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…

In this episode, I’m thrilled to have John Lawson on the show. John is the CEO of 3rd Power Outlet, an online retail clothing and accessories company. He is a platinum eBay power seller, a top-rated Amazon merchant, and a small business influencer of the year. He’s also written many best-selling books and speaks all over the world. For the past sev…

I currently run two podcasts My Wife Quit Her Job, and Profitable Audience with my partner, Toni. Recently, Toni and I decided to pool our resources together and merge Profitable Audience into My Wife Quit Her Job. So from now on, this podcast will have a new segment to the show called Profitable Audience, where Toni and I will riff about content c…

Today I’m thrilled to have my good friend and mastermind buddy, Rob Berger on the show. Rob is the founder of Dough Roller, which is a top financial blog that he grew to 2 million visitors per year before he sold it for a large sum of money. After the sale of his blog, he decided to start a YouTube channel, which he’s managed to grow to 180k subs b…

Today, I’m thrilled to have Noah Kagan back on the show. Noah is the chief sumo and founder of Appsumo.com, which is a nine-figure company. He’s also known for his YouTube channel called Noah Kagan, which has close to 1 million subscribers. In this episode, we discuss the exact steps to build a seven-figure business in a single weekend. What You’ll…

In this episode, I’ll give you the run down on how both our businesses performed in 2023 including all of the highlights, lowlights and what we have planned for 2024. What You’ll Learn How my businesses performed in 2023 Predictions and plans for ecommerce in 2024 Check out my new office – Click here for the tour Sponsors SellersSummit.com – The Se…

Today, I’m thrilled to have my good friend and mastermind buddy Bobby Hoyt on the show. Bobby is the founder of Millennial Money Man, where he teaches millennials how to make and save more money. His blog has been featured in Lifehacker, Forbes, Market Watch, CNBC, US News, Business Insider and countless other publications. A couple listeners have …

In this episode, I’m going to give you my predictions for ecommerce and small business entrepreneurship in 2024. I’ll dive into what’s next, discuss everything from the shifting landscape of eCommerce jobs to artificial intelligence and what’s going on with China. What You’ll Learn My predictions for 2024 Ho artificial intelligence will affect busi…

In this episode, I uncover the truth about PayPal, all the fees, the hidden charges, and how you can save money with your credit card processing with your online store. In the event that your PayPal account is currently limited or banned, I will teach you how to get your money back and how to prevent your account from getting limited. What You’ll L…

In this episode, I answer the top question that I always get asked. Which ecommerce platform should you use for your online store? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t black and white. So in this episode, I’ll help you figure it all out. What You’ll Learn Your ecommerce platform options How to choose the right problem Five essential rules when starting …

Today, I’m thrilled to have Jerry Kozak on the show. Jerry is the founder of Ann Arbor Tees, a world class full service print and embroidery company in Ann Arbor, Michigan that does over eight figures per year in sales. But thanks to sites like Temu and Shein, his business has been cut in half this past year. In this episode, we talk about the effe…

Today, I’m thrilled to have Yoni Mazor back on the show. Yoni is the founder of Getida, and he’s helped thousands of ecommerce entrepreneurs get their money back from Amazon. Amazon fees are on the rise and today, we discuss simple and clever ways to save money on Amazon Get $400 in free reimbursements over at https://mywifequitherjob.com/go/getida…

Today, I have my good friend Chris Shaffer on the show. Chris works with Scott Voelker over at Brand Creators, and he consults with dozens of e-commerce companies and owns a bunch of his own as well. Chris always brings a unique perspective on what’s working in e-commerce, and he’s the type of guy who always gets his hands dirty. In this episode, w…

Today, I’m thrilled to have a regular back on the show, Mike Jackness. Mike is the founder of Ecom Crew and he owns many e-commerce brands. But out of all his companies, we just happen to own one together. In this episode, we give you all the details about our recent exit and sale. What You’ll Learn The details of our recent company exit The future…

Today I have my friend Athena Severi on the show. Athena is the founder of the Titan Network, one of the largest networks of Amazon sellers in the world. She also runs China Magic, where she runs a guided tour of the Canton Fair. In this episode, you’ll learn about her entrepreneurship journey and how she’s hustled her way to the top. What You’ll L…

Many of you listening to this podcast probably don’t know that I run a completely different podcast with my partner Toni called Profitable Audience. Unlike the My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast where I interview other successful entrepreneurs, the Profitable Audience Podcast is just Toni and I riffing about what we’re up to with our own online businesse…

Today I’m thrilled to have my good friend Liz Saunders on the show. Liz is someone who I’ve known for over a decade now, and she actually helped Toni and I launch the Seller Summit way back in 2016. In this episode, we’re going to talk about a cool new side hustle that can make you over $100,000 per year and it doesn’t involve any investment in inv…

In this Family First episode, I walk you through everything you need to know in order to get your first sales on Shopify without spending a lot of money. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn The Bare Minimum That You Need To Have On Your Site A Simply Traffic Strategy That Works The Method Of Quickly Generating Repeat Sales The post 502: How To Make Your First…

Today I’m thrilled to have JK Beaton on the show. JK is a longtime student of my Create A Profitable Online Store Course and he runs a seven figure business selling home goods over at SaratogaHomeOnline.com. In this episode, you’ll learn how he got started and how he continues to scale his ecommerce business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How JK made hi…

This is episode 500 of the podcast and I just celebrated my 20-year wedding anniversary so I invited my wife to come back on the show to talk about business, family, and life. What does it take to stay married for so long? How does my wife put up with me? Get the juicy details in this tell all episode. What You’ll Learn The secret to living a balan…

Today I’m posting an oldie but a goodie with my good friend Ezra Firestone, where we discuss overcoming adversity and how to stay sane running your business. This episode is also a great precursor on why going to live events like the Seller Summit and taking part in masterminds is so important for the growth of your business. Enjoy! What You’ll Lea…

In this Family First episode, I’ve compiled a list of the most profitable side hustles that you can start this year. The margins on some of these business models are greater than 90% and you can start most of these directly from your home. What You’ll Learn Profitable Business #1: Blog Profitable Business #2: Sell An Online Course Profitable Busine…

Today I am thrilled to have John Acuff on the show. John is a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including his latest book called All It Takes Is A Goal. Jon is also one of Ink’s top 100 leadership speakers and has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people at conferences and events. And for the last 20 years, he’s helped some of the …

In this Family First Friday episode, I teach you how to go beyond sourcing from China, find great suppliers in India and get the lowest prices possible. Check out this India Sourcing Trip organized by my friend Meghla Bhardwaj. This is an 8-day learning, sourcing and cultural guided tour to India. Use the code STEVE for $300 off – https://www.india…

Today I have my good friend Bill D’Alessandro back on the show. Bill is the founder of the ecommerce company Elements Brands and the host of the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast. He also does a bunch of consulting and coaching, and he’s spoken at my annual ecommerce conference, the Sellers Summit. In this episode, Bill is going to teach us how we can…

In this Family First Friday episode, I provide you with a blueprint that all successful Shopify stores follow to make 7,8 and even 9 figures with their online store. It is a blueprint that when executed properly almost guarantees success. Tools Mentioned My Free Mini Course –Join for free PickFu – Get 50% Off Pickfu Ahrefs – Try Ahrefs What You’ll …

Today, I have my good friend Brett Curry back on the show. Brett runs OMG Commerce, which is an ecommerce agency that specializes in PPC advertising. In this episode, we discuss a way to advertise your products on Google that is about as hands off as it gets. And, it works really well for ecommerce stores. If you aren’t running Google Performance M…

In this Family First Friday episode, I teach you 4 different methods of finding profitable products to sell on Amazon, Shopify and Ebay. Thanks to software tools like Jungle Scout, Ahrefs and ZikAnalytics, you can get accurate data on the sales of practically any product being sold online. Jungle Scout – Get 30% Off Jungle Scout Ahrefs – Try Ahrefs…

I just returned from Las Vegas where I got to speak in front of 1300 people at the Alibaba CoCreate Conference. And what’s cool is that I was able to meet up in person with my good friend Mike Jackness and my business partner, Toni Herrbach. In this episode, we discuss the future of e-commerce in the face of AI and other changes in the industry. Wh…

In this Family First Friday episode, I reveal the worst businesses to start this year. Not every side hustle opportunity is a good one and not every business is suited for every person. Plus, the business landscape is constantly changing and some business models are simply no longer viable. What You’ll Learn Worst Businesses To Start In 2023 How To…

Today, I’m thrilled to have Phil Taylor back on the show. Phil is the founder of Fincon, which is the conference that launched my speaking career and allowed me to meet so many awesome entrepreneurs who I now call my friends. In this episode, Phil and I discuss 7 different strategies to grow your business this year and highlight the most important …

In this Family First Friday episode, I show you the quickest way to start selling on Amazon step by step by leveraging the power of AI. I go over everything from how to use AI to help you find a profitable product to sell, how to find suppliers, and how to put up a high-converting listing with the power of artificial intelligence. What You’ll Learn…

Today, I’m thrilled to have Jesse Funk on the show. Jesse has been a student in my Create a Profitable Online Store Course for nine years. He runs two e-commerce stores, one selling children’s games over at Davinci’s Room, and a body care brand called Solpri. And he’s been running these businesses, generating a full time income for about eight year…

In this Family First Friday Episode, I show you the right way to start a dropshipping online store step by step. I’ll unpack the essentials of dropshipping, help you identify a profitable niche, and guide you to select reliable suppliers. You’ll also learn how to set up a compelling online store and make your first sales. What You’ll Learn How Drop…

Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Steve Weigler back on the show. Steve is the owner of Emerge Counsel, where he helps e-commerce entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property. Last time when Steve was on, the Chinese copycat problem on Amazon was out of control. In this episode, Steve reveals a pretty cool strategy for taking down the pira…

Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Chase Diamond back on the show. Chase is the co-founder of Structured Agency, a top email marketing firm. But outside of email, he’s also a master of social media. In this episode, we discuss Chase’s recent success on LinkedIn where he went from 27K subs to over 220k subs in just eleven months reaching an astou…