From my father's small CARGO business to building my own successful business!

[untrilogy999]

Good stuff man. Keep it up, it's nice to see young people make it out the hood

 

[awesomewebsites]

You can run an agency in graphic design. You have all the skills and also experience of running other businesses.

 

[RK]

@PeceKargo Good luck with this journey

 

[PeceKargo]

This is the result from the second website I launched, focused on a single product. It generated over 82,000 MKD with 68 orders, and more than half of that is pure profit. All the earnings will be reinvested into the main shop to scale the business even further. This showed me how important it is to focus on niche products with a strong marketing strategy.

 

[PeceKargo]

Last time, I shared that my second website, focused on a single product, generated 82,000 MKD (~€1,330) with 68 orders, more than half of which was pure profit.

That revenue was immediately reinvested into my main store to scale the business. Now, I can confidently say that February's results exceeded all expectations! My main store pulled in 198,000 MKD (€3,200), which, combined with the previous 82,000 MKD, means we’re now playing in a completely different league. A total of 280,000 MKD (€4,530) in this period!

The numbers are getting serious, and this is just the warm-up! In March, I will focus on price growth and profit maximization, aiming for this month to match January and February combined! And from April… I expect a BOOM! New products, new strategies, and taking e-commerce in my country to a level never seen before.

This isn’t luck. This is strategy, hard work, and vision! And this is just the beginning.

 

[untrilogy999]

Good job brother! I am also from MKD aswell, maybe we can grab a cup of coffee together sometimes? I would love to talk about some ideas with you

 

[PeceKargo]

Good job brother! I am also from MKD aswell, maybe we can grab a cup of coffee together sometimes? I would love to talk about some ideas with you

I would love to meet for sure! I'm always glad to see people from our country striving for growth, whether it's in e-commerce or any other business. Send me a message, and we’ll find time for a coffee and some idea exchange!

 

[PeceKargo]

6 Months of Grinding: Focus, Sacrifice & Growth!

Six months ago, my focus was all over the place – running a creative agency, managing multiple Shopify stores, and chasing every new opportunity that seemed promising. I was working on three things at 100% instead of one thing at 600%.

Now? FOCUS CHANGED EVERYTHING.

March revenue: 306,618 MKD (€4,960) (+55% from February)
One store, one focus, one goal – and the results are showing
April is set to be even bigger

"It’s better to go all in on one thing than to spread yourself too thin across many."
Most people play it safe – I’m going all in.

No more monthly updates, no more numbers. From now on, the results will speak for themselves.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the past six months, it’s that consistency, discipline, and real focus are the only things that take you to the next level. From here on out, it’s only up.

 

[riadhugo]

Keep going brother, I was on your shoes years before at the same age and I tried ecommerce , traditional way on ballkan with DMs FB & Insta and made good money , now I'm suprised that shopify is working for you , just keep going and scale it to neighboor countries Kosovo , Albanian is good marketplace for COD. Then later on move to Greece , Bulgaria!

 

[samery]

You've had a wonderful journey and I look forward to your continued sharing, I'll be following along!

 

[PeceKargo]

Keep going brother, I was on your shoes years before at the same age and I tried ecommerce , traditional way on ballkan with DMs FB & Insta and made good money , now I'm suprised that shopify is working for you , just keep going and scale it to neighboor countries Kosovo , Albanian is good marketplace for COD. Then later on move to Greece , Bulgaria!

Really appreciate you sharing your experience – it means a lot to hear from someone who’s been down the same road and made it work. I’d love to hear more about the kind of results you achieved back then, how the process looked, and if you’ve noticed any big changes in the system or buyer behavior since.

Honestly, I’m seeing the same thing – the Balkan market is getting more relaxed and trusting when it comes to online orders. People have more confidence in proper websites now than in basic Instagram or Facebook pages, which is a big shift.

Right now, I’m at the stage of expanding. In September, I plan to launch in one of these countries: Germany, the Netherlands, or Austria. I don’t want to rush into that decision – I’d rather take a breath, evaluate everything, and move smart. Until then, I’m looking to expand into nearby Balkan countries like Serbia, Albania, and Kosovo.

That said, there’s still a lot of potential in the Macedonian market itself. There’s room to scale and improve things locally too. No need to sprint – I see this as a marathon. Thanks again for the motivation, and if you have any more insights or tips, I’m all ears!

 

[PeceKargo]

You've had a wonderful journey and I look forward to your continued sharing, I'll be following along!

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate the support.
It’s been a wild ride so far, and I’m just getting started. I’ll definitely keep sharing the journey as I go – both the wins and the lessons. Let’s grow together!

 

[Agilan Aedus]

That's an inspiring journey—turning a family legacy into your own successful venture is truly commendable!

 

[PeceKargo]

That's an inspiring journey—turning a family legacy into your own successful venture is truly commendable!

Thank you so much for your kind words – they truly mean a lot!
Comments like yours give me even more motivation to keep pushing forward with focus and purpose.

There’s actually a special story behind all of this… Around 30 years ago, before I was even born, my father was just 18 years old when he made his first solo trip to buy stock and opened his own boutique.
Back then, there were no phones, no internet, no GPS – nothing. And yet, he had the courage to go alone, to figure things out on his own, with no one to guide him. That, to me, is the definition of bravery and vision.

During that time, he helped a man who was just starting out in business.
Fast forward to when I turned 18 – I traveled to Turkey for the first time, and by pure coincidence, I went with that exact same man. And I’ll never forget what he told me:
“Your father once taught me… now it’s my turn to teach you – his son.”
That moment hit me deeply. It felt like everything came full circle – like I was meant to continue what my father started.

Right now, I’m fully focused on e-commerce, but my true goal is to build my own clothing brand – something that carries the spirit of this family story.
First, I want to build capital, learn, grow, and establish myself – but I promise you, I’ll bring that brand to life. I’m not stopping until I do.

 

[ShadowRealm_11]

That's an impressive journey, Petar! It’s great to see how you've evolved from different business ventures. Out of all the projects you’ve worked on, which one do you feel has taught you the most valuable lessons that you're applying to your current endeavors?

 

[BonTrade]

This is an awesome journey, great stats from a business model which is growing nicely. Hats off to you and I really hope you keep updating the thread as you move forwards. Really great job both on the business itself and on keeping up with the journey thread.

 

[PeceKargo]

That's an impressive journey, Petar! It’s great to see how you've evolved from different business ventures. Out of all the projects you’ve worked on, which one do you feel has taught you the most valuable lessons that you're applying to your current endeavors?

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate that!

Honestly, the project that taught me the biggest lessons was when I opened my textile business. The very first trip I took to source products was a wake-up call. That’s when I faced real challenges — having to negotiate, solve problems on the go, and most importantly, realize how powerful connections are in business.

As someone I recently heard on a podcast said:
"In life, it's about how much you know and who you know."
You can be the smartest person in the room, but without the right people around you, it won’t take you far. That stuck with me.

Those connections helped me find better, more affordable suppliers, and taught me to trust my own gut. One more key takeaway? Don’t wait for others to approve your ideas. Just start.
I’ve tried different ventures, opened and closed multiple businesses, and I believe taking risks while we’re still young is a must. Once you start a family, your risk tolerance drops — and that’s natural. But while we’re still free to move, fail, and try again, we should take that chance.

Every cent I made — I reinvested, either into the same business or into something new.
Right now, I’m focused fully on e-commerce, but that doesn’t mean I’m limiting myself. I see e-com as a path that can branch into many other areas, and I know I’ll need to take more risks to break out beyond my country’s borders.


So, if I had one piece of advice – it’s this: take risks while you're young, keep testing, and eventually the right thing will reveal itself. I still don’t feel I’ve found the thing yet — but maybe I’m finally on the right track. Time will tell.

 

[PeceKargo]

This is an awesome journey, great stats from a business model which is growing nicely. Hats off to you and I really hope you keep updating the thread as you move forwards. Really great job both on the business itself and on keeping up with the journey thread.

Thank you so much, that really means a lot!
I’m doing my best to not only build something solid but also to document the whole journey along the way — both the wins and the lessons. I’ll definitely keep the thread updated as things evolve.

 

[PeceKargo]

April 2025 Update

Alright, so after a strong March where I made 306,000 MKD from just one store, this month I did 246,000 MKD combined from two stores (183K + 63K).
So yeah… a clear drop.

But honestly — I kinda needed it.
I didn’t really shift focus, but I spent a lot of time researching foreign markets (like Germany, Austria, Netherlands), and I guess I started ignoring the local market that was actually working.

And to be fair, April was a tough month overall — I saw a lot of other Balkan ecom pages complaining about lower results too. But I don’t wanna use that as an excuse.
This drop made me stop for a second, breathe, and get real with myself.

What I learned:

• Don’t turn away from what’s working too early.
• Don’t rush — growth takes time.
• Even a drop can be a good thing if it helps you adjust.
  
  I’m not quitting — I’m just learning.
  Back to focus now, and building smarter. Let’s go.
  
  

 

[usurp]

Interesting journey, following.

What is your traffic source for your stores?