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Dec 7, 2022 • 36min

#253-Entrepreneurship 101 - Focus, Mindset and Self-Awareness, with Keith O'Brien

Entrepreneurship is the ability and readiness to develop, organize and run a business enterprise, along with any of its uncertainties in order to make a profit. Let's discuss entrepreneurship form an expert's perspective, Keith O'Brien, Founder and CEO Page.One—a full-service Amazon creative agency offering comprehensive Brand and Advertising management. According to Keith, The path of a successful entrepreneur is not smooth and the most important thing that you should have as an entrepreneur is discipline. Interesting how he explains entrepreneurship and how having the mindset can lead you to success. These and so much more to take away in this episode.   In This Episode: [00:45] Welcoming Keith O’ Brien on the show. [06:38] Entrepreneurship by Keith [08:16] Discipline [13:30] Common mistakes newbies make. [15:40] What it takes to be an entrepreneur. [18:08] Mindset [21:30] Learning entrepreneurship.   Guest Links and References: Website: https://www.page.one/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithbobrien/   Book References: The Catcher and The Rye by JD Salinger The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Tribe by Sebastian Junger 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/
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Dec 5, 2022 • 41min

#252-USA Based Factory with Low MOQ's, Profitable Pricing, & Short Lead Times

Quick lead times and Low MOQ manufacturing in the USA? Sounds promising that I, myself, get excited to share with you all this great news. But first, listen in and learn how Natural Contract Manufacturing does this to help other businesses. Kyle Lafond of American Provenance shares in this episode what sorts of products NCM does and offers.    In This Episode [01:34] Welcoming Kyle LaFond for the second time on the show. [03:50] What is Natural Contract Manufacturing? [07:00] How American Provenance gave birth to NCF? [09:45] Quick lead times and Low MOQ, how is it possible? [16:20] What does NCM do and offer? [17:30] Custom formulation for free [25:35] Sorts of products NCM can do. [29:50] Where should business start before going to NCM?   Guest Links and References: Website: https://naturalcontractmanufacturing.com/ https://americanprovenance.com/ Phone Number: 6083385953 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-lafond-b11055b9/   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/
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Nov 30, 2022 • 41min

#251-Conversion 101 - How to Use Brand Analytics + Search Query Performance Succesfully with Daniel Fernandez

It’s always important to know how a tool could help us maximize something to successfully optimize our brand. Reason why we have our guest here Today, Daniel Fernandez of AMZ Clever to enlighten us about what Amazon Brand Analytics does, its features, and valuable insights it could provide our brand and some tricks to go along with it.  Listen in this loads of insightful episode and learn a nugget or two you may implement right away. In This Episode: [00:45] Daniel Fernandez on the show. [03:45] Why VSR doesn’t work? [07:25] The difference between search volume and SEO. [11:40] Choosing date range. [17:15] Organic results. [25:50] Data gathering. [28:30] Common mistakes newbies make in brand analytics.   Guest Links and References: Website: https://www.amzclever.com/ Email: daniel@amzclever.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfernandezamazon/ Book References: Made In America by Sam Walton Scaling Up by Verne Harnish 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/
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Nov 28, 2022 • 44min

#250-Google SEO Demystified - How and Why You Should Start Now with Alan Muther

Everything we need to know about Google SEO, explained in this episode with Alan Muther. Why is Google SEO so relevant and why should you start doing it now? All the answers here and more. In This Episode: [01:30] Welcoming Alan Muther, LinkedIN content manager [03:35] Before doing Google SEO [07:10] First paid SEO service [13:35] What is SEO? [30:14] Private blogs [34:45] Favorite websites.   Guest Links and References: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanmuther/   Book References: Get That Job by Marilyn Pincus https://debunc.com/blog/2016/08/14-examples-of-accordions-that-will-blow-your-mind/ https://searchengineland.com/ https://www.searchenginejournal.com/   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/  
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Nov 23, 2022 • 13min

#249-How Gratitude Changes You and Your Business Decisions

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’ve prepared this special solo episode to talk about gratitude and the impact it has on you and your business decisions. What is the meaning of gratitude, its importance and benefits and how it changes you and mindset and the impact to people around you. Do tune in as you are one of whom I’m grateful for. In This Episode: [01:40] Complaining a lot [02:45] What is gratitude? [03:16] Benefits of gratitude. [04:20] Uplifting others [05:30] How to be grateful? [09:50] Things I'm personally grateful for.   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/  
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Nov 21, 2022 • 54min

#248-How a Science Teacher with a Passion Project got his Private Label into 4,000 plus Brick & Mortar Stores

I'm so thrilled and honored to have him on our show Today, Kyle LaFond, founder of American Provenance, to share his humbling strategy and hard work establishing his products through brick and mortar stores that led him to succeed as an entrepreneur from being a farmer and a former middle school science teacher.  Listen in and be inspired! In This Episode: [01:35] Welcoming Kyle LaFond on the show. [03:15] How being a farmer and former middle school science teacher helped/ contributed to his business success. [08:27] Lightbulb moment for American Provenance [13:15] Manufacturing in bulk. [16:30] The right time for investors. [26:00] SBDC [29:35] Ecom journey [35:30] FPI and SPI [49:30] Where to find freelancers? Guest Links and References: Website: https://americanprovenance.com/ Email: kyle@americanpovenance.com Phone number: 6083385953 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-lafond-b11055b9/   Book references: Rocket Fuel 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/
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Nov 16, 2022 • 43min

#247-Systemization 101 - How to Systemize Your Business, With Eli Lipshatz

Eli Lipshatz or Lipi is the Co-Founder of Escala, and has overseen over 100 systemization projects of Amazon brands, agencies, and aggregators. He has become the resident subject matter expert for systems and processes in the Amazon industry. Without further ado, let the expert do the talking and let’s all listen in and learn valuable tips on making our businesses systematized to more efficiency. In This Episode: [00:47] Welcoming Eli Lipshatz on the show. [02:25] What is a system & how do they work? [05:20] Who is this strategy for and when should the strategy be applied? [08:00] System and Goals. [10:35] The law of delegation. [14:00] Common mistakes newbies make. [26:00] Tactics and Strategy. [27:40] Click Up & Miro Guest Links and References: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-lipshatz-b8991b192/ Website: https://course.weareescala.com/   Book References: Traction by Gino Wickman Working backwards by Colin Bryar 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/  
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Nov 14, 2022 • 45min

#246-The Impact of Health, Fitness, Teams & Working in Public to Achieve Success in Business

Today we have an ex Amazon seller and one of my favorite writers and you’ll learn why on this episode, Nate Ginsburg of Centurica not only shares his experiences, hacks and tips and his love for service related business but how his love for fitness impacted and helped him succeed in business. Listen in and be inspired.  In This Episode: [01:26] Welcoming Nate Ginsburg in the show. [04:50] Retreat, Trade Shows, Masterminds and Conferences. [07:50] Retreat in Peru [14:35] 6 needs [17:50] Were you always on this field? [25:00] First business. [27:00] Service business [30:00] Hacks and Tips [35:50] About Centurica   Guest Links and References: Website: https://centurica.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateginsburg/?hl=en   Book Reference: The Artist Way Morning Pages by Julia Cameron The Bhagavad Gita by Jack Hawley 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/
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Nov 9, 2022 • 14min

#245-The Obstacle is The Way - How to Use a Premortem to Create Better Business Outcomes

Hello Wizards, Today it’s just you and me and I wanna share my thoughts on how to use premortem to create better business outcomes. Sharing with you actionable steps on applying this thinking process.  In This Episode: [00:30] The inspiration of this episode. [02:01] Why should you practice premortem? [04:20] Actionable steps [05:15] Creating the disaster. [07:45] Reason for suppression.   Book Reference: The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday 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/
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Nov 7, 2022 • 50min

#244-How an Amazon Seller Sold 6 Million Working only 30 minutes a month

Ever dream of working an hour a day? That’s an understatement of a dream for Seneca Hampton who only works 30 minutes a month. How is that possible? Let’s hear it from Seneca who has also made it to the Shark Tank show years ago. His story and his trigger warning view of PPC.   In This Episode: [01:29] Welcoming Seneca Hampton on the show. [03:05] Working 30 minutes a month. Is this possible? [05:45] Testing [07:50] How Seneca started marketing  and got his light bulb moment. [16:50] Being in Shark Tank show. [35:30] 3 person team including himself. [38:00] Ads [41:08] What is this 30 minutes of work looks like?   Guest Links and References: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senecahampton/?hl=e Website: https://hamptonadams.com/ Book Reference: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki 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/  

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