.

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The Power of WIN/WIN: Why Collaboration Beats Competition Every Time

Alex Sisiolas

Published on: 27/11/2024

Discover why collaboration outshines competition in business. Learn actionable strategies for SMEs to leverage partnerships, boost growth, and foster innovation with the win/win mindset."

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