E653: 6 Months Selling on Temu – My Honest Take
In this episode, Dave shares his personal experience selling on Temu. He dives into the platform's differences compared to Amazon, the sales number to expect, and the pros and cons of joining Temu. If you've been thinking about adding another platform to sell in, this is the episode for you.
Temu used to be one of the big breakout platforms ever since their famous “Shop Like a Billionaire” ad.
That is, until Donald Trump removed the De Minimis Exemption.
While the removal effectively destroyed Temu's business model, they had the time to prepare and pivot to being a marketplace full of Western sellers.
This is how Temu has continued to survive in the US, despite tons of scrutiny.
But the question is, should you be a seller on Temu?
While it could be another platform with unlimited possibilities, there are some things you should know about Temu before fully diving in.
Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Introduction to Temu
- 00:29 – Temu's market presence before tariffs
- 00:58 – Company experience and what will be covered
- 01:32 – Should you sell on Temu? Pros and cons
- 02:01 – The impact of tariffs and market shifts
- 04:25 – Traffic decline and market response
- 06:41 – Temu's global market share and US response
- 09:33 – Registration process and ease of onboarding
- 11:53 – How Temu makes money from sellers
- 13:22 – Pricing strategy and data-driven pricing
- 15:10 – Listing strategies and product presentation
- 19:32 – Logistics and fulfillment options
- 21:52 – Customer service, refunds, and advertising
- 23:18 – Current sales performance and future outlook
- 25:42 – Is Temu worth it? Final thoughts and recommendations
Resources
- Quiet Light Brokerage – https://quietlightbrokerage.com/
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Until next time, happy selling!
