Nailed it on this one. Those of us selling things already available most everywhere will be hard pressed to hold onto that business imo. But where we have niche products and services, we have always survived, and thrived. Vendor support is incredibly helpful. But counting on vendors to help long term friends is not a good business strategy. We need to bring unique value to them. Getting on the bus quickly with their promotions and strategies may be a way to keep the vendors on board. If we can bundle the stuff customers need us for, where vendors have protected us, with the other stuff that makes it easier for the customers.
AI within workflows > Marketplaces.
Nailed it on this one. Those of us selling things already available most everywhere will be hard pressed to hold onto that business imo. But where we have niche products and services, we have always survived, and thrived. Vendor support is incredibly helpful. But counting on vendors to help long term friends is not a good business strategy. We need to bring unique value to them. Getting on the bus quickly with their promotions and strategies may be a way to keep the vendors on board. If we can bundle the stuff customers need us for, where vendors have protected us, with the other stuff that makes it easier for the customers.