In this episode, I break down exactly what’s going on with Amazon right now and show you real-world examples of how Amazon is causing price inflation on everyday items. What You’ll Learn Amazon’s Last Income Report The Recent Amazon Prime Membership Changes Amazon’s Ever Increasing Fees Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers Summit is the ecommer…

These days, relying on just one source of income is like putting all your eggs in one basket—it’s risky. A side hustle isn’t just about making extra cash; it’s about taking control of your financial future. Whether it’s paying off debt, saving for a dream, or creating a safety net, a side hustle gives you options. And the best part? You can start s…

In this episode, I’m going to break down why the aliexpress dropshipping business model is essentially dead. I’ll break down what happened, why it happened and what it means for you. What You’ll Learn The new deminimus legislation Why this affects China dropshipping Why the new rules kill this business model Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers…

Today, we’re continuing on with our multi part series on how to create content to promote your business. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use social media to grow your brand. What You’ll Learn The right and wrong way to use social media The best social media platform for promotion What it takes to be successful Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The …

Is blogging still worth it in 2024? With Google favoring AI answers, quick snippets, and big-name sites, it’s getting tougher for blogs to stand out. In this episode, we break down what’s going on and whether blogging still has a shot in today’s online world. What You’ll Learn Google’s Answer To AI Spam Is Blogging Still A Viable Option Today When …

Today, we’re continuing with our 4-part series on how to create content to promote your business. In this episode, we talk about what it takes build an engaging email list that converts to sales. What You’ll Learn How to keep your open rate high How to drive sales with every send How to keep your subscriber engaged with your list Sponsors SellersSu…

In this episode, I cover the new de minimus rules that level the playing field with Temu, why your favorite bargain finds might disappear and the surprising winners in this e-commerce shakeup. What You’ll Learn How Temu Has Been Able To Dominate Ecommerce In The US The new changes to the deminimus rules Why these changes hurt Temu and Shein Sponsor…

In this episode, we dive into how to make long-form videos that actually take off on YouTube. You’ll get tips on grabbing viewers’ attention, keeping them hooked, and boosting your video’s reach with keyword research. What You’ll Learn How to structure your video for the YouTube algorithm The most important part of your video Which AI tools to use …

This episode marks the beginning of a 4 part series on “Creating Content To Promote Your Business”. Toni and I will be covering everything from video, blogging, to email marketing and podcasting. To kick things off, we’re starting with one of the hottest trends, short-form video. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn The building blocks of video Which platform …

Today I’m thrilled to have my friend Chase Jarvis on the show. Chase is an acclaimed photographer, director, and entrepreneur who has worked for top-tier brands like Apple, Nike, and Redbull. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as New York Times and Wired Magazine. In this episode, Chase and I discuss the levers you can pull t…

Today, we’re diving into productivity hacks that don’t require any software, tools, or spending a dime. These are simple techniques that Toni and I use every day to boost our productivity and keep us on track. We’ll be sharing proven strategies to help you stay focused, manage your time more effectively, and maximize your output—all without burning…

Today, Toni and I cover a topic that plagues almost every single entrepreneur that we know. We dive into the pitfalls of shiny object syndrome and how it can derail your focus and productivity. We explore why we’re so easily tempted by new ideas and projects, and how to break free from the constant urge to chase the next big thing. What You’ll Lear…

Today, Toni and I are stepping away from business as usual to bring you something different. We’re taking you behind the scenes for an unfiltered look at the changes we’re making in the business we run together. In this deep dive, we’ll reveal what’s really been happening, why we felt it was time to shake things up, and what these changes mean for …

Today, Toni and I are going to dive into one of the most exciting and high-stakes times of the year for ecommerce businesses, Black Friday. With the competition tougher than ever and customers looking for the best deals, you have to have a strategy that not only attracts buyers but maximizes for your profit. In this episode, we break down proven ti…

In this episode, Toni and I dive into the strategies that successful businesses use to turn first-time buyers into loyal repeat customers. You’ll learn practical, no-nonsense tips for building stronger customer relationships and increasing repeat sales. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your approach, these insights will help you bo…

In this episode, Toni and I discuss how the recent Google monopoly ruling will affect the ecommerce landscape. We also discuss the latest announcements between Amazon, TikTok and Pinterest. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How the Google monopoly ruling will play out in the next few years How the potential breakup of Google will affect ecommerce The implic…

Today I have my friend, Yoni Mazor back on the show. In this episode we dive into the latest Amazon updates and uncover what might be Amazon’s sneakiest fee increase yet—decide for yourself if the e-commerce giant is pulling a fast one on sellers. What You’ll Learn Amazon’s new refund and reimbursement policy The hidden costs on selling on Amazon C…

It’s been a while since my co-host Toni and I hit record, but for good reason—I’ve been soaking up some much-needed vacation vibes, and Toni’s been navigating the twists and turns life throws at you. In today’s episode, we’re diving into something every entrepreneur needs to master: how to actually take a vacation when you’re running your own busin…

In this episode, my partner Toni and I discuss whether starting a content creation business, whether it be a blog, Youtube channel, or podcast is worth it today given all the changes with Google and artificial intelligence. What You’ll Learn The real reason content creators are quitting Is it worth it to make content creation your full time job The…

Amazon sucks right now, Ebay sucks right now, Etsy sucks, Facebook sucks, Instagram sucks, Google sucks. Every big tech company continues to deteriorate in front of our eyes every single day. All of these services that we use to start a business, advertise and sell online are worse than you think, and here’s what you need to do about it. What You’l…

In this solo episode, I give my take on exactly what is going on with Amazon’s new anti-Temu initiative, the implications on the 3rd party Amazon seller community and what you must do right now to prepare yourself as an e-commerce seller. What You’ll Learn What Exactly Is Happening With Temu & Amazon How To Build A Brand The Right Way To Fight Chin…

In this episode, Toni and I discuss the right way to run an email sale campaign based on one of her largest clients. I learned a lot from this episode, and I’m positive that you will too. What You’ll Learn How to run an email sale campaign An inside look at how an ecommerce company organizes email subscribers The principles for getting someone to b…

In this episode, Toni and I cover the latest news from Tiktok, Wix and the most recent thing Google has done to piss sellers off. Out of all of the ecommerce companies, TikTok seems to be innovating the fastest and will become a much bigger player in the future. What You’ll Learn The newest features of TikTok Latest update on Wix How Google pissed …

In this episode, my friend Nathan Barry and I debate the best way to build an audience today in light of AI and the many changes with Google, Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram. Nathan is the founder of ConvertKit and the Nathan Barry show. What You’ll Learn The best way to build an audience What’s going on with Google, Facebook, Tiktok, and Instagram …

Etsy sellers beware! In this episode, I’ll explain the implications of China’s return to Etsy, decode what it means for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and teach you how to navigate this new landscape. What You’ll Learn What’s going on with Etsy? The implications of opening up Etsy to Chinese sellers Why Chinese sellers have an unfair advantage Spon…

With AI adoption accelerating at a super fast pace, Google search is declining and will continue to decline in the next couple of years. In fact, I predict that search will pretty much be dead in 2 to 3 years. So what are your traffic alternatives? This episode will cover other ways to generate traffic and sales. What You’ll Learn How Google is dev…

In this solo episode, I’ll answer all of the most commonly asked questions about print on demand dropshipping including the questions that most people won’t give you a straight answer on. What You’ll Learn The big negatives of Print On Demand How to run a POD business profitably Why POD isn’t as great as you think Sublistar Star IV DTF Printer – Cl…

Google has screwed up yet again! In this episode, you’ll learn about the changes of the week for Google including a major data leak that has exposed some of the inner workings of their search algorithm. Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn Recap of Google’s latest algorithm changes How people are gaming the system Google’s big data leak Sponsors Selle…

Toni and I just got back from our annual ecommerce conference that we run together called the Sellers Summit. In this episode, we discuss tips and strategies that we learned from the event. Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn Recap of Sellers Summit 2024 Tip and strategies from Sellers Summit speakers Highlights from the event Sponsors SellersSummit.…

In this episode, Toni and I answer one of our most commonly asked questions. How do you know when to hire and where can you find help for both of your e-commerce and content-based businesses? Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn When is the right time to hire help Where can you find the right people to hire What are the best jobs to hire out Sponsors …

The Internet landscape has changed pretty drastically in just the past 3 months. Today my partner Toni and I are going to discuss what type of businesses we would start if we were to start from complete scratch today. What You’ll Learn The recent changes in social media and Google The best opportunities in content today What we would do if we were …

I have nearly 6000 students across 2 courses that I teach over at Profitable Online Store and Profitable Audience. And recently, I’ve been analyzing the character traits of both successful and unsuccessful students in my courses. What makes one student more likely to succeed over another? In this episode, I reveal what I discovered with my partner …

Today, I invited my friend Annette De Lancey on the show to talk about a question that I literally get asked at least once per week. How can you source from the USA and still remain competitive from a pricing stand point? In this episode, Annette outlines the exact process of prototyping and manufacturing textiles in the USA through her new company…

In this episode, Toni and I discuss the latest update in a string of Google updates which have upended the Internet. And we also discuss Sundar’s latest news release about the future of websites. What You’ll Learn Why Google search is terrible The latest in a string of Google updates The future of websites Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Sellers S…

Think you know the best tricks for product sourcing? This episode exposes the darker side of Alibaba, revealing hidden practices that could change how you buy from the platform. Listen on to learn the ins and outs of how to buy from one of the world’s largest e-commerce marketplaces. What You’ll Learn Strategies for successfully buying products fro…

Because of the latest Google updates and the constant bugs with Facebook and Instagram ads, more people have started to look at alternative traffic sources like Pinterest. In this episode, Toni and I give an update on how to leverage Pinterest to drive traffic and sales. What You’ll Learn The new trends on Pinterest Why Google search is going down …

Today I have my friend Eugenia Chen on the show. Eugenia runs Pandaloon.com where she sells cute costumes for dogs. And the way she generates her sales is interesting. She uses a combination of TikTok and TikTok shop to drive traffic from her 6.1 Million subscribers. If you want to learn how to market using Tiktok, then listen to this episode. What…

For the month of April, we’ve been running a challenge in our Profitable Audience Class that has dramatically increased the social media following for the students in the course. If you’re interested in growing your YouTube, TikTok or Instagram channels fast, then listen to this episode! What You’ll Learn Strategies to grow your social media follow…

This past week, Toni gave 4 talks at the annual Pet Summit in Orlando, Florida which is a conference that covers all things related to pet products sold online. In this episode, she gives a recap of the Summit along with the hot products to sell in the pet industry. What You’ll Learn The details of the Pet Summit and who should attend How to make a…

Today I’m thrilled to have Sally Wilson back on the show after 4 years. Sally is a student from my Create A Profitable Online Store Course (https://profitableonlinestore.com). She resides in the UK and runs a very successful online business over at CaterpillarCrossstitch.com Since she was last on, her business has grown 10X so in this episode, we t…

Last week, Toni and I attended the Ecommerce Fuel Live event in New Orleans, LA. This is part 2 of a series where we cover the gossip, the hallway conversations, the sessions, and some of the trends that we saw at ECF Live. What You’ll Learn The new trends with Tiktok shop, AI, and Meta Ads Recap of day 3 of the Ecommerce Fuel Live event What most …

Last week, Toni and I attended the Ecommerce Fuel Live event in New Orleans, LA. In this episode, we breakdown the latest trends and perspectives that we learned from the casual conversations we had at the conference. What You’ll Learn What are sellers most complaining about? What’s working right now in ecommerce The biggest problems sellers are fa…

According to Wired magazine, Temu is losing hundreds of millions of dollars to send you cheap stuff from China in order to grab mass market share from US shoppers and it’s working. But is it affecting US ecommerce companies? Listen to this episode to find out What You’ll Learn What is Temu? How has Temu been growing so fast? Will Temu destroy ecomm…

Welcome to a brand new segment of the show called Profitable Audience where my business partner Toni and I discuss all things related to content creation and building an audience. In today’s episode, Toni and I discuss the March Google Core update which has huge implications on the future of content creation. What You’ll Learn All about the March G…

Today, I’m thrilled to have my long time friend Scottie V back on the show. Scott Voelker is known in many circles as the grandfather of Amazon as he was one of the first and most popular podcasts in the space. But in this episode, we’re going to talk about Etsy and how he and his wife have grown a thriving Etsy business selling print on demand pro…

Welcome to a brand new segment of the show called Profitable Audience where my business partner Toni and I discuss all things related to content creation and building an audience. In today’s episode, Toni and I discuss various ways to improve your productivity when it comes to content creation. BTW, Toni has 7 kids, a bunch of businesses and a pupp…

In this episode, I outline all of the major changes that Amazon has made recently and provide you with my assessment on whether selling on Amazon FBA is worth your time. Tools Mentioned Sellerboard (Get 2 months free) Getida (Get $400 in free reimbursements) What You’ll Learn The new Amazon fees The ugly truth about Amazon FBA How to succeed with A…

Welcome to a brand new segment of the show called Profitable Audience where my business partner Toni and I discuss all things related to content creation and building an audience. In today’s episode, we are going to cover challenges, and specifically, how to run a challenge that eventually leads to selling a paid product. What You’ll Learn Why chal…

Today, I’m thrilled to have one of my good friends back on the show, Jim Wang. Last time Jim was on, we discussed how his first blog, Bargaineering, sold for a seven-figure sum. And since then, he’s created Wallet Hacks, where he teaches others how to make and save more money. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the state of blogging and his pr…

Welcome to a brand new segment of the show called Profitable Audience where my business partner Toni and I discuss all things related to content creation and building an audience. In this episode, Toni and I discuss what’s going on with SEO and artificial intelligence and what’s in store for ranking in search going forward. What You’ll Learn Google…