Amazing Exits Podcast

Tim Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Private Label Legion (PLL), a community that gathers like-minded entrepreneurs to offer ideas, share expertise, and establish a strong network. He is also the Chief Growth Officer at SellersFunding, a fintech company that provides an all-in-one solution to help e-commerce sellers grow their businesses using capital and scale globally using a digital wallet.

In addition to this, Tim is the host of the AM/PM Podcast, a popular show about Amazon FBA, private label products, and successful Amazon marketing strategies.

Do you feel like Amazon entrepreneurship isn’t all it's cracked up to be? Are you looking for inspiration and advice to help you push through the challenges you encounter as an Amazon seller? 

Let’s face it: sometimes Amazon selling is much more difficult and less thrilling than you thought it would be. However, occasionally wading through the setbacks, frustrations, and hardships is exactly what needs to happen in order to set you up for success. For example, Tim Jordan’s Amazon journey is full of exciting ups and terrifying downs — and today he is experiencing incredible prosperity because he persevered through it all. So, how can you push through your current circumstances and create a positive — and profitable — future on Amazon?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Tim Jordan, Founder and CEO of Private Label Legion (PLL) and Chief Growth Officer at SellersFunding, to discuss Tim’s inspiring journey as an Amazon entrepreneur. Listen in as Tim talks about gaining traction as a firefighter-turned-Amazon seller, how his rock-bottom experience led to amazing opportunities, and the current ventures at Private Label Legion, SellersFunding, and Helium 10 that keep him busy (and happy). Stay tuned!

Yael Cabilly is the Co-founder of Fortunet, a boutique investment banking firm that specializes in selling e-commerce businesses and Amazon accounts. Fortunet represents businesses for sale that range in equity value from $500 thousand to $60 million, and they work with buyers including e-commerce companies, private equity firms, venture capitalists, and private investors.

Yael is also the Founder and Intellectual Property and E-Commerce Attorney at Cabilly & Co., the very first e-commerce-focused intellectual property firm in Israel.

Do you have a solid plan for exiting your business? Or are you caught up in the day-to-day workings of your business, hoping that selling your business will simply work out in the end?

According to Yael Cabilly, an Amazon attorney and exit planning expert, one of the most important things Amazon sellers can practice when selling a business is thinking ahead. Though it might sound intuitive or obvious, many sellers put off — or ignore altogether — aspects of the exit planning process that could make or break their big sale. Thankfully, Yael is here to discuss exactly what sellers should and shouldn’t do when selling a company — and you don’t want to miss a minute of it!

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Yael Cabilly, Co-founder of Fortunet, to discuss the dos and don'ts of exit planning. Listen in as Yael reveals her top-notch exit planning strategies, common mistakes to avoid and successes to emulate when selling your business, and the number one trait you need to develop in order to achieve a profitable, peaceful exit. Stay tuned!

Eytan Wiener is the Chief Executive Officer at GETIDA, a software company whose cloud-based auditing technology provides cutting-edge reimbursement recovery solutions for Amazon sellers. GETIDA’s passion is to improve the operations of third party FBA sellers so that sellers focus primarily on inventory investment and company growth.

Eytan’s specialties include Amazon management, e-commerce, online marketplace, and business development. As a true Jack-of-all-trades, Eytan holds many other impressive positions, such as the COO and Co-founder of Quantum Networks, a Partner at TradePort, a Founding Board Member of the Prosper Show, and many others.

Are you looking for strategies, experts, or tools that can help you create a more valuable Amazon business? What if there was a way to create a more profitable and sellable business through auditing and reimbursement software? 

Let’s face it: all entrepreneurs want to boost the value of their business — and the size of their profits — before their big exit. Unfortunately, sometimes adding real, lasting value into your business can be tricky. So, how can you tell which methods and services will help you achieve your exit goals, and which ones won’t serve you in the long run? Thankfully, long-time e-commerce entrepreneur Eytan Wiener is here to reveal how his company, GETIDA, helps Amazon sellers add value to their businesses using state-of-the-art auditing software. Want to learn more?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Paul Miller sits down with Eytan Wiener, the Chief Executive Officer at GETIDA, to talk about boosting your business’ profits and worth before exiting. Listen in as Eytan talks about his storied career as an early Amazon seller, becoming a results-driven leader for many esteemed companies and conferences, and why GETIDA is the best-kept secret to Amazon success that your business needs today. Stay tuned!

Dimitri Vorona is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in the world of e-commerce. He is currently the CEO of Prime Tech Partners, which works to ensure the success of start-ups through their life cycle of growth. Dimitri is also the Founder of Hoster, a company that provides web development and web hosting services to small and mid-size companies. Outside of his businesses, he also works as an advisor and speaker, sharing his experience with newer companies. In 2020, he sold his business, Pet Devices, to Elevate Brands.

The Chief M&A Officer of Elevate Brands is Jeremy Bell, who helped secure the acquisition of Pet Devices. His company excels in buying Amazon brands and bringing them to their fullest potential. Before his time at Elevate Brands, Jeremy worked as the Commercial Director at Steller and the Manager of Corporate Development at Telstra Global.

While starting a business can be difficult, it can be even harder to sell it. Entrusting your hard work to a buyer can either grow the company in new ways or drive it into the ground. Some owners remain involved in their businesses, but the control is firmly in the hands of the buyers. Because of this, choosing the right buyer is crucial.  

For Dimitri Vorona, being a serial entrepreneur has given him experience with this process. He has sold multiple companies including his brand, Pet Devices. With 10 offers on the table, he ultimately went with Elevate Brands, orchestrated by their Chief M&A Officer Jeremy Bell. Want to know the process behind these e-commerce acquisitions?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Paul Miller is joined by Dimitri Vorona, Founder of Pet Devices, and Jeremy Bell, Chief M&A Officer of Elevate Brands, to discuss the purchase of Pet Devices. They go over what distinguishes Elevate Brands in the Amazon marketplace, how Dimitri used a broker, and the background of both their companies. Dimitri also explains why he went with Elevate Brands over a more lucrative offer. Tune in to discover the best ways to find a buyer and sell your business.

Stefan Haney is the Strategic Advisor and Interim CEO at Foundry, a growing agency that acquires, builds, and grows online brands. He is also the Managing Principal at Vantage International and the Principal at OneAccord.

Stefan worked at Amazon for more than 15 years as a Senior Manager and Director and was a major leader in building Seller Central and the Amazon Marketplace from $9 billion to more than $160 billion. 

Kyle Walker is a Founding Partner at Foundry, an experienced digital brand builder, and a former Amazon employee. He is the Founder of The Lab, an e-commerce management consulting company, and the Chief Acquisition Officer at Stealth Company.

Kyle has aided in launching more than 10,000 businesses on Amazon, founded three multi-billion dollar Amazon programs, and helped construct many of the Amazon tools that brand owners use every day.

Are you looking for a seller-focused brand agency that can help you transform your business? Are you frustrated with run-of-the-mill aggregators, and want to work with a company that you know will have your back?

Unfortunately, not every aggregator or brand agency is alike, and it can be difficult to determine which company is trustworthy, capable, and the right fit for your business. Thankfully, that’s why Stefan Haney and Kyle Walker are here today: to talk about their revolutionary brand agency, Foundry. Foundry isn’t like other M&As on the market; it maintains a seller-focused, partnership-oriented approach to acquiring and expanding brands that last. So, how can you learn more about — and start working with — Foundry today?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio sits down with Stefan Haney, Strategic Advisor and Interim CEO at Foundry, and Kyle Walker, Founding Partner at Foundry, to discuss acquiring and growing enduring brands. Listen in as Stefan and Kyle talk about working at Amazon, creating Foundry with a team of expert e-commerce entrepreneurs, and shaping Foundry into the highly-respected brand it is today. Stay tuned!

Paul Baron is the Founder & CEO of Chat Marketing University, the top ChatBot marketing course for Amazon sellers that provides training, consulting, and done-for-you services to students everywhere. He is also the Chief ChatBot Architect at The Chat Agency, a concierge marketing agency that helps businesses create long-lasting, memorable brands by transforming communication with customers and clients.

Paul is also the Co-founder and Director of Sales & Marketing for Beau & Belle Littles, a family-owned business that provides first-rate, reusable baby swim products.

Are you struggling to develop your brand? Are you looking for expert tips and enriching inspiration that will guide you through the brand-building process? If so, you’re in the right place.

Building a brand is no easy task, especially if you’re new to the entrepreneurial world. Thankfully, e-commerce expert Paul Baron has some advice for both new and seasoned brand builders: identify your “why.” Knowing your motivator isn’t just an important aspect of entrepreneurship, but also a vital step in building a brand that lasts. After all, your brand is more than just a logo; it’s a story. So, how can you create a brand that is full of emotion, connection, and inspiration? 

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Paul Baron, Founder & CEO of Chat Marketing University and Chief ChatBot Architect at The Chat Agency, to discuss the keys to building impactful brands. Listen in as Paul talks about the deep principle that guides his life and career, the value of knowing your “why” as an entrepreneur, and the chatbot technology that can transform your business’ profitability, marketing strategies, and more. Stay tuned!

Chris Yates is the Co-Owner of Centurica, an online acquisition and due diligence company that helps buyers, sellers, and owners of digital assets protect their interests and manage their portfolios. Chris is also a Managing Member of Vision Group Management, LLC, and the Co-Founder of Rhodium Weekend.

Over the years, Chris has built hundreds of business websites, generated millions of dollars in sales, and advised on more than $50 million in acquisitions and exits.

Brian Diener is the Director of Operations at Centurica. In this position, Brian helps potential business owners review acquisitions, verify seller claims, and avoid risky deals.

As an e-commerce expert, Brian has bought, sold, and invested in $3 million worth of online businesses. He has also advised hundreds of clients during the acquisition process of more than $100 million in internet businesses.

Are you a buyer or seller of online businesses? Do you want to know how to make the transfer process as smooth, transparent, and effective as possible? If so, meet your new best friend: due diligence.

The due diligence process is vital to a successful—and relatively seamless—exit. However, due diligence can be tedious, stressful, and confusing. That’s why Chris Yates and Brian Diener help clients navigate the due diligence process through their company, Centurica: to make the exit planning process as painless and productive as possible. By analyzing every nook and cranny of your business to assess risk, improve documentation, and verify claims, these due diligence experts not only ensure a smooth transition, but also help you create a more valuable business. So, how can you start working with Centurica today?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Chris Yates, Co-Owner of Centurica, and Brian Diener, Director of Operations at Centurica. Together, they discuss everything you need to know about due diligence. Listen in as Chris and Brian reveal why SBA funding impacts your business’ profitability, how to avoid crucial—but common—mistakes as an Amazon seller, and the secrets to dramatically increasing your business’ value before selling. Stay tuned!

Stephen Speer is the Founder and CEO of eCommerce Lending, the #1 source for eCommerce business acquisition financing. Currently, eCommerce Lending has closed over 325 successful deals and provided more than $300 million in funding to help clients grow and scale profitable businesses.

In addition to this, Stephen is also the Founder and CEO of Platinum Bancorp, Inc., a commercial lending firm that provides financing to businesses that possess great potential but lack the financial means necessary for traditional bank financing.

Are you looking for a trusted source to provide financing for your upcoming business acquisition? Do you want to collaborate with a company that will be your partner—instead of your cold and distant financial manager—through the entire acquisition process?

During the process of buying a business, most sellers are disappointed with the large banks that finance their acquisition. Instead of truly getting to know the buyer and seller as people and entrepreneurs, many banks apply an impersonal, one-size-fits-all approach to SBA lending and financing. Thankfully, there are other options for SBA financing and lending that prioritize humanization, partnership, and openness through the complex process of acquiring a business. Today, eCommerce leader Stephen Speer is here to spill the beans.

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Stephen Speer, Founder and CEO of eCommerce Lending, to discuss the ins and outs of SBA financing for your Amazon business. Listen in as Stephen reveals what SBA lending is, practical steps sellers can take to qualify for SBA financing, and how COVID-19 has positively impacted the eCommerce world—for good. Stay tuned!

Don Henig is the Co-Founder of AccrueMe, a business providing unique and expansive growth capital to Amazon Sellers. In addition, Don is also the President of Propzy, an app that helps people buy, sell, and rent real estate using social media. 

Before AccrueMe and Propzy, Don held a variety of important roles like the CEO of Peconic Bay Entertainment, Managing Director at Mortgage Master, and Founder and Partner at Corner Store Entertainment.

Are you trying to get your business up and running as an Amazon entrepreneur? Do you desperately need a loan, a strategy, or valuable collaboration with an Amazon expert? If so, this episode of Amazing Exits is for you! 

At some point, every business faces high and low points. The turbulent nature of entrepreneurship can be stressful, discouraging, and scary. That’s why Don Henig and his team at AccrueMe have constructed an effective, seller-focused business model: to help Amazon sellers thrive in all situations. AccrueMe knows that popular lending programs often hurt sellers in the long run, which is why they have constructed their program to be as laid-back, understanding, and collaborative as possible. So, how can you start working with AccrueMe today and make the difference in your business?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Don Henig, Co-Founder of AccrueMe, to discuss the ins and outs of capital lending and business growth. Listen in as Don discusses the story behind AccrueMe’s seller-focused services, the top requirements sellers must meet to work with AccrueMe, and his number one piece of advice to help sellers thrive while planning their amazing exit. Stay tuned!

Ari Horowitz is the Chief Executive Officer of Yardline Capital, an e-commerce capital solutions company that offers operational expertise and advisory services to help sellers boost efficiency and accelerate growth. He is also an Advisor at Thrasio, one of the world’s largest acquirers of Amazon third-party FBA brands. 

Ari’s other positions include President of Hudson Palm LLC, Co-Founder and Chairman of String Me, Board of Trustees Member at Miami International University of Art & Design, and many more.

Do you want to scale your business intentionally and profitably, all while keeping your future exit in mind?

Intentional, lucrative growth can be difficult for entrepreneurs who are taking on the world alone. Most entrepreneurs are so caught up in the day-to-day urgency of keeping their businesses afloat that the idea of consistently maintaining an exit-focused mindset seems ludicrous. That’s where a company like Yardline Capital can help: by providing the seasoned advice, well-won expertise, and tried-and-true strategies that you need to help your business thrive. So, how can you start working with a company like Yardline Capital to boost your Amazon store’s revenue—and start preparing for your exit—today?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Ari Horowitz, the Chief Executive Officer of Yardline Capital, to reveal how you can attain the growth capital your business needs in order to scale. Listen in as Ari talks about popular Amazon aggregators, Yardline Capital’s one-of-a-kind approach to lending, and why Yardline Capital is the top-notch resource your Amazon store is missing. Stay tuned!