Why Smart FMCG Brands Start DTC First 💡 (Before Retail & Distributors)

Should you start your FMCG brand with retail… or direct-to-consumer?

In this short clip from "How to Build & Scale an FMCG Brand | Week 2", we explain why the smartest founders start with DTC (Direct-to-Consumer)—and how numbers drive every decision.

Before scaling, you need to understand:

➡️ Your cost of goods sold (COGS)

➡️ Distributor margins and percentages

➡️ Real costs of platforms like TikTok Shop

➡️ How your supply chain impacts profitability

Then comes execution:

👉 Start selling DTC to connect directly with your customers

👉 Learn what actually works before going into retail

If you skip this step, you risk losing control of your brand and your data.

In this video, you’ll learn:

✅ Why DTC is critical in early-stage FMCG

✅ How to think about margins and distribution

✅ The mistake most founders make when going retail too early

✅ How to build a smarter go-to-market strategy

👉 Book a call and learn more:

https://go.fmcgstock.com/booking

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