Coasting kills e-commerce brands. In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we break down why standing still is the fastest way to lose ground on Amazon and in e-commerce.

You'll learn how to spot the signs of market maturity, why the product life cycle applies to every SKU you launch, and what "investing in growth" actually looks like in today's competitive landscape. From new product lines to better brand assets to customer retention strategies, Andy shares how successful founders stay ahead of decline.

We'll also cover why Amazon's algorithm punishes inactivity, how competitors exploit complacency, and the exact steps to break free from stagnation before your top seller flatlines.

All my resources here: www.andyisom.com

The latest U.S.–China tariff update just dropped, and it could have major implications for e-commerce sellers, sourcing strategies, and global supply chains.

In this episode, I break down what the new extension means, how it might impact Amazon and DTC brand owners, and what you should be thinking about if your products come from China.

Plus, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own content plans moving forward what's changing, what's staying, and how I'm approaching the next phase of growth for the podcast, YouTube, and beyond.

If you want to stay ahead on trade news and get a behind-the-scenes look at where my content is headed, this one's worth the listen.

All my resources: www.andyisom.com

In this episode of Built by Business, I break down two powerful (but underrated) Amazon PPC features that most sellers still aren't using: Bid Performance Estimates and Keyword Groups. These tools can help you make smarter bidding decisions and unlock better keyword targeting in 2025. You'll hear a couple behind the scenes clips of real consulting calls with brand owners facing common concerns that advertisers have on Amazon.

Whether you're brand new to Amazon Ads or already scaling a brand, you'll learn how to:

• Predict impressions before you bid using Bid Performance Estimates

• Quickly launch high-performing keyword campaigns with Keyword Groups

• Avoid common mistakes that raise ACOS and burn budget

• Shift your mindset from ACOS-chasing to long-term TACOS improvement

This episode is sponsored by the Amazon Ads team. #Ad #AmazonAds

In this milestone episode I reflect on the completion of my 90‑day daily podcast challenge 90 episodes in 90 days. Discover the real behind‑the‑scenes: the hardest days, the biggest wins, and the lessons learned from showing up every single day for three months straight.

You'll hear how the challenge boosted audience growth, built momentum, and revealed surprising insights about what topics truly resonate with listeners. Plus, Andy shares what's next for Built by Business and how you can use the same consistency framework to grow your own brand.

All my resources are here: www.andyisom.com

In this episode of Built by Business: Amazon, E‑Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Andy Isom breaks down the silent killers in your Amazon funnel. You're getting clicks, but shoppers aren't buying - why? Learn the top four drop‑off points between product page visits and checkout, and the exact strategies to fix them without spending more on ads.

We'll cover product page abandonment, variation confusion, price and shipping "shock," and competitor poaching at checkout. Plus, discover how to use Amazon's Unit Session Percentage, Brand Analytics, and Manage Your Experiments to pinpoint where your buyers are bouncing.

If you want to boost conversions without touching your PPC budget, this episode is your playbook. Let us audit and see where your "Drop Offs" are: www.weavos.io

Explore Amazon's balancing act between unmatched shopper scale and relentless enforcement against fake‑review brokers in this episode of Built by Business: Amazon, E‑Commerce, Entrepreneurship. Discover how Amazon manages 326 million active shoppers globally, 45% U.S. online market share, and yet still battles pervasive review fraud networks. Learn about Amazon's largest legal victory to date - seizing 75 fraudulent broker sites - and its 10‑year campaign blocking over 275 million suspicious reviews.

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This was one of those days.

Amazon FBA inventory management is no longer a backend task, it's a profit lever just as vital as PPC. In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we break down why your inventory strategy directly affects your fees, delivery speeds, conversion rates, and ad performance in 2025.

With Amazon's latest fee updates, like the low-inventory-level surcharge and storage utilization penalties, mismanaging inventory can kill your margins faster than bad advertising.

We'll cover:

• How Amazon penalizes low inventory and excess storage
• What really happens when you go out of stock
• The inventory → PPC feedback loop that silently destroys your ACOS
• Real tactics to manage inventory smarter in 2025

If you're spending more time optimizing your ads than your inventory, this is your wake-up call.

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It's been a wild week for the Isom family! We welcomed our 3rd baby to the family, and first girl! We are so excited to have Brinley joining us. We are all smitten for sure! There's other interesting news related to e-commerce, tariffs, Amazon advertising on Google (or not), as well as how the big keep getting bigger. Need help? Reach me here: www.andyisom.com

All the biggest brands in the world seem have been started from a stupid idea... One that friends, family, and peers said would never work. Yet here we are. Nike, Liquid Death, Patagonia, Dave's Hot Chicken, and many of my episodes from How I Built This with Guy Raz tell the story. The magic happens outside the comfortzone. Listen to discover some ways you can step outside your comfort zone and start taking action.

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