RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1a253317-43c3-4109-8e7f-dd73c9bf82c2 -- Rendered At Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:47:19 +0000 https://redcircle.com/shows/the-million-dollar-sellers-podcast735 en Million Dollar Sellers Real Talk With 7 Figure E-Commerce Entrepreneurs Million Dollar Sellers Welcome to the Million Dollar Sellers Podcast hosted by MDS Member Nick Shucet. In this podcast you’ll learn how these amazing E-Commerce entrepreneurs got started, the mistakes they made along the way, the wins they have celebrated and where they are now. 1a253317-43c3-4109-8e7f-dd73c9bf82c2 episodic no Million Dollar Sellers podcast@milliondollarsellers.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/1a253317-43c3-4109-8e7f-dd73c9bf82c2 yes full Ephraim Ausch: The Power of Community in Growing an Amazon Business 33 Million Dollar Sellers Learn how Ephraim explored Amazon 3PL to grow his logistics business. Learning about Amazon changed Ephraim’s life. He moved from a dissatisfied 21 years-old employee who earned a paltry $12 an hour to a seven-figure seller of over 35,000 products within 6 weeks. Key Takeaways Ephraim will teach you the following vital lessons in this interview: Utilize the power of keywords to scale on Amazon Explore Amazon PPC if you desire growth in your eCommerce business Venturing into new business terrains is a great risk that’s worth taking. Knowing what others don’t know can set you apart from other businesses Always prepare for the possibility of a congested port so you don’t completely risk your Q4 When Amazon gives you removal, they offer a free window period to send back that SKUs. Ensure to belong to a business community that you can rely on for help like the Amazon family and MDS. Learning about Amazon changed Ephraim’s life. He moved from a dissatisfied 21 years-old employee who earned a paltry $12 an hour to a seven-figure seller of over 35,000 products within 6 weeks. Key Takeaways Ephraim will teach you the following vital lessons in this interview: Utilize the power of keywords to scale on Amazon Explore Amazon PPC if you desire growth in your eCommerce business Venturing into new business terrains is a great risk that’s worth taking. Knowing what others don’t know can set you apart from other businesses Always prepare for the possibility of a congested port so you don’t completely risk your Q4 When Amazon gives you removal, they offer a free window period to send back that SKUs. Ensure to belong to a business community that you can rely on for help like the Amazon family and MDS. f2ad7374-3459-11ed-8850-13d5c3f9927c https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 01:48:24 +0000 3321 no full Mehran Kamari: Optimize Your Business To Suit Your Lifestyle 32 Million Dollar Sellers Even after finding success, Mehran likes to keep it lean. He views his business as a lifestyle. Mehran’s business sense dates back to making profit off candy he got from 7-Eleven as a kid. And with about 30% hit on his business during the pandemic, his next milestone is to get the business back to the numbers before COVID. Key Takeaways Things you’ll find out from this interview with Mehran Kamari Ensure that you know everything you need to know before jumping into a business You must shift from an employee mindset to a business owner’s mindset The MDS community reshapes your idea of what friendship should be Losing his father made Mehran realize that people can work all their lives and never enjoy freedom Consider the risk involved in any path you choose to take Community is often a big part of big decisions because of shared aspirations and challenges People are more inclined to do business with you if they resonate with your experiences If you don’t know what you want, you’ll get discouraged when you encounter obstacles Leaving a well-paying job to focus on business can be very scary Don’t be shabby with hiring A relaxed environment can become a trap for your business Mehran delegates most repetitive tasks to focus on building products Mehran’s business sense dates back to making profit off candy he got from 7-Eleven as a kid. And with about 30% hit on his business during the pandemic, his next milestone is to get the business back to the numbers before COVID. Key Takeaways Things you’ll find out from this interview with Mehran Kamari Ensure that you know everything you need to know before jumping into a business You must shift from an employee mindset to a business owner’s mindset The MDS community reshapes your idea of what friendship should be Losing his father made Mehran realize that people can work all their lives and never enjoy freedom Consider the risk involved in any path you choose to take Community is often a big part of big decisions because of shared aspirations and challenges People are more inclined to do business with you if they resonate with your experiences If you don’t know what you want, you’ll get discouraged when you encounter obstacles Leaving a well-paying job to focus on business can be very scary Don’t be shabby with hiring A relaxed environment can become a trap for your business Mehran delegates most repetitive tasks to focus on building products 23e26daa-345a-11ed-a736-7bf3d6963876 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 02:26:00 +0000 2729 no full Shawn Cannon: Leveraging Arbitrage to Get Into Amazon 31 Million Dollar Sellers Learn how Shawn got into Amazon through arbitrage. Shawn Cannon and his partner Becky began selling on Amazon merely as an alternative income source and have been able to bring in a seven-figure turnover yearly.  Key Takeaways In this interview Shawn will teach you these valuable lessons: Arbitrage is one of the best ways to get into selling on Amazon for people with money Consider every listing as a doorway to get into Amazon Branding can greatly impact your Amazon sales turnover if done rightly Challenges will come when venturing into arbitrage but do not quit.  It’s advisable to have a thousand listings that sold one unit than one listing that sold a thousand. It’s okay to try out different products before settling for the one with the most skews and demand. Sticking to a brand is more rewarding than doing wholesale in the long run. When it comes to running a business, focus on two things—what you love and what you’re great at. Be willing to take blind leap of faith towards achieving your goals Shawn Cannon and his partner Becky began selling on Amazon merely as an alternative income source and have been able to bring in a seven-figure turnover yearly.  Key Takeaways In this interview Shawn will teach you these valuable lessons: Arbitrage is one of the best ways to get into selling on Amazon for people with money Consider every listing as a doorway to get into Amazon Branding can greatly impact your Amazon sales turnover if done rightly Challenges will come when venturing into arbitrage but do not quit.  It’s advisable to have a thousand listings that sold one unit than one listing that sold a thousand. It’s okay to try out different products before settling for the one with the most skews and demand. Sticking to a brand is more rewarding than doing wholesale in the long run. When it comes to running a business, focus on two things—what you love and what you’re great at. Be willing to take blind leap of faith towards achieving your goals af65d364-345d-11ed-9863-9308adc0f070 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:29:17 +0000 4263 no full Kevin Hundal: Building on an Existing Infrastructure 30 Million Dollar Sellers Learn how Kevin’s environment positioned him to do business and strive for oneness. Kevin demonstrates how environment shapes mindset. Seeing his family do business as a kid, he was able to convince his mother to invest in his first business. However, oneness is something he constantly pursues. Key Takeaways  Things you’ll learn from this interview with Kevin Hundall:  Having a relevant support system improves confidence in business Identifying and maximizing opportunities in unpleasant situations  How personal values shape a business  Your passion fuels your commitment and dedication to your business The MDS community embodies the value of a community Seek opportunities in fun and interesting things  Family members can build businesses together if they agree  There’s no age limit in the pursuit of success Kevin demonstrates how environment shapes mindset. Seeing his family do business as a kid, he was able to convince his mother to invest in his first business. However, oneness is something he constantly pursues. Key Takeaways  Things you’ll learn from this interview with Kevin Hundall:  Having a relevant support system improves confidence in business Identifying and maximizing opportunities in unpleasant situations  How personal values shape a business  Your passion fuels your commitment and dedication to your business The MDS community embodies the value of a community Seek opportunities in fun and interesting things  Family members can build businesses together if they agree  There’s no age limit in the pursuit of success 6c22dd16-1da8-11ed-84f1-6b44a485bd8f https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 23 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2586 no full Jeremy and Jason: Building Processes That Simplify Customer Acquisition 29 Million Dollar Sellers Learn how Ecom CPA eliminates the silo between the accounting and tax departments. At Ecom CPA, simplicity is the keyword. So, they’re constantly working on building systems to break the silo that exist between the accounting and tax departments. Since most of their clients are entrepreneurs who hate to repeat themselves, their solutions gather enough information to reduce such stress. Then goes further to help them understand their taxes and all they need to know about compliance.  Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn from Jeremy and Jason: Some systems that neutralize the silo between the accounting and tax departments Understand taxes and all the moving pieces from a compliance perspective The best way to satisfy your client is to ask them what they want and listen How Jason overcame his uncertainties about eCommerce How they’re able to get more traction than their competitors Why they only work with clients that are a good fit Why Jeremy chose Jason for his current role At Ecom CPA, simplicity is the keyword. So, they’re constantly working on building systems to break the silo that exist between the accounting and tax departments. Since most of their clients are entrepreneurs who hate to repeat themselves, their solutions gather enough information to reduce such stress. Then goes further to help them understand their taxes and all they need to know about compliance.  Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn from Jeremy and Jason: Some systems that neutralize the silo between the accounting and tax departments Understand taxes and all the moving pieces from a compliance perspective The best way to satisfy your client is to ask them what they want and listen How Jason overcame his uncertainties about eCommerce How they’re able to get more traction than their competitors Why they only work with clients that are a good fit Why Jeremy chose Jason for his current role ab67266c-d6f4-11ec-b9f0-e33bb122df72 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 3090 no full Mike Engle: Learning Teamwork Through Meditation 28 Million Dollar Sellers Learn How Mike Used Meditation To Prevent Conflict With Family And Business Mike shows how meditation can help leaders respect their staff and understand that everyone is a part of a bigger picture. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Mike: How meditation helps to calm the monkey mind To be calm even in the midst of your challenges Meditation creates a space between any your response and any action You’ll always ask the right questions and get faster results in a few tries The practice increases emotional intelligence People diagnosed with ADHD can  Spending time meditating moves you away from negative mindset Recognizing distraction is as precious as being focused Mike shows how meditation can help leaders respect their staff and understand that everyone is a part of a bigger picture. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Mike: How meditation helps to calm the monkey mind To be calm even in the midst of your challenges Meditation creates a space between any your response and any action You’ll always ask the right questions and get faster results in a few tries The practice increases emotional intelligence People diagnosed with ADHD can  Spending time meditating moves you away from negative mindset Recognizing distraction is as precious as being focused e8f338ac-ac58-11ec-8c8d-3b8ad0f564c4 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 3033 no full Hasan Hasmani: Making Room for Other Passions Through Delegation 27 Million Dollar Sellers Learn How Hasan Used Delegation And Feedback To Make His Business Run Efficiently In His Absence Although Hasan started out to be an accountant, his love for business and adventure was stronger. In this interview he shows how positioned his executives and customers to be part of the business success. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Hasan: Expect failure the first time you start a business Building a business around things you love increases your chances of success Focus on one thing at a time People are drawn to honesty Encourage your customers to give feedback and let that reflect in your updates Selling products that don’t expire tells customers that they’ll enjoy every penny they paid Make it easy for your customers to order your product Although Hasan started out to be an accountant, his love for business and adventure was stronger. In this interview he shows how positioned his executives and customers to be part of the business success. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Hasan: Expect failure the first time you start a business Building a business around things you love increases your chances of success Focus on one thing at a time People are drawn to honesty Encourage your customers to give feedback and let that reflect in your updates Selling products that don’t expire tells customers that they’ll enjoy every penny they paid Make it easy for your customers to order your product 2397b754-abae-11ec-8d2e-07d13c39fb17 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2867 no full John Hefter: How An Amazon Aggregator Scales Brands and Inspires Creative Freedom 26 Million Dollar Sellers Find Out How Thrasio Reached A Billion-Dollar Valuation Managing 200+ Amazon Brands Investors have poured $1 Billion into Amazon aggregators like Thrasio. John tells what it was like during Thrasio's beginnings or what he liked to call "origin story". He explains why successful teams are not composed of just a single person's ideas. You'll also learn what it's like managing a team of 15,000 people and the processes that go along with it. Now that aggregators are becoming a thing, John tells you what makes Thrasio stand out from its competitors. He emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that doesn't restrict creative freedom. In the end, Nick shares one valuable lesson he learned with John. Key Takeaways How to avoid being too obsessed with success How to create a workplace culture that inspires creative freedom How to be comfortable delegating How to deal with disagreement Investors have poured $1 Billion into Amazon aggregators like Thrasio. John tells what it was like during Thrasio's beginnings or what he liked to call "origin story". He explains why successful teams are not composed of just a single person's ideas. You'll also learn what it's like managing a team of 15,000 people and the processes that go along with it. Now that aggregators are becoming a thing, John tells you what makes Thrasio stand out from its competitors. He emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that doesn't restrict creative freedom. In the end, Nick shares one valuable lesson he learned with John. Key Takeaways How to avoid being too obsessed with success How to create a workplace culture that inspires creative freedom How to be comfortable delegating How to deal with disagreement a62e09ea-789e-11ec-b60f-83d69e9bf3e4 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 3496 no full Craig Brockie: Handling Compliance or Patent Issues in Your Amazon Business 25 Million Dollar Sellers How To Run Your Business Without Fear Of Patent Infringement Issue Craig entered the business world at age 21, building websites. He began SEO at first to help a family friend, and then discovered the importance of that million-dollar skill much later when he started selling on Amazon. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Craig: Helping people is equivalent to helping yourself. How to utilize google traffic to your advantage. Customizing your keywords to match the season helps boost sales rapidly. Communicate before taking some serious actions. Be consistent. Don't create antagonism in business. Business is people, ensure to make it as personal as possible. Craig entered the business world at age 21, building websites. He began SEO at first to help a family friend, and then discovered the importance of that million-dollar skill much later when he started selling on Amazon. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Craig: Helping people is equivalent to helping yourself. How to utilize google traffic to your advantage. Customizing your keywords to match the season helps boost sales rapidly. Communicate before taking some serious actions. Be consistent. Don't create antagonism in business. Business is people, ensure to make it as personal as possible. a8861ac8-ce8c-11eb-acab-73612c795431 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 2564 no full David Stickland: Finding the Right Path and Carving a Niche for Yourself and Business 24 Million Dollar Sellers How To Let Go of Repetitive Tasks To Focus On The Bigger Things Dave Stickland runs several Amazon businesses. He worked briefly in the corporate world before partnering with a friend to enter eCommerce. In this interview, Dave dishes on the value of connecting with the right people and having a singular direction. Key Takeaways In this interview with Dave, you’ll learn; The value of connecting with the right people How utilizing the right business model leads to success How to avoid friction between business partners How to set EOS measures to eliminate clashes The importance of having a singular direction To let go of some things and focus on the bigger picture Delegation is key Dave Stickland runs several Amazon businesses. He worked briefly in the corporate world before partnering with a friend to enter eCommerce. In this interview, Dave dishes on the value of connecting with the right people and having a singular direction. Key Takeaways In this interview with Dave, you’ll learn; The value of connecting with the right people How utilizing the right business model leads to success How to avoid friction between business partners How to set EOS measures to eliminate clashes The importance of having a singular direction To let go of some things and focus on the bigger picture Delegation is key 7369609e-ce8b-11eb-a3c8-4b0bbac0f60b https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 2984 no full Robert Weisberg: ​​Getting More Out of Ecommerce With Your Own Customers 23 Million Dollar Sellers How To Move Your Business From Manual To Digital Operations Robert and his brother, Tom, started a mail-order business in their basement while in high school. They sold baseball cards and advertised in trade publications in the 80’s. Their business model shifted to Ecommerce in early 2012, where they started on eBay, and later moved to Amazon. In this interview, he talks about how to get your maximum ROI by focusing on Amazon. Key Takeaways In this interview you’ll learn these from Robert: Ecommerce didn’t reinvent something that wasn't there. The difference was taking something from the analog world over to the digital world. If something hasn’t worked for you, it doesn’t mean it won’t work for someone else. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t warn others of it. Network with people who’ve gone ahead of you because you may not see the future , but they can. Invest in a passive way that's “safe.” Where you don't have to worry about the management , collection, or operational end of it. Don't think that since you were successful in Amazon, it must translate to every other business because e-commerce and Amazon are far different. Ecommerce allows you to see if you’ll succeed in a business in a relatively quick period of time. Each business has to look at their model and what they're selling and be aware of everything around them as much as possible. When you own the customer, especially with selling online, you can do more down the line. It’s extremely difficult and problematic to sell branded items on Walmart compared to Amazon because of the size and depth of their catalog. The flat file contains some obsolete items that might confuse the a new seller, but you can customize it carefully and make your templates. Robert and his brother, Tom, started a mail-order business in their basement while in high school. They sold baseball cards and advertised in trade publications in the 80’s. Their business model shifted to Ecommerce in early 2012, where they started on eBay, and later moved to Amazon. In this interview, he talks about how to get your maximum ROI by focusing on Amazon. Key Takeaways In this interview you’ll learn these from Robert: Ecommerce didn’t reinvent something that wasn't there. The difference was taking something from the analog world over to the digital world. If something hasn’t worked for you, it doesn’t mean it won’t work for someone else. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t warn others of it. Network with people who’ve gone ahead of you because you may not see the future , but they can. Invest in a passive way that's “safe.” Where you don't have to worry about the management , collection, or operational end of it. Don't think that since you were successful in Amazon, it must translate to every other business because e-commerce and Amazon are far different. Ecommerce allows you to see if you’ll succeed in a business in a relatively quick period of time. Each business has to look at their model and what they're selling and be aware of everything around them as much as possible. When you own the customer, especially with selling online, you can do more down the line. It’s extremely difficult and problematic to sell branded items on Walmart compared to Amazon because of the size and depth of their catalog. The flat file contains some obsolete items that might confuse the a new seller, but you can customize it carefully and make your templates. 1d378426-ce8b-11eb-acab-f7b023c3698e https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 2996 no full John Chartier: Embracing Your Challenges to Move Forward 22 Million Dollar Sellers How To Turn Your Bad Experiences Into Stepping Stones For Success John Chartier built a multimillion-dollar company on his journey to finding a better life for himself. He picked up vital life lessons such as tenacity, hard work, simplicity, and determination from the challenges of homelessness. Learn how John kept his head above water while dealing with his own personal challenges. Key Takeaways In this interview, you’ll learn the following from John:  The profitability of dropshipping and wholesale compared to private label The impact of cash flow Experiences with Amazon loans How to approach a tax issue How to look at Amazon's consistently changing policies How to move forward from your own personal struggles John Chartier built a multimillion-dollar company on his journey to finding a better life for himself. He picked up vital life lessons such as tenacity, hard work, simplicity, and determination from the challenges of homelessness. Learn how John kept his head above water while dealing with his own personal challenges. Key Takeaways In this interview, you’ll learn the following from John:  The profitability of dropshipping and wholesale compared to private label The impact of cash flow Experiences with Amazon loans How to approach a tax issue How to look at Amazon's consistently changing policies How to move forward from your own personal struggles 7ec254ae-ce8c-11eb-a3c8-6f48a49de774 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:05:00 +0000 3513 no full Elizabeth Grojean: Finding Business Opportunities in Your Passion 21 Million Dollar Sellers How Passion Creates a Successful Business Elizabeth Grojean’s background has always been in marketing. But her sabbatical to Bali in 2017 was the start of her Ecommerce journey. Although her intention wasn’t to start a business, following the breadcrumbs led to it. Key Takeaways In this interview, you will learn this from Elizabeth’s story and experiences: How passion can lead to a successful product on Amazon The effects of having a marketing background as an Amazon seller How important is PR for an Amazon business The mistakes people make with PR agencies When should you partner with a PR agency How to find a good PR agency Elizabeth Grojean’s background has always been in marketing. But her sabbatical to Bali in 2017 was the start of her Ecommerce journey. Although her intention wasn’t to start a business, following the breadcrumbs led to it. Key Takeaways In this interview, you will learn this from Elizabeth’s story and experiences: How passion can lead to a successful product on Amazon The effects of having a marketing background as an Amazon seller How important is PR for an Amazon business The mistakes people make with PR agencies When should you partner with a PR agency How to find a good PR agency 4a0bde68-d802-11eb-8209-6b8166310cd8 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:23:48 +0000 3500 no full Mohammad Usman on Building an Empire on Amazon and Other Marketplaces 20 Million Dollar Sellers How To Build Multiple Brands on Amazon and Other Marketplaces New York-based Amazon Best Seller, Mohammad, started off his e-commerce business at the age of 19. In 2018, his company won two recognitions for their 3500% revenue growth in three years, with a six-man team. Today, Mohammad owns 4 best-selling independent brands and ten acquired brands run by a team of 65 people.  Key Takeaways The first few steps to scaling an Amazon business How a private label journey begins The steps involved in building a brand from scratch The results when hiring in-house compared to outsourcing Which part of your Amazon business should you invest on When to pursue markets outside of Amazon USA New York-based Amazon Best Seller, Mohammad, started off his e-commerce business at the age of 19. In 2018, his company won two recognitions for their 3500% revenue growth in three years, with a six-man team. Today, Mohammad owns 4 best-selling independent brands and ten acquired brands run by a team of 65 people.  Key Takeaways The first few steps to scaling an Amazon business How a private label journey begins The steps involved in building a brand from scratch The results when hiring in-house compared to outsourcing Which part of your Amazon business should you invest on When to pursue markets outside of Amazon USA d4a68882-ce8b-11eb-a3c8-f3f536606e78 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 2768 no full Leslie Pierson: Launch on Kickstarter and Grow on Amazon 19 Million Dollar Sellers Find Out Leslie's Journey From Shark Tank To Kickstarter Leslie Pierson and her 11-year old son run a thriving game business on Amazon. From making a million dollars in the first year after the launch of their card games, the business has evolved tremendously with a whopping $3.5 million turnover in 2020. Key Takeaways The benefits of Kickstarter in starting and growing a business What you need to get started on Kickstarter How to come up with creative ideas from Kickstarter How to use Kickstarter to develop an Amazon listing How to improve on ideas from other brands to create your own Why you should leverage Kickstarter for customer feedback Leslie Pierson and her 11-year old son run a thriving game business on Amazon. From making a million dollars in the first year after the launch of their card games, the business has evolved tremendously with a whopping $3.5 million turnover in 2020. Key Takeaways The benefits of Kickstarter in starting and growing a business What you need to get started on Kickstarter How to come up with creative ideas from Kickstarter How to use Kickstarter to develop an Amazon listing How to improve on ideas from other brands to create your own Why you should leverage Kickstarter for customer feedback dd16cb84-ce8c-11eb-93d1-0bcb29066d67 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 3257 no full Mike Perillo on Automating Processes for Better Work-Life Balance 18 Million Dollar Sellers Why You Should Consider Print-On-Demand To Generate More Income Mike Perillo’s background in IT coupled with a passion for building and fixing computers has enabled him to build an automated business on Amazon. From surviving two flood incidents to going through a pandemic. Mike shares some of his biggest business lessons and future aspirations. Key Takeaways In this interview you’ll learn these from Mike: What products can be personalized for print-on-demand How print-on-demand can be used for existing Amazon products The profit margins for print-on-demand businesses Who to hire for automation tasks How kids can start a business of their own Mike Perillo’s background in IT coupled with a passion for building and fixing computers has enabled him to build an automated business on Amazon. From surviving two flood incidents to going through a pandemic. Mike shares some of his biggest business lessons and future aspirations. Key Takeaways In this interview you’ll learn these from Mike: What products can be personalized for print-on-demand How print-on-demand can be used for existing Amazon products The profit margins for print-on-demand businesses Who to hire for automation tasks How kids can start a business of their own 857f05c4-d802-11eb-9850-b7cd97649bb7 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 25 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 4201 no full Mendy Lipszyc: How the MDS Community Helps Him Succeed in New Business Ventures 17 Million Dollar Sellers How Mendy Leverages Belonging To A Community of Successful Entrepreneurs Mendy is proof that the MDS community cares for you even when you choose to leave Amazon. Listen to find out how the lessons he learned from the MDS community helped him in his new business venture, Panther Public Adjusting. In this interview you’ll learn hear about this from Mendy: Amazon gives you the flexibility of doing your business anywhere so you have the freedom to choose your ideal environment. You can take the lessons you get on Amazon into another business. Don't worry about making money, worry about taking care of customers and money will come. Don't ever let somebody who doesn’t have the power to say “Yes”, tell you “No.” Mendy is proof that the MDS community cares for you even when you choose to leave Amazon. Listen to find out how the lessons he learned from the MDS community helped him in his new business venture, Panther Public Adjusting. In this interview you’ll learn hear about this from Mendy: Amazon gives you the flexibility of doing your business anywhere so you have the freedom to choose your ideal environment. You can take the lessons you get on Amazon into another business. Don't worry about making money, worry about taking care of customers and money will come. Don't ever let somebody who doesn’t have the power to say “Yes”, tell you “No.” 0bbeaa24-ce8d-11eb-93d1-a30ba1413cda https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:44:00 +0000 2496 no full Leo Limin: Knowing When to Build a Team and Step Back in Your Business 16 Million Dollar Sellers When and How to Use Delegating to Grow Your Business Leo Limin started to play around with search engines and landing pages in the early 2000s. Although he doesn’t consider himself a good programmer, he learned HTML, JavaScript, and other coding languages. Meeting his partner, Johan helped him realize his dreams much faster. Some of the projects included Mexican yellow pages, Mexican Week, and even the Mexican Airbnb. Leo and Johan went into mobile games and applications that found their way into Disney. Leo got into Amazon with his product, a smart bulb, and learned all there is to know in the Amazon space. In this interview you’ll learn these from Leo: Why you should consider hiring talents from Mexico. How the MDS community contributes to Leo and other members Are Amazon software tools safe to use? How to use QR codes for your business How to build a team and create an enjoyable workplace Leo Limin started to play around with search engines and landing pages in the early 2000s. Although he doesn’t consider himself a good programmer, he learned HTML, JavaScript, and other coding languages. Meeting his partner, Johan helped him realize his dreams much faster. Some of the projects included Mexican yellow pages, Mexican Week, and even the Mexican Airbnb. Leo and Johan went into mobile games and applications that found their way into Disney. Leo got into Amazon with his product, a smart bulb, and learned all there is to know in the Amazon space. In this interview you’ll learn these from Leo: Why you should consider hiring talents from Mexico. How the MDS community contributes to Leo and other members Are Amazon software tools safe to use? How to use QR codes for your business How to build a team and create an enjoyable workplace 5235a680-77e6-11ec-aa27-839fddfcb265 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2768 no full Brandon Fuhrmann: Leveraging Communities Like MDS to Compete with Big Amazon Players 15 Million Dollar Sellers Facing unexpected challenges as an Amazon seller is undeniable proof that you need community. As a veteran Amazon seller, Brandon faced unexpected challenges from selling outside the USA. He also discusses what it's like when the big players on Amazon use tactics to bring their competitors down. When Brandon joined the MDS, he was able to solve challenges quickly by leveraging his community. This allowed him to overcome unique challenges quickly and compete with big players. Key Takeaways In this interview you’ll learn these from Brandon: how to react when Amazon requests tax payments for replacement items how he competed with a big Amazon player at double the price by grabbing 120+ sales a day from the competitors listing how to find opportunities in niches with a big price gap in product variations As a veteran Amazon seller, Brandon faced unexpected challenges from selling outside the USA. He also discusses what it's like when the big players on Amazon use tactics to bring their competitors down. When Brandon joined the MDS, he was able to solve challenges quickly by leveraging his community. This allowed him to overcome unique challenges quickly and compete with big players. Key Takeaways In this interview you’ll learn these from Brandon: how to react when Amazon requests tax payments for replacement items how he competed with a big Amazon player at double the price by grabbing 120+ sales a day from the competitors listing how to find opportunities in niches with a big price gap in product variations 439ae270-ce8b-11eb-aa72-e3fde9b35f35 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2364 no full James Edwards: Setting and Building on Easy Habits That Lead to Business Success  14 Million Dollar Sellers How to build a successful business by forming simple habits When asked about his guiding principles to success, James Edwards gave us an interesting and practical answer. He also shared how you can push yourself to learn and gain valuable experience in any business. In the end, we asked him what sets a successful Amazon Seller apart from an unsuccessful one. Is it about the processes, principles, or something else? Key Takeaways It’s okay for some product launches on Amazon to fail; be prepared to win some and lose some.  Having fewer competition on Amazon usually translates to less reward Amazon Canada doesn’t necessarily require rebates. Just PPC and you'll be fine If you don’t know how to do something, just start and figure it out When you find someone you really like when hiring, stick with them  If you choose to sell your Amazon business, a share sale might offer you tax benefits compared to an asset sale. Make sure to understand the pros and cons of your Amazon business sale structure. Gathering reviews from Amazon Canada before branching off to Amazon U.S can be really helpful in the launch Don’t be heavily dependent on EOS and Processes because it stifles creativity When asked about his guiding principles to success, James Edwards gave us an interesting and practical answer. He also shared how you can push yourself to learn and gain valuable experience in any business. In the end, we asked him what sets a successful Amazon Seller apart from an unsuccessful one. Is it about the processes, principles, or something else? Key Takeaways It’s okay for some product launches on Amazon to fail; be prepared to win some and lose some.  Having fewer competition on Amazon usually translates to less reward Amazon Canada doesn’t necessarily require rebates. Just PPC and you'll be fine If you don’t know how to do something, just start and figure it out When you find someone you really like when hiring, stick with them  If you choose to sell your Amazon business, a share sale might offer you tax benefits compared to an asset sale. Make sure to understand the pros and cons of your Amazon business sale structure. Gathering reviews from Amazon Canada before branching off to Amazon U.S can be really helpful in the launch Don’t be heavily dependent on EOS and Processes because it stifles creativity fc970568-0cea-11ec-a902-4bd7bb9720ff https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 3164 no full Jonathan Jesper: Why Having Internal Principles Leads To Success 13 Million Dollar Sellers Talk is Cheap: Why Business Winners Weigh Action Above Words and Talent For about three years after high school, Jonathan Jesper lived in his van selling window ornaments. But the lessons he learned helped him build confidence in selling. He and his father lost $100,000 in a business they did together. So, he went on to sell flowers targeting graduating students. When he couldn’t scale the flower business, he started selling other physical products in kiosks at shopping malls. He got into Amazon by listing products from a store closing that offered 70% off. And he shares his challenges and successes in this interview. Key Takeaways Actual accomplishment and results are very spiritual things. It's not just by luck or talent Whether you're going up or down, it's all part of the journey and it's all part of your success The numbers on the spreadsheet shouldn’t dictate how you feel Door to door selling makes you face your limitations quickly No such thing as a bad experience For about three years after high school, Jonathan Jesper lived in his van selling window ornaments. But the lessons he learned helped him build confidence in selling. He and his father lost $100,000 in a business they did together. So, he went on to sell flowers targeting graduating students. When he couldn’t scale the flower business, he started selling other physical products in kiosks at shopping malls. He got into Amazon by listing products from a store closing that offered 70% off. And he shares his challenges and successes in this interview. Key Takeaways Actual accomplishment and results are very spiritual things. It's not just by luck or talent Whether you're going up or down, it's all part of the journey and it's all part of your success The numbers on the spreadsheet shouldn’t dictate how you feel Door to door selling makes you face your limitations quickly No such thing as a bad experience 2d9d125a-ce85-11eb-abaa-abfc91f95532 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 3049 no full Reed Menssa: Scaling Your Business to 7 Figures+ with SOPs That Allow You to Keep Up With Amazon 12 Million Dollar Sellers Systems and Processes are crucial when it comes to keeping up with Amazon and staying ahead of the competition Reed discusses how he builds systems and processes that have been battle-tested over years of operation in every possible scenario imaginable. He'll show you how to take your hands off the busy work and be able to scale your business. Key Takeaways: how to speed up the onboarding process of Virtual Assistants how to stop problems before they happen how SOPs are crucial to scaling to your business how to create a system to keep up with Amazon as a constantly changing platform Reed discusses how he builds systems and processes that have been battle-tested over years of operation in every possible scenario imaginable. He'll show you how to take your hands off the busy work and be able to scale your business. Key Takeaways: how to speed up the onboarding process of Virtual Assistants how to stop problems before they happen how SOPs are crucial to scaling to your business how to create a system to keep up with Amazon as a constantly changing platform fe441bfc-ce84-11eb-aa72-d726557c8084 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2909 no full Mike Jackness: Building 5 Businesses and The One Thing He Figured Out That Helped Him Work Less and Enjoy Life More 11 Million Dollar Sellers An inside look into the mindset of this serial entrepreneur Mike Jackness, a lifelong entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge shares valuable insights into the tactics he uses to fuel his 5 businesses while making sure he has time with family, friends, and health.  Mike Jackness, a lifelong entrepreneur with a wealth of knowledge shares valuable insights into the tactics he uses to fuel his 5 businesses while making sure he has time with family, friends, and health.  df026f24-d801-11eb-88b8-7b480ad3da5c https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/episodes/mike-jackness-building-5-businesses-and-the-one-thing-he-figured-out-that-helped-him-work-less-and-enjoy-life-more Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 3803 no full Building an 8-Figure E-Commerce Business and How He's Not Stopping There with Maximiliano Abreu 10 Million Dollar Sellers Max's 8 Figure journey, his big goals and how faith has kept him grounded during all of it Max's "if they can do it we can do it" attitude and how it propelled his team to the front lines of E-Commerce success. Listen in as he shares how finding and hiring A+ players is critical, how they prioritize company culture, what his GIANT new goal is, and how he has crafted a business that he looks forward to getting back to after vacation In this interview you’ll learn these from Max: How they started their Amazon business What worked for their retail arbitrage business Why did they pivot to private label? The challenges they face and how they address them Their social and business support system with MDS Their 10X growth to reach $100 million in revenue by 2022 Let’s dive in. Max's "if they can do it we can do it" attitude and how it propelled his team to the front lines of E-Commerce success. Listen in as he shares how finding and hiring A+ players is critical, how they prioritize company culture, what his GIANT new goal is, and how he has crafted a business that he looks forward to getting back to after vacation In this interview you’ll learn these from Max: How they started their Amazon business What worked for their retail arbitrage business Why did they pivot to private label? The challenges they face and how they address them Their social and business support system with MDS Their 10X growth to reach $100 million in revenue by 2022 Let’s dive in. d0cbb676-ce84-11eb-826b-5f80a315957e https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 2590 no full Corey Smith: Making Healthy Choices in Business and Personal Life 9 Million Dollar Sellers How to strike a work-life balance in the early stage of your business Corey started out his business on Amazon while still working as a physical therapist. Without any official training or guide, he was able to launch, survive COVID and bump his revenue by 150%. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Corey: The benefits of making healthy choices. How to delegate duties appropriately to the right people. Respect for people no matter who they are. Putting family first always. How to be Intentional about everything you do. The benefit of tracking business growth. How to set and achieve brand goals. Corey started out his business on Amazon while still working as a physical therapist. Without any official training or guide, he was able to launch, survive COVID and bump his revenue by 150%. Key Takeaways In this interview, you'll learn this from Corey: The benefits of making healthy choices. How to delegate duties appropriately to the right people. Respect for people no matter who they are. Putting family first always. How to be Intentional about everything you do. The benefit of tracking business growth. How to set and achieve brand goals. 53895a6c-ef6b-11eb-9c52-3b4ab10ee64f https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Tue, 28 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 3682 no full Basim and Ramsha Mirza: Husband and Wife team share their journey to 8 Figures by focusing on the 4 P's 8 Million Dollar Sellers People, Planet, Profit, Purpose, and Scaling to 8 Figures Nick sits down with Basim and Ramsha to discuss scaling to 8 figures and the road less traveled to getting there. Key Takeaways Focusing on impacting 1.5 million customers vs. $1,000,000 in revenue Taking time to invest in yourself and your relationships to get to 8 figures How gratitude played a role in their success Nick sits down with Basim and Ramsha to discuss scaling to 8 figures and the road less traveled to getting there. Key Takeaways Focusing on impacting 1.5 million customers vs. $1,000,000 in revenue Taking time to invest in yourself and your relationships to get to 8 figures How gratitude played a role in their success 003dbf56-ef6b-11eb-9308-cf4a45c1f397 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 3818 no full Prudence Millsap: Managing a Successful Business and Staying Present With Family 7 Million Dollar Sellers How to stay motivated in business as a mother without letting go of things you hold dear. Learn how Prudence Millsap surrounds herself with energy boosters while managing her business, family, and partnerships. Learn how Prudence Millsap surrounds herself with energy boosters while managing her business, family, and partnerships. bdab7680-d802-11eb-9850-7f7672995f4f https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:00:00 +0000 3378 no full Alex and Jerry Mills: Generating Cash Flow From One Business to Build New Ones 6 Million Dollar Sellers Knowing when to trail off a product to launch a new one Learn how Alex and Jerry Mills learned the importance of the collective power of a group of smart people Learn how Alex and Jerry Mills learned the importance of the collective power of a group of smart people 3d48502c-ce8d-11eb-9f8e-4bab2637d425 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:43:00 +0000 2661 no full Lee Assoulin: Winning With the Right Systems and Processes 2 Million Dollar Sellers How to Replicate Million-Dollar Business Successes Consistently Learn how Lee Assoulin put his Amazon business on a permanent-growth trajectory by putting structures, partnerships, and systems in place. Learn how Lee Assoulin put his Amazon business on a permanent-growth trajectory by putting structures, partnerships, and systems in place. 92e3637c-ce84-11eb-97dd-738cd8be7c29 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:05:00 +0000 2835 no full Brian Kelsey: On Relevance, Empowering People, and Scaling with the Base Pyramid 4 Million Dollar Sellers Hitting Million-Dollar Business Growth by Connecting Authentically with People Learn how Brian Kelsey grew his million-dollar Amazon business using a mix of people empowerment, market psychology, and the Base Pyramid. Learn how Brian Kelsey grew his million-dollar Amazon business using a mix of people empowerment, market psychology, and the Base Pyramid. 3cb77214-dd79-11eb-b086-2f895d953584 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:04:00 +0000 3438 no full Nick Shucet: Flipping the Script From Unemployable to Millionaire 4 Million Dollar Sellers Beating the Odds with Healthy Self-Esteem and Commitment to Change Learn how Nick Shucet beat the odds against him, embraced his fears, built healthy self-esteem, and became a Million Dollar Amazon seller. Learn how Nick Shucet beat the odds against him, embraced his fears, built healthy self-esteem, and became a Million Dollar Amazon seller. 0ce42112-d802-11eb-8eb6-1b924b51fc56 https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:03:00 +0000 2616 no full Rolando Rosas: The Better and Clearer You Sound, the Easier It Is to Do Business 3 Million Dollar Sellers Command Better Business Results with Clear Messaging Learn how Rolando Rosas of MDS gets cuts through the noise in his market by developing and delivering clearer messages to his audience. Learn how Rolando Rosas of MDS gets cuts through the noise in his market by developing and delivering clearer messages to his audience. a4692fee-ce8b-11eb-a444-f7ba26387eaf https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:01:00 +0000 3125 no full Fernando Campos: Scaling Your Business by Putting the Right People in the Right Seats 1 Million Dollar Sellers Drive Business Results by Working with the Right People and Structure Learn how Fernando Campos hired generalists to start and now hires coaches and uses organizational structure to drive fast business growth. Learn how Fernando Campos hired generalists to start and now hires coaches and uses organizational structure to drive fast business growth. 06f6c388-ce8c-11eb-ae19-6b92ff3df0db https://podcast.milliondollarsellers.com/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 2730 no