Lost -£1000

@mazmillion

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Promoted product

Infrared Thermometer

Why it worked

The video uses a 'failure' hook to build credibility and authenticity, making the subsequent offer feel like a genuine, relatable interaction rather than a polished advertisement.

Summary

A creator shares a personal story about losing money on a failed e-commerce product due to a lack of due diligence regarding medical regulations. He concludes by offering the unsold inventory to his audience.

Structure

1Hook with financial loss
2Explaining the mistake
3Reflecting on business reality
4Offering the product to viewers

Product placement

The creator holds and shows a box of infrared thermometers, which he is trying to offload.

Call to action

Anyone who's in the market for a free thermometer, yeah, hit me up.

Original caption

It’s painfull but failure can be the best teacher if you embrace it and don’t let it stop you #ecommerce

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Transcript

Lost £1000. I didn't realize I needed a special license to sell medical apparatus. This is a thermometer, it comes under that umbrella, and I didn't do the proper due diligence and now I'm stuck with them. I'll be honest, I find it difficult to make this video because you do feel like an idiot. This is the reality of e-commerce. This isn't my first loss and it won't be my last either. And if I'm being honest, I think if it wasn't for the losses, I don't think my business would be where it is today. Enough of that motivational rubbish. Anyone who's in the market for a free thermometer, yeah, hit me up.