The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast

Ecomcrew is in full force this episode as Mike and Dave talk about how blogging boosts sales by increasing organic traffic to your site and making you rank higher in both Google and Amazon.

You're in for a treat because I finally have Dave back on the podcast with me!

Today, we talk about how your business can benefit greatly from external organic traffic that comes from having great blog content.

The ecommerce game has significantly changed over the years. That's why in today's episode, we share with you an effective white hat technique to keep your products and sites ranking high on any platform, resulting in higher revenues for your business.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How blogging is essential for ecommerce sites - 7:09
• Why blog content is important - 11:52
• How content generates free traffic - 12:45
• Capturing top-of-funnel traffic through blogging - 13:26
• Developing focus through content - 15:12
• Diversifying revenue streams - 17:13
• The dangers of pure affiliate marketing - 20:33
• Amazon's move in reducing referral fees - 22:50
• Creating your own luck in ecommerce the white hat way - 30:00
• Blog statistics of some of our sites - 34:00
• Investing in great content for long-term gain - 38:30

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Get to know the mistakes the giants made and the best practices they recommend to sustain a successful ecommerce business.

In the course of building a business, it is fairly common for entrepreneurs to make mistakes along the way.

If you learn from them, it can still be considered a win, but you don't always have to make the mistakes yourself to be able to learn from them.

In this episode, our returning guest Gary Huang shares the 10 things he learned after interviewing more than a dozen 7-figure sellers.

Gary has worked with some of the industry's leaders in building successful ecommerce brands. He is the founder and host of Seven Figure Seller Summit, an online event that helps ecommerce companies level up their businesses to that 7 Figure Checkpoint.

He's also founded 80/20 Sourcing, which assists entrepreneurs in sourcing their products from China efficiently and cost-effectively, so Gary's definitely got some experience under his belt.

In this episode, Gary talks about:

• How 7 figure sellers get around excuses
• Using tools outside of Amazon to find profitable products
• Applying the 80/20 rule to increase profits without sacrificing the important things
• Building a superstar team
• Building a brand the white hat way
• Avoiding the idiot tax
• Using metrics to know what works and what doesn't
• Split testing ideas
• The importance of focusing on profits, not revenues
• Being smart about your business to increase your selling multiple

If you want to hear more from Gary Huang or the awesome event that is the 7 Figure Seller Summit, you can visit his site here or reach him at [email protected].

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Welcome to Episode 326 of the EcomCrew Podcast! In today's episode, we're going Under the Hood with Nick Flint, a bodybuilder and entrepreneur who started in the ecommerce industry selling workout supplements. We'll be taking a look at his business to discuss strategies that will take his brand to the next level.

After seeing his subscription box idea fall flat, Nick decided to do some market research to see where he could source supplements for his own brand.

He spoke to a brand called Cocaine Fitness about their products, and he was offered to buy the brand right then and there. Needless to say, he jumped in with both feet.

After rebranding Cocaine Fitness into something more appropriate, Nick's reached a crossroads with a lot of questions in mind.

So in today's podcast, we'll be helping Nick figure out where the next step is in his business.

In today's episode, we talk about:

• Other possible sales channels that Nick should focus on
• Hiring for more growth in the company
• Balancing time between your personal brand growth, and your business brand
• Agencies, and why small time businesses should stay away from them

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In this episode, Dave gives his regularly scheduled yearly update on his brand and some strategies that he used to grow 100% from last year.

Hey guys, long time no see! It's time again for another update on my Off Roading business, after a year since my last episode. After three years of running my Off Roading Business, another update is certainly due.

If you're new to the podcast or need a refresher, here are quick links to previous episodes in this series.

• Part 1: Rebuilding a $1million Ecommerce and Importing Business from Scratch
• Part 2: Rebuilding a $1M Ecommerce Business – Finding Products and Suppliers
• Part 3: Rebuilding a $1M Ecommerce Business – First 60 Day Results
• Part 4: Rebuilding a $1M Ecommerce Business – 6 Month Results
• Million Dollar Update – 12 Month Update
• Road to 1M – Dave's 18th Month Update on His New Ecommerce Business
• E278: Dave's Year 2 Update on His Off-Roading Gear Business

In this episode, I also let you in on the following:

• 1:07 – June 2020's revenue numbers
• 2:01 – How COVID affected business numbers
• 2:49 – The reasons for 80% of his business' growth
• 4:24 – The effects of having a photography design overhaul
• 5:23 – The challenges that I faced with photography for my niche
• 7:07 – The 'VIP / Influencer Program' strategy
• 11:32 – Photoshop retouching and 3D modelling strategies
• 13:19 – Authority site growth strategies
• 15:59 – Why I'm looking to buy a new website
• 17:00 – Why AGL is a big win for those selling oversized items
• 18:26 – The losses and the negatives
• 20:14 – Net profit margins of the business
• 21:21 – Goals for the next year

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This is Mike and welcome to Episode 324 of the Ecomcrew Podcast, and greetings from Virginia!

Today on the podcast, we have a treat for you; a really close friend of mine that's been with me since the early days, and even when I first went to China! Today's guest is Ian Sells!

Ian's known for being the CEO and Founder of RebateKey, one of the most widely used marketing platforms for ecommerce entrepreneurs of all experience levels.

He's also the CEO and Founder of a private community called MillionDollarSeller, where verified Million Dollar Sellers share strategies and news while also getting support from other experienced sellers.

Today on the podcast, we talk about the power of community in the world of ecommerce, and why its important to always surround yourself with other like-minded sellers. We share some of the benefits of being in the MDS group, and why it can also save you a few thousand dollars in the long run.

We also share the benefits of RebateKey and why not being on the platform is keeping you from being on Page #1 of your keywords. We touch a bit on the experience of starting RebateKey, the idea behind it all and why it can benefit you.

Lastly, we talk about what's next for Ian, while also recalling some great memories when we went to China together and I think that you guys will enjoy some of my personal experiences with Ian.

If you want to hear more about Ian Sells, head over to his community via ecomcrew.com/MDS. Also, visit RebateKey on the way there to take advantage of it while you still can!

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Entrepreneurs don't start an ecommerce business with accounting as their first priority.

Unless they're an accountant, or if they're really into numbers, there's simply just more exciting things to look forward to in ecommerce, whether it's launching a new product or brainstorming launch strategies to get more and more sales. It's only human to go after the more exciting things in business.

However, we can't ignore the numbers forever. At some point, we'll be looking at our sales reports for the quarter and worrying about whether we paid that one SaaS program, or that trusty supplier, when in reality, the sales reports for the quarter were actually fantastic. I know I'm not the only one that's felt that way.

So today on the podcast, I brought on my dear friend Isaac Smith from Summit Ecommerce to talk about his personal experiences with accounting and some of the struggles that he's been through because of it. It just goes to show how important it is to look at your numbers on a constant basis, and why we as entrepreneurs, should ignore it no longer.

Here's a list of topics that we talk about, with timestamps:

• 5:22 –– How Mike and Isaac met, and how this episode came to be.
• 7:04 –– Accounting in ecommerce, and why you shouldn't ignore it anymore.
• 8:56 –– Why Isaac prioritises his bookkeeping, and some of the experiences he went through.
• 9:42 –– The breaking point when Isaac knew he had to get an accountant.
• 10:45 –– Some real life examples of the stress caused by not knowing your numbers.
• 11:38 –– Where it got really painful for Isaac.
• 14:33 –– What was the difference between your accounting and your bookkeeper's accounting?
• 16:41 –– What are the things that you look for to get a good understanding of your business?
• 17:41 –– Why it's important to know your profitability by SKU.
• 20:19 –– Why most entrepreneurs ignore their numbers, and the dangers of going 100% all the time.
• 22:45 –– The most dangerous outcome of not knowing your numbers
• 26:44 –– Why you should reward yourself and not put 100% back of your profits into the business all the time.
• 27:08 –– The "Profit First" system and how it can protect your business.
• 29:14 –– How Mike handled debt back in the days of ColorIt.
• 30:08 –– A case in support of putting 100% back into the business.
• 33:08 –– The benefits of the "Profit First" system.

If you guys are interested in the Summit that Isaac and Mike were a part of earlier this year, or Isaac's podcast, head over to surviveandthriveecommerce.com to see recordings of great entrepreneurs (including Mike!) give their talks.

If you want to learn more about cash management and need help in learning the books of your ecommerce business, Isaac is holding a special cash strategy session that'll give you 3 actions to survive this pandemic for absolutely free.

If you have any questions for Isaac, you can contact him through his email: [email protected].

We're holding a special Public Q&A Webinar on July 15th, 10am PST where you guys can ask us any ecommerce related questions about your businesses or our businesses! Sign up now to secure your seat and the opportunity to ask your questions live during the webinar!

Happy Selling!

Isaac Smith of Summit Ecommerce joins us to talk about the effects of knowing & not knowing your accounting, where we think the economy will be after COVID, and why you should set aside a percentage of your profits for when the big storm comes.

One of the toughest niches to be in right now is the travel niche. Because of COVID-19, airline companies and ecommerce sellers have seen a huge drop in sales now that everything's closed. If you were in the travelling niche right now, what would you do to maximize your business potential?

That'll be the question that we're answering on this episode of the Ecomcrew podcast. We're joined by my dear friend Salo Mizrachi from Ezpacking to talk about how COVID-19 has affected his brand, affiliate sites, and whether it'd be wise to dive into a new, different niche. Together, we'll be weighing the pros and cons of each choice while also considering Salo's end goal for his business, and how much time he's willing to put into his business.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Branching off from the travelling niche.
• Starting an affiliate website for Salo's current niche.
• The Importance of Location Independence to Salo and his wife.
• The New Normal for Salo after COVID-19.
• Having an Emergency Income Source in times like these.
• Why Amazon slashed Affiliate Commissions.
• The Advantages of the Subscription Plan Model.

If you want to hear more about where I think we'll be after COVID-19, check out the episode I did with Andrew Youderian and Drew Sanocki here.

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Stay safe, and happy selling!