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Ever dreamed of building a multi-million dollar Amazon business with your sibling?
Join us for a special episode where we sit down with my brother and co-founder, Jeff, to uncover the secrets behind our journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the top Amazon sellers.
We'll share candid stories about the highs and lows of running a successful e-commerce business for over a decade, including the importance of adaptability in scaling a business, insights on leveraging third-party logistics for growth, and lessons learned from pursuing brand exclusivity deals.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an e-commerce enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss.
Episode Notes:
00:10 - Jeff Needham Introduction
02:15 - Early Days and Initial Insights Into the Amazon Marketplace
05:00 - Scaling the Business
06:55 - Realizations and Challenges
09:50 - Decision to Move Warehouse Operations to Indiana
12:25 - Optimizing the Business
15:30 - Exploration of Brand-Direct and Exclusive Selling Models
16:10 - Lessons Learned from Watching Other Competitors
17:20 - Brand Direct Challenges
19:00 - Failed Ventures and Insights
25:30 - The Reimbursement Service
26:18 - Operational Innovations
29:30 - Scott’s Scouting Tool
30:30 - Issues with Expanding Too Wide
33:10 - Dealing with Accounting
34:47 - COVID Stories
37:45 - Price Gouging
39:15 - Amazon Inventory Constraints
Related Post: 7 Pro Amazon Listing Optimization Tips to Send Your Sales Soaring
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813
X: @itsScottNeedham
Instagram: @smartestseller
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371
Newsletter: https://www.smartscout.com/newsletter-sign-up
Blog: https://www.smartscout.com/blog
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Ever dreamed of building a multi-million dollar Amazon business with your sibling?
Join us for a special episode where we sit down with my brother and co-founder, Jeff, to uncover the secrets behind our journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the top Amazon sellers.
We'll share candid stories about the highs and lows of running a successful e-commerce business for over a decade, including the importance of adaptability in scaling a business, insights on leveraging third-party logistics for growth, and lessons learned from pursuing brand exclusivity deals.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or an e-commerce enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss.
Episode Notes:
00:10 - Jeff Needham Introduction
02:15 - Early Days and Initial Insights Into the Amazon Marketplace
05:00 - Scaling the Business
06:55 - Realizations and Challenges
09:50 - Decision to Move Warehouse Operations to Indiana
12:25 - Optimizing the Business
15:30 - Exploration of Brand-Direct and Exclusive Selling Models
16:10 - Lessons Learned from Watching Other Competitors
17:20 - Brand Direct Challenges
19:00 - Failed Ventures and Insights
25:30 - The Reimbursement Service
26:18 - Operational Innovations
29:30 - Scott’s Scouting Tool
30:30 - Issues with Expanding Too Wide
33:10 - Dealing with Accounting
34:47 - COVID Stories
37:45 - Price Gouging
39:15 - Amazon Inventory Constraints
Related Post: 7 Pro Amazon Listing Optimization Tips to Send Your Sales Soaring
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813
X: @itsScottNeedham
Instagram: @smartestseller
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371
Newsletter: https://www.smartscout.com/newsletter-sign-up
Blog: https://www.smartscout.com/blog

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