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#746: This student rose and fell in Ecommerce for 20 years - and has a beautiful Amazon business now!

Silent Sales Machine Radio · December 7, 2023 · 53 min

Summary

This episode features a seasoned entrepreneur who navigated the e-commerce landscape for 20 years, experiencing significant ups and downs, including losing everything in 2014 due to unbeknownst legal violations. He now successfully leverages the Proven Product Partnering (PPP) model, helping brands achieve $80K monthly sales on Amazon, demonstrating the power of foundational Amazon selling knowledge and resilience. The discussion emphasizes legal compliance, strategic Amazon selling, and the benefits of mentorship for sustained e-commerce success.

Key takeaways

Themes

amazon & marketplacesfounder & leadershipsupply chain & operationsbrand & content

Topics covered

amazon fba strategiesproven product partnering (ppp)e-commerce legal compliancewholesale & private label on amazoninternational amazon sellingintellectual property for sellers

Episode description

Today's guest quit his last "real job" in the late 90s (on the day he won employee of the month at his last employer) and has been an entrepreneur in e-commerce since then. The first 15 minutes of our discussion is his history of ups and downs with various business models, including how he lost everything in 2014 when he inadvertently broke laws that he didn't realize existed.   Now he's helping brands sell about $80K per month with the PPP (Proven Product Partnering) model as taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course as well as a few other models we discuss. Because of his long time experience in ecommerce and his ongoing success with the models we teach, we've also brought him on board as a coach on our team!   This interview is just more evidence that the knowledge you gain by starting and running a basic Amazon selling account like we teach gives you incredible advantages and opportunities in many arenas!   Today's sponsor! https://humnbird.com - They help sellers get established on Amazon.com (sell in the US from anywhere in the world) They specialize in everything from Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Corporation Setup to Branding, Design and Marketing. We recommend their affordable systems and solutions giving you everything you need for your wholesale and private label business even overseas!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/xJpa6NuWWLQ   Show note LINKS: Get a free business growth consulting session with an e-commerce consultant on our coaching team. Call: 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text) or grab a slot on our calendar at <a href= "http

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Legal compliance is paramount in e-commerce; thoroughly research and understand all applicable laws to avoid severe business setbacks.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
The Proven Product Partnering (PPP) model, as taught by ProvenAmazonCourse.com, offers a viable pathway to significant monthly sales for brands on Amazon.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Leverage foundational Amazon selling knowledge as a springboard for diverse e-commerce opportunities and sustained business growth.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Even after major setbacks, consistent application of proven strategies and continuous learning can lead to renewed and significant entrepreneurial success.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Utilize services like Humnbird.com for comprehensive support in intellectual property, legal setup, branding, and marketing when establishing or expanding an Amazon business, especially for international sellers.

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