We've interviewed thousands of successful founders at Starter Story and asked what advice they would give to entrepreneurs who are just getting started.

Here's the best advice we discovered for starting an eBikes business:

#1: Stephan Aarstol , founder of Tower Electric Bikes:

We chatted with with Stephan, founder of Tower Electric Bikes ($300K/month). In our interview, Stephan says:

It’s a brutal time to be in business, and it’s only going to get more brutal over the coming years. Unless you are antifragile, you face extinction.

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Focus on your product or value proposition above all.

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#2: Ali Kazemkhani, founder of ENVO Drive:

We chatted with with Ali, founder of ENVO Drive ($1.2M/month). In our interview, Ali says:

Practice your idea and try to sell in a low-risk environment before investing and raising money. Chances of failure are always higher, so if you invest time and money, you risk a lot if you envision a long and risky journey.

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The mission and reason you wanted to start your business should always be the core of what you do. Financial success will come if you successfully answer your 'Why.'

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#3: Borja Eraso, founder of tutiendaenergetica.es:

We chatted with with Borja, founder of tutiendaenergetica.es ($110K/month). In our interview, Borja says:

When you are passionate, you are constantly thinking about ways of proving your business and, when that happens, only good things will come your way.

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#4: Kyle Chittock, founder of Area 13 Ebikes:

We chatted with with Kyle, founder of Area 13 Ebikes ($350K/month). In our interview, Kyle says:

I needed my audience and customers to trust me. And so I jumped in with help wherever I could, answering questions, providing information, but never “selling”. Serve your customers first, and they will serve you.

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I’ve sent a single email that generated over $100k in revenue in one day. No fancy funnels, no upsells, just a simple email with about 2 sentences, a photo, and a link to buy. Build trust and you don’t need everything else!

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#5: Stephan Aarstol , founder of Tower Electric Bikes:

We chatted with with Stephan, founder of Tower Electric Bikes ($300K/month). In our interview, Stephan says:

Keep your burn rate low. Worry less about the competition putting you out of business and worry more about yourself putting you out of business.

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#6: Borja Eraso, founder of tutiendaenergetica.es:

We chatted with with Borja, founder of tutiendaenergetica.es ($110K/month). In our interview, Borja says:

Do your research. Make sure that your product or service brings something different to your market.

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You must give it your 100%. Perhaps quitting your day job (if you have one) is not a good idea at the beginning but, sooner or later you will have to take the leap in order to make it successful.

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#7: Claire and Clive, founder of Easi-Fit Ebike Kits:

We chatted with with Claire, founder of Easi-Fit Ebike Kits ($/month). In our interview, Claire says:

Like many people during the pandemic I also had a long think about what I wanted from work and how I wanted to earn my living. I wanted a better work/life balance. I didn’t want to commute anymore.

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Without a doubt our focus on delivering great customer service generates trust and drives sales. We have hundreds of 5\ reviews and many of them mention us by name. Many of our customers buy from us simply because they can pick up the phone and talk to us.

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#8: M. Spencer Gillis, founder of PEDAL Electric:

We chatted with with M., founder of PEDAL Electric ($/month). In our interview, M. says:

Our vision is to not only provide efficient and eco-friendly transportation solutions but also to create a community of conscious commuters who share our values

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Seek out those who can help support you and fill the gaps where you have weaknesses.

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Starting An E Bikes Business: Everything You Need To Know

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