Amazing Exits Podcast

Yoni Kozminski is the Founder and CEO of Escala, an affordable, boutique process improvement and digital transformation consulting firm for Amazon and e-commerce businesses. Yoni is also the Founder and CEO of MultiplyMii, an Escala company that helps businesses all over the world reduce operating costs and increase profitability and output potential.

In addition to this, Yoni is the Host of Successful Sales, a podcast where entrepreneurs share their inspirational stories, hard-won wisdom, and top tips for success.

Let’s cut to the chase: you want your business to be as valuable as possible. However, the boring day-to-day tasks that keep your business running take up all of your time. So, how do you simultaneously scale your business while juggling the chaos of entrepreneurship?

Yoni Kozminski has expert advice that could change your life: hire assistants, implement tools, and systematize everything. According to Yoni, perfecting your systems and processes is the key to running a thriving, profitable business. That’s why he created Escala and MultiplyMii—to help busy, exhausted entrepreneurs bridge the gap between big dreams and minute duties. Want to learn more?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Yoni Kozminski, Founder and CEO of Escala and MultiplyMii, to discuss the secrets to building and scaling a valuable business. Listen in as Yoni reveals how he scaled a business from $2 million to $5 million in just one year, how Escala can benefit both new and seasoned entrepreneurs, and the secret to successfully reverse engineering your own amazing exit. Stay tuned!

Joe Zalta is the Co-Founder and President of Business Development at Riverbend Consulting, a market leader in Amazon compliance and risk management. Riverbend Consulting helps Amazon sellers navigate the turbulent world of Amazon reinstatements in order to make way for new sales opportunities, profitable account management, and groundbreaking deals.

Joe is also a Partner and the Chief Marketing Officer at E & J Sales and Marketing LLC, a leading Amazon marketing agency that partners with national brands to represent them on third-party marketplaces.

Are you looking for expert tips and tricks that will help you strengthen your brand today? Do you want to achieve a smooth—and profitable—exit from your Amazon store? If so, this episode of Amazing Exits is for you!

According to Joe Zalta, an Amazon and e-commerce expert, one of the most important things you can do before selling your brand is this: be proactive. Anticipating common issues and seeking effective solutions is a vital part of the exit planning process; however, many sellers just don’t know where to start. With years of expertise in the industry, Joe shares how he helps Amazon sellers manage the minute details of their businesses to ensure the most successful and lucrative exit possible. Want to learn more?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Joe Zalta, Co-Founder and President of Business Development at Riverbend Consulting, to discuss Amazon account health management. Listen in as Joe identifies the common issues that hurt Amazon sellers, reveals the secret to identifying fake reviews, and explains how you can work to ensure a smooth due diligence process. Stay tuned for more!

Sajag Agarwal is the Founder and CEO of Movley, a technology company that helps brands manufacturing in China create high-quality products and optimize their supply chains by providing hands-on quality control inspections. 

Before founding Movley, Sajag was the Founder and CEO of Syde, a company that produced high-performance electronics focused on charging in phones, cars, and aerospace. Sajag grew Syde to $2 million in annual revenue within three years of its conception, established Syde as a #1 category leader on Amazon during Prime Day in 2017, and made his amazing exit from the company in 2018.

Do you want to optimize your international supply chains and boost the quality of your products? Are you looking for an inspection company that can help you identify and resolve your manufacturing issues right now? If so, this episode is a must-listen!

International supply chains are a huge pain point for most Amazon entrepreneurs. Poorly tested products lead to high defect rates, high return rates, and, worst of all, scathing reviews. Unfortunately, these issues can severely hurt your business’ reputation, profits, and sellability, especially in a highly-competitive industry like Amazon. So, how can you protect your business and improve your products today? Thankfully, Sajag Agarwal, a supply chain expert, is here to answer your questions about inspection services and help you construct a fool-proof plan of action in no time.

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Sajag Agarwal, the Founder and CEO of Movley, to discuss everything Amazon sellers need to know about supply chain management and quality control. Listen in as Sajag identifies common quality control issues, explains how faulty products are a real danger to your business’ success, and reveals how Movley helps Amazon sellers across the world perfect their products and processes every single day. Stay tuned!

Brad Wayland is an entrepreneur with almost 20 years of experience in marketing and operating online businesses. Starting in 2003, Brad helped create an online custom t-shirt company that later developed into a multi-million dollar enterprise. In the last 10 years, Brad has constructed, purchased, or sold more than 30 web properties. 

In 2017, Brad became an advisor at Quiet Light Brokerage, a company that helps entrepreneurs effectively and profitably sell their online businesses.

Do you lose sleep over planning an exit strategy for your business? Well, you’re not alone! Exit planning can be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. 

With almost 20 years of experience in the ecommerce industry, Brad Wayland of Quiet Light Brokerage has faced all of the ups and downs involved in exit planning. Unsure how to start your exit planning, when to sell your business, or the knowledge about your company you should prioritize at every point of the planning process? Brad’s here to help. 

Figuring out the timing of your exit strategy can be one of the most frustrating aspects of exit planning. In this episode of the Amazing Exits Podcast, Brad talks to co-hosts Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller about practical tips and tricks for successfully planning your own amazing exit. Stay tuned.

Michele Venton is an experienced entrepreneur who specializes in growing, scaling, and exiting Amazon FBA businesses. She created a top Amazon company, GirlZone, in under two years, which she successfully exited in 2019 for seven figures. Michele is also a speaker at international e-commerce and Amazon events.

Currently, Michele is building her second successful brand and establishing herself as a motivational speaker for working moms who are trying to juggle professional success and motherhood.

Do you find it tough to juggle your entrepreneurial career and your duties as a parent? Are you trying to catch a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel: a successful exit, where you have more time for yourself, your kids, and new business ventures? If so, this episode of Amazing Exits is a must-listen. 

Being an entrepreneur is difficult, as it requires a great deal of time, energy, money, and passion. It’s a 24/7 job! However, being a parent—especially a stay-at-home parent—is also a full-time gig with little to no time off. So, how can you balance your entrepreneurial dreams and the constant work of parenthood? Thankfully, Michele Venton, a successful Amazon entrepreneur and stay-at-home mom, is here to share how she survived living in these two worlds at once—and how you can, too.

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Michele Venton, an experienced Amazon entrepreneur, international speaker, and loving parent, to discuss Michele’s incredible 7-figure exit story. Listen in as Michele reveals how she got started as an Amazon seller, the importance of building a customer-focused brand, and how she maneuvers life as a successful entrepreneur and devoted mother. Stay tuned!

Jason Boyce is an entrepreneur, author, Amazon aficionado, and the Founder and CEO of the product marketing agency Avenue7Media. He is an e-commerce expert with almost two decades of experience under his belt, and he uses the power of Amazon, social media, and digital advertising to launch products, boost sales, and build brands through Avenue7Media. 

In addition to this, Jason also serves as a CEO Advisory Board Member for Inc. CEO Project, as well as an Advisory Council Member for Prosper Show. To top it all off, Jason co-authored The Amazon Jungle, a highly-rated guide for Amazon sellers, with Rick Cesari.

Do you want to build your Amazon business but are frustrated with Amazon’s poor treatment of its third-party sellers? Are you looking for effective strategies that will help you lead your company to success in spite of your love/hate relationship with Amazon? If so, this episode of Amazing Exits is a must-listen!

Jason Boyce is an entrepreneur, author, and e-commerce/Amazon expert with almost 20 years of hard-won experience to boast. However, even an expert and long-time Amazon seller like Jason can occasionally get frustrated with Amazon entrepreneurship. Thankfully, Jason’s turbulent relationship with Amazon hasn’t deterred him from thriving on its platform—and today he’s here to share the tips and tricks that have helped him prosper on Amazon’s platform for so many years.

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Jason Boyce, the Founder and CEO of Avenue7Media, to discuss navigating the “jungle” of Amazon selling. Listen in as Jason talks about developing his Amazon expertise, serving in the U.S. Marine Corp, and writing a best-selling book with esteemed marketing legend Rick Cesari. Stay tuned for more!

Rick Cesari is a direct response marketing trailblazer, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and esteemed consultant. He was the very first person to build a national brand using direct response TV marketing and has since grown a plethora of brands—like Juiceman® Juice Extractor, Sonicare®, Clarisonic, and OxiClean—into household names.

Currently, Rick is the Chief Marketing Officer at Direct Branding, an omni-channel branding and marketing company that uses engaging videos to help companies build their brand’s presence and generate sales. Not only that, but he recently released his fourth book, The Amazon Jungle: The Truth About Amazon, The Seller's Survival Guide for Thriving on the World's Most Perilous E-Commerce Marketplace.

Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels as an Amazon entrepreneur? In other words, are you spilling blood, sweat, and tears for your business, but not reaping the benefits you expected? You’re certainly not alone—and this episode is calling your name.

Rick Cesari has been through it all: underwhelming exits, national success and recognition, career confusion, lucky timing, and everything else in between. However, after more than 25 years in the turbulent and fickle direct response marketing industry, business is still booming for him as an advertiser, consultant, author, and speaker. So, what’s Rick’s secret sauce for success—and how can you emulate his strategies in your own business?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Rick Cesari, one of the world’s first direct response marketers and the Chief Marketing Officer at Direct Branding, to share the ups and downs of Rick’s incredible career. Tune in as Rick reveals his best-kept tips and tricks for digital marketing, Amazon entrepreneurship, and brand building that will boost your conversion rates and skyrocket your sales today. Stay tuned!

Afolabi Oyerokun is the CEO of Trillion Source and the Co-Owner of Honu Worldwide. Afolabi has been constructing logistic strategies, relationships, and tactics to increase profits and productivity for his clients for over 20 years.

As a successful entrepreneur, Afolabi enjoys helping other entrepreneurs transform their vision into high-quality products. His love for discovering amazing products at low prices has led Afolabi to help multiple 7-figure Amazon entrepreneurs significantly expand their profits by buying in Chinese marketplaces.

Are you an Amazon entrepreneur who wants to save money and optimize your supply chain management? If you are, then this episode of the Amazing Exits podcast with Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller is for you. Today’s guest, Afolabi Oyerokun, has more than 20 years of experience in supply chain management, Amazon selling, and more. As an expert seller in Chinese markets, Afolabi has a plethora of valuable advice for Amazon sellers and entrepreneurs who are planning a successful exit.

All entrepreneurs want to save money and supercharge their profits. That’s why Afolabi Oyerokun and his team at Honu Worldwide are not just your average sourcing agents. Instead, they help entrepreneurs develop a successful, high-quality product that will stand the test of time and truly make your business thrive. Listen to this episode of the Amazing Exits podcast today to learn how to craft a high-quality product, optimize your supply chain management, and plan an amazing exit. Stay tuned.

Jake Barnett is an experienced sales and marketing leader in the e-commerce and technology industries. He is the Head of Business Development at Boosted Commerce, an acquisition company of third party FBA sellers on Amazon. 

Jake’s expansive experience includes his work at Peachtree Funding, where he closed deals that were valued in excess of $100 million. Jake also worked at Blink Logic, a venture-capital funded startup, where he closed deals representing millions of users and was promoted to VP of Sales and Marketing at just 23 years old.

Do you want to create a sellable business that will attract high-profile buyers and result in a profitable exit? Not so fast—there’s a vital step you must complete first: building long-lasting value into your business.

Building value into your business is a difficult, yet necessary, part of the exit planning process. After all, who wants to buy a business with little long-term worth? There are many avenues that you can take to create a more valuable business—but some of them are certainly quicker and more effective than others. Thankfully Jake Barnett, an expert in sales and marketing, is here to clear the air by revealing exactly what acquisition firms are looking for in your company.

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Jake Barnett, the Head of Business Development at Boosted Commerce, to discuss the process of selling your business to an Amazon FBA acquisition firm. Listen in as Jake talks about Boosted Commerce’s method for appraising businesses, his key strategies for attracting high-profile buyers, and the importance of implementing SBA financing during the exit planning process. Stay tuned!

Karyn Thomas is an Amazon and E-Commerce Conversion Expert. Karyn is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Private Label Profit, a done-for-you company that helps Amazon sellers maximize profits while minimizing effort. Karyn is also a Brand Evangelist and Customer Advocate at Helium 10, a software company that empowers Amazon entrepreneurs with a state-of-the-art software suite.

Are you trying to find new and innovative ways to make your Amazon brand stand out? You’re not alone! Today’s Amazing Exits guest, Karyn Thomas, knows how difficult—yet, important—brand building can be for your business. With almost 7 years of experience as an Amazon entrepreneur and business coach, Karyn is here today to share how she co-founded Private Label Profit, why Amazon optimization matters, and how to find your “why” as an Amazon seller.

If you are looking to learn valuable Amazon optimization tips and tricks to gain customer attention and increase sales, listen in as Kellianne Fedio, host of the Amazing Exits podcast, sits down with Karyn Thomas, Co-Founder and CEO of Private Label Profit. Today, Karyn shares how to make the most of your business by maximizing your “why” and becoming a pro at advertising. You don’t want to miss her practical and effective solutions to your marketing, design, and optimization questions! Stay tuned.