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Free Sample WPC Whey Protein @ The Protein Club

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AssociatedLProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 19:29 facebook.com (3153 clicks)
Last edited 28/12/2014 - 19:30

Hi OzBargainers,

I'm a young business owner from Brisbane launching my new business concept early 2015. Running a promotion to help gain reputation, build the Facebook page up. The Protein Club is a subscription service for health supplements. I have spent several months working on it, and I believe its time to offer consumers some Whey WPC Protein Samples.

The Protein Club only works with Australian Manufacturers and Brands. I appreciate any feedback on the concept, ideas and suggestions. The samples will be shipped after New Year. One sample = one serve.

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Thanks :)

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  • jazoom on 28/12/2014 - 19:33
    +10

    All the best with your new business! Disrupt the market!

  • Wilburre on 28/12/2014 - 19:42

    Link not working

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 19:43
      +2

      Links working fine for me, try signing in to Facebook and then clicking it :)

      • jazoom on 28/12/2014 - 19:53

        Didn't work for me either, FYI.

        • Slo20 on 28/12/2014 - 19:57

          Are you trying from your mobile? I think you need to try from a PC.

        • INFIDEL on 28/12/2014 - 20:34
          +1

          On Android, need to "Request Desktop site" from browser menu - usual issue with FB links

        • Wilburre on 28/12/2014 - 20:52

          Thanks that worked.

  • rewstar on 28/12/2014 - 19:54

    Link works fine. Thanks OP and good luck

  • taziedevil on 28/12/2014 - 20:07
    +5

    Would be interested but I don't use FB, possible to do without it?

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 20:12
      +2

      Drop me an email [email protected] with name, address and ill arrange it for you :)

      • kosh52 on 28/12/2014 - 21:15

        just emailed you for a sample moite. thanks

        • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 21:16
          +1

          Just got it :) Cheers Kosh!

      • taziedevil on 29/12/2014 - 07:30

        Thank you! Have sent an email this morning.

        Cheers

    • firedragon on 29/12/2014 - 08:00

      I have also just emailed you for a sample, OP. Thanks.

  • Muscles on 28/12/2014 - 20:13
    +1

    Do you have prices anywhere?

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 20:19
      +4

      When we launch, the monthly pricing will be available on our website! We don't operate like a traditional retail/online supplement store. We're a Protein Subscription Service.

      • pierre6 on 28/12/2014 - 22:49
        +1

        Interesting concept. Good luck and don't forget us vegos out there.

        • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 22:55

          Vegan Proteins and Supplements! Love the idea. Will defiantly be including this for our members when we launch.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 28/12/2014 - 23:32
          +7

          @Protein Club:

          Defy away!

  • lolcatss on 28/12/2014 - 20:14
    +2

    Could we please get a list of all the ingredients and flavours available?

  • Dazza102 on 28/12/2014 - 20:15
    +1

    Gave it a like - best of luck with the new business venture.

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 20:20

      Thanks Dazza, much appreciated

  • Wilburre on 28/12/2014 - 20:57

    Liked mate good luck with it. Are you going to do wpi and casein when up and running?

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 21:01

      We will defiantly be doing WPI and WPC, Casein is an option for us to. Thanks for the feedback :)

      • Scrooge McDuck on 28/12/2014 - 23:37

        An option for you to what?

        And I'm pretty sure most protein retailers offer WPI and WPC.

      • joeflacco on 29/12/2014 - 00:58

        I think you need to add "definitely" to your vocabulary

        • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 29/12/2014 - 01:02

          Hi Joe!

          Just realised I've spelt it wrong twice! Time for some sleep I think..

  • No ONE on 28/12/2014 - 22:22
    +1

    +1 for new business. Here is a click from me.

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 22:44

      Thanks mate, much appreciated!

  • IdLikeToBeATree on 28/12/2014 - 23:50

    What's up with the dragon logo? Looks pretty awesome but just didn't get the relationship to protein stuff :)

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 28/12/2014 - 23:52

      Just the concept that dragons are a symbol of strength, and after taking this protein, you'll be getting there :P

      • IdLikeToBeATree on 28/12/2014 - 23:56
        +1

        Oh I see, looks cool anyways, goodluck :)

    • devilbabies on 29/12/2014 - 07:08
      +3

      "Protein Club" conjures up images of sweaty, oily men relaxing in their club house after pumping iron. Swapping stories about slaying dragons, massaging each other's aching muscles and sharing their protein. No damsels allowed.

      • kahn on 29/12/2014 - 10:42
        +11

        You're thinking of The Sausage Club.

  • Neurological Orgasm on 29/12/2014 - 00:00
    +2

    This is like the DollerShaveClub, not a bad concept for protein and supplements in general. Good luck man.

  • MattyD on 29/12/2014 - 00:57

    Keep it simple OP and you'll build a following:
    * No bro-science. We know what protein is and isn't.
    * truth on the label (learn from the NoBull fiasco: lying to your customers will only hurt you).

    A big click from me but as a Brisbanite I don't need a sample to try you out: I'll watch your launch and if you offer value I'll get our buying group on board. Good luck!

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 29/12/2014 - 01:01

      Thanks MattyD, I really appreciate your support. Everyone at OzBargain will be kept updated.

    • alexlim2000 on 29/12/2014 - 03:30
      +1

      Wasn't the no bull fiasco not about mis-labelling, but poor protein from upstream suppliers? It sucks that this happened, but this is something you address through testing regularly.

      I've recently got some NBS protein tested through BN's program and it came out fine. (I should publish my results somewhere, I tested NBS, TP, BN and ON (as a control)). Granted NMI's testing uses the Nitrogen method which is prone to spiking bias.

      • chalky on 30/12/2014 - 10:58
        +1

        I bought some protein from NoBull serveral years ago and I had some left over which I completely forgot about. When I heard the news, I requested a testing kit from BulkNutrients and tested the NoBull protein. No surprise, the protein came out to how level levels of protein content.

        I emailed them and they replied with a generic email which didn't even answer my question directly

        I wouldn't trust buying from NoBull after what has happened. They weren't forthcoming and continued to lie, blaming their suppliers.

        I recommend BulkNutrients. They're cheap and have been around for some time now.

  • yeeTOP on 29/12/2014 - 02:48

    other than protein, will you guys stock shakers and possibly a hoodie? that I can buy. i'll rep that out at my gym for you :D

  • King Steuart on 29/12/2014 - 02:50

    Cheers OP

  • alexlim2000 on 29/12/2014 - 03:27

    Hi guys, any plans for:
    - Nootropics? (Alpha GPC / Noopept?)
    - Glucosamine
    - Glutamine
    - Some sort of stimulant?
    - ALCAR?

    Also, will you be getting your protein tested for purity? There was previously issues with other local protein suppliers.

    • yeeTOP on 29/12/2014 - 05:11

      are you able to name the local protein suppliers? interested in finding out also

  • exc3113nce on 29/12/2014 - 09:09
    +6

    Going to be tough given the competitive local prices for protein. I guess the hardest part would be locking people in to a "subscription" especially being a new business. Surely you could slip is your pricing scheme? There's a lot of people on here who will tell you whether you're on target or dreamin' and would make for some good market analysis.

    • MattyD on 29/12/2014 - 09:42

      This.

  • askme69 on 29/12/2014 - 10:16
    +3

    If your prices are cheaper than Bulk Powders and your product is as good (quality) and tastes as good, I will give it a go. If it is dearer I have no reason too.

  • rawm on 29/12/2014 - 10:35

    Great business idea OP. The protein/supplements industry is still yet to mature IMO and there is plenty of scope for a subscription based service. As long as your prices are reasonable, quality is high and consistent and delivery methods are reliable and timely you have a chance at success.

    There are no major competitors for this type of business in Australia ATM, so make sure you do plenty of research and don't hold back on the initial marketing spend.

    Keep us updated and best of luck!

  • plasmoske on 29/12/2014 - 10:35

    Honestly a protein subscription based company, not really something I'd want to get myself into. If I run out of protein, then I'd just order some more 1 week in advance at any bulk online store before I run out.

    How does subscription work anyway? I pay $100 monthly and you just send 3kg of protein every month regardless if I ran out of protein or not?

    • kahn on 29/12/2014 - 10:46
      +7

      You've just given me an idea for a rival company. I'll call it Force-Fed Protein. My motto can be "shut up and take your protein". The serving sizes will be suspiciously high, but just shut up already.

      • plasmoske on 29/12/2014 - 10:49

        LOL. I mean I love protein shakes and all but just sometimes I don't take them especially if I got heaps of beef/chicken/alternative real food protein on the menu for the day.

        So my protein doesn't always end up finished on the same time every time.

        So I'm still not quite sure how this protein club works. Anyone who cares to explain would be much appreciated.

        • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 29/12/2014 - 14:20
          +1

          If you wouldn't want your protein for the month, you can always put your subscription on hold for the month :)

  • Charity on 29/12/2014 - 11:47

    I only want it if it is very pure and around $10 a key.

    If it is, happy to buy a 25kg sack a month.

    • banchong on 29/12/2014 - 16:23
      +3

      $10 a kg … let me guess, you want express postage included, as well as samples in every order and someone on hand to mix your protein shake for you, all for $10.

      Oh, and 25kg a month. Are you living in a sharehouse with 20 other bodybuilders ? What are you planning to do with 800g of protein per day. That's like 26 average protein shakes, per day.

      You're a hack mate.

      • rawm on 29/12/2014 - 21:35
        +1

        Well he is the Son of a Zombie, who are we mere mortals to question his protein needs?

      • Charity on 30/12/2014 - 16:07
        -1

        Your 48kg feminine frame probably has different requirements. $10 is still above world wholesale prices.

        Try stepping up your game before throwing accusations.

        Not my fault you can't lift.

    • Scrooge McDuck on 29/12/2014 - 20:30

      happy to buy a 25kg sack a month.

      You're gonna need 2 new kidneys a month too.

  • Diji1 on 29/12/2014 - 12:15
    +4

    I think its a good idea however as others have pointed out you will have to offer a compelling case for prospective customers to commit to buying like this: essentially high quality product, smooth delivery experiences and at a lower price. Oh and look after any unhappy customers - that really makes my day.

    Judging merely from the discounts offered to high volume purchasers this ought to be possible and could enable lower volume purchasers on a subscription to pay the same price per kg.

    If I try your service you will be competing against Bulk Nutrients for my dollars. They aren't always cheapest however they're always the same quality, always deliver on time and you would not believe how much free stuff they sent me when I had a bag split. The way this happened was I put instructions to wrap the same item properly since it had split the previous delivery: result was proper packaging and a whole lot of free stuff to make up for it even though I hadn't requested a refund or replacement. I like them.

    However since I always buy protein at regular intervals the concept is attractive to me as a customer so good luck.

    • rawm on 29/12/2014 - 13:20
      +2

      …'If I try your service you will be competing against Bulk Nutrients for my dollars' Yep, me too. The best in the business so far I reckon.

  • yesiamcheap on 29/12/2014 - 20:21
    -1

    It sounds like false advertising in the logo, at least the "we shake it" part. I am dubious about a shaking service being available.

    • AssociatedProtein Club @ theproteinclub.com on 29/12/2014 - 20:44

      Protein Shake, you shake it, to make it.. Thats where it comes in, we're not a shaking service.

    • kahn on 29/12/2014 - 21:05
      +1

      You have to read the fine print. Shaking service only available where delivery personnel have Parkinson's disease.

  • Fobsessive on 29/12/2014 - 21:50
    +1

    There's also a relaxed subscription model that Naked Wines follows. Automatic monthly deposits and customers spend that when they feel like, and get bonuses for being members.

  • kosh52 on 13/01/2015 - 22:00
    +4

    Hi mate, have you posted the protein sample yet?

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