The Truth About Selling on Mercado Livre That You Need to Know In this video, we'll show you the truth about selling on Mercado Livre in a direct and honest way. What's the first truth? The first truth is that, in order to really make money selling on Mercado Livre, in the vast majority of cases, you need to sell in volume. You need to sell a lot to actually see the color of the money at the end of the month. I'll show you in detail how this works in most cases and product niches. Let's take an example where you make R$30,000 per month. You see several gurus on the internet talking about how to make R$30,000 per month on Mercado Livre, as if this number were something extraordinary. However, R$30,000 in revenue is not R$30,000 in profit. I'll break down these points so you can understand the truth about selling on Mercado Livre. Making R$30,000 per month is a good thing, but it won't make you rich. Selling R$30,000 per month will leave you with very little left over in most cases. Why does this happen? When you sell R$30,000 per month, the first thing you need to do is pay Mercado Livre's commission, which is 15% on average. This commission varies depending on whether you are using the classic ad or the premium ad, and can range from 14% to 19%. Let's say it's 15% on average. So, 15% of what you sold goes towards Mercado Livre's commission. In addition, you will also pay for free shipping, which is mandatory for products over R$9. This shipping is subsidized between you and Mercado Livre, and on average you pay 50% of the shipping cost. So, we already had the cost of the commission and shipping, which were deducted from the R$30,000 in revenue. In addition, we have the cost of the product. How much did you pay for the product you are selling? Depending on the product, you may have a higher profit margin if you negotiated well with the supplier and sell a product with less competition. So, the cost of the product is included in this calculation. From this R$30,000, you subtract the Mercado Livre commission, the shipping cost and the cost of the product. In addition, there is the tax that you will pay on the sale. And let's not forget about returns. If the customer returns the product, sometimes the product does not arrive in good condition and cannot be reused. Considering all these factors, the average profit varies between 5% and 10%. Depending on the niche and the competition, you may have higher profits. But for those who are just starting out, the reality is a final profit of 5% to 10%. So, if you earn R$30,000 per month, you will have between R$1,500 and R$3,000 left over, which corresponds to one or two minimum wages. You will not get rich from this. The truth about selling on Mercado Livre is that, to really make money, you need to sell a lot. If you sell R$500,000 per month with a 10% profit margin, you will make a profit of R$50,000. But this takes time. When you start on Mercado Livre, you are building a business. You will not make large profits overnight. It takes time to increase sales volume and negotiate better with suppliers. The truth about selling on Mercado Livre is that Mercado Livre is strict. You need to do everything right, especially in the beginning. Quickly shipping products, answering customer questions and not having stockouts are important criteria. Quality customer service is essential. Low-quality products lead to negative reviews and reputation issues. The truth about selling on Mercado Livre is that you can become a hostage to Mercado Livre. Products can enter the Mercado Livre catalog, where you lose autonomy and have to compete with other sellers. Rules and commissions can change, affecting your profit margin. The truth about selling on Mercado Livre is that you need to validate the products before selling them. Testing the quality and traction of the product in the market is essential. There is no point in selling just anything. Low-quality products lead to complaints and loss of reputation. The truth about selling on Mercado Livre is that it takes time. You won't become successful and start making a lot of money overnight. The process is gradual, and Mercado Livre's algorithm takes time to recognize you as a trustworthy seller. The truth about selling on Mercado Livre is that it is not guaranteed. You may not be successful or make a lot of money. There are many factors that influence success, and you need to be prepared to face them. In short, the truth about selling on Mercado Livre is that you need to sell in volume, do everything right, validate products, and be prepared for a gradual and challenging process. It is not an easy path, but with dedication and patience, it is possible to achieve success. ======== Complete Ecommerce Course from Zero to Top: Learn how to start, validate and scale your own online store, starting FROM ZERO, and sell EVERY SINGLE DAY in a PREDICTABLE way in e-commerce = https://www.universidad