Market Entry Planner
Plan strategic entry into new verticals/offer types.
Process
Step 1: Research Market Size & Competition
Market Analysis:
- •Total addressable market (TAM)
- •Search volume for related terms
- •Trend direction (growing/declining)
- •Seasonality factors
Competition Analysis:
- •Number of active advertisers
- •Estimated spend in market
- •How long top players have been running
- •Saturation level
Market Indicators:
- •New offers appearing = growing opportunity
- •Longtime players still active = sustainable
- •Many new entrants = possible saturation
- •Declining payouts = maturing market
Step 2: Identify Top Performers
Research Methods:
- •Facebook Ad Library for competitors
- •TikTok Creative Center
- •Spy tools for native
- •Network recommendations
What to Study:
- •Longest-running ads (proven winners)
- •Creative formats used
- •Angles and hooks
- •Funnel types
- •Traffic sources
Step 3: Map Creative Requirements
Content Needs:
- •UGC style prevalent?
- •Founder/expert content needed?
- •Before/after required?
- •Demonstration necessary?
Production Assessment:
- •Can use existing assets?
- •Need new shoots?
- •UGC creator requirements?
- •AI content possibilities?
Compliance Considerations:
- •Vertical-specific restrictions
- •Platform limitations
- •Claim requirements
Step 4: Estimate Testing Budget
Budget Factors:
- •Expected CPA/CPL
- •Number of creatives to test
- •Time to find winner
- •Platform minimums
Budget Formula: Minimum Test = (Target CPA × 2) × (Number of Creatives) × (Days to Statistical Significance)
Timeline Expectations:
- •Week 1-2: Initial testing
- •Week 3-4: Iteration
- •Month 2: Scale or pivot decision
Step 5: Output Market Entry Playbook
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## MARKET ENTRY: [Vertical/Offer Type] ### MARKET ASSESSMENT **Market Overview:** - Vertical: [Category] - Estimated TAM: [Size] - Trend: [Growing/Stable/Declining] - Seasonality: [Patterns] **Opportunity Score:** [X/10] | Factor | Score | Notes | |--------|-------|-------| | Market Size | X/10 | [Assessment] | | Competition | X/10 | [Assessment] | | Payout Potential | X/10 | [Assessment] | | Creative Fit | X/10 | [Assessment] | | Compliance | X/10 | [Assessment] | --- ### COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE **Top Players Identified:** 1. [Competitor 1] - Estimated spend: [Range] - Running since: [Time] - Key angles: [Observations] 2. [Competitor 2] ... **Market Dynamics:** - Barrier to entry: [Low/Medium/High] - Differentiation opportunity: [Description] - Risk factors: [List] --- ### WINNING PATTERNS OBSERVED **Creative Formats:** - [ ] UGC testimonial - [ ] Founder/expert - [ ] Demo/proof - [ ] Before/after - [ ] Listicle/native - [ ] Other: [Describe] **Top Angles:** 1. [Angle description] 2. [Angle description] 3. [Angle description] **Hooks That Work:** - [Hook type/example] - [Hook type/example] **Funnel Types:** - [ ] Direct to offer - [ ] Pre-sell/advertorial - [ ] Quiz funnel - [ ] VSL - [ ] Lead form --- ### CREATIVE REQUIREMENTS **Production Needs:** | Asset Type | Required | Source | Est. Cost | |------------|----------|--------|-----------| | UGC Videos | [Y/N] | [Creator/Internal] | $[X] | | Founder Content | [Y/N] | [How to get] | $[X] | | Stock/AI | [Y/N] | [Platform] | $[X] | | Statics | [Y/N] | [Design] | $[X] | **Compliance Notes:** - [Vertical-specific requirements] - [Platform restrictions] - [Claim limitations] --- ### TESTING BUDGET **Initial Test Phase:** | Item | Quantity | Cost | Total | |------|----------|------|-------| | Creative production | [#] | $[X] | $[X] | | Ad spend (testing) | [days] | $[X]/day | $[X] | | Tools/tracking | - | - | $[X] | | **Total Phase 1** | | | $[X] | **Budget Scenarios:** - Conservative: $[X] over [X] weeks - Moderate: $[X] over [X] weeks - Aggressive: $[X] over [X] weeks **Expected Outcomes:** - Best case: [Scenario] - Base case: [Scenario] - Worst case: [Scenario] --- ### GO-TO-MARKET PLAN **Week 1: Setup** - [ ] Secure offer/network relationship - [ ] Set up tracking - [ ] Begin creative production - [ ] Research competitors deeply **Week 2: Initial Launch** - [ ] Launch first creative batch ([#] creatives) - [ ] Test [X] angles - [ ] Budget: $[X] - [ ] KPIs to watch: [Metrics] **Week 3-4: Optimization** - [ ] Analyze results - [ ] Iterate on promising angles - [ ] Kill non-performers - [ ] Scale tests on winners **Month 2: Scale Decision** - Go criteria: [What needs to happen] - Pivot criteria: [When to change approach] - Kill criteria: [When to exit] --- ### RISK ASSESSMENT **Risks Identified:** 1. [Risk]: [Mitigation] 2. [Risk]: [Mitigation] 3. [Risk]: [Mitigation] **Contingency Plans:** - If creative doesn't work: [Plan B] - If offer pulls: [Backup offers] - If costs too high: [Adjustment] --- ### SUCCESS METRICS **Phase 1 Targets (Testing):** | Metric | Target | Acceptable | Kill | |--------|--------|------------|------| | CPA | <$[X] | <$[X] | >$[X] | | ROAS | >[X] | >[X] | <[X] | | Volume | [X]/day | [X]/day | <[X] | **Phase 2 Targets (Scale):** - Daily spend: $[X] - Monthly revenue: $[X] - Monthly profit: $[X] --- ### DECISION FRAMEWORK **GO if:** - [ ] CPA below $[X] consistently - [ ] Found 2+ winning angles - [ ] Scaling shows promise - [ ] Margin meets threshold **PIVOT if:** - [ ] CPA above target after $[X] spend - [ ] Only one angle working - [ ] Creative fatigue rapid **KILL if:** - [ ] No winners after $[X] spend - [ ] Market conditions change - [ ] Better opportunities elsewhere --- ### RESOURCES NEEDED **Team:** - Media buyer: [Hours/week] - Creative: [Hours/week] - Copywriter: [Hours/week] **Tools:** - [Tool 1]: [Purpose] - [Tool 2]: [Purpose] **Relationships:** - Network contact: [Needed/Have] - Offer manager: [Needed/Have]
Market Entry Principles
Test Fast, Fail Fast:
- •Don't over-invest before validation
- •Quick tests reveal market fit
- •Be willing to pivot or exit
Learn from Leaders:
- •Study what's already working
- •Don't reinvent unnecessarily
- •Adapt, don't copy
Start Narrow, Expand Later:
- •Pick one offer to start
- •Focus resources
- •Scale after proof
Source: General affiliate strategy, Tyler's 8 Step Ideation