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Why You Should Start an Agency Blog Introduction: Starting an agency can be a great way to get your foot in the door of the e-commerce world. An agency offers economies of scale, which means you can start with just one client and quickly grow to two or three. It’s an easy business to start up since the client pays for it, and if you manage it correctly, you can easily scale your agency from five employees to fifty. Jeff ran his own agency for nearly 20 years and knows first hand the rewards and pitfalls of running a successful business. Here’s what he had to say about why even run an agency in this day and age. Time Stamps [02:40:55] Why Even Run An Agency? [03:42:30] What Do You Call An Agency? [06:19:28] What Are The Downsides of Agencies? [07:57:49] Employees Don’t Get Better Then More You Hire [09:38:92] Using Data For An Agency [12:32:79] How Would You Manage The Client Asking For Goals That Don't Serve Them? [16:01:86] Why Are So Many Amazon Sellers Not Happy with Agencies? [20:36:51] How Do We Measure

Okay, so you’re an Amazon 3rd Party Seller and you’ve decided that using Amazon ads (formerly AMS) could boost your sales and your business. Now how to start? You could plunge into the 100s of technical podcasts, blog posts and youtube videos. But if you’re new to the whole ad platform, that’s going to be overwhelming. Instead, let us walk you through the basics and give some simple but battle-tested guiding principles for practical action to boost your sales. You’ll learn What Amazon ads are – and the options What Amazon advertising can do to boost your sales The make-or-break relationship between the ads and product listing The hidden power of “intent” – what it is, why it matters How to find additional keywords – without overhelm How low price points impact the economics of advertising The simplest way to set up Amazon ads How to get Amazon to do the heavy lifting for you The simple hack to find the best keywords for your Amazon listing The one tool that covers pretty much all your ke

Data-driven decision-making is a process that helps you identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) that best describe your business. It also helps you identify the metrics that best reflect the impact of the changes you're making in your business. It's an analytical approach to decision-making that requires data. Instead of that, how do we get this to work in the real world? What do you measure? More importantly, how do you make sure that the metrics you choose are actually relevant to your business model? In this blog post, we'll explore some common KPI mistakes that many sellers make. We'll look at how data-driven approaches can help prevent these issues from happening. Time Stamps [00:43:43] What is Data - Driven Approach To Managing An E-Commerce Business? [01:45:70] Data Driven vs Data Informed is Better [02:51:15] Why Does Data-Driven Decision-Making Matter? [07:52:73] The S.M.A.L.L. Framework [12:40:56] KPIs You Need For Your Business [15:54:78] Are Revenue Targets A Good Plan? [19:10:33] Industry

Getting started as an e-commerce seller can feel intimidating in quite a few ways. One of the ways is the feeling that you have to spend a large budget just to get started. In today’s show our panel explores how you can use just $100 to get started in eCommerce. We explore physical product options, how to work with Kindle and physical books. We touch on marketing on and off Amazon. We also discuss how to approach influencers in an original way. We touch on how to approach a potential business mentor, and how you might put together your own peer group for peer-to-peer learning as well. What you’ll learn How to use Kindle books as cheap marketing tools How to approach an experienced potential e-commerce mentor Ways to influence multiple influencers for $100! The easiest way to get started in eCommerce for $100 Why checking product-market fit might be the best use of your budget! The hack for getting free marketing books to learn from When should you quit the day job and go full time with your ow

Ecommerce is a constantly changing landscape. Learning the basics of product design can help you keep up with the latest trends and techniques. Getting a custom design is one of the most exciting opportunities in ecommerce.  The biggest reason is making a differentiated product. Plus it’s more creative.  Timestamps for Podcast [02:24:59] Why Go Custom Product? [03:27:88] Isn't It Too Expensive? [06:10:26] Which is the Hardest Part of the Process? Isn't it Manufacturing? [06:38:98] Innovate within Your Space and Create Excitement [07:14:43] Getting Focus Group Feedback [13:32:04] From Product Design To Manufacturing [14:51:22] Industrial Designer or Product Design? [19:28:66] A Good Industrial Designer About our Guests- Jason Byer and Crowd Spring Are the  99 Designs of e-commerce with two tweaks. Firstly, they have a very highly selected set of designers.  Secondly, their designers  include  industrial designers (aka product designers). Get Your Free Custom Brand Report Here ! Get a $35 Off Your First P

In this 2-part episode we discuss adding charitable giving to  your e-commerce work and how it can help change the world, strengthen your brand, and build a better business. We also discuss challenges and cautionary tales too. You’ll learn Common legal structures for charitable work Create ideas for giving (beyond cash) to charities Michael & Jason’s shared 1st charity experience Cautionary Tales from McDonald’s Founder’s Estate to Tom’s Shoes Tips for finding a charity that you resonate with How to get started in a wise way Resources Mentioned www.sewpowerful.org www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org www.voluntaryworker.co.uk/volunteering-with-meals-wheels.html

Brand Identity Definition If you're selling your products on a website, it's important to give your brand an identity. The best way to do this is with a brand strategy. A brand strategy can help you understand what makes your product different and how to communicate that to customers. It also helps you decide when it's time for a rebranding project! What is a brand identity definition? A brand identity is everything your customers associate with your products and company. A brand strategy is a plan that helps you decide how to communicate your brand. This includes things like what your logo will look like, what colors you'll use and how you're going to talk about yourself. It's all about understanding who your customers are, what they need from your product, and how you can meet those needs better than anyone else! Timestamps for Podcast [00:35:02] Intro: Curated Marketplace For Custom Design [01:41:77] What is Brand Identity? [03:37:07] Crowdspring Offers A Wide Variety of Designer Types [06:49:41] Brand Pe

In this 2-part episode we discuss adding charitable giving to  your e-commerce work and how it can help change the world, strengthen your brand, and build a better business. We also discuss challenges and cautionary tales too. You’ll learn Common legal structures for charitable work Create ideas for giving (beyond cash) to charities Michael & Jason’s shared 1st charity experience Cautionary Tales from McDonald’s Founder’s Estate to Tom’s Shoes Tips for finding a charity that you resonate with How to get started in a wise way Resources Mentioned www.sewpowerful.org www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org www.voluntaryworker.co.uk/volunteering-with-meals-wheels.html

The High-ticket dropshipping model The high-ticket dropshipping model has multiple moving parts. But the advantages over similar ecommerce models are considerable. Compared to Private Label, it has pretty minimal startup costs. We are talking a $few hundred not $10,000 plus. And compared to retail arbitrage, or online arbitrage, it is both more scalable in the short-term, and more sellable in the medium and long-term. In many ways, it combines the best of both of those business models. Creating a marketing funnel However, if you don’t have much money to spend on advertising, it’s better to focus on building quality backlinks from websites in high-trafficked niches. If you need help getting started with SEO for e-commerce and generating organic traffic then check out my previous article. If you are looking for a more direct approach, consider buying some Facebook ads or Google ads.  You can target people who are most likely to be interested in your products and services, reaching them with well-crafted ads. K

E-commerce buying and selling is skyrocketing in use. Now is the perfect time to launch your own Shopify store and begin selling direct to the public. In this 2nd part of our 1-part episode, we finish exploring 9 valuable reasons that is true – drawing on Jason’s work with thousands of Shopify store owners as well as his own experience with brands. What you’ll learn A surprising list of business experts that support Shopify Understanding the use of Shopify as the e-commerce hub-and-spoke tool. How integration partners are pushing Shopify further ahead. A consideration of the Apps available on Shopify Resources Mentioned Shopify Power: Build An Ecommerce Website Using Shopify Sell Online With Shopify Some of the resources on this page may be affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. We only promote those products or services that we have investigated and truly feel deliver value to you.

What is Drop Shipping? Drop shipping is when a store doesn’t keep inventory and instead buys from a supplier and then has the supplier ship directly to the customer. This is a fulfillment method for online retailers. Drop shipping gives you a chance to sell products that you don't have in your possession, which means you can offer more products for your customers. There are many benefits of drop shipping. Another simple but easily-missed point is that because it demands no cash tied up in inventory, it is much more scalable if it takes off. All ecommerce operators reach a  a point where growing their business means expanding the catalogue a lot. Private label sellers often find they need to find an extra $100-500,000 in funding. Many simply can't do it; others have to enter the risk of very large loans or investing their life savings. The high-ticket dropshipping model just bypasses this issue.  Drop Shipping Explained Drop shipping is a method of selling goods without having to keep them in stock. In this

E-commerce buying and selling is skyrocketing in use. Now is the perfect time to launch your own Shopify store and begin selling direct to the public. In this 2-part episode, we begin exploring 9 valuable reasons that is true – drawing on Jason’s work with thousands of Shopify store owners as well as his own experience with brands. What you’ll learn Reason 1-5 of why Shopify is a terrific solution for e-commerce sellers. What keeps Amazon seller’s up-at-night and how to solve it The alternatives to Shopify that you should avoid How building a business with a partner that has opposing objectives can ruin things Resources Mentioned E-Commerce Sales Will Explode This Holiday Season Shopify Power: Build An Ecommerce Website Using Shopify Sell online with Shopify

Ken Burke, founder and CEO of The EntrepreneurNOW! Network, is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Ken founded MarketLive, a market-leading, enterprise class eCommerce software platform used by major merchants generating $2b in online sales through the platform. He sold MarketLive to Vista Equity Partners in 2016. Ken authored the book, “Intelligent Selling: The Art and Science of Selling Online,” as well as hundreds of industry articles. He earned his MBA in Entrepreneurship from the USC Marshall School of Business, which later awarded him the honor of Entrepreneur of the Year. Business strategy during recession for Amazon & E-commerce Introduction The economy is in the midst of its longest recession in a century. In this volatile time, it’s important that you have a strategy to stay viable as an Amazon and e-commerce business owner. Let's take a look at some ways that you can keep your business moving forward during these uncertain times! Ken Burke's 2001 Dot.com Crash experience Ken Bur

In our initial episode about Paid Social” we outlined 3 big goals. In today’s conversation we’re continuing the discussion about how to engage warm traffic with effective social media advertising. What you’ll learn A 2 Step Process for getting cold traffic very inexpensively, then retargeting them via (Facebook). Engagement goals and other non-sales goals for warm traffic. remarketing via (Google Adwords). How Live-Commerce Techniques and goals are transforming e-commerce businesses Forming direct sales strategies with social ads Resources Mentioned www.streamyard.com www.commentsold.com Some of the resources on this page may be affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. We only promote those products or services that we have investigated and truly feel deliver value to you.

How Does Entrepreneur Decision-Making Work in Real Life? Entrepreneur decision-making works in a variety of ways. Some entrepreneurs prefer to gather as much information as possible before making a choice, while others simply follow their gut instinct.Regardless of your decision-making style, there are some principles you should always keep in mind: Action creates momentum – If it feels like you've been stuck on the same problem for days or weeks without any progress, then it's time to take action. The more time spent thinking about how to solve a problem without actually solving it will just lead to frustration and an eventual loss of motivation. Test, measure and adjust – When trying out new ideas or testing different solutions for problems, don't be afraid to try things out quickly and see what works best (and what doesn't). Use this process as an opportunity for learning so that you can learn from your mistakes while they're still fresh in your mind instead of later down the road when they might have

In our initial episode about Paid Social” we outlined 3 big goals. In today’s conversation we’re going to give you “The Secret” and really unpack the 3 big ideas with tons of actionable tips and insights for each. What you’ll learn Who Paid Social Media Ads are ideal for The ideal sequence of when paid social media ads should be used A budget rule-of-thumb for paid social media advertising How long it takes to get results with paid social media ads A terrific Facebook Video Strategy that works really well in support of paid social ads. How Pinterest Promoted Pins factor into paid social media ads Ad Instagram Ad strategy that you can start with just a few dollars. Some of the resources on this page may be affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. We only promote those products or services that we have investigated and truly feel deliver value to you.

Inventory is the lifeblood of your Amazon business. It's how you make money, and it can also be how you lose money. The trick is to make sure that you're using inventory to make decisions in your business rather than letting it control your business decisions. This post will cover a few different ways that inventory can be used to manage your Amazon business. The new Way to Use Inventory Inventory management at its most basic is a system of passive records. Of course, it's important to get this organised. But to leave it at that is to miss a lot of critical insights into your consmers.  IInventory isn't just a record of widgets sitting in warehouses. In fact, it is a system of engagement with customers. It’s more than just a record: it tells a story about each customer and the interactions you have with them over time. Inventory reconciliation can be one of the most challenging parts of managing your Amazon business, but it doesn't have to be! You can use inventory reports to avoid shortages or out-of-stock

Amazon is the largest e-commerce platform in the world. It has more than 300 million active users and 45 million products offered by third-party sellers. If you listen regularly to this podcast, you may have been selling on Amazon yourself for quite some time.  But many Amazon sellers struggle to get sales. Of those that do get sales, many fight to get mediocre profits. Even 7 figure sellers I work with have this challenge. The solution? Become a category king and dominate your niche! Before we dive into how to find a niche on Amazon, let's discuss what a profitable niche on Amazon is. A niche market is a market that focuses on a specific category or even single product type. There are many reasons why you should consider niching down if you want to increase sales and profits. In the US, the e-commerce market was valued at $601.75 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $735 billion by 2027. Looking to get into the online retail game? Or increase your reach? Amazon is the place to be. But first, you'll ha

Famous Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Laundry once said, “A coach is someone who tells you what you don’t want to hear, who has you see what you don’t want to see, so you can be who you have always known you could be.” As coaches and as coachees or mentees – we both know – coaching CAN lead to huge rewards for the business owner using the coach. In this special 2-part episode we discuss how to get the most out of your relationship with a coach and use a coach as a way to accelerate your business growth, profits and peace of mind! What you’ll learn What you can learn from guitar lessons with Segovia’s students 5 key functions of a high-impact coach 5 things to look for in a coach E-commerce and Business Books & Resources mentioned www.winningonshopify.com www.amazingfba.com/mentoring www.Theamazonmastermind.com Some of the resources on this page may be affiliate links, meaning we receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. We only promote those products o

Ben Kotch is an investor and advisor in various early and growth-stage companies including many e-commerce ventures. He is an active Amazon seller and advises thousands of Amazon business owners through his affiliation with ALGO Online Retail What You'll Learn A Simple Division : Debt vs Equity Investments : Where to start when asking for a loan The equity for AccrueMe : “preferred equity investment” What's A Good Use for Loans? The value of equity and just how it makes sense for Ben An creating an Exit Strategy on your Loan Resources