Learn how to scale your Amazon business with systemization! Michal Specian shares insights on hiring, building processes, and growing beyond the $1M mark. Don’t miss this episode!

Join us as we explore the Amazon seller journey of Michal Specian, who transformed his initial $5,000 investment into a thriving eight-figure brand. Michal shares his experiences of overcoming language barriers while attending university in Prague, launching his first Amazon product in the US sports category, and partnering with Miles to create a successful kitchen and dining brand. Discover how their Czech-inspired glassware brand expanded into European markets, utilizing Amazon's Pan-EU program, and learn about the strategies Michal employed for systemization, team building, and scaling his business effectively.

As we shift focus, Michal reflects on his post-exit experiences and future strategies, highlighting the lessons learned from finalizing a business deal in the Canary Islands. Hear about his transition from the Amazon business model to consulting on internal operations, leveraging his background in economics and systems thinking. We discuss the evolving landscape of launching an e-commerce brand today and the importance of diversifying sales channels beyond Amazon. This chapter provides valuable insights into maintaining negotiation leverage and strategically selling a business.

Finally, we explore transformative business mindsets and the future of AI in business. Michal emphasizes the importance of working on your business rather than in it, sharing tips on systemization, mindset shifts, and delegation. Listen as we discuss how AI is reshaping business operations, with potential applications in customer service and logistics, and how it can enhance productivity and efficiency. With practical strategies for systemizing businesses and insights into the exciting potential of AI, this episode offers a comprehensive guide for entrepreneurs aiming for growth and operational freedom.

In episode 439 of the AM/PM Podcast, Kevin and Michal discuss: