Cut off the middleman
It’s been two years that I operate Le New Gentleman and there was always a middleman between me and my business to ship out the products. Since the beginning I wanted to cut off the middleman because there’s fees attached to it. Last week I finally was able to find a direct supplier, which means A to B business and there is no middleman. We’re are making huge leaps and the future is very bright.
we have the same issues
One of the aspect of my business that I take great pride is covering the shipping fees for my customers. Whether you live in the GTA, BC, SK, all across Canada Le new Gentleman will pay the fees. One of the issues I faced recently is my usual supplier used a mediocre postal carrier not to name him ‘‘ USPS’’ and instead of receiving my shipment in the usual 3-5 business days, it took 2 long weeks. These past two weeks have been unbeareable. Fortunately, for me I only had to deal with 4 clients that were inquiring about their orders. In retail business, e-commerce these things can happen and I feel like the customers don’t really understand that us as sellers we have to deal with these inconvenience sometimes. Patience should be required also on the customer side. It causes a lot of stress because on one side you got angry customers that just don’t understand, your parcel has passed through customs twice and you have no idea, you do follow ups everyday but you don’t have enough answers.. It’s very stressful and we have the same issues.
Loyalty
Loyalty from customers in business is key and we’re grateful for that. It’s a warm feeling to get such recognition. This is really important for me so when I feel disloyalty from people next to me, I disconnect. I did business with a customer who is a barber as a profession. He needed minoxidil but also other products that a barber need such as straight razor edge, hair brush, etc. I even deliver to his location because he was one of my first customer that always required my services. He contacted me for minoxidil and at the moment I didn’t have any. I was going to have my supply the following week. He told that it was ok, he could wait. Little did I know, when I contacted him, he bought from the competition. I was disappointed because I went above and beyond for this customer and he couldn’t wait a week. In business terms he was a disloyal customer that prioritize his need instead of a long lasting relationship. Two weeks later he asked me for minoxidil and I never respond. Loyalty is important for me.
It’S BEEN AWHILE
Hey folks!
It’s been awhile I didn’t write a vlog. As entrepreneurs we get busy by the minute and sometimes 24h is not enough to do all the things we want to accomplish. The business is still running better than ever. A couple of challenges along the way but I really believe those challenges were necessary in order to accomplish what I wanted to do since the very start. The journey continues…
Self-care guide for everyday wellness by carla lopez
Le New Gentleman specializes in hair regrowth treatment and cosmetics products for men. Reach out today for more info! lenewgentleman10@gmail.com
Self-Care Guide for Everyday Wellness
If you are spending more time at home due to COVID-19, you are not alone — the majority of Americans are right there with you. However, now is not the time to let your self-care regimen go to the wayside. Here are some links and resources from Le New Gentleman on how to continue to put yourself first from the comfort and confines of home.
Creating a Home Workout
Lots of us are avoiding workout centers these days, but just because you can’t head to your gym doesn’t mean you should let your fitness slide. Here are some tips to help you develop a great exercise regimen at home.
● No-Equipment Total-Body Workout You Can Do At Home
● Best Workout Videos on Netflix That You Must Watch to Get in Shape
● 15 Fitness Video Games That Will Actually Make You Sweat
● The 15 Best Yoga Videos On YouTube
Keeping Calm in Turbulent Times
When you’re spending a lot more time at home, your mental health may be the first thing to suffer. It’s especially hard if your whole family is adjusting to the back-and-forth of COVID concerns. From meditation to dealing with the kids, here are some ways you can keep yourself calm throughout the uncertainty.
● Mediation 101: Techniques, Benefits, and a Beginner’s How-To
● Stress: 10 Ways to Ease Stress
● Practice Yoga for Stress Relief
● Get Out and Get Fresh Air Every Day
● Eliminate Bad Energy From Your Home
Feed Your Body Right
Self-care is largely what you put into your body. Unfortunately, when we’re stressed out by the pandemic, eating right can often feel like a pipe dream. Making good food available and convenient can make a big difference, so contemplate what that might look like for you and yours.
● Make Health and Nutrition a Priority During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
● Meal Delivery Service Reviews
● 19 Healthy Foods That Last a Really Long Time
● 24 Foods Scientifically Proven to Help Ease Depression (and Ideas for Preparing Them!)
● Don’t Forget to Stay Hydrated
Stay On Top of Your Hygiene
It’s important to not forgo your personal hygiene. This includes following a skincare routine, finding the right shower products, and visiting the dentist regularly for teeth cleaning. And don’t forget to treat your hair right, which may entail using beard and hair growth products from Le New Gentleman.
Right now, we are all feeling a little bit uncertain and a lot of stuck! But rest assured, the pandemic will not last forever, and we will soon all emerge with a new outlook on life. Until then, however, take care of yourself.
the vision
I’ve always dreamed of having my brand on a beard comb. I realized that dream last month. As you will notice we now sell a dual kinds tooth wooden peach comb. There are many benefits of wooden comb: Gentle on hair, Naturally Nourishes Hair, Healthy Scalp, Encourages hair growth, Prevent Tangle and Breakage, Helps reduce dandruff and itchy scalp, removes dirt and foreign particles and wood combs have great durability. If you buy a box of minoxidil you will receive a free comb.
The beginning
Le New Gentleman’s journey started in June 2017. I created my first website on WordPress and I started selling minoxidil boxes. I wasn’t familiar with Facebook market at the time thus I was using Kijiji to market my product. I was selling but not enough and Montreal’s market were not in tune with beard and hair regrowth like I expected. A few months after I decided to close the website and focus on other things. In Autumn 2018, I ventured toward a podcast named Le New Gentleman where we would discuss social and relationships issues of the culture. I had various co-hosts, the podcast was distributed through various outlets such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, etc. It was fun while it lasted but I felt I gave everything and I needed to come back to my roots. The essence of the name is important and I kept it around through my various projects. It means the modern day man takes care of himself and through adversity we never gave up but we push through thick and thin. I wasn’t blessed with a full grown beard. A few patch here and there and a light pinch to say the least. I believe in minoxidil so much that I wanted to show and prove that this product work and I was in some sort the guinea pig. For two straight years I used the product daily and I have my full grown beard. My goal is to make people discover the benefits of minoxidil for beard growth or hair regrowth and to never give up.
coming of age
On July 2020, I decided to create an e-commerce website dedicated to sell minoxidil. My markets are Toronto and Montreal. The challenges with a new website is credibility. People are skeptical to buy online and at the time I only sold minoxidil. If they didn’t buy online I would drive to North York, Mississauga, Scarborough to deliver the product or if I would be in Montreal I would bring my boxes with me and sell my products outhere. We added a couple products to compliment our selection. For 2021, we will sell derma roller to promote beard growth, black mask for skin care, and exclusive Le New Gentleman wooden black dual kinds tooth comb. We’re trying to break Calgary and Vancouver market but it’s difficult to earn their trust. We offer secure paypal payment but people are still skeptical. The sales have been on the incline since July and we are hopeful we will eventually break those markets. We’re still coming of Age.