Amazing Exits Podcast

Barbra Bannon is a serial entrepreneur, devoted mother of two children, and the Founder and CEO of Farm to Table Innovation Collective, a reliable, community-focused company that empowers restaurants to source food from local vendors in the wake of COVID-19. Barbra recently built and sold Spark Ink, a multi-million dollar, #1 best-selling Amazon brand, in just 2 years.

Do you want to sell your business quickly, turn a profit, and experience the freedom to explore new ventures?  First, you’ll have to wade through the dreaded process of exit planning. 

Selling your business is difficult—especially if this is your first time through the exit planning process. That’s why Barbra Bannon is here today: because one of the best ways to learn how to do something new is to take an expert’s advice. After building and scaling a multi-million dollar Amazon store, Barbra and her husband decided to sell. Today, she explains why—and reveals the recent projects that have been transforming her career since then.

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Barbra Bannon, a serial entrepreneur and Amazon selling veteran, to discuss the ins and outs of Barbra’s lucrative exit. Listen in as Barbra talks about deciding to sell her business as a mother of two young children, the importance of maintaining clean financial records before selling, and how identifying the “buyer persona” could transform your products and skyrocket your sales. Stay tuned!

Kirsty Verity is the Co-Founder and CEO of REAL Coaching, a company that helps Amazon entrepreneurs build successful businesses that turn a profit. Kirsty has been selling on Amazon since 2013 and has sold more than $17 million in products through her Amazon store. Because of her fiery passion and valuable experience, Kirsty has coached and helped over 1,000 Amazon sellers build their businesses since 2015.

Isaac Kuhlman is an Amazon Brand Developer and the Co-Founder of REAL Coaching. Since 2013, Isaac has developed Amazon businesses that have made over $12 million in sales. After joining with Kirsty Verity to create REAL Coaching, Isaac has helped over 1,000 Amazon sellers build their successful businesses.

Do you struggle with constructing a unique brand for your Amazon product? Or, maybe you’re having trouble with some of the other aspects of Amazon selling and entrepreneurship. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! This is the reason Kirsty Verity and Isaac Kuhlman joined forces to create a high-quality Amazon entrepreneurship coaching program: to help Amazon entrepreneurs across the board navigate the ups and downs of brand building, product research, profit margins, investment, and more. 

If you want to know how to create a connection with your customers and elevate your product, this episode of Amazing Exits with Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller is for you. Listen in as Kellianne and Paul sit down with Kirsty Verity and Isaac Kuhlman of REAL Coaching to discuss simplifying your business and effectively building your brand. Their practical strategies for brand building, product research, and increasing the value of your company could boost your customer satisfaction and profits! Stay tuned.

Ken Kubec is the VP of Acquisitions at Thras.io, one of the fastest-growing acquirers of Amazon third-party FBA brands. With a portfolio of more than 35 brands, Thras.io has established their sourcing, due diligence, and closing processes to guarantee seamless ownership transitions. 

In his role as VP of Acquisitions, Ken works closely with leading Amazon 7-figure private label brands that want to effectively monetize their business.

Are you an Amazon seller who is looking to exit your business, turn a profit, and maybe even have a bit of fun while you’re at it?

Meet Ken Kubec, the VP of Acquisitions at Thras.io. According to Ken, exiting your business is not an easy task, but when all is said and done, it can be incredibly transformative. Exiting can usher you into rest and relaxation, give you the space to develop new business ideas, and more—but only if you exit successfully, with the right team by your side. So, how do you find the right people to aid you in the exit planning process?

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Ken Kubec, VP of Acquisitions at Thras.io, to reveal how you can sell your business to a high-profile acquisition company. Listen in as Ken discusses his top-notch strategies for profitably—and quickly—growing and exiting your business. You don’t want to miss his prized expertise, so stay tuned!

Chelsea Cohen is an Amazon seller, copywriting expert, and the Co-Founder of both SoStocked and Badass Business Builders. Since launching her own physical products business on Amazon with her husband Ari in 2014, Chelsea has built an Amazon empire that earns more than $1 million in sales per year. 

Chelsea and Ari are in-demand speakers that have been featured at the Amazing.com Seller Summit and several Amazon seller podcasts and YouTube shows, including AM/PM Podcast and Seller Stories with Jungle Scout.

Is the day-to-day hassle of inventory management getting you down? Do confusing spreadsheets and ineffective all-in-one algorithms make you want to pull your hair out—and maybe even quit?

Building a successful Amazon business is difficult enough without the anxiety that comes with inventory management. So, what if there was a way to systematize your inventory management with a customizable, easy-to-use software? Thankfully, this miraculous software exists–and Chelsea Cohen is on the show to share it with you. 

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Chelsea Cohen, Co-Founder of SoStocked, to discuss the best-kept secrets for effectively managing your inventory with state-of-the-art software. Listen in as Chelsea reveals how to avoid the most egregious inventory management mistakes, simplify your supply chain management, and boost your profits through stellar copywriting. Stay tuned for more!

Nate Jackson is the Vice President of Acquisitions at Perch, one of the top acquirers and operators of Amazon Private Label brands. At Perch, a team of expert operators uses their storied e-commerce expertise to take Amazon brands to new levels of success. At Perch, Nate specializes in business development, partnerships, acquisitions, due diligence, and integrations. 

Seira Flores is an entrepreneur, advisor, empowerment coach, project manager, change agent, and accredited investor. She is the Founder and CEO of Sambuya, a company that produces affordable, reusable, and comfortable face masks. 

Seira is also the Founder of Satina Clothing, an apparel brand created by women, for women. After launching Satina Clothing in 2015, Seira built a reliable reputation and generated over $20 million in sales before successfully exiting in 2020.

Have you ever wondered what the sale of a business is like from both the seller and the buyer’s perspective? Do you want a glimpse into the inner workings of the exit planning and acquisition processes from a buyer and seller duo who have been there—together? 

In 2020, Seira Flores sold her successful women’s clothing company for 7 figures. Nate Jackson, the VP of Acquisitions at Perch, is the one who bought it. After the process of transferring Seira’s business to Perch, one of the leading acquirers of Amazon businesses, Seira and Nate are ready to share their experience with the world. 

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Seira Flores and Nate Jackson, a seller/buyer duo, to discuss how you can build a valuable, attractive business today. Listen in as Seira and Nate reveal top strategies for creating a profitable business, attracting the attention of top buyers, and determining the right time to sell. Stay tuned!

Steven Pope is the Founder of My Amazon Guy, a 28-person Amazon Seller Central Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia. At My Amazon Guy, Steven and his team use PPC, SEO, design, and catalog management strategies to growth hack ecommerce and marketplace platforms. 

Outside of his career as a marketing and Amazon selling aficionado, Steven is an Eagle Scout, expert chess player, and debate scholar.

Are you a successful Amazon entrepreneur? Or, have you ever considered becoming an Amazon seller to generate passive income? If this sounds like you, Steven Pope has some expert advice: hire an agency, quickly.

Many entrepreneurs think Amazon selling is an easy avenue for generating extra income. However, becoming an Amazon seller is no easy task—it often takes blood, sweat, and tears to run a successful Amazon business. That’s why Steven Pope runs an Amazon seller agency: to help Amazon entrepreneurs lessen their workloads, maximize their profits, and skyrocket their sellability. Ready to start?

In this episode of the Amazing Exits podcast, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Steven Pope, Founder of My Amazon Guy, to discuss the secrets to scaling and selling your Amazon business with the help of an agency. Listen in as Steven reveals his top strategies for growing a successful Amazon business, developing and launching new products, and reverse engineering to maximize profits. Stay tuned!

Norm Farrar is the CEO of prREACH, President of Honu Worldwide, President of AMZclub, and Co-Founder of AMZ and Beyond. He’s also the host of the I Know This Guy… podcast!

As an entrepreneur, coach, and mentor, Norm wants to help others recognize and achieve their greatest potential so they can experience the most important thing: a life worth living.

Are you trying to figure out how to build a successful, attractive, and professional brand for your business? As a successful long-time entrepreneur, Norm Farrar knows the frustrating ups and downs involved in brand building. That’s why Norm and his team at AMZclub help entrepreneurs through the process of building a profitable and sellable brand! 

If you need accessible tips and tricks for establishing the perfect brand, this episode of the Amazing Exits podcast with Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller is for you. Today, Kellianne and Paul sit down with Norm Farrar to discuss inventory strategy and negotiation, the importance of high-quality websites, how to develop a sellable business, and more. Listen to learn how to make the most of your business as you plan your own amazing exit!

Tyler Jefcoat is the Founder and CEO of Seller Accountant, an accounting firm that helps e-commerce sellers maximize their business’s potential by providing bookkeeping services and financial coaching courses. In his role as CEO, Tyler provides financial coaching resources and leads the Sellers Roundtable, an exclusive group of seven- and eight-figure sellers. 

Before Seller Accountant, Tyler served as the Founder and Managing Partner of Care to Continue, a successful home health care service.

Handling finances in your business can be—and usually is—overwhelming. Many entrepreneurs have no clue how to effectively manage their finances so they can make the most of their business. That’s why Tyler Jefcoat founded Seller Accountant: to help entrepreneurs thrive by providing bookkeeping management and financial coaching services. 

In today’s episode of the Amazing Exits podcast, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Tyler Jefcoat of Seller Accountant to discuss how to get over the hurdle of bookkeeping so you can focus on running your business and turning a profit. You’ll also learn how clean bookkeeping and financial coaching can reduce stress, promote your company’s sellability, and transform your day-to-day business practices. Stay tuned. 

Liran Hirschkorn is the Founder and CEO of Incrementum Digital, an Amazon advertising agency. Liran began selling on Amazon after building and selling an internet life insurance agency in 2014. Since then, Liran has founded multiple profitable Amazon e-commerce brands, establishing himself as an authority on marketing, advertising, and Amazon selling. 

Do you struggle with implementing effective advertising for your Amazon product? Making your brand stand out to buyers can seem like an impossible task sometimes. With so many ad strategy options, knowing which path to choose and how to implement it can be incredibly overwhelming. That’s why today’s Amazing Exits guest, Liran Hirschkorn, founded his successful Amazon advertising agency in the first place: to help Amazon entrepreneurs like you make the most effective and lucrative advertising choices for your business. 

Liran Hirschkorn believes Amazon advertising could be the difference between success and failure for your product. In this episode of the Amazing Exits podcast, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with the Founder and CEO of Incrementum Digital to discuss the importance of high-quality advertising. Get out your notebook and keep listening to learn how to implement an advertising strategy that will make your Amazon business thrive!

Matt Geddie is a high-growth leader and accomplished entrepreneur with years of experience creating products, developing IP, building brands, and executing international sales and marketing strategies. His many areas of expertise include business development, strategy, new venture initiatives, and more. 

Currently, Matt is also the COO of Chiavaye, a company of various brands leading the marketplace in female health with impactful products and initiatives.

Do you want to successfully build, grow, and sell your own business? Or, are you looking for top-notch advice to help you time your exit perfectly? You’re in luck: this episode of the Amazing Exits podcast is for you!

Matt Geddie is an experienced entrepreneur who created and sold his own business, Skinny & Co., for 7 figures. Through the exit planning process, Matt learned quite a bit about the importance of intentional growth, good timing, and de-risking your assets—and today, he’s here to share his entrepreneurial wisdom with the world. 

In this episode of Amazing Exits, Kellianne Fedio and Paul Miller sit down with Matt Geddie, COO of Chiavaye, to discuss Matt’s amazing 7-figure exit. Listen in as Matt talks about how to sell your business at a high point, creating a trustworthy exit planning team, and what qualities he looks for in a potential acquisition. Stay tuned for more!