The Real Strategies Top E-commerce Businesses Use To Scale Past 8 Figures

Sep 16, 2025

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Athena is the mastermind behind the mastermind. Founder of China Magic - a 12-Day Sourcing Trip for Amazon Sellers, she helps Amazon Sellers scale to 7-8 figures through unique Events, Sourcing Trips and Masterminds to make life and business changing shifts towards more profit, prosperous relationships, and ultimate freedom.

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Importance of leadership and having a clear vision for business growth.
Necessity of breaking down large goals into actionable steps.
Emphasis on implementation over mere learning for business success.
Mindset shifts required for transitioning from seven-figure to eight-figure businesses.
Significance of networking and building relationships within the e-commerce community.
Value of hiring quality talent over seeking the cheapest options.
Role of masterminds and events in fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Strategies for sustaining growth after reaching significant revenue milestones.
Importance of continuous learning and adapting to challenges in the business landscape.
Encouragement to view challenges as opportunities for innovation and growth.

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Athena Severi, co-founder of Titan Network. Athena shares her expertise on scaling e-commerce businesses from seven to eight figures, emphasizing leadership, goal clarity, and the power of networking. Key insights include the importance of actionable steps, perseverance, and continuous learning. Athena also highlights the value of meaningful relationships and hiring the right talent. The episode provides practical advice for business owners aiming for sustainable growth, encouraging them to embrace challenges and focus on high-impact activities.

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

Prioritize Your Rate of Learning:
1. Focus on learning that is directly applicable to your current business challenges. Seek out resources that address specific issues and implement what you learn immediately.
Embrace Perseverance:
1. View challenges as opportunities for growth. Understand that even established brands face difficulties and must adapt to survive. Cultivate resilience and a willingness to pivot when necessary.
Engage in Meaningful Networking:
1. Attend industry events with the intention of building relationships. Focus on the conversations that happen outside of formal presentations, as these interactions can lead to valuable insights and connections.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
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Ecomm Breakthrough
Josh Hadley on LinkedIn
eComm Breakthrough YouTube
eComm Breakthrough Consulting
eComm Breakthrough Podcast
Email Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.com
Amazon
Titan Network
China Magic Trip
Who: The A Method for Hiring by Geoff Smart on Amazon
Ready, Fire, Aim on Amazon
Billion Dollar Seller Summit
NordicTrack on Amazon
Leyden Smithers on Instagram

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

I started Hadley Designs 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 go to www.EcommBreakthrough.com (that’s Ecomm with two M’s) to learn more.

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Josh Hadley 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, Aaron Cordovez and Michael E Gerber, author of the E-myth. Today I am speaking with Athena Severi, the co-founder of Titan Network. This episode is brought to you by Ecomm Breakthrough, where I specialize in investing and scaling seven figure ecommerce brands to eight figures and beyond. If you're an ambitious e-commerce entrepreneur looking for that coach or consultant who can help take your business to the next level, reach out to me directly at Josh at Ecomm Breakthrough. Com. That's E-comm with two M's. And let's turn your dreams into reality. Today I'm excited to introduce you all to Athena Safari. Athena is the mastermind behind the mastermind. She is the ...