
Wizards of Ecom
Welcome to the Wizards of Ecom podcast. The official podcast of the Wizards of Ecom and the Wizards of Amazon Meetup group. The goal of this podcast can be summed up simply: #SelllersHelpingSellers . While the slant is heavily towards Amazon FBA and Private Label, the podcast shares actionable tips and tactics for all areas of online selling.
Latest episodes

May 1, 2023 • 48min
#294-To Podcast or Not to Podcast: Weighing the Pros and Cons for Your Ecommerce Brand
To discuss this episode, I couldn’t think of another person to guest, none other than Rob Stanley. Rob is a former founder of two successful 7-Figure online eCommerce brands with 20+ years of experience in eCommerce and marketing. Rob is also a successful Podcast host, a YouTube certified expert with a previous channel that had over 48 million views. With his experience and expertise since he’s been doing podcasts since 2018, Rob shares how podcasting can be used as a great tool for an ecommerce brand to build a loyal follower and create brand awareness. Discussing the benefit of podcasting, comes the pros and cons of it too. Investing time and resources and of course knowledge are one of the requirements but outcome is rewarding when you are into it. Here we’ve also tackled the tech part of podcasting such as the tools and programmes that work best for beginners. So do chime in and who knows, this could be your sign to start a podcast of your own. In This Episode: [00:45] Welcoming Rob Stanley on the show. [02:00] 2018 the start of podcasting. [04:00] The first podcast experience. [10:30] Major difference between podcasting 2018 and present. [18:55] Benefits of a brand owner starting a podcast. [24:55] The tech part of podcasting for beginners. [32:20] Keeping on schedule remotely. [33:50] Why streamyard? [39:00] Choosing topics. Guest Links and References: Website: https://www.getida.com/woe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robstanley.usa Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-stanley/ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/sellernomics Guest 1 website offer: http://www.getida.com/woe Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pockets-of-knowledge/id1647662137 Book References: Good to Great by Jim Collins Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 26, 2023 • 53min
#293-Amazon Fails and How to Avoid Them: Tips and Tricks with Dima Kubrak - Part 1
Dima Kubrak is an 8-figure Amazon seller and founder of Sellerise and ASAP Warehouse. He has been running his own businesses since he was 19 years old, and he knows what it takes to be successful on Amazon. As an ecommerce consultant and founder of Sellerise, Dima has helped countless sellers achieve success on Amazon and in this episode, he shares several valuable tips and tricks to help others avoid the mistakes that can lead to failure. While there are several factors that can contribute to Amazon seller failure, Dima highlighted the most important things to do and focus on to gain value as a beginner. So listen to this insightful part 1 episode with Dima. In This Episode: [00:52] Dima Kubrak on the show. [05:30] The process. [08:15] Delegation. [15:40] Time doctor. [18:20] Mentoring. [20:00] Being part of a community. [30:00] Gaining value as a beginner. [35:00] Inventory. Guest Links and References: Website: https://sellerise.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dima-kubrak-72250563 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dima.kubrak.33 Book References: Atomic Habits by James Clear Straight-Line Leadership by Dusan Djukich Who by Jeoff Smart et. al. Meeting Sucks by Cameron Herold Traction by Gino Wickman Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 24, 2023 • 35min
#292-Maximizing Time How I Get More Than 24 Hours in a Day
One of the most significant challenges that an individual faces in today’s fast-paced and demanding world is time management. With so many tasks, responsibilities, activities taking up our day, it may often appear as though there aren’t enough hours in a day to accomplish everything we set out to do. With this problem in mind, I wanna share how to get more everyday than 24 hours. I’m sharing my 6 effective time-saving hacks that I do to leverage my time in day. In This Episode: [05:35] 6 hacks I do to leverage my time. [08:00] Instacart, online grocery shopping. [12:20] Taskrabbit [15:00] Zappier [17:45] Hubspot [22:55] Loom [24:50] Fiver Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 19, 2023 • 35min
#291-Cracking the Code: PPC Strategies for Amazon Product Launch with Gabriel Caceros
Today we have Gabriel Cáceros, a results-driven and innovative advertising specialist with over ten years of experience in the industry. Gabriel has a strong background in digital advertising, with expertise in SEO, PPC, and social media advertising. In this episode, Gabriel shares his insights and experience on how to crack the code of PPC strategies so that Amazon sellers can effectively launch their new products and drive sales. You will get valuable tips and techniques on how to create effective ad campaigns, how to choose the right keywords, and how to optimize their ad spending to get the best results. Gabriel also shares his secrets on how to increase the visibility of the new product listing, how to attract the right audience, and how to improve conversion rates using PPC advertising as well as the common mistakes and pitfalls that new Amazon sellers often make when it comes to PPC advertising, and provides actionable strategies to avoid them. Tune in for some nuggets! In This Episode: [00:55] Welcoming Gabriel on the show. [01:55] Step by step with 4 ad types for a product launch. [18:10] Expectations when learning by yourself. [22:25] Common mistakes. [29:00] Other ad types Guest Links and References: Website: https://betterams.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabcaceros/ Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-c%C3%A1ceros-528077bb/ Book References: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings et al. 12 months to a Million by Ryan Daniel Moran Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 17, 2023 • 28min
#290-The importance of Learning from people who are where you want to be, and the most important advice I received from my first informal mastermind
Hello Wizards! This is no ordinary podcast episode and I'm riding solo sharing my recent experience at a mastermind where I was inspired by motivational speaker Nick Santonostasso and has been the inspiration of this episode. The importance of learning from individuals who have achieved the level of success that one aspires to is what I wanted to share with you and this brought me back to my first informal mastermind advice that ignited my passion for business. I'd also like to encourage everyone to seek out opportunities to attend masterminds and leverage the knowledge of successful individuals to further your goals. In This Episode: [05:00] About Nick Santonastasoo [17:00] Learning from mastermind [21:00] Best advice Inspiration Reference: https://www.youtube.com/@NickSantonastasso Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 12, 2023 • 42min
#289-The Amazon FBA Product Selection Blueprint with Brandon Young
In this engaging and informative episode, we have Brandon Young, CEO of Data Dive & Seller Systems | Amazon SEO Expert | 8 Figure Seller. Voted best Amazon Private Label Consultant two years in a row by the Seller Poll, Brandon Young is considered by many to be one of the leaders in current Amazon Private Label strategies to discuss the basics and everything you need to know in selecting the right products for Amazon. Throughout the podcast, Brandon touches on what makes successful/failed products, 4 categories, and the phases of product validation which are golden nuggets for the listeners. So listen in and get practical tips and insights from our guest. In This Episode: [00:40] Welcoming Brandon Young [01:35] Choosing the right product [03:30] Mindset [12:00] What is a failure product? [12:40] 4 Categories: Traffic distribution, Profitability, Potential, Competitiveness [17:50] Phase 2 [21:50] Phase 3 [24:00] Content, understanding your buyer [25:07] Writing your listings [29:30] Common mistakes. Guest Links and References: Website: https://www.sellersystems.com/ Free Masterclasses: https://www.sellersystems.com/masterclasses LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byoungsfl/ Book References: Measure What Matters by John Doerr OKR Objective and Key Results The 20 Minute Manager by Harvard Business Review Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 10, 2023 • 19min
#288-Unlocking Amazon Success: My Top 5 Business Podcasts of 2023
Today I'm riding solo, sharing my Top 5 podcasts that’s moving the needle in my Amazon business. On the list are no fluff, great content and very actionable shows that cover not only entrepreneurship, productivity and upscaling but relationships, health and family as well. Overall, these podcasts are packed with valuable insight and for anyone not only looking to grow their Amazon business but success in life in general. In This Episode: [03:45] My category and deciding factor for the list. [06:09] E-com Crew [10:00] How my wife quit her job [12:15] Business Made Simple [15:00] Trends [17:10] Shopify Masters Book Reference: Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 5, 2023 • 13min
#287-Top 3 Favorite Books and Why Mini Series - PART 5
A little background of why I like to feature this topic on this podcast. Books used to be my least favorite topic back in my childhood. But generally, I became fascinated as I grew older that there’s so many things you could pick up reading a book like learning from someone else’s mistakes and these books are actually shortcuts to learning things easier and faster to reach your goal. So, here is Part 5 of the mini series; Top 3 favorite books and why. This mini series is a collection of our guests’ favorite books along with the reason why and how those books impacted their business, thinking, mindset, and well being, and why they recommend them as must-read books. This episode gives a great insight into the diverse taste of book lovers like myself and provides an excellent reading list for anyone seeking new literary discoveries. In This Episode: [00:40] Keith O Brien [01:30] Jens Gould [03:49] Mansour Narouzi [05:45] Ben Kong [06:20] Elizabeth Green [06:44] Chad Rubin [07:55] Tyler Gregg [09:25] Chris McCabe [12:00] Christina Passmore Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Apr 3, 2023 • 41min
#286-9 Years on Amazon: How I Turned Rookie Mistakes into Selling Success with Jesus Diaz
In this podcast episode, we have Jesus Diaz Mazo, a fellow Wizard originally from Mexico, Started selling on Amazon FBA in 2014 after taking the course ASM3, launched over 200 private label products, been selling in FBA Mexico since day 1, opened and closed accounts in Europe, immigrated to the USA in 2017 to keep developing the business, now running two 7 figure brands on Amazon US and MX. Looking forward to exiting one of the brands in a couple of years. Jesus shares his experience of being in Amazon for 9 years and how a rookie mistake turned into selling success. Diaz started selling on Amazon in 2014 and initially struggled to make a profit but found inspiration, gone through ups and downs at the beginning and yet surpasses them all. Jesus emphasizes the importance of continually learning and adapting to the ever-changing marketplace. He also shares tips on building your brands, getting master classes and mentors and just going for it. Tune in in this inspiring episode! In This Episode: [00:39] Jesus Diaz on the show. [02:20] Inspiration and early challenges. [05:50] BIggest newbie mistakes [10:50] Big changes over the last 9 years in Amazon. [14:00] Tried and tested strategies in launching and brand building. [15:40] Cost of ads. [18:30] Product selection. [28:35] Greatest success. [31:20] 3 aspects Guest Links and References: Website: http://www.sellersmastery.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sellersmastery LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesusdiazmaso/ Instagram: @sellersmastery Book References: The Way of Mastery by Shanti Christo Foundation Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/

Mar 29, 2023 • 36min
#285-2023-Q1 Progress and Sum Up with Carlos And Noemi
Hello Wizards! In this podcast episode, Carlos and I shared our 2023 Q1 round-up as promised for everyone to stay updated of what we are up to and hopefully provide valuable insights into our experiences as entrepreneurs and personal lives with our progresses, challenges and goals. Carlos and I talked about how our brands are doing as well keeping up with our family and health. So keep in tune with us as we give you the latest. In This Episode: [01:20] Carlos’ Q1 update. [05:05] Noemi’s Q1 update. [11:20] Q1 challenges for Carlos. [15:35] Q1 challenges for Noemi. [22:07] Goals for Q2. Book References: Talk Like Ted by Carmine Gallo Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Links and References: Wizards of Amazon: https://www.wizardsofecom.com/ Wizards of Amazon Courses: https://wizardsofamazon.mykajabi.com/a/27566/x6Kwkz6p Wizards of Amazon Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/South-Florida-FBA/ Wizards of Amazon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WizardsofAmazon/ Wizards of Amazon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wizardsofecom/