{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#381 - Expanding Beyond Amazon - RangeMe, Home Depot, Michaels &amp; Lowes","description":"  On Today's episode, we have a close friend of mine, Ricky Valdez, co-founder of Creations by Nathalie, an Amazon Seller and fellow JiuJitsu Dad.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp;   The goal of this episode is to unpack how the brand branched out to other platforms and shops as Home Depot, Lowes and Michaels. This episode is a very insightful one for listeners who are looking to do the same.  &amp;nbsp;   Ricky walks us through the process of getting into other platforms and marketplaces beyond Amazon. You\u2019ll learn opportunities of diversifying sales channels and gaining visibility in different marketplaces.&amp;nbsp; If you are interested in retail, Ricky offered practical advice and tips and suggestions, so tune in.  &amp;nbsp;   In This Episode:   [00:15] Introducing Ricky Valdez of Creations by Nathalie.   [04:00] Goal of the episode.   [05:00] Starting Amazon.   [09:19] Motivation on branching out to other platforms.   [15:00] Range Me process.   [26:30] The process and sales after getting into another marketplace.   [28:00] Pinching the brand.   [34:00] Network and asking for favors.   [39:00] Being a distributor.   [41:00] Why you should try Range Me and recommendations.  &amp;nbsp;   Guest Links and References:   Website:  https:\/\/creationsbynathalie.com\/   Email:  ricky@creationsbynathalie.com   LinkedIn:  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ricardovaldes\/   RangMe:  https:\/\/www.rangeme.com\/  &amp;nbsp;   Book Reference:  How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie  &amp;nbsp;   Links and References:   Wizards of Amazon:  https:\/\/www.wizardsofecom.com\/   Wizards of Amazon Courses:  www.wizardsofecom.com\/academy   Wizards of Amazon Meetup:  https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/South-Florida-FBA\/   Wizards of Amazon on Facebook:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/WizardsofAmazon\/  Wizards of Amazon on Instagram:  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wizardsofecom\/ ","author_name":"Wizards of Ecom","author_url":"https:\/\/www.wizardsofecom.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/32522807\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/176005637"}