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Marketplaces: What should I do first before creating an online marketplace?
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Stephanie Mojica, Media coach, PR expert, business coach w/results! answered:

Hi, what kind of marketplace do you want to create? That would help us give you a better answer.

If you're selling products for the first time, you probably want to try eBay and/or Amazon before going into the time, money, and effort to create an online marketplace.

If you're selling services for the first time, you probably want to try Upwork, Guru, PeoplePerHour, Clarity, etc. before starting your own marketplace.

Also, a lot of experts are having success creating online courses on Udemy — but it's an art and science. I'm working on this myself and with my clients.

I would love to talk with you for even 10-15 minutes to help you get clear on your goals. I've been helping people like you for over 20 years and they get results — but we would need to target your specific situation.

Best wishes and I hope you book a call for personalized advice soon!

Stephanie

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