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In a brief advisory dialogue, a skincare brand founder expresses the ambition to double sales within a year. The consultant warns that pursuing growth solely through paid acquisition creates an unsustainable arbitrage model—buying cheap clicks, selling at a thin margin, and eventually facing compressed margins as audiences become colder. The consultant emphasizes that a clear, compelling brand is essential for e‑commerce success because it reduces ad costs, boosts conversion rates, and drives repeat purchases. To build such a brand, the consultant recommends leveraging user‑generated content (UGC) and influencer campaigns that authentically reflect the brand’s values, selecting influencers carefully to act as brand ambassadors. This approach is presented as the simplest and most scalable path to achieving the founder’s doubling goal.

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