I’m really frustrated and need to vent. I recently joined an expensive e-commerce mentorship program that cost me $6000. I thought I was getting personalized guidance to build my online business. But it turned out to be a huge letdown.
The content was mostly stuff you can find for free online. The advice was really general and not helpful for my specific situation. I was expecting one-on-one coaching, but it was mostly group calls. Whenever I asked for feedback on my store, I got vague answers like “try more products” without any real strategy.
The coach talks a big game on social media. Lots of success stories and flashy lifestyle posts. But once you’re in the program, it feels empty. I’m mad at myself for falling for the hype.
Has anyone else had a similar experience with these pricey coaching programs? I want to warn others not to waste their money like I did. There are better ways to learn e-commerce skills without spending thousands.
I’ve seen this scenario play out far too often in the e-commerce world. These high-priced coaching programs are rarely worth the investment. Instead of wasting money on overpriced mentorship, I’d recommend focusing on hands-on experience. Start small, experiment with different products and marketing strategies, and learn from your successes and failures. Join free online communities and network with other entrepreneurs. You’ll gain more practical knowledge that way than from any expensive course. Don’t be too hard on yourself - view it as a costly but valuable lesson. Now you know to be more skeptical of grand promises and flashy marketing in the future. Keep pushing forward with your e-commerce goals, but do it on your own terms.
Oh man, I totally get where you’re coming from! It’s such a bummer when these programs don’t live up to the hype. Have you thought about reaching out to the coach directly to express your concerns? Maybe they’d be willing to offer some extra support or even a partial refund?
I’m curious - what kind of e-commerce business were you hoping to start? It might be worth connecting with other entrepreneurs in your niche for more targeted advice. There are tons of free communities out there where people share their experiences.
Do you think there were any valuable takeaways from the program, even if it wasn’t what you expected? Sometimes we can find little nuggets of wisdom in unexpected places. Either way, don’t let this setback discourage you from pursuing your goals. What’s your next move going to be?
ugh, i totally feel ur pain! been there, done that with those flashy coaching scams. its like they prey on our dreams, right? don’t beat urself up tho, we all make mistakes. maybe try joining some free ecom groups instead? way better value and real ppl helping eachother. stay strong!