On episode 71 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) sit down with Jonathan (https://www.instagram.com/dukedoesamazon/).
We talk about why relying solely on Amazon (or any one hustle) isn’t enough. Jonathan shares his journey from scaling an Amazon business to investing in real estate, building multiple income streams, and securing long-term financial freedom.
💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why Amazon arbitrage isn’t a long-term wealth strategy
✅ The power of diversification: Real estate, content, and more
✅ The importance of cash flow vs. building equity
✅ How to think about AI and the future of e-commerce
✅ Why most people fail in reselling—and how to avoid it
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jonathan's Ventures
06:09 The Current State of Amazon Selling
09:08 The Importance of Skill and Consistency
11:59 Evaluating Amazon's Viability for New Sellers
15:10 The Role of Content Creation in Selling
18:06 Balancing Multiple Income Streams
30:57 Content Creation and Its Challenges
33:17 The Value of High-End Coaching Programs
38:20 Exploring Walmart as a Selling Platform
44:39 The Future of Online Arbitrage and AI Impact
53:16 The Impact of AI on E-commerce
56:36 Adapting to Change in the Marketplace
01:00:14 Reflections on Amazon and Alternative Revenue Streams
01:04:24 Exploring New Opportunities in Reselling
01:10:00 The Future of Business Ventures
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FREE Resources
✅ AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List https://bit.ly/44FMt6M
✅ 10 Questions to Ask A Prep Center Before Hiring Them: https://bit.ly/3K3HQK4
✅ How to Make your first $500 Reselling: https://bit.ly/3UJS47g
✅ Get the Discount Calculator: https://bit.ly/4dEhaNN
✅ The OA Tracking Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/4bfqupO (the spreadsheet I use to run my Amazon Business)
🛠️The tools I use to run my Amazon Business with Special Discounts🛠️
https://bit.ly/4bhibd3