Summary - Key Lessons:
Silicon Valley startup Pooki’s Mahi launches upgraded Subscription program and technical updates to ecommerce store bridging the gap between operations and launch.
Pooki’s Mahi’s new ecommerce store launched in May 2013. I spent the next several months collecting data, analyzing the traffic and capturing feedback from customers and technology partners. As a startup it easy to listen to anyone that has an opinion. Not everyone is a subject matter expert in the areas I wanted to improve or have the social/emotional intelligence.
For example, connected with a Business Development Account person (Katen) from a product feed company in San Diego, CA back in June 2013. He proceeded to tell me, “You suck. Your site sucks. You don’t know how to design an ecommerce store.” Feeling extremely annoyed (pissed) I enlisted guidance from product feed experts from two companies, Google and GoData. In two-three weeks I became an expert: created product feeds for all the marketplaces and sent them daily at a scheduled time.
The second example is specific to business and operations analytics. Have any of these situations occurred in your organization:
At Pooki’s Mahi #1 and #3 never happens. #2 occurred; ignored the opinions by asking the person to draw and walk me through the data points. She couldn’t do it. A non-SME will focus on the wrong areas (not take into account other data points). In this case, landing/exit pages, TOS (Time on Site), and where the traffic is coming from. I’ve hired leads that understand how to work well in a cross functional environment.
The main rule:Plan and own the functional area you were hired for. Advise or opinions in other areas where you’re not an expert will fall on deaf ears.
This is one of many examples of why you shouldn’t listen to a non-SME.
Key Lesson:Hire advisors who want You/your Company to succeed and do not listen to a non-SME. It will be costly.
January’s launches are technology themed. All the fixes, upgrades and great things we wanted to launch in Q4 but couldn’t due to the heavy retail season will soon be available.
The short list:
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About Pooki’s Mahi:
Pooki’s Mahi™ is a Silicon Valley-based private label coffee pods andcustom promotional products manufacturer offering Hawaiian100% Kona coffee and award-winning private label teas in sustainable single serve cups.Private label brands partner with Pooki’s Mahi for the efficient supply chain, go to market launch and new product introduction expertise. Since its online launch in 2013, Pooki’s Mahi products have been a favorite of customers, charities, celebrities and athletes and have been featured at red carpet events including Celebrity Gift Suites and athletes and seen on several television shows. Pooki’s Mahi’s mission is to revolutionize the supply chain ecosystem to make it efficient by using technology in bringing the highest quality Kona coffees into the market in a sustainable, compostable cup. Hawaiian coffees are harvested/roasted in Hawaii, single serve cup manufactured in US and distributed to several fulfillment centers in the US.
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Contact Information
Pooki’s Mahi
Support(at)pookismahi(dot)com
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Kona Coffee Pods Cost Guidelines
Pooki's Mahi™ passes additional fees to customers who buy from online retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Jet, Overstock, etc. Pooki's Mahi® approved one online retailer to sell our 100% Kona coffee pods close to the Wholesale Coffee Club price.
PookisMahi.com pricing: Cheap Kona coffee prices (subscriptions), lowest Kona coffee price for customers unable to commit to coffee subscriptions (wholesale coffee club), and Refer A Friend programs to earn additional discounts.
Additional Fees Passed To Customer: Fulfillment (10%), transportation, subscribe 'n save (10%), product listing maintenance/merchandising (15%), lightning deals or discounts (5%). Any fee increase levied by the retailer will be passed to the customer. Customers buying Pooki's Mahi Kona coffee pods on online retailers must pay for Standard or Expedited Shipping.
Online Retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Jet, etc.)
$52.99 - $54.99 per box
Free Economy Shipping (7-10 business days)
5-10 business days for order to arrive
Amazon account required
Up to 3 business days to fulfill order
Any price increases passed to customers
Bulk discounts (Buy 4+ for 15%)
$0 savings
ZERO Referral Rewards
Inventory Replenishment - "Buy What's In Stock"
Pook's Mahi No Discount (Retail Price)
$50.75 per box
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login not required
Up to 2 business days to fulfill order
Minimal price increase (transportation)
ZERO bulk discounts
$0 savings - Pay retail price
Referral Rewards - minimal
Inventory Replenishment - Prioritized
Pooki's Mahi Wholesale Coffee Club
$43 per box
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login required "Wholesale" displayed next to prices
Up to 2 business days to fulfill order
Minimal price increase (transportation)
ZERO bulk discounts
15% Savings
Referral Rewards - minimal
Inventory Replenishment - Prioritized
Pooki's Mahi 3-month Coffee Subscriptions
$42 per box
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login required - subscriptions platform
Priority fulfillment
None / minimal price increase
ZERO bulk discounts
17% Savings
Referral Rewards 5% discount (next renewal)
Inventory Replenishment - Ships FIRST
Pooki's Mahi 6-month Coffee Subscriptions
$40 per box (was $40.80 per box)
Free Shipping - Expedited
2-3 business days for order to arrive
Login required - subscriptions platform
Priority Fulfillment
VIP Program
None / minimal price increase
ZERO bulk discounts
20% Savings or more
Referral Rewards 5% discount (next renewal)
Inventory Replenishment - Ships FIRST