Though eCommerce sales account for only 10% of total retail sales in the US, thousands of brick-and-mortar store closings have resulted from the consumer trend to make more and more purchases online. According to a recent article in The Economist, eCommerce is expected to continue to expand at a rate of 20% annually.

That's good news for us as eCommerce entrepreneurs. So how can we continue to cultivate flourishing online businesses, stay motivated to set ambitious goals, and grow our consumer audience—while complying with FTC rules?

I learned the answers to these questions and many more at FinCon17—where money and media meet— in Dallas this past weekend.

Too many aspiring eCommerce entrepreneurs abandon the idea of selling on Amazon if their first attempt isn't a hit. And yes, it is incredibly frustrating to work through the entire process of choosing a product, negotiating with suppliers, shipping the product from China, publishing a listing on Amazon, and testing several different marketing techniques—only to make a measly four or five sales per week.

Today I'm joined by Gabriel Yaguadaev, an aspiring eCommerce entrepreneur who started selling on Amazon just a year ago. Though his first product did not perform as well as he had hoped, Gabriel is not giving up. In fact, he and his business partner are applying the lessons learned to launch a second product in the very near future.

Gabriel shares the advantages of Amazon that inspired him to pursue eCommerce in the first place, what went wrong with his first product, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes! Let's hear Gabriel's story and get motivated to pivot and persevere.

Perhaps the most daunting part of becoming an eCommerce entrepreneur is figuring out the details around getting your product from point A to point B. How do I decide whether to ship by sea or air? What do I need to know about Customs tax? How do I negotiate terms with a supplier? And how does insurance work in the world of global trade?

Today I'm joined by Carolyn Bates of Flexport, the first tech-enabled freight forwarder in the business. They have streamlined the shipping process through an online platform that affords real-time visibility of in-transit shipments, allowing you to communicate and collaborate with all parties involved—from suppliers to origin agents to the warehouse receiving team.

Carolyn walks us through the process of importing products to the US, explaining the factors to consider in choosing a mode of transportation, the appropriate tariff code for your goods, and the terms between shipper and supplier. It's time to learn how to choose the right freight forwarder to help you navigate the difficult waters of global logistics and international shipping.

In this episode we talk to entrepreneur Abbie Alter who is the owner of Plano Moms. After moving to Plano, Texas from London, England, she realized there was no online place for local moms to get referrals, make friends, etc. So she started a Facebook group to fill this need. Using her skills from previous gigs, she has turned her Facebook group and companion website into a thriving community that also earns income for her and her family. Listen in to hear all her great tips and advice for online entrepreneurs! Cheers! -Rich

In this episode I go over all the Daily Tools I use to run my business. Starting with my MacBook Pro Laptop and ending with specific E-Commerce software tools, I talk about all the physical and digital tools I use to stay productive and make money. I also talk about Best Practices when using some of these tools. One of the most important tools ever are Books. Check out the Free Download in the show notes to see my Top Five Entrepreneurial Books that have influenced my life. Cheers!

This Episode is about how to get ideas for products to sell on Amazon FBA, and how to research those ideas to see if they will be profitable. I talk about places to walk around to get ideas, and then also the different tools and ways to research them. Be sure to visit the show notes for a Free Download of my Product Research Checklist. You can use this when researching your own products to sell. Cheers!

In this episode I have broken down into 12 Steps How to Start your Amazon FBA Business. From finding your first product all the way launching it and then ordering your second product, I cover all the main points in between. There are obviously more details that cannot fit into a single podcast episode, but this should at least paint a picture for you and give you a roadmap. Visit the show notes for a Free Download of an email template you can use when contacting new suppliers on Alibaba. Cheers!

Chris Guthrie is a serial online entrepreneur. He has started businesses that make money from Google Adsense, Amazon Associates, Amazon FBA, Wordpress Plugins, and SaaS businesses. On this episode, Chris shares his journey from his first dollar he made online, up to now running multiple online businesses. He also shares many valuable concepts and tips that will help new entrepreneurs. Check out the show notes to download a Quiz on the various kinds of online business!

Shira Krakowski first started making Paleo Muffins to support her husband's shift toward "clean eating." They were so good, she realized it could become a business, and that is how her company, "Muffin Else" began.

In today's episode, Shira describes how she first marketed her Paleo-Muffins to the CrossFit Community, and how feedback from her customers clued her in to her next product, Paleo Pancake Mix. You'll hear how she eventually started selling on online channels, including her beautiful Shopify website. She recently got her products on Amazon and has seen growing success there as the sales and positive reviews pile up!

Welcome to the first episode of The Online Rich, a podcast by Rich Reister to help regular people start and grow their online e-commerce businesses. In this episode, Rich shares his journey and how it led to the online business world. He also discusses who this podcast is geared for, show topics, and how he hopes to transform his listeners.