Brian Rothenberg - How To Build & Scale a Marketplace from $0 to Billions


Summary

The video delves into the speaker's extensive experience in marketplace businesses, emphasizing the dynamics of two-sided marketplaces with supply, demand, and transactions. Key insights include discussions on marketplace liquidity, network effects, and strategies for driving demand and building supply. The speaker provides valuable advice on customer engagement, leveraging Net Promoter scores, and optimizing service models to enhance marketplace goodwill and ensure success in starting and growing a marketplace business.


Introduction to Marketplace Businesses

The speaker shares their 13 years of experience in marketplace businesses, including starting their own and working at Eventbrite.

Basics of Two-Sided Marketplaces

Explaining the concept of two-sided marketplaces with supply, demand, and transactions in the middle.

Marketplace Liquidity and Network Effects

Discussing marketplace liquidity, network effects, and how they impact user strength and market growth.

Starting a Marketplace

Tips on starting a marketplace, focusing on driving demand, building supply, and creating a successful business model.

Success Strategies for Growing Supply

Strategies like the Trojan horse approach for growing supply, leveraging existing platforms, and unique examples of successful startups.

Customer Engagement and Growth Tactics

Advice on customer engagement, leveraging Net Promoter scores, enhancing marketplace goodwill, and optimizing service models.

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