STOP Selling Solo: The Playbook for Amazon Sellers to Grow

Jul 22, 2025

Discover how social media can supercharge e-commerce success, even if you're not an influencer. Hear a fascinating journey from childhood Lego fan to thriving entrepreneur, emphasizing community and collaboration. Learn about the vital role of mindset in overcoming barriers and maintaining focus. Plus, pick up strategies for diversifying income while maximizing productivity and the importance of sleep. Finally, explore essential tools for Amazon sellers that can elevate your business to the next level.

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From Lego Hobbyist To Community Builder

Miles started posting Lego content as a kid and used those early online friendships to learn and trade pieces.
That early community experience taught him how to find niche people and build trust online.

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Scammed Then Schooled By Sneaker Flips

Miles pivoted into sneaker reselling in high school after seeing a friend succeed, despite getting scammed early on.
That sneaker experience scaled his income and taught him online trading and group commerce.

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Graduated Early, Scaled Fast

Miles finished college early to pursue online business and rapidly scaled OA, hitting $1M in sales his first year.
He combined FBM retail arbitrage and shoe inventory to reach strong early profits while living at his parents'.

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Empowering Growth Through Community

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Mindset and Momentum in Entrepreneurship

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STOP Selling Solo: The Playbook for Amazon Sellers to GrowIn this episode we talk with Miles ( @Flips4Miles ) about how he leveraged social media to grow his business. What works, what doesn't work, and why you should spend time creating content even if you don't want to be an influencer or offer a service.We also dive into mindset and discuss the most helpful things Miles has learned over the last several years in this space.Like what you heard?

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