Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in E-Commerce

Yoni Konzminski, Co-founder of South Col, Escala, and MultiplyMii. Yoni will delve into the intricacies of business operating systems and organizational structures that empower entrepreneurs to scale their ventures to eight figures and beyond.
In our previous podcast episode, Yoni shared invaluable insights on building operating systems, outlined the four core processes crucial for a $20 million Amazon FBA Business, and provided actionable steps for aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve success.

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> Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. 

• Challenges faced by Amazon sellers in the current e-commerce space
• Pain points experienced by e-commerce businesses
• Importance of delegation and robust planning for sustainable growth
• Finding the right balance between expertise and delegation
• Importance of complementary business partners with diverse skill sets
• Approaches for delegation in smaller and advanced businesses
• Scaling up a business and decision-making process for hiring
• Annual planning and goal setting for business growth
• Yoni's recommended influential book and productivity tool
• Yoni's admiration for Adam Runquist and invitation to connect on LinkedIn

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Yoni Kozminski, co-founder of Escala and MultiplyMii. Yoni shares his extensive experience in e-commerce, discussing the challenges Amazon sellers face, including inventory constraints and increased advertising costs. He emphasizes the importance of delegation, planning, and decision-making in business growth. Yoni also talks about the value of having business partners with diverse skills and the significance of annual strategic planning. Additionally, he recommends "The Founder's Dilemma" for its analytical insights, praises Text Expander for productivity, and admires Adam Runquist for his ecommerce expertise. Yoni concludes by offering discounts on his services and inviting listeners to connect on LinkedIn.

Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:

Action Item #1:
Adaptability is Key: Keep abreast of the evolving e-commerce landscape, including challenges like inventory constraints and rising media costs. Embrace flexibility and swiftly adjust strategies to maintain competitiveness amidst new market entrants like Walmart.

Action Item #2:
Empower Through Delegation: Strike a balance between delegation and control within your e-commerce business. Identify specialized roles for non-core tasks and entrust capable individuals with responsibilities, freeing up time for value-driven activities and fostering team empowerment.

Action Item #3:
Strategic Scaling and Hiring: Prioritize value-driving activities by conducting time studies and delegating tasks accordingly. Engage in annual planning retreats to set clear business goals and ensure alignment among co-founders.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Josh Hadley on LinkedIn
• eComm Breakthrough Consulting
• eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• Email Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.com
• Book: "The Founder's Dilemma" by Noam Wasserman
• Productivity Tool: Text Expander
• Adam Runquist in LinkedIn
• Yoni Kozminski in LinkedIn
• Company: MultiplyMii
• Company: Escala
• Prosper Show Conference
• Book: "Clockwork" by Michael Michalowicz

Special Mention(s):

• Adam “Heist” Runquist on LinkedIn
• Kevin King on LinkedIn
• Michael E. Gerber on LinkedIn

Related Episode(s):

• “Cracking the Amazon Code: Learn From Adam Heist’s Brand Scaling Secrets” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Kevin King’s Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast
• “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Greatness | Insider Secrets With E-myth Author Michael Gerber” on the eComm Breakthrough Podcast

Sponsor for this episode...

This episode is brought to you by Ecomm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. 

I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.

I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.

If you’ve hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!

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Josh (00:00:00) - Welcome to the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast. I'm your host, Josh Hadley, where I interview the top business leaders in e-commerce. Past guests include Kevin King, Michael Gerber, author of The E-myth, and Matt Clark from ASM. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Yoni Kaminski. He's the co-founder of Escala and Multiply, Me and South Call, and today we are going to be diving into the intricacies of business plan setting. How do you create your annual goals? How do you create your leadership team in order to support those goals? And ultimately, what are the effective strategies that are going to help you scale from 7 to 8 figures and beyond? And as a special note, in our previous podcast episode, Yoni shared valuable insights on building operating systems and outlined the four core processes crucial for building a $20 million FBA business. He actually showed it behind the scenes. What does an org chart look like for a $20 million business primarily running on Amazon FBA? So, if you haven't yet listened to that episode, go find that in the archives.

Josh (00:00:53) - It's well worth a listen. ...