Wizards of Ecom

On Today's episode, we have a close friend of mine, Ricky Valdez, co-founder of Creations by Nathalie, an Amazon Seller and fellow JiuJitsu Dad.

The goal of this episode is to unpack how the brand branched out to other platforms and shops as Home Depot, Lowes and Michaels. This episode is a very insightful one for listeners who are looking to do the same.

Ricky walks us through the process of getting into other platforms and marketplaces beyond Amazon. You'll learn opportunities of diversifying sales channels and gaining visibility in different marketplaces. If you are interested in retail, Ricky offered practical advice and tips and suggestions, so tune in.

In This Episode:

[00:15] Introducing Ricky Valdez of Creations by Nathalie.

[04:00] Goal of the episode.

[05:00] Starting Amazon.

[09:19] Motivation on branching out to other platforms.

[15:00] Range Me process.

[26:30] The process and sales after getting into another marketplace.

[28:00] Pinching the brand.

[34:00] Network and asking for favors.

[39:00] Being a distributor.

[41:00] Why you should try Range Me and recommendations.

Guest Links and References:

Website: https://creationsbynathalie.com/

Email: [email protected]

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

RangMe: https://www.rangeme.com/

Book Reference:

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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/

On Today's episode, we have James and Kyle of Prime Commission Club, two savvy, long time Amazon Sellers who discovered amazing success in the Amazon Influencer program and continue to scale while also teaching others how to unlock the same type of financial freedom with a very robust course which we will have details on at the end of this episode.

James and Kyle shared insights and strategies on how to secure brand deals through Amazon Influencer Program including building strong personal brand, leveraging your audience and negotiating fair compensation for paid contents. My conversation with them provided valuable tips and advice for influencers looking to monetize their online presence though AIP.

In This Episode:

[00:15] Introducing James and Kyle

[02:10] Their background and how they met

[05:00] How they deal with short-term rental

[09:30] Brand Deals

[13:40] Walkthrough

[22:50] Creator connect process.

[25:35] Assets

[30:50] Reaching out to brands.

[38:50] Hours spent doing content.

Guest Links and References:

Website: https://primecommissionclub.mykajabi.com/landing-page-001

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thrivewithmurphy

https://www.instagram.com/jamesschneiderofficial/

Book References:

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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, the founder of General Provision, a co-working space and South Florida's largest community of founders, makers, and creatives gather, Tim Hasse is with me to discuss the power of community building through and the benefits of a shared working environment. He further discusses how co-working spaces foster creativity, collaboration and productivity as well.

Tim shares insights on the community aspects of co-working and how it can lead to valuable connections, hospitality and network opportunities as well. I hope you all will gain a deeper understanding of the power of working around others in a co-working space and how it can positively impact you to a balanced work experience.

In This Episode:

[00:20] Introducing Tim Hasse

[03:00] How it all started. The co- working space.

[07:45] The impact.

[12:45] Struggles and challenges.

[24:00] Community building.

[33:45] Tips for people looking for co-working space.

Guest Link and References:

Website: http://generalprovision.com , 7 day trial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gen_provision

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timhasse/

Twitter: tim_hasse

Book Reference:

The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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 today's episode, I sat down with Eric Castellano of Amazon Lit, a seasoned Amazon wholesaler to discuss the not-so-obvious pitfalls that can trip up newcomers in the industry of wholesaling. Through the conversation, Eric highlights key mistakes to avoid, such as underestimating the importance of customer service, neglecting to diversify product offerings, and failing to stay up-to-date on Amazon's ever-changing policies and algorithms. Listeners will gain valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the competitive world of Amazon wholesaling successfully.

In This Episode:

[00:20] Introducing Eric Catellano.

[02:00] Social media

[04:00] Starting at his mom's basement.

[06:00] Struggles and lessons learned.

[09:20] Underrated skill of a successful wholesaler.

[12:15] Pitfalls for newbies to note.

[22:00] Red flags.

[26:15] Techniques on looking for trusted suppliers..

[27:40] Repricers.

[34:00] Changes wholesalers can expect.

Guest Links and References:

Website: http://www.amazonlit.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/amazon_lit

Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-castellano-0278a7158/

Youtube channel: youtube.com/amazonlit

Book Reference:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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, I sat down with Rah Mahtani. Rah is the marketing leader of Alibaba North America with a proven track record of steering innovative branding campaigns. He is one of the driving forces behind amazing Co-create and we are here to discuss this upcoming Co-create 2024 conference and why it is a must-attend event for E-commerce professionals.

Rah provides insights into the innovative thinking and collaboration that will be showcased at the conference, as well as the exciting opportunities for networking and learning from industry leaders. Plus, you'll get the dibs ong early bird tickets promotions and exclusive WOE promo code. So tune in in this exciting episode.

In This Episode:

[00:15] Introducing Rah Mahtani of Alibaba

[02:30] Rah's background and how he has come to where he is.

[04:00] Why Co-create?

[06:05] Target audience.

[08:00] What to look forward to in the event.

[12:40] Early bird ticket

[14:30] VIP only.

[24:00] Networking.

Book References:

Where the sidewalk ends by Shel Silverstein

House at Pooh Corner by AA Milne

Guest Links and References:

Website: https://alibaba.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmahtani

Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahmahtani/

Co-create Event Promo: https://cocreate.alibaba.com/

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Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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/

On Today's episode, we have Liz Saunders, founder of Fluencer Fruit on the Show,this is a unique, best in its class, software used by Amazon Influencers to do product research, be more efficient, and scale their businesses.

In this episode, we delve into leveraging the power of Amazon Influencer Program to generate income and why Fluencer Fruit is the ideal platform to kickstart your influencer journey. Listen in and understand why by tapping into the AIP and utilizing Fluencer Fruit, you can learn how to effectively monetize your influence in a more strategic way.

In This Episode:

[00:10] Introducing Liz Saunders of Fluencer Fruit

[02:00] How Liz started selling.

[06:30]What is AIP?

[08:30] What makes Fluencer Fruit the answer?

[12:50] How to start?

[16:00] Product research.

[26:00] Functionality; creator hub.

Book Reference:

Next Year In Havana by Chanel Cleeton

Guest Links and References:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-saunders/

Instragram:https://www.instagram.com/fluencerfruitbanana/

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

Website: https://www.fluencerfruit.com

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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/

Hey Wizards, I'm back and I'm here with an episode with our guest Corey Ganim who runs Amazon wholesale business full time and succeeded in it. In this podcast, we delve into everything a wholesaler should know to succeed as an Amazon wholesaler.

We delve and cover a range of topics including establishing relationships with brands, repricing strategies, product mistakes, brands to wholesale, and navigating the ups and downs of the business.

Hope you gain valuable insights as Corey shares practical tips to help thrive in wholesaling.

In This Episode:

[00:15] Introduction to Corey Ganim

[03:10] Corey talks about his podcast, The Amazon Wholesale Podcast

[07:05] Wholesaling

[10:20] Establishing relationship with brands

[11:10] How he started in sales.

[21:20] Repricing.

[24:00] Product mistakes.

[29:10] Criteria of brands to wholesale.

Guest Links and References:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-ganim/

https://www.instagram.com/coreyganim/

http://www.coreyganim.com

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

Book Reference:

Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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 dive into the transformative impacts of TikTok, augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) on buyer behavior. Jake Zaratsian from Jungle Scout shares his insights on how these technologies are reshaping the e-commerce landscape.

Jake emphasizes the importance of adapting to these technological advancements to thrive in the modern e-commerce environment. By leveraging TikTok, AR, and AI, sellers can enhance customer engagement, improve their offerings, and ultimately drive growth.

In This Episode:

[00:20] Introducing Jake

[01:35] Jake's background his Jungle Scout journey

[04:20] Million dollar case study

[05:56] Consumer behavior then and now.

[07:50] Where do consumers find products?

[08:45] Products in social media

[10:30] Q1 consumer transport

[15:00] Influencers on and off Amazon

[17:12] AR and AI in consumer trends

[23:30] AR at Jungle Scout

[28:38] Putting seller hat on.

Guest Links and References:

Website: https://www.junglescout.com/

Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakejzaratsian/

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

Book Reference:

The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallway

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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, Jamie Paros of SKUdrop shares his experience and tips for successfully navigating the process of product shipments from China. Jamie as a successful Amazon seller himself knows his way around and what an Amazon seller needs to get a FBA done strategically.

Aside from common challenges he also discussed what changes we expect to see with FBA as he provides valuable insights on how to streamline the process and ensure a smooth transition from manufacturing to selling on the FBA. Jamie's expertise and practical advice makes this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to expand their e-com business with products from China.

In This Episode:

[00:10] Intro Jamie Paros

[03:20] The most catastrophe in the business.

[06:00] Logistic family business.

[10:50] During covid.

[14:50] What the operation looks like.

[16:50] Changes in China FBA

[27:00] The best option for you.

[36:50] Establishing an account.

Guest Links and References:

Website: https://www.skudrop.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieparos/?hl=en

Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-paros-901722106/?originalSubdomain=au

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@skudrop

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Book Reference:

Podcast: Built To Sell by John Warrillow

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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, I'd share and discuss what I thought are the 5 crucial meetings that every business owner should be scheduling regularly to ensure the success and growth of their company and themselves. This discussion will also discuss the routine, duration and implementing the meetings.

I hope this will be insightful and as impactful to you as it did to me. By scheduling these five key meetings consistently, businesses can boost communication, accountability, and overall success. So listen in!

In This Episode:

[00:25] Inspiration from coaches academy.

[01:25] Creative before reactive.

[02:30] Implementing it.

[04:18] End of times.

[09:50] Shut down routine.

[12:55] Journaling.

[14:57] Weekly review.

Book Reference:

Into the Woods by John Yorke

Links and References:

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

Wizards of Amazon Courses: www.wizardsofecom.com/academy

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/