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Alex Yale, began his professional journey in M&A and strategy at Deloitte Consulting. Seeking new challenges, he moved into the tech sector, initially joining a small tech company that was later acquired by AT&T. He then transitioned to a partnerships role at META (formerly Facebook), where he spent six years in various partnerships and sales leadership positions.
After his tenure at META, Alex and his family relocated to Boston, where he joined Thrasio, the largest Amazon FBA aggregator. As the General Manager of Angry Orange, Thrasio’s most successful brand, he expanded the pet cleaning product line into major brick-and-mortar retailers such as Target, Petsmart, and Walmart.
Driven by entrepreneurial spirit, Alex eventually started his own brand, Uncle Todd's, specializing in home cleaning and maintenance products. He also acquired Flip-It Cap, a former Shark Tank brand. Alex now successfully manages both eCommerce businesses, which operate across multiple channels, including an upcoming in-store launch at Walmart.
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> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn….
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Alex Yale, owner of Uncle Todd's and Flip It Cap. They discuss the importance of retail diversification and maintaining high product quality in the evolving e-commerce landscape. Alex shares his background in M&A and strategy from Deloitte and Meta, and his journey into e-commerce. He emphasizes the need for a strong product-market fit on Amazon before expanding into retail, and the significance of strategic relationships with major retailers. This episode offers valuable insights for seven-figure business owners aiming to scale to eight figures and beyond.
Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:
Action Item #1: Leverage Amazon as a Testing Ground for Retail Expansion:
Use Amazon to validate your product-market fit by analyzing reviews, sales data, and customer feedback. This provides proof of concept and helps refine your product before pitching to retail buyers.
Action Item #2: Present a Compelling Case to Retail Buyers with Data and Differentiation: When approaching retailers, provide strong sales data and highlight your product's unique selling points. Demonstrate how it fills gaps in their product lineup and aligns with their customer base.
Action Item #3: Design Retail-Ready Packaging to Capture Attention on Shelves:
Invest in packaging that is not only durable but also visually appealing in a retail environment. Ensure it communicates the product's benefits clearly to stand out from competitors.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Helium 10
Jungle Scout
Seller Sprite
Amazon
ChatGPT
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Uncle Todd's
Flip It Cap
Angry Orange
Special Mention(s):
Related Episode(s):
Episode Sponsor
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This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures.
I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.
I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.
If you’ve hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at [email protected]<...
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Alex Yale, began his professional journey in M&A and strategy at Deloitte Consulting. Seeking new challenges, he moved into the tech sector, initially joining a small tech company that was later acquired by AT&T. He then transitioned to a partnerships role at META (formerly Facebook), where he spent six years in various partnerships and sales leadership positions.
After his tenure at META, Alex and his family relocated to Boston, where he joined Thrasio, the largest Amazon FBA aggregator. As the General Manager of Angry Orange, Thrasio’s most successful brand, he expanded the pet cleaning product line into major brick-and-mortar retailers such as Target, Petsmart, and Walmart.
Driven by entrepreneurial spirit, Alex eventually started his own brand, Uncle Todd's, specializing in home cleaning and maintenance products. He also acquired Flip-It Cap, a former Shark Tank brand. Alex now successfully manages both eCommerce businesses, which operate across multiple channels, including an upcoming in-store launch at Walmart.
Highlight Bullets
> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn….
In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Alex Yale, owner of Uncle Todd's and Flip It Cap. They discuss the importance of retail diversification and maintaining high product quality in the evolving e-commerce landscape. Alex shares his background in M&A and strategy from Deloitte and Meta, and his journey into e-commerce. He emphasizes the need for a strong product-market fit on Amazon before expanding into retail, and the significance of strategic relationships with major retailers. This episode offers valuable insights for seven-figure business owners aiming to scale to eight figures and beyond.
Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:
Action Item #1: Leverage Amazon as a Testing Ground for Retail Expansion:
Use Amazon to validate your product-market fit by analyzing reviews, sales data, and customer feedback. This provides proof of concept and helps refine your product before pitching to retail buyers.
Action Item #2: Present a Compelling Case to Retail Buyers with Data and Differentiation: When approaching retailers, provide strong sales data and highlight your product's unique selling points. Demonstrate how it fills gaps in their product lineup and aligns with their customer base.
Action Item #3: Design Retail-Ready Packaging to Capture Attention on Shelves:
Invest in packaging that is not only durable but also visually appealing in a retail environment. Ensure it communicates the product's benefits clearly to stand out from competitors.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Helium 10
Jungle Scout
Seller Sprite
Amazon
ChatGPT
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Uncle Todd's
Flip It Cap
Angry Orange
Special Mention(s):
Related Episode(s):
Episode Sponsor
Sponsor for this episode...
This episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures.
I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.
I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.
If you’ve hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at [email protected]<...
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