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Aug 2024
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60: 9-Figure E-Commerce Empire - Steve T...

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About this episode

Steve Tan (CEO @ Capital Club) joins us and shares his incredible journey in the digital marketing and e-commerce world. Steve has achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in online sales and tens of millions in cryptocurrency. He now runs Capital Club, one of the highest-level entrepreneur and business owner communities globally, with Luke Belmar.

In this episode, Steve discusses his upbringing in Singapore, overcoming any and all challenges, and his initial passion for online gaming. He also dives into his experiences with various business ventures, the importance of diversifying income streams, and the lessons learned from setbacks.

Join us as we explore Steve's path to success, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you're interested in e-commerce, cryptocurrency, or entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with valuable insights that you don’t want to miss.

 

FOLLOW STEVE:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heystevetan/
Website: https://www.stevetan.com/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/heystevetan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heystevetan/
Capital Club: https://www.capital.club/

 

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Steve Tan's Early Life and Upbringing
02:47 - Struggles and Turning Points
08:06 - First Steps into E-commerce
10:29 - Challenges and Lessons in Business
24:06 - Rebuilding and Success in Dropshipping
29:37 - Scaling Up and Diversification
32:15 - Live Streams and Content Distribution
32:59 - The Evolution of TikTok
35:05 - The Impact of Fame and Personal Development
36:51 - Lessons from Business Partnerships
39:47 - Materialism and Personal Growth
44:19 - Parenting and Education Insights
49:27 - Scaling Businesses and Crypto Ventures
55:40 - Building the Capital Club Community
01:03:15 - Final Thoughts and Advice

We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com

 

FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://bad-marketing.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badmarketers

 

EDDIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakebadads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/

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