Built by Business: Amazon FBA, E-Commerce, Brand Building
Episodes
#112 - How to come up with good product ideas
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the questions that students have at the beginning of my coaching program is "How do I come up with good product ideas?" So in this episode, I b...
#111 - What ACOS% should you be working towards?
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is ACOS? How do you use it? What is the best strategy for your business? In this episode, I will explain to you what ACOS is, how to use it to yo...
#110 - How to Utilize Influencer Marketing to Grow Your Brand
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing can be a huge mountain to climb when starting a new business, in this episode I explain how you can best utilize micro-influencers to help y...
#109 - $1.5 Million in 2021! Our Amazon Year in Review
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2021 was good for our business and in this episode, I talk about the ups, the downs, and everything we learned in the process! ⬇️ Click to v...
#108 - Interview with Mina Elias "The Egyptian Prescription"
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Mina Elias over at "The Egyptian Prescription" and you can hear his journey through online commerce! You can connect wi...
#107 - GROWTH is King!
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Online there is a community of people who preach "get rich quick!" but I don't believe in that. Time passes by quickly as it is, steady wins the race....
#106 - $180,000 in November. How much is profit?
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This year has been great for our business and in this episode, I am going to break down how the month of November went for our business and how much o...
#105 - 5 goals to set in your first year on Amazon
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A goal is something everyone sets at the beginning of the year, however, there are some goals that are extremely strategic to have during your first y...
#104 - My daily routine
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having a routine is a cornerstone to building any business. In this episode, I talk about my daily routine and what it's like to be a full-time entrep...
#103 - What is a tech pack and do you need one?
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is a tech pack? Is it something that you need for your business? In this episode, I give you the details in the when, where, and how of tech pack...
#102 - Amazon Brand Registry... When is the right time
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to brand registry there are a few key points and strategies to review! In this episode, I dive into a couple of strategies and markers t...
#101 - The 4 Life Stages of Your Amazon Business
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I think that your Amazon business is similar to the four life stages: infant, teenager, young adult, and elderly. In each phase, there are differences...
#100 - I Can't Believe We Made It To 100 Episodes!
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have made it to Episode 100! Thank you for coming along for my journey and making this all worth it! ⬇️ Click to view my available resour...
#99 - Supply Chain Insanity - Should you wait to start your Amazon business?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is always some resistance in any type of endeavor you pursue, including Amazon! There is never a perfect time to launch a business, there will a...
#98 - How to crush Black Friday on Amazon
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday Is Right Around the Corner! I love to drop tips and tricks around this time of year to truly capitalize on the holiday! In this episode, ...
#97 - China's new energy policy and how it affects you
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go over all the details about China's new energy policy, how it will impact your business, and some really important stats that you...
#96 - What's included in my Weekly Mastermind?
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new launch 👏🏼 In the new weekly mastermind, you are able to jump on our weekly zoom calls, have access to our Q&A library that has over 100 vi...
#95 - My Amazon FBA Starter Pack
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to formally announce my FBA Starter pack! Here is the outline of what is available: What's included: 30 min for 30 days 99 product ...
#94 - Execution is the difference between contenders and pretenders
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to differentiate between pretenders and true contenders when it comes to business and your mental state? In this episode, I am going to go over to...
#93 - You’re failing because you’ve never failed
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to success, there is no success without failure. The world is full of people who have tried things and failed, but real failure comes wh...
#92 - The best way to deal with Amazon Seller Support
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with Amazon Seller Support? In this episode, I will dive into the best way to deal with Amazon support. Keynote: it isn't through the ...
#91 - Are seasonal products a bad idea for a first product?
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are seasonal products a bad idea for a first product? 🤔 Not necessarily, however, planning is the key here! In this episode, I go over this questio...
#90 - My failed businesses in the past and why I moved on
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, Amazon FBA wasn't my first go-around with running my own business. In this episode, I am going to go over the various different bus...
#89 - What are the best high profit margin products to sell?
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to your profit margin for your brand there are a few important things to consider when trying to decide on what product you want to mark...
#88 - Your customers are blocked from reviewing your product.. What to do now?
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your customers can't review your products?! In this episode, I go over why Amazon does this on certain products and how to prevent...
#87 - Coaching Student Interview - Tommy Walsh
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the podcast! Tommy Walsh is one of my first students and I am excited to be discussing with him his process in deciding on his product, how...
#86 - Bundling is NOT always the answer
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to go over why bundling isn't always the answer with your Amazon business! There are more avenues that you can take when...
#85 - How to build a community around your brand
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you're running a business, the goal is always to have repeat customers! In this episode, I am going to talk about how to create a community among...
#84 - What if Amazon is charging you higher fees than they should be?
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if you list your products and you look at your Amazon fees and they aren't quite what you expected? In this episode, we are going to go over wh...
#83 - Sell anything that makes money? Or sell what you love?
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should you sell whatever makes money or should you sell what you love? 🤔 When it comes to your business, you should LOVE what you do and should hav...
#82 - How many designs or variations should I start with?
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
By having variations in your product lineup, you get to test what people respond to in your brand, how it sells, and what works! In this episode, I'll...
#81 - How to compete with well known brands in your product category
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to talk about how to compete with brands in your product category! ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! ht...
#80 - The 2 Amazon PPC Campaigns you need to be running early on
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to talk about the two paper click campaigns you need to be running early on! These are the two campaigns I recommend to ...
#79 - Getting to $100/day on Amazon PPC spend
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to talk about getting to $100/day on PPC Ad Spend! ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.c...
#78 - Should I be worried if I see a drastic decline in sales for my product idea on Jungle Scout?
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to talk about the process of you doing product research on products for your Amazon business and you find something and ...
#77 - How we went from $10,000/month to $50,000/month in 3 months
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am going to reveal the two secrets that made our Amazon business go from $10,000 a month to $50,000 a month in just 3 MONTHS! ...
#76 - My order of operations for scaling an Amazon business
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the order of operations for scaling your Amazon business! ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andy...
#75 - How do I know if my product needs to be material tested by my factory?
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to talk about how to know if your product's material needs to be factory tested! ⬇️ Click to view my available r...
#74 - Why social media is a must for long term brand success
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to talk about how you need social media proof for long-term success in today's world! ⬇️ Click to view my avai...
#73 - The biggest challenge you'll face selling on Amazon
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to discuss the biggest challenge you'll face selling on Amazon after you're up and running ⬇️ Click to view my...
#72 - Should you take on investors to grow your Amazon business?
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will talk about whether or not you should take on investors for your Amazon brand! ⬇️ Click to view my available resourc...
#71 - The dangers of pricing your products too high on Amazon
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will discuss the dangers of pricing your products too high on Amazon and the consequences of that. ⬇️ Click to view my ava...
#70 - The biggest differences between Amazon and Shopify (our 1st month on Shopify)
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to go over our first month selling our products on our own website through Shopify! We are going to talk about some thin...
#69 - Should I sell hand made products on Amazon?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will talk about selling handmade products on Amazon. We talk about some of the pros and cons of selling those types of products on...
#68 - How do you set your product apart from other similar products?
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be discussing how you can set yourself apart on Amazon with your product in a market full of similar products. ⬇️ C...
#67 - How relevant is Jungle Scout data when picking a product to sell?
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will be discussing more about Jungle Scout! We will be talking about how relevant Jungle Scout data is when picking a product and ...
#66 - How to respond to negative reviews from customers
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am going to teach you how to respond to negative reviews on your Amazon products. This episode is more of a tutorial-based one, so ...
#65 - Why your product photography is a key component of success and failure
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your product photos are the most important part of your listing. You can craft the perfect title, compelling key features, and a keyword-rich d...
#64 - When to Run Social Media Ads for Your Brand
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to talk about when it is the right time to run social media ads for your brand! Do you invest a couple hundred in an inf...
#63 - Does Selling Out of Inventory Ruin Your Ranking on Amazon?
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Selling out of inventory is a common concern among sellers but it’s not necessarily as big of a deal as it can be. I’ll share our own experience o...
#62 - What Credit Card You Should Use to Run Your Amazon Business
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll talk about my top 3 credit cards for running your Amazon business. I'll also discuss some philosophies of having a credit card a...
#61 - How to Find the Best Keywords for Your Product Listing
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keywords are important for your product title, key features, and description on your product listing, but they are not the most important thing in the...
#60 - Should I Create Separate Product Listings For My Variations or Put Them All Under the Same Listing?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll discuss a common debate among sellers with multiple variations of the same product. There are two main theories on the best way...
#59 - How Much Inventory Should I Order For My First Product Launch?
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you place your initial order for your product launch you'll have to work with the MOQ given by your supplier. If you have a larger startup budget...
#58 - If My First Product is Failing, Should I Try to Fix It or Start Over?
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in your business journey, you will doubt yourself. I can think of multiple times when we doubted ourselves, and each time we had to over...
#57 - How to Overcome Doubt When Building Your Business
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At some point in your business journey, you will doubt yourself. I can think of multiple times when we doubted ourselves, and each time we had to over...
#56 - The Order of Importance for Your Product Listing
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll break down your product listing and the order of importance between the Title, description, and photos. We’ll talk in-depth...
#55 - How to Get Costs Down
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having a good profit margin is very important when selling on Amazon. The two ways to increase your profit margin are to raise your price or lower you...
#54 - FBA Prep Requirements
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll discuss all the import requirements for packaging and prep to sell on Amazon. There are specific details for boxes, poly bags...
#53 - Should You Be Scared of High Competition?
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Almost everyone that I coach or talk to has the same concern at one point or another, “Is my product niche too competitive?” It’s the fear that ...
#52 - Chelsea Cohen - Founder of SoStocked
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Chelsea Cohen the founder of SoStocked, an Amazon inventory management, and forecasting software. We discuss the importan...
#51 - Keith Richman - Co-Founder of Boosted Commerce "Ready to Exit?"
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Richman is a very successful entrepreneur who is now growing Boosted Commerce, an acquisition company focused on acquiring the best Amazon and S...
#50 - Are There Restrictions to Selling Certain Types of Products?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some product categories on Amazon are restricted and others are completely prohibited. In this episode, we’ll talk about the differences and some of...
#49 - Jon Elder - Building an Amazon Business and Selling for 7-Figures
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Jon Elder was able to build a multi-million dollar brand in just a few years using the power of Amazon. Jon talks about his exit, important ...
#48 - Do you need a backup MFG?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of having a backup MFG or supplier for your Amazon business. When to get a backup supplier? Where you sh...
#47 - Liz Kellogg - RV'ing and Running an Amazon Biz!
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Liz Kellogg a six-figure Amazon seller with her husband. Learn how they got started with their business, how they were ab...
#46 - What to Ask and Look for From MFG's
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the top 10 questions to ask your MFG when you are sourcing your product. We'll also talk about the 4 things to look for from a supplier on Aliba...
#45 - Dan Go - How Health and Fitness Fuels High Achieving Entrepreneurs
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how health and fitness affect your success in business and entrepreneurship. Dan has over 80,000 followers on Twitter who are raving about hi...
#44 - How to reach out to MFGs
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to reach out to manufacturers. What to say, how to present yourself, and what you need to ask in order to set the tone for successful negoti...
#43 - Taylor Isom - How to Get Your Spouse On-Board With Your Business Ideas
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast interview, I sit down with my wife Taylor to relive the early days of my online business ventures and how she handled my crazy entrepr...
#42 - How to Import from China to the USA for Free
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of importing, taxes, duties, and tariffs. We'll cover the de minimis act, $800 shipping limits, HS codes,...
#41 - How to Play Big Fish When Contacting MFG's
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you're contacting suppliers and manufacturers you want to be a big fish. You want people to pay attention to you, to take notice of you, and take...
#40 - What Are FBA Fees and How Are They Calculated?
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are a bunch of different types of fees and costs associated with selling on Amazon. In this episode, I will go more in-depth on how Amazon calcu...
#39 - Stop Trying to Hit a Home Run
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stop trying to hit a home run, and start swinging for base hits. Too many of you out there are swinging for the fences and trying to hit a "home run" ...
#38 - I Quit My Job
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The day has finally come...I QUIT MY 9-5 JOB! 🎉 I'm here today to tell you how and why I quit my job and what's coming next. 🔥 ⬇️ Click ...
#37 - 3 Amazon FBA Product Research Tips to Save Yourself $5,000
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How could doing Amazon FBA research possibly cost you $5000. Can't you just use Jungle Scout for $69 a month to find products to sell? In this episo...
#36 - Top 5 Countries to look for a MFG
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are over 150,000 sellers or suppliers on Alibaba in over 240 Countries. In this episode, were going to talk about the top 5 countries to look fo...
#35 - 10X Your Amazon Product Reviews with This Instagram Strategy
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
77% of Amazon Shoppers say they rely heavily on reviews for their purchase decisions... While less than 2% of purchasers actually leave a review. How ...
#34 - What if My Product is a Complete Fail!?
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if you launch your product on Amazon and it's not selling as well as you'd hoped? How do you know when it's time to go back to the drawin...
#33 - Everything You Need to Know About Chinese New Year
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the Chinese New Year. How can the Chinese New Year affect us as sellers? It is very likely that if you miss your order deadline of Ja...
#32 - $500,000 in 2020! Our Amazon Year in Review
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2020 Amazon Year in Review! Listen and discover how we went from $8,000 in January to over $120,000 in December. I'll talk about some of the chall...
#31 - Amazon FBA is Dead if You're Like This...
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #17, you will learn why Amazon FBA is STILL a great business model for 2021. Amazon is only dead if you think it is. Learn what you SHOULD...
#30 - Price Higher and Make More Money
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #16, you will learn why pricing higher will help you make more money. The higher you pay to get a customer, the more successful your busin...
#29 - 5 Amazon FBA Tips for Sellers with Budgets Under $2,000
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn about 5 tips for how to start your Amazon FBA business with a budget of less than $2,000. Although I suggest you start...
#28 - Never Compete on Price!
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #15, you should NEVER compete on price!!! The old way, of coming on Amazon and selling your product for less than what it can be bought fo...
#27 - Software You NEED to Have for an Amazon FBA Business
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #14, you'll learn about the essentials tools for running your Amazon FBA business. I'm going to talk about 2 that you really need to have....
#26 - My Must Have Equipment for an Amazon Business
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #13, you'll learn about the equipment you need to run your Amazon business efficiently. We didn't start with all the equipment listed belo...
#25 - Balancing Startup Costs and Your Budget for Amazon FBA
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #5 in my E-Book about balancing your startup costs. This episode will go in-depth about how much money you should have ready to launch you...
#24 - How to Manage Your Time Running Your Amazon Business
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #4, this episode is all about how to manage your time running your Amazon business. You'll learn how much time it takes every day and how ...
#23 - My Order of Startup for an Amazon Business
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #2 "My Order of Startup for an Amazon Business". In this episode, I'll break down the 11 steps in order for starting your Amazon FBA busin...
#22 - Fixed Costs for Starting an Amazon Business
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #11 "Fixed Costs for Starting an Amazon Business". There are some fixed costs and monthly subscriptions you're going to want to be aware o...
#21 - Branding is Everything
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #9 "Branding is Everything". I firmly believe the strength of your brand is what will separate you from the rest of your competition long ...
#20 - The REAL Money is in Variations
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #50 in my 67 Lessons Learned guide! This might be the best episode do date on the show! 🔥 The Variation Model is THE secret to success ...
#19 - Maximizing Amazon Prime Day and 4th Quarter Sales!
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's PRIME DAY!!! Learn what we are doing to maximize our sales this Prime Day and how you can prepare to make the most of your first Prime Day as an ...
#18 - How and Where to Find Graphic Designers for Logos, Wordmarks, and Branding
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #10 in my 67 Lessons Learned guide! You'll learn how to separate yourself from the thousands of other similar products out there that you'...
#17 - Niche Down in Competitive Markets
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #12 in my 67 Lessons Learned guide! Niche down in competitive markets. If you're struggling with the numbers, meaning you've done your Jun...
#16 - It's Not About Finding the Perfect Product, It's About Making the Perfect Product
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #8 in my 67 Lessons Learned guide! It's not about finding the "perfect" product idea... It's more about making it the perfect product! You...
#15 - Keeping it Lightweight and Simple
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #7 in my 67 Lessons Learned guide! Keeping your first product lightweight and simple. This is a key strategy to your success early on with...
#14 - How to Come Up With a Brand Name and Logo Design
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #6 in my 67 Lessons Learned guide! How to come up with a brand name and logo design? In this episode, you'll learn some subtle yet importa...
#13 - Should You Work With Business Partners or Go at it Alone?
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Lesson #3 in my 67 Lessons Learned guide! Should you work with business partners or go at it alone? I'll go through some of the PROS and CONS of ...