Hey guys,

Is there a better way to find products? Are there other strategies out there that can be more successful? 

Well today I have Sophie Howard on the show and she talks about some unique strategies that allowed her to build a very successful Amazon business (her first one) and manage to sell that for 7 figures!

Using her unique sourcing skills, Sophie has also created a platform where she helps you source unique products in unique locations and provides guidance on how to pick successful products. She also conducts her very own sourcing trip details of which you can find on her website www.aspiringentrepreneurs.com

You can also get hold of Sophie via email at [email protected]

Talk to you all soon!

Hey guys,

In this episode I give you some more details on what actually went wrong on Prime Day for Amazon from a more technical perspective! Geek mode on!

I also give an update on a new way I've managed to finance my business and resolve some of my cashflow issues, so stay tuned! 

Talk next week!

What's up guys!

Today I have Nathan Hirsch on the show!

He is an entrepreneur and expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He is the co-founder and CEO of FreeeUp.com, a  marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted freelancers in eCommerce, digital marketing, and much more. He has sold over $30 million online and regularly appears on leading business podcasts around the world.

In this episode we talk about the general challenges people experience when trying to build teams and specifically how freeeup can help relieve you of many of those stresses!

You can also get $25 credit your hire by following the special link below:

https://freeeup.com/taz/

Talk again later this week!

Hey guys,

Prime Day is finally upon us! And it's actually Prime Day and a half because it starts at 3pm Eastern today and end tomorrow night on the 17th!

But first, here's my quote for today's episode:

I go over a couple of things to watch out for during Prime Day and a way you can optimize for the most sales.

Also, I forgot to pay my sales tax! So I had a $6000 garnishment on my business account to pay for my taxes even though it's far less than that...! More in the episode! 

Happy Prime Day!

Hey guys!

Today I have Parvez Panjwani who is the co-founder of SZventures which is a company that acquires and grows other eCommerce businesses. 

We go through his journey for how he was able to get out of the rat race and transition into running his company full time! 

We also talk about the difference between aptitude and execution and whether or not you're willing to actually go through the hard times to build a business.

Lots of nuggets and lessons learned throughout this one! 

And here is some more info on Parvez and how you can get in contact if you have any questions for him:

Email - [email protected]

Website - http://szventures.com/

Hey guys,

Happy Independence Day! So here is my motivational quote for the week: "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time"

Here are some of the things that I go over today:

- Headline search ads now available in Advertising from within SellerCentral

- New method to remove hi-jackers, you can no longer just quote sellers to remove them

- Why I couldn't get my stock here on time for Prime Day...

Talk soon

Hey guys,

Today I have Rick Cesari on the call who has many claims to fame, one of which was being the keynote speaker at Prosper a few years ago. 

He has also been a pioneer in Brand Response advertising since the early 90’s and helped create the concept of “sell while you brand” and has been the force behind the creation of many of today’s iconic consumer brands including Sonicare, The George Foreman Grill, OxiClean and many others. He has helped take companies like GoPro from start-up to over a billion dollars in sales in just a few short years.

In this episode we go over these 5 keys to building a brand:

1. How is your product unique and different from other products out there?
2. Positioning - where is a niche category where you can dominate?
3. Deliver more value - underpromise and overdeliver!
4. Always listen to your customers - they are always the most powerful form of feedback. Offer the best customer support
5. Authentic testimonials - Most powerful tool when it comes to video marketing

Also, by going to the link below, you can get free copies of:

• Four Step  Formula To Creating Videos That Sell Your Products Like Crazy
• The 5 Keys To Building a Great Brand 

http://rickcesari.com/AmazonEntrepreneur

Here is an example of the listing we spoke about that used video extremely well:

Sous Vide Supreme

https://www.amazon.com/Sous-Vide-Supreme-Water-SVS10LS/dp/B003AYZIB4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1530138740&sr=8-2&keywords=sous+vide+supreme

And finally, here are the other books we mentioned that will really help to understand the power of building brands and also how to build a business in general:

1. No BS Direct Marketing - Dan Kennedy
2. Blue ocean strategy -  Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan Kim
3. 22 Immutable laws of marketing - Al Ries and Jack Trout

See you again later this week!

Hey guys!

Here is my motivational quote for the week: 

"When you're no longer willing to tolerate something, that's when your life changes"

In this episode I talk about the new tax ruling that has come through and below is a link to an article from TaxJar that tries to decipher what this new ruling means:

A Sales Tax Expert Weighs In on the South Dakota Supreme Court Ruling

Also another update on the review situation and suspensions, below is a great article from my friends over at Viral Launch where they talk about some of the changes they've seen including over 1 million reviews being removed in the month of May!!! Check out the article here.

Be safe out there! 

Hey guys!

Quick one from me today on my experience in New Orleans at Boost with FBA. Got to stress the importance of networking because as always, that was the most valuable part of the event.

I also talk about some other updates from seller central and on fake reviews, what number it takes for your ASIN to be blocked!

Talk again next week!

What is UP!

Today I have CJ Rosenbaum BACK on the show! It was CJ and his team who helped me reinstate my first ever private label product back in October when I was the victim of a false IP claim.

In this episode we talk about what happened in that process and also about:

• brand gating
• brand registry
• trademarks

We also talk about techniques for how you can build certain features into your product and listing to help get high jackers off your listing.

CJ has seen an uptick in suspensions for fake reviews through March and April and his advice is simply to STOP. STOP buying fake reviews or using review clubs as you’re risking your business doing it!

Be safe out there!