{"id":39661,"date":"2025-02-01T14:02:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T04:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flippa.com\/blog\/?p=39661"},"modified":"2025-08-20T09:23:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T23:23:18","slug":"ecommerce-after-aggregators-and-the-age-of-modern-commerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flippa.com\/blog\/ecommerce-after-aggregators-and-the-age-of-modern-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Win in The Age of Modern Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this comprehensive discussion with Fabricio Miranda, CEO of Flieber, viewers will learn about the evolution of e-commerce into &#8220;modern commerce,&#8221; understand critical success factors in inventory management, and gain insights into building sustainable online businesses in 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a current business owner or considering entering the e-commerce space, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on navigating the complexities of multi-channel retail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ecommerce After Aggregators and the Age of Modern Commerce\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jalZXcBEOHc?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n[et_pb_section global_module=&#8221;44763&#8243;][\/et_pb_section]\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabricio&#8217;s Deep Background in Ecommerce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Coming from diverse business backgrounds including water treatment and hedge fund management, Fabricio&#8217;s journey into ecommerce began in 2015 when he discovered the potential of Amazon stores, leading to a $12 million first-year venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He worked with many Amazon FBA acquirers and aggregators during the Amazon FBA craze in 2020-2023, and has seen some brands rise and some fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He shares several crucial elements of what he feels companies are currently doing right to succeed in the new age of &#8220;modern commerce&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Three Pillars of Retail Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Through his experience building multiple successful companies, Fabricio identifies three fundamental components of retail success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, capital management requires understanding long cycles and maintaining proper financing structures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, advertising has become essential for online visibility, with direct correlation to sales success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third, and perhaps most critically, inventory management determines profitability through what Fabricio calls the &#8220;six rights&#8221;: right product, time, quantity, place, cost, and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modern Inventory Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Fabricio&#8217;s most compelling insights challenges traditional retail wisdom: &#8220;Money is made at the purchase of the product, not at the sale.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This perspective emphasizes the importance of strategic purchasing decisions and supply chain optimization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He advocates for a two-lever approach to business management: the inventory lever (focusing on strategic purchasing and warehouse management) and the sales lever (involving price adjustments and marketing campaign management).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Future of Brands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite earlier predictions about the rise of &#8220;brandless&#8221; commerce, Fabricio acknowledges the growing importance of brand building in today&#8217;s market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong brands maintain control over their narrative, build direct customer relationships, and achieve significant differentiation from commoditized products. 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