Built by Business: Amazon FBA, E-Commerce, Brand Building
Episodes
#312 - Changes to Amazon’s Fees in 2024
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the changes to Amazon's fees in 2024. If you are a current seller, this is an important episode that will help you see h...
#311 - Happy New Year! My big goals to help YOU in 2024
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When I first started my podcast, my main goal was to educate people. In this episode, I talk about my five big goals on how to help you this 2024. 1) ...
#310 - Another year down! My 2023 year in review.
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the things that went well for my business this year along with the things that didn't. These are lessons you can learn f...
#309 - $15,000+ Giveaways! Merry Christmas from AMZ with Andy Isom!
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share three gifts that keep on giving and long-term strategies for success: 1) Gift of data insight 2) Gift of diversification 3) G...
#308 - Amazon’s new built in influencer program
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about Amazon's new built in influencer marketing program, Creator Connections. I share what it is and how you can use it to yo...
#307 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is the most wonderful week for your Amazon business. Our average sales during the first week of December was at $3000 per day and now we're ...
#306 - I took my family to Hawaii for a week. For Free. Thanks Amazon!
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I earn a lot of credit card points because of my Amazon business and I got the opportunity to bring my family to Hawaii and used points to cover the c...
#305 - Need product photos? This is the BEST place for the BEST price.
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the photo studio I love working with. All I have to do is give them straightforward directions as to how I want my produ...
#304 - What would my ideal budget be for starting a brand in 2024
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're preparing to start the new year with a new business, I share with you in this episode the ideal budget you can start with so you can go far ...
#303 - Black Friday and Cyber Monday Results
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to Q4 holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, there are a lot of ups and downs when it comes to sales and it's all over...
#302 - My team can now help with all aspects of your Amazon business. Here’s how…
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you wanna go far, you cannot do it all alone. You have to invest in people who are better at doing tasks that needs to be done. In this episode, I ...
#301 - Black Friday strategies for 2023
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday season is upon us! In this episode, I talk about strategies you can use for this year's Black Friday. ⬇️ Click to view my avail...
#300 - We made it to 300 episodes! What has changed since the first one
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're in our 300th podcast episode and it's still so crazy to me that I'm still here creating content. It has been a wild journey and 300 episodes lat...
#299 - Student Interview with Ricky Mathelier - From almost quitting to growing from $3,000 to $19,000 in 3 months.
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to my coaching student Ricky about his entrepreneurial journey and the lessons he learned from taking risks. Coming up with mo...
#298 - Student Interview with Sarah Fischer - Completely pivoting from your first product and finding success
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to my coaching student Sarah about her entrepreneurial journey. Ever since becoming a mom in 2020, Sarah has been looking for ...
#297 - 1,000,000 podcast downloads! My podcasting tips and tactics
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I reached 1,000,000 podcast downloads and dominated the Amazon FBA space! In this episode, I share podcasting tips and how I got to where my show is t...
#296 - Student Interview with Mitchell Salas - Why making a better quality product in the beginning is better in the long term
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to my coaching student Mitchell about his entrepreneurial journey and how he wishes he focused on product development from the...
#295 - Playing the volume vs price game
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to know metrics such as profit margin and conversion rate, but the most important metric you need to know is how much you're earning. I...
#294 - Student Interview with Tristen Prosser - Relaunching the same product. What you should do different on round two
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest roadblocks when it comes to starting a business is figuring out what to sell, but for Tristen, he knew the industry he wanted to ge...
#293 - Your budget isn’t stopping you. Your conviction is…
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If your personal belief is low and if you don't believe in your product idea, you will not be willing to invest to get the reward. In this episode, I ...
#292 - PPC is like fishing. You don’t know where the fish are till you catch some fish.
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you go fishing, you don't know where the fish are until you catch some. You may have an idea, but you don't know where they are exactly. In this ...
#291 - Student Interview with Janaiah McClure - How caring about your customers plays a huge factor in your success
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to my course student, Janaiah McClure, about how important it is to think of your customers. ⬇️ Click to view my ava...
#290 - Money makes money
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how money makes money. If you spend $20,000 on your business, there will be return. There's a direct corelation how much...
#289 - How to come up with a product line that changes your life
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the ten criteria I have for a product line that can change your life. When you're coming up with your first product idea...
#288 - Student Interview with Vaughn Veal - Consistency beats Motivation every day of the week!
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A long-time student, Vaughn Veal joins me to talk about the importance of being consistent when working on your business. Vaughn shares his story as t...
#287 - You are not providing any value. That’s why you’re not growing.
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past three years, I've reviewed a lot of brands and how they're doing on Amazon. I've seen their sales, conversion rates, and other metrics. ...
#286 - The art of packaging: standing out on Amazon FBA
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The purpose of having a good and an eye-catching packaging is to ensure that the first impression for your product lasts. In this episode, I talk abou...
#285 - What reports I check as an Amazon Seller and how often
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon Seller Central provides a lot of reports that can help you give insights on how your business is doing. In this episode, I talk about which rep...
#284 - I went to the Alibaba Co-Create Conference in Las Vegas
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share all my insights from the Alibaba Co-Create Conference I attended in Las Vegas. ⬇️ Click to view my available resource...
#283 - Repeat purchase products vs complementary products
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to starting your brand, you have to think about where you see it in three, five, or ten years down the road. Most people only think abou...
#282 - Realistically when are you going to make money with this…
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Realistically speaking, if you diligently work for 30 minutes everyday, you can get to 10 units a day in three months. It takes patience to have a suc...
#281 - The “Top of Search” bid adjustment strategy I’m liking more and more
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most critical of success with your product is running good advertising campaigns on Amazon specifically. In this episode, I talk about why I like ...
#280 - How to run custom discounts for specific Amazon shoppers
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last three months, over 27,000 people have abandoned their Remy+Roo carts. If I run a promotion to encourage these people to push through wit...
#279 - How to protect your work with copyright registration
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you create a work of art and publish it, you are protected by the US copyright law but if you have to go after someone, you have to be registered...
#278 - We got our patent! 3 Years later…
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to take note that you have to file the patent within the year since the first day your product became available to purchase by the publ...
#277 - The time to start your own business was yesterday
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's never too late to start your business but the best time to start your business was yesterday. In this episode, I talk about why you should work o...
#276 - Benefits of adding new variations under the same parent listing
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I get asked a lot by my students whether or not they should create separate listings for products with different variations such as color, style, size...
#275 - How to expand into different product lines
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You're probably not going to make it big with just one product and if you're thinking long-term, you have to expand your offering. At some point, you ...
#274 - How to sell baby and children's products
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Baby and children's products have the most restrictions and most testing and certifications you need to get to sell in this category. It's important t...
#273 - How to get out of your own way and pick a product!
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many people struggle with picking the first product and most of the time, people suffer with analysis paralysis in this part of the process. This i...
#272 - How to determine if your listing is optimized
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Optimizing means making sure that your listing is in the best state in can be. In this episode, I talk about how to determine if your listing has al...
#271 - Amazon Prime Day 2023 Results (and from Students)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We ran a 20% discount for our Prime Day sale and sold an average of 350 units during the two days of Prime Day. In this episode, I share the performan...
#270 - Habits of good sellers vs bad sellers
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most important habit you must have to be a successful entrepreneur is consistency. This trait doesn't only apply to your entrepreneurial journey b...
#269 - What is Amazon account reserve for payments?
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The account level reserve is the amount of money Amazon sets aside to cover any claims or chargebacks. It occurs when Amazon holds all or a portion of...
#268 - How do you know which suppliers to trust?
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're starting out a business, you have to look for suppliers you can trust to make high quality products for you. In this episode, I talk about...
#267 - Stop comparing your business expenses to personal expenses
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you're beginning your entrepreneurial journey, I want you to avoid comparing your business expenses to personal expenses. Running your finances f...
#266 - I just setup my student’s entire Amazon PPC account
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've set up over 300 campaigns for my brand and I can say that the campaign setup process can be a daunting process even after all this time. I'm happ...
#265 - Trust the process. You’re one SKU away.
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to running your own business, you have to have the mental fortitude to go through with the ups and downs. In this episode, I talk about ...
#264 - Please don’t make this Amazon PPC mistake!
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The number one Amazon PPC mistake my students and non-students make is that they do not structure their Amazon advertising campaigns effectively. Abou...
#263 - When does your advertising cost go down enough to make money?
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Amazon business process that I teach in my course has five phases: discover, calculate, develop, source, and scale. One of the hardest phases my s...
#262 - You can email your customers on Amazon. We tried it…
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you can email your customers on Amazon? Over the past couple of years, Amazon has been turning this feature on and off. In this ep...
#261 - We ran some lightning deals, the results may surprise you!
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your products on the Deals page will help spike sales for your brand. In this episode, I talk about how you can run lightning deals. ⬇️...
#260 - Go all in on one SUPER high demand product? Or multiple products with lower demand?
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons of going all in on one high demand product. I also share the top searched products for the month of Ma...
#259 - If Amazon PPC wasn’t an option, where would I put all my marketing dollars?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why and how you can spend your marketing dollars on influencers. I believe this is the most impactful type of marketing ...
#258 - Use attribution links to drive external traffic and measure results
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about what attribition links are and how you can use it to drive traffic and measure the results. We've been testing this on o...
#257 - The low price launch strategy may be worth it…
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The question I get a lot is, "Should I launch my product at a competitive, low price to gain market share and raise my prices later?" In this episode,...
#256 - What am I focused on right now for Remy+Roo
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are ranked number one in a lot of different keywords and SKUs, however, there are other SKUs with so much potential and can be improved. In this be...
#255 - We cut our PPC bids in half! Here’s what happened…
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To try to improve our profitability, we cut back on our aggressive marketing spend so we can have more cash for inventory and have cash on hand in the...
#254 - The top 5 traffic sources off Amazon to get sales
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The top five traffic sources off Amazon are search, social, display, video, and email and the number one source is search. This includes articles, blo...
#253 - How I approach my physical and mental health
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Working out Monday through Friday is my number one priority because I believe that your physical health affects how your brain functions. In this epis...
#252 - What is a reverse ASIN lookup and how can you use it to help your brand?
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how you can use reverse ASIN look up to your brand's advantage. ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https:/...
#251 - When is financing worth the risk?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an updated version of Episode #72 - Should you take on investors to grow your business. I talk about three factors you need to take in...
#250 - All my competitors have the same bad reviews but still sell a lot! Should I bother making my product different?
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do all of your competitors have the same bad reviews but they're still selling a lot every month? In this episode, I talk about how you can assess the...
#249 - Is JS opportunity score legit
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we were starting our business, I saw that our JungleScout opportunity score for dog bandanas is only 4 out of 10 and I'm grateful I did not pay m...
#248 - How is my product selection process different than what Jungle Scout teaches?
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to my product selection process, I highly encourage my students to choose and prioritize something they are passionate about because thi...
#247 - Does quantity of competitor reviews really matter?
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to assessing the competitiveness of a product, quantity of reviews might not be the most important factor to consider. In this episode, ...
#246 - Can you find good product ideas from other Shopify stores?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling with coming up with product ideas, I encourage you to look at products ideas outside of Amazon and Jungle Scout, like Shopify and...
#245 - Which Amazon Business model is right for you?
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing the right Amazon business model depends on what your end goals are. In this episode, I talk about the three main business models, the pros an...
#244 - Consistency beats duration every day of the week
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A very important concept you have to understand to succeed in your business is consistency. In this episode, I talk about why consistency beats durati...
#243 - Do what you do best and outsource the rest
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-awareness is important when you are an entrepreneur. You have to know your strengths and weaknesses and know when you should outsource. In this e...
#242 - Products with identities get remembered
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about why products with identities get remembered and how you can apply this principle to your brand to help increase sales, c...
#241 - Your brand needs a story
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I just finished reading the book Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller and in this episode, I talk about outline Donald Miller teaches in the book. I...
#240 - This is killing your brand and your motivation
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past years, I have talked to over 200 people about building, running, and scaling an Amazon business. I've seen people in different stages of...
#239 - How we can sell an extra $600,000 per year from two simple things
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share the two small changes you can do to increase your yearly revenue through brand experiments. My first experiment is a listin...
#238 - Are Amazon Seller Forums making a comeback?
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever used the Amazon Seller Forum and noticed that it was hard to find credible answers? It used to be full of negative posts and comments. F...
#237 - Is building an Amazon business easy?
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building an Amazon business is definitely not easy. In this episode, I talk about how much it takes for your to build a successful business. ⬇️...
#236 - Sharing Your Success! Results from students and listeners!
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share success stories from my coaching program students and podcast listeners. I'm hoping that these stories will inspire and motiv...
#235 - Is starting an Amazon business “worth it”?…
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All the information to start an Amazon business is everywhere. You can find it on websites, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. The reason you may not hav...
#234 - New Jungle Scout AI Listing Builder Tool
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to optimize your listing? It simply means ensuring that the keywords people are searching for are present in your listing. I was a...
#233 - 400 sales in one day?? Zack Balogh tells his story.
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, one of my former coaching students, Zack Balogh, joins me to talk about how he has grown his business since he started. He shares how...
#232 - The benefit of top of search PPC placement bidding
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the advantages of top-of-search PPC placement bidding and how it can drive visibility and sales. ⬇️ Click to view my...
#231 - Struggling for product ideas? Do this…
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're considering becoming an entrepreneur but don't know what product to sell, think about something you're passionate about. ⬇️ Click t...
#230 - Can I use a P.O. box for my Amazon business address?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon will require you to have a business address and using your home address might make you feel uncomfortable. In this episode, I elaborate on the ...
#229 - Is Amazon upstream warehouse and distribution worth it?
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon Warehousing and Distribution is a third-party logistics (3PL) solution that provides low-cost, long-term, upstream, bulk inventory storage in A...
#228 - The State of the Amazon Seller Report 2023
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon is still the number one place to launch your business because of the opportunity it presents. 66% of consumers start their online searches for ...
#227 - How I would use Instagram for my brand in 2023
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram is going head to head with TikTok and YouTube with who has the best short-form content. They're all fighting for everyone's attention. In th...
#226 - When is it time to quit your job and go full-time on Amazon
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to quitting your job, it's a double-edged sword. It can be tricky but you will feel powerful when done the right way. In this episode, I...
#225 - Accounting and Taxes for Amazon
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the nitty gritty of doing your accounting and taxes for your Amazon business. Save 50% on 3 months of QuickBooks: htt...
#224 - Top 5 lessons I’ve learned in E-commerce I wish I knew when I started
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share the five most valuable lessons I've learned while doing e-commerce that I wish I knew when I first started. ⬇️ Click...
#223 - Is it possible to maintain 1st page sales rank without PPC?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ranking on Amazon is similar to the Google search results where you will rank differently for different keyword searches. In this episode, I discuss w...
#222 - Chat GPT to run your Amazon business
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is advancing at a rapid rate and AI can now help you do business easier. In this episode, I talk about how you can use Chat GPT to run your...
#221 - How to fight off Chinese sellers and low price competition
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking of ways how you can compete against lower priced competitions or Chinese sellers? Prove that your brand and products are worth the cu...
#220 - Traffic and Conversion rate. The two metrics you should focus on.
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to make money and be a successful entrepreneur, you should focus your energy on the right things. In this episode, I talk about the two im...
#219 - Your fear of losing is keeping you from winning
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are times when we turn down opportunities that could be rewarding because we are scared that we'll lose something that's good enough. I get it, ...
#218 - Use a Virtual Assistant to massively boost reviews
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The biggest struggle people have in trying to reach 50 reviews is staying consistent. In this episode, I talk about how you can hire a Virtual Assista...
#217 - What scares me the most about Amazon in 2023
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The number one question I get asked is "Is it still worth it to sell on Amazon?" and my answer is yes. I've seen students of mine start in the last th...
#216 - Using Jasper AI to build your product listing
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're having a hard time creating and writing descriptions for your product listing or if you have way too many SKUs, I'm happy to let you know th...
#215 - What to include in your first product video
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Having a product video gives you opportunity to showcase your product. In this episode, I talk about what you should include in your product listing's...
#214 - What if you start selling your first product but feel another product in another niche is a better fit for you?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past 10 years, I've started different businesses online and I've pivoted so many times. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what to do wh...
#213 - Testing designs with print on demand before launching on Amazon
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you selling a design-based product? In this episode, I talk about the importance of testing designs first before ordering bulk quantities from you...