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MenuNeil Soni I build profitable businesses.
I wrote The Startup Gold Mine (https://amzn.to/2FcaoAR) to show you how to leverage large companies to grow your business. I've built and grown 3 profitable businesses, including a venture-backed company. Along the way, I also helped The Estee Lauder Companies create their External Innovation department.
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NS$4.17/min per minute(11)Growth & DistributionNeil Soni • Washington D.C. Metro AreaCreated 10 years ago in Sales & Marketing / OtherBuilt funnels for luxury goods companies, marketplaces, and SaaS businesses. Increased lead volume by 3x without increasing ad spend at my previous company through lead distribution partnerships. I've closed deals with companies ranging from Fortune 500 to mom and pop shops. I am currently working with a $30B company to revamp its distribution strategy across 36 brands, which includes a combination of third party distribution, free standing stores, online distribution, and much more.Neil Soni Washington D.C. Metro Area(11)
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NS$4.17/min per minute(11)EnterpriseNeil Soni • Washington D.C. Metro AreaCreated 10 years ago in Funding / OtherIn my role as an external innovation consultant with The Estee Lauder Companies, I've learned how you can get the funding and distribution you need from large companiesNeil Soni Washington D.C. Metro Area(11)
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NS$4.17/min per minute(11)Unit EconomicsNeil Soni • Washington D.C. Metro AreaCreated 10 years ago in Business / Getting StartedWhile it's not necessary (or always possible) to be profitable from day 1, I've noticed that most founders don't pay much attention to unit economics until it's too late. Basically if you're losing $1 on every product you sell, you can't "make it up on volume" unless something is affected in your cost of goods or some other cost metric when you add volume into the equation. I'll help you think through the unit economics and make sure you can actually be profitable with your business model.Neil Soni Washington D.C. Metro Area(11)
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NS$4.17/min per minute(11)MarketplacesNeil Soni • Washington D.C. Metro AreaCreated 10 years ago in Industries / MarketplacesI've built and scaled several marketplaces. The hardest thing about a marketplace is that you have to build supply and demand simultaneously. The best analogy I've heard for this is that building a marketplace is like trying to move a couch by yourself. You have to move one side forward, then the other when it's too far forward. I'll show you how to do that so you can keep moving your marketplace forward. Most people pay attention only to vanity metrics like traffic, signups, etc. I'll show you why those don't matter. I'll also help with identifying and tracking your key metric(s) to ensure you're actually growing.Neil Soni Washington D.C. Metro Area(11)
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NS$4.17/min per minute(11)Luxury Goods/Beauty IndustryNeil Soni • Washington D.C. Metro AreaCreated 9 years ago in Industries / Restaurant & RetailIn my work at The Estee Lauder Companies, I've worked with some of the world's top beauty and luxury brands, such as Estee Lauder, La Mer, MAC, Tom Ford, and many more. Because my role has been to find and close deals with new concepts/technologies for our brands, I've seen the state of the art and can advise on how to negotiate with and close a deal with a global brand.Neil Soni Washington D.C. Metro Area(11)
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The call with Neil was of great help not only to get new insights to solve a problem I am facing with my project but also to get feedback on some of my considerations and assumptions. Strongly recommended.
Source: Clarity Orazio Salvini Aug 9, 2023You can just tell Neil has a solid background. He is enthusiastic, knows his stuff, and helps generate ideas. Friendly and easy to understand. Looking forward to our next call.
Source: Clarity Sheelagh Caygill Mar 2, 2020Call with Neil was so helpful! Genuinely caring and great advice.
Source: Clarity Karin Layton Mar 27, 2019
Neil was very supportive. His advice was very actionable and concrete. The call was very encouraging for us to go on with our project. Thank you Neil!
Source: Clarity Sergio Calderon Rossi Jan 9, 2019Great experience with Neil. I got some valuable advise and direction on my dilemma. I look forward to future engagements.
Source: Clarity Monica Okullo Apr 13, 2017
On point, insightful, straightforward. Very useful call!
Source: Clarity Natasha Che Mar 25, 2016
Very helpful and informative call honestly
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