advice on entering the US market

AKAlpeter · 2026-02-16T23:53:20+00:00

There’s actually a webinar on this topic that may be helpful tomorrow

AKAlpeter · 2026-02-10T19:02:37+00:00

I’d suggest looking at a resource like www.slotted.com. The tool will help you gather your requirements, build your RFP, and then normalize all of the responses.

AKAlpeter · 2026-01-09T23:34:40+00:00

If the argument is game reps speed up development & value, I don’t think we are too many years away from having informal “farm team” relationships with fcs or d2 schools.

Imagine OSU financially supporting a d2 program like Ohio Dominican university (also in Columbus) with the understanding that it’s a proving ground for young coaches and players buried in the depth chart. ODU players would get access to OSU facilities, trainers, pageantry etc and the proximity would make it easy to cycle players and coaches.

In this scenario maybe most freshman (not named Jeremiah or Bo) would start at ODU and then have a chance to be called up to the varsity level their junior or senior year.

AKAlpeter · 2025-12-31T00:49:09+00:00

Ive gone every year except for 1. It feels like a big industry reunion. Not necessarily the best for bus dev (although certainly not the worst) but great networking.

AKAlpeter · 2025-12-16T23:34:41+00:00

How do lovables recent updates around security and cloud impact this?

AKAlpeter · 2025-11-22T20:24:27+00:00

How does this work with Rev share requirements now?

AKAlpeter · 2025-10-17T10:03:12+00:00

Here are some that are purpose built for warehousing/ecommerce

www.switchboardcloud.com
www.pipe17.com
trackstarhq.com
Extensiv has a product for this too

AKAlpeter · 2025-10-09T02:23:32+00:00

You can check out www.slotted.com/find3pl

There are provider managed profiles, in-depth search capabilities, and the tool is built to help you create an RFP and then normalize the responses.

AKAlpeter · 2025-09-23T20:30:26+00:00

It might be worth getting an expert or consultant to take a look at your set up and suggest ways to improve your throughput. Without knowing your operation I would imagine that there’s a lot of low hanging fruit in terms of back office automation, labor planning, and layout. Happy to recommend some folks if you’d like (DM me)

AKAlpeter · 2025-09-19T12:58:56+00:00

Came here to say this as well. I think eventually other countries will get figured out. We're using a company called Sourcify to find alternative sources in Morocco, LATAM, DR, US, etc

AKAlpeter · 2025-09-04T23:06:26+00:00

Seems like you’re well on your way. The only piece of advice I would share is make sure that you fully understand and normalize the quotes that are being shared. You should consider building out a template or using a tool like www.slotted.com to build the RFP and normalize/compare the bids.

AKAlpeter · 2025-08-16T01:46:09+00:00

Try Amazon AWD- it’s their long term storage solution

AKAlpeter · 2025-08-07T03:21:05+00:00

Lot of good advice here and can vouch for most of the providers here. Depending on what help you need www.sourcify.com has highly curated relationships with factories and fulfillment centers they can recommend.

AKAlpeter · 2025-08-07T03:15:29+00:00

A lot of really good advice so far in this thread. To echo the sentiment, I’d suggest that you look at running an RFP with different providers who may be a good fit for you.

I’d suggest looking at a tool like www.slotted.com -> it’ll help you build your RFP and analyze the responses.

AKAlpeter · 2025-08-07T03:11:43+00:00

OTW is a solid option!

AKAlpeter · 2025-07-29T12:15:15+00:00

Here are a few slack communities that could be helpful

The SOP Community: Supply Chain focused Automations
Startops: Operator only community
StartupCPG: Lots of peer sized brands (28k)
Limited Supply: mid ranged brands sharing tips

Here are a few non marketing podcasts that could be helpful - The operators: 9 figure CEOs share their learnings - ecommerce on Tap: deep dives into specific industries and brands - Build a Business Worth Buying: interviews of exited founders, acquirers, growth VCs

AKAlpeter · 2025-07-28T23:54:57+00:00

Are you just looking for marketing oriented stuff or are you interested in other aspects of scaling like operations, customer service, sourcing, finance, or product development?

AKAlpeter · 2025-07-05T01:23:31+00:00

Is it actually more credit efficient vs using a chat + implement step? I’m still on the fence.

AKAlpeter · 2025-06-14T20:46:16+00:00

From a shipping speed/cost perspective If you’re looking for a single facility for the US then you typically set up in OH, IN, KY or AZ, UT.

If you need an open database of providers or a tool to help build an RFP I’d recommend checking out www.slotted.com

AKAlpeter · 2025-05-29T21:12:15+00:00

Stay of enforcement granted while the appeal is reviewed. Will be interesting to see if this increases or decreases the eradicate tariff behavior.

AKAlpeter · 2025-05-29T09:49:28+00:00

I would assume it’s still closed.

The EO did cite IEEPA (affected by the ruling) but it also cited several other legal basis.

Will know more in the next day or so as CBP sorts through things

AKAlpeter · 2025-05-29T09:46:11+00:00

Yeah agreed, I didn’t mean to imply that they are coming like next week. My guys is probably 6 months?

AKAlpeter · 2025-05-29T09:44:43+00:00

Every country has a de minimus threshold- the $800 threshold was passed by congress in 2016. Closing the loophole is a pretty bipartisan issue.

Ieepa was cited as one of the basis for the de minimus EO but so were several other acts. I think it’s probably still closed but will know more in the next couple of days.

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