Wizards of Ecom

Hello Wizards! This is no ordinary podcast episode and I'm riding solo sharing my recent experience at a mastermind where I was inspired by motivational speaker Nick Santonostasso and has been the inspiration of this episode.

The importance of learning from individuals who have achieved the level of success that one aspires to is what I wanted to share with you and this brought me back to my first informal mastermind advice that ignited my passion for business.

I'd also like to encourage everyone to seek out opportunities to attend masterminds and leverage the knowledge of successful individuals to further your goals.

In This Episode:

[05:00] About Nick Santonastasoo

[17:00] Learning from mastermind

[21:00] Best advice

Inspiration Reference:

https://www.youtube.com/@NickSantonastasso

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

In this engaging and informative episode, we have Brandon Young, CEO of Data Dive & Seller Systems | Amazon SEO Expert | 8 Figure Seller. Voted best Amazon Private Label Consultant two years in a row by the Seller Poll, Brandon Young is considered by many to be one of the leaders in current Amazon Private Label strategies to discuss the basics and everything you need to know in selecting the right products for Amazon.

Throughout the podcast, Brandon touches on what makes successful/failed products, 4 categories, and the phases of product validation which are golden nuggets for the listeners.

So listen in and get practical tips and insights from our guest.

In This Episode:

[00:40] Welcoming Brandon Young

[01:35] Choosing the right product

[03:30] Mindset

[12:00] What is a failure product?

[12:40] 4 Categories: Traffic distribution, Profitability, Potential, Competitiveness

[17:50] Phase 2

[21:50] Phase 3

[24:00] Content, understanding your buyer

[25:07] Writing your listings

[29:30] Common mistakes.

Guest Links and References:

Website: https://www.sellersystems.com/

Free Masterclasses: https://www.sellersystems.com/masterclasses

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byoungsfl/

Book References:

Measure What Matters by John Doerr

OKR Objective and Key Results

The 20 Minute Manager by Harvard Business Review

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Today I'm riding solo, sharing my Top 5 podcasts that's moving the needle in my Amazon business. On the list are no fluff, great content and very actionable shows that cover not only entrepreneurship, productivity and upscaling but relationships, health and family as well.

Overall, these podcasts are packed with valuable insight and for anyone not only looking to grow their Amazon business but success in life in general.

In This Episode:

[03:45] My category and deciding factor for the list.

[06:09] E-com Crew

[10:00] How my wife quit her job

[12:15] Business Made Simple

[15:00] Trends

[17:10] Shopify Masters

Book Reference:

Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

A little background of why I like to feature this topic on this podcast. Books used to be my least favorite topic back in my childhood. But generally, I became fascinated as I grew older that there's so many things you could pick up reading a book like learning from someone else's mistakes and these books are actually shortcuts to learning things easier and faster to reach your goal.

So, here is Part 5 of the mini series; Top 3 favorite books and why.

This mini series is a collection of our guests' favorite books along with the reason why and how those books impacted their business, thinking, mindset, and well being, and why they recommend them as must-read books.

This episode gives a great insight into the diverse taste of book lovers like myself and provides an excellent reading list for anyone seeking new literary discoveries.

In This Episode:

[00:40] Keith O Brien

[01:30] Jens Gould

[03:49] Mansour Narouzi

[05:45] Ben Kong

[06:20] Elizabeth Green

[06:44] Chad Rubin

[07:55] Tyler Gregg

[09:25] Chris McCabe

[12:00] Christina Passmore

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

In this podcast episode, we have Jesus Diaz Mazo, a fellow Wizard originally from Mexico, Started selling on Amazon FBA in 2014 after taking the course ASM3, launched over 200 private label products, been selling in FBA Mexico since day 1, opened and closed accounts in Europe, immigrated to the USA in 2017 to keep developing the business, now running two 7 figure brands on Amazon US and MX. Looking forward to exiting one of the brands in a couple of years.

Jesus shares his experience of being in Amazon for 9 years and how a rookie mistake turned into selling success. Diaz started selling on Amazon in 2014 and initially struggled to make a profit but found inspiration, gone through ups and downs at the beginning and yet surpasses them all. Jesus emphasizes the importance of continually learning and adapting to the ever-changing marketplace. He also shares tips on building your brands, getting master classes and mentors and just going for it.

Tune in in this inspiring episode!

In This Episode:

[00:39] Jesus Diaz on the show.

[02:20] Inspiration and early challenges.

[05:50] BIggest newbie mistakes

[10:50] Big changes over the last 9 years in Amazon.

[14:00] Tried and tested strategies in launching and brand building.

[15:40] Cost of ads.

[18:30] Product selection.

[28:35] Greatest success.

[31:20] 3 aspects

Guest Links and References:

Website: http://www.sellersmastery.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sellersmastery

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusdiazmaso/

Instagram: @sellersmastery

Book References:

The Way of Mastery by Shanti Christo Foundation

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Hello Wizards! In this podcast episode, Carlos and I shared our 2023 Q1 round-up as promised for everyone to stay updated of what we are up to and hopefully provide valuable insights into our experiences as entrepreneurs and personal lives with our progresses, challenges and goals.

Carlos and I talked about how our brands are doing as well keeping up with our family and health. So keep in tune with us as we give you the latest.

In This Episode:

[01:20] Carlos' Q1 update.

[05:05] Noemi's Q1 update.

[11:20] Q1 challenges for Carlos.

[15:35] Q1 challenges for Noemi.

[22:07] Goals for Q2.

Book References:

Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Hello Wizards, Today is a solo episode as I share my biggest takeaways from the recent conference I attended and had been attending for years, The Prosper Show. This years' Prosper Show is the best one I have attended.

So, I'm breaking down the greatest takeaways from 7 areas from the show for you to consider attending in the next coming years as I highly recommend the show.

The Prosper Show is not just networking with other sellers and an opportunity to grow your business. The always sold out event lets you know the importance of being informed and adaptive to the constant change.

In This Episode:

[03:15] The P word.

[05:55] Aggregators

[07:50] Software Aggregators

[10:50] Workshops

[15:05] Sales

[15:50] Brainstorming

[19:40] Less talk about shows.

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Our guest for Today is an E-commence entrepreneur with a background in Project Management developing information systems. Over ten years of experience selling online, started with a $100 investment selling jewelry and now owns three brands grossing 7 figures, a fellow wizard, Carmen Ares.

In This episode, Carmen shared her journey from small beginning to big success with importance on making decisions and starting your own business. She also emphasized on being patient, resilient and hard working and expanding your product at the right time.

Carmen's journeys as an Amazon seller is a testament to the potential success through diligence and adaptability in the ever-changing e-com world. So listen in and be inspired.

In This Episode:

[00:43] Welcoming Carmen Ares on the show.

[04:30] Launching 10 yrs ago vs. now.

[12:18] Thinking process from a scratch

[18:00] Product line.

[20:35] Hot products

[22:48] Where do I start?

[29:55] Analytical

[32:00] Making decisions.

Guest Links and References:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carmina.ares/

Book References:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Who not How by Dan Sullivan

5 am Miracle by Robin Sharma

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

As the number of sellers on Amazon continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to differentiate your Private Label products from the competition. That said, I'm sharing Today in a solo episode my top 5 important reasons why you should differentiate your Private Label products to boost your Amazon sales.

Differentiating your PL products is creating something that is worth more to customers. This is also a way for your customers to trust your brand. Tune in as I share these with you.

In This Episode:

[03:35] What it actually means to differentiate your PL products.

[08:40] Profitability

[13:55] Defensibility

[18:00] Product life cycle

[19:40] Pattern Interrupt

[23:51] Competition

Book Reference:

Blue Ocean Strategy by Chan Kim et.al

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

In this episode, we have Christina Passmore, founder of Christina Ink, e-commerce copywriter and content marketing strategist to share her expertise on mastering social media marketing to boost private label sales on Amazon.

This is 35 immersive minutes of valuable insights where Christina ultimately suggests that social media can be an effective tool to enhance brand awareness, customer engagement, and ultimately, sales. Passmore advises sellers to identify their target audience and develop a content strategy that aligns with their customers' interests and preferences.

She emphasizes the importance of creating quality content that resonates with the audience and reflects the company's brand and values. Christina recommends leveraging social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to showcase products, promote sales and discounts, and connect with customers.

These and a whole lot more strategies to master social media marketing for your brands.

In This Episode:

[00:33] Welcoming Christina Passmore

[01:30] Before and after Amazon selling is like for Christina. Background in social media marketing and copyrighting.

[02:50] Should social media marketing be considered to upscale a business?

[05:44] Social media strategy for each niche.

[08:18] How social media marketing should be involved even before launching a product.

[11:10] Which social media channel is preferred in 2023?

[15:00] Content strategy.

[16:35] Value

[17:00] Content Pillars.

[20:35] SEO on social media.

[25:45] Misinformations on social media marketing.

[31:00] Not Seeking ROI.

[33:00] Growing an audience.

Guest Links and References:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://christinaink.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaink/

Instagram: @christinainkcontentmarketing

YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKYu4_grbxo0NKIbGCdZvfg

Book References:

Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

My Adoption Story by Rose Guajardo

Unfiltered by Rachel Pedersen

Links and References:

Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/

Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p

Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/

Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/

Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/