In this episode of the Leaders Across America Podcast, Steve Acorn reconnects with Jimmy Smith, a two-year veteran of the YEAA program who has gone on to build a thriving Amazon business, train over 10,000 students, and create one of the most recognized online communities for e-commerce sellers. Jimmy shares how Student Painters gave him the foundation for entrepreneurship, the work ethic to push through challenges, and the confidence to build a business from scratch.

 

He discusses the evolution of his business from retail arbitrage to wholesale partnerships and training programs, the hurdles he had to overcome, from cash flow struggles to learning to let go and outsource, and why consistency is the key to success in any venture. Whether you’re a student entrepreneur or an aspiring business owner, Jimmy’s story is packed with lessons on resilience, mindset, and building a business that supports your life.

 

Thinking about starting an Amazon business? Don’t guess, but learn the proven strategies that helped Jimmy scale from scratch. If you've enjoyed this episode of the Leaders Across America podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!

 

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Key takeaways:

 

• How Student Painters set the stage for Jimmy’s career and business success

• Why confidence gained from early challenges carries through to future ventures

• The evolution from side hustle to a seven-figure Amazon business

• Why outsourcing and letting go is essential for growth

• The importance of consistency and following proven processes

• How to manage cash flow and time effectively while scaling a business

• Why entrepreneurship can be more stable than a traditional job

• Practical tips for starting an e-commerce business the right way

• And much more…

Guest Bio:

Jimmy Smith is an experienced entrepreneur, Amazon expert, and founder of AskJimmySmith, where he has trained over 10,000 students to build successful Amazon FBA businesses, with more than 1,000 documented success stories. He is the creator of Replen Dashboard, co-author of the Amazon best-selling book Side Hustle to Full Time Income, and the leader of Business Building Legends, a community helping entrepreneurs grow multiple streams of income. Jimmy also co-hosts the daily YouTube show AI Driven Business, where he demonstrates how to leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to build and scale businesses.

 

Resources

 

YEAA Website

 

Leaders Across America

 

Connect with Steve on LinkedIn

 

Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn

 

AskJimmySmith.com 

 

Books:

Side Hustle to Full-Time Income: From $0 to $100k per Month with Retail and Online Arbitrage

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