349: Q&A: The State of Ecommerce, Are Facebook Groups Dead?, How to Raise Capital (Without Getting Screwed)

Hosted by: Lily Ackerly with Austin Brawner

The top questions from eCommerce owners right now - answered. (hint: are Facebook groups dead = no!)

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Are Facebook Groups Dead

The top questions from eCommerce owners right now – answered. (hint: are Facebook groups dead = no!) 

These are questions that have come up either in the Brand Growth Membership forum or in our office hours for members calls recently. 

This episode is designed so you can walk away with an answer and an action to take. 

If you have questions you want to chat with us about check out the membership.

Episode Highlights:

  • 4:54 What’s the state of business – are we optimistic or pessimistic?
  • 9:03 Austin’s thoughts on the impact of the Russia/ Ukraine war
  • 13:51 Building a community on Facebook: are Facebook groups dead?
  • 19:49 Raising capital & how to bring in a partner 
  • 23:35 Facebook shops opportunities to increase conversion 
  • 26:03 Personalization, quizzes & better lead capture 

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