FAQ
What to confirm
before we begin.
Clear boundaries around scope, responsibility, pass-through costs and performance make projects move faster and more accurately.
01Can we consult with only an idea?
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Yes. The target customer, sales channel, available budget and desired timeline are more important than having a finished item. In the first diagnosis, we set Go / Adjust / Hold criteria together.
02Can we start without a manufacturer?
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Yes. We can review manufacturer candidates according to product type, target cost, MOQ and formulation complexity. If you already have a manufacturing partner, we can work with that organization.
03Can we engage BLD:B for only part of the project?
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Yes. We define scope around your team gap and commercial bottleneck across BRAND & IP, PRODUCT & MANUFACTURING, PROOF & COMPLIANCE, CONSUMER VALIDATION, GLOBAL MARKET ENTRY, and LAUNCH & CONVERSION.
04When do trials and marketing begin?
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We design targets, keywords, questionnaires and content rationale during development—not only after the final product is complete. Actual seeding begins once safety and product information are secured.
05Does certification guarantee sales?
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No. Testing, clinical studies and certification build the proof a product is allowed to communicate. Market potential must still be validated through content response and purchase conversion.
06Do you guarantee revenue or channel listings?
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No. We improve the probability of success and the quality of decisions by designing target cost, breakeven ROAS, content tests, initial conversion and repurchase metrics.
07How long does a typical project take?
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A strategy program generally takes 4–6 weeks. Integrated development and launch of three SKUs generally takes 12–20 weeks. Functional claims, quasi-drugs, molds and testing can extend the schedule.
08Are manufacturing and photography costs included?
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Service fees and external pass-through expenses are separate. Formula, packaging, tooling, testing, certification, production, media and creator costs receive separate quotations and approval before order.
09Can you renew an existing brand?
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Yes. We do not automatically rebuild everything. We audit existing products, reviews, sales data and content assets through Keep / Reframe / Validate / Expand.
10Do you support international brands entering Korea?
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Yes, when the project needs localization around Korean consumer sensorials, information hierarchy, manufacturing, channels or content. Regulatory and legal review is coordinated with specialist partners.
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