Firing The Man
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Why You Should Hire A-Players from the Philippines with Yoni Kozminski
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 96Yoni Kozminski is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Escala, MultiplyMii, and several successful, yet less noteworthy ventures. Befo...
The Art of Subtle Words That Sell with Author Paul Ross
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 94Paul Ross is a master sales trainer, keynote speaker, and author of “Subtle Words That Sell.” For 30 years, Paul's been speaking ...
How a Broker Can Pay Dividends at Exit with Ben Leonard from Ecom Brokers
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 93We have Ben Leonard for the second time in our podcast to tell us how brokers can pay dividends at exit. Best known as the founder of Beast ...
How an FBA Aggregator Bought a 100M+ Business with Chris Bell, CEO of Perch
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 92Chris Bell is Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Perch, a technology-enabled consumer products company that acquires and operates Amazon...
How to Scale from $0 to $80 million on Amazon with Adam Feinberg from Web Deals Direct
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 91Adam Feinberg is the Chief Executive Officer of Web Deals Direct LLC (WDD), an Amazon FBA business that is home to more than 30 brands. Adam...
How to Hire an Excellent VA for Your Online Business with Noel Andrews from JobRack
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 90Noel Andrews is an entrepreneur and the Owner/Chief Executive Officer of JobRack. Noel helps online business owners to hire great team membe...
Top 5 List to Inspire and Motivate You to Accomplish Your Goals
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 89Welcome back to Firing the Man! Do you need the inspiration to pump yourself up in your entrepreneurial journey? Well, this episode is perfe...
How to Sell Your Amazon Business with Ismael Wrixen from FE International
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 88We had the pleasure of interviewing Ismael Wrixen, the Executive Chairman of FE International, the market leader in the sale of SaaS, E-comm...
Most Expensive Lessons Learned From Experienced Amazon Sellers - Kris Gramlich & Dustin Kane from Sellozo (Part 2)
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 87We continue our interview with Kris Gramlich and Dustin Kane from Sellozo to pick their brains in running a successful e-commerce business. ...
Most Expensive Lessons Learned from Experienced Amazon Sellers - Kris Gramlich & Dustin Kane From Sellozo (Part 1)
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 86In this 2-part interview, we talked with Kris Gramlich and Dustin Kane from Sellozo to discover the strategies, mindsets, and ways that they...
Step Up Your Game with Miracle Morning - FiringTheMan Book Review
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 85Welcome back to Firing the Man! In this episode, Ken and I share our thoughts about the book, “The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Sec...
FiringTheMan Anniversary - A Six Month Look-back at David's Journey
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 84Welcome back to Firing the Man! In this episode, David opens up about his experience of firing the man. He’s been THE man in the last six ...
Prosper Show: Key Takeaways from the Conference
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 83In today’s episode, Ken and I talk about our major takeaways from the Prosper Show, a learning and networking event for established Amazon...
Pay Per Click State of the Union with PPC Expert Liran Hirshkorn
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 82Liran Hirschkorn has been marketing online for 12 years. After growing and selling an Internet life insurance agency in 2014, Liran decided ...
Navigating Expensive Freight & Supply Chain Disruptions with Francois Jaffres
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 81Francois Jaffres is the closest thing to a crystal ball that we know of in terms of keeping his fingers on the pulse of global logistics. Th...
How to Make More Money Utilizing Your Profit and Loss Statement
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 80In today’s episode we are going to take a deep dive into the profit and loss (P&L) statement covering topics such as 1) what is a P&am...
Intersection of PPC & Profitability (PART 2)
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 79We continue our discussion about pay-per-click (PPC) and profitability. This time, we discuss further the different ways to control your Tot...
Intersection of PPC & Profitability (PART 1)
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 78In today’s episode, David and I will talk about pay-per-click (PPC) and profitability and how we can reconcile them in our businesses. We ...
The EXITpreneur's Playbook - Author Joe Valley
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 77 Joe Valley fired the man 24 years ago and never looked back ever since. He wrote “The EXITpreneur's Playbook” to guide entreprene...
Amazon Inventory Restrictions and How to Come Out on Top
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 76Many e-commerce business owners are having a hard time overcoming the current Amazon inventory restrictions. That’s why in this episode Da...
Navigating Expensive Freight, Supply Chain Issues, and Amazon's Inventory Restrictions with Burak Yolga
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out https://forceget.com/ to use promo code FTM 300 and tell them that FiringTheMan sent you.Episode 75Ken and I are happy to talk with Burak Yo...
Challenging Conventional Wisdom with The Prolific Investor with Chris Odegard
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have the one and only Chris Odegard to talk about alternative investment vehicles you can try over the traditional ones such as the 401(k). Our dis...
Exiting an E-Commerce Brand with Ben Leonard
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 73Ben Leonard built a 7-figure business from his laptop...only to sell it after 3 years. You may be surprised and curious as to why Ben did it...
Why did Ken Sponsor a Semi-Pro Poker Player?
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 72Have you heard about dropshipping? This business model looks attractive as a passive income stream because you don’t need an inventory to ...
Launching on the Walmart E-Commerce Platform
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 71Are you planning to sell at Walmart? Then, don’t miss this episode. Ken will share his experiences so far in selling in Walmart. We will t...
Failed E-Commerce Business - Lessons Learned from David
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 70In today’s episode, David will share his failed business experience and the lessons he learned from it. He realized later on, which you sh...
Funding Your Amazon Business with Don Henig from AccrueMe
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 69In today’s episode, we talk with Don Henig, Co-Founder of AccrueMe, LLC. AccrueMe is providing growth capital for Amazon sellers with 0% i...
Off-Amazon Sales Channel News & Other Happenings in 2021
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 68In today’s episode, we are going to talk about the top 5 articles in the eCommerce industry in the first quarter of 2021. We have talked a...
Starting an E-Commerce Business: Needs & Wants
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 67Are you planning to start an eCommerce business? Well, you’ve come to the right podcast episode. Today, Ken and I made a deep dive discuss...
Mechanical Engineer + Ambition + Craving for Knowledge = Ethan Bachinski's Story on Beginning his E-Commerce Journey
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 66In today’s episode, we are joined by Ethan Bachinski, an engineer that is just beginning his journey in the e-commerce space. Ethan played...
Navigating Walmart's E-Commerce Platform with Experienced Seller Miro Posavec
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 65Let’s visit another marketplace in today’s episode with Miro Posavec. Miro is an experienced seller at Walmart, selling health and welln...
PPP Loan, EIDL, Tax Deductions, and Getting Organized with Ron Parisi CPA, JD from CPA on Fire
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 64Ron Parisi, CPA, JD, has more than 25 years of experience in accounting and technology, which he leverages as a Virtual CFO & Accounting...
Six Month Anniversary of Ken Firing The Man
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 63It’s been 6 months since Ken fired the man. In this episode, we have talked with Ken about his eCommerce business so far, the steps he too...
Francois Jaffres from Noviland - Get Your Physical Product Sourcing Blackbelt
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 62Francois Jaffres is a blackbelt in product sourcing. We have him in today’s episode to talk about his company, Noviland, and learn product...
Demystifying Debt with Commercial Lender David Kennedy
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 61Not all debts are created equal. There's good debt that can grow and scale your business and there's bad debt that can drive it to...
DAVID FIRED THE MAN! - Goal Setting, Planning, and Execution of His Freedom Plan
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 60It’s official. David has fired the man. In this episode, David will talk about his rollercoaster journey in the last four years and the sa...
Selling Your Amazon Business with Kevin Flaherty from Thras.io Deal Team
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 59In this episode, Kevin Flaherty from Thras.io joins us to talk about how his company acquires third-party businesses in the Amazon space. In...
Joel Bower on Getting Intentional with Your Time
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 58Today, we have an awesome guest to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and share the tips that helped him along the way. Joel Bower is th...
Raising the Bar with our 2021 Goals
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57In this episode, we are going to talk about the goals that Ken and I set for 2021. From 15,000 to 30,000 emails? Why not 50,000? Buying an e...
Negotiating with Suppliers like a Pro!
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 56If you are at the stage of your e-commerce business where you want to talk with suppliers, this episode is for you. Today, Ken and I will dr...
2020 Goals - A Year in Review
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 55In this episode, we review our 2020 goals. If you are a new member of Firing the Man Nation, you might want to check out Episodes 6 and 25 w...
Top 5 Strategies to Implement on the Front-End of Starting a Business
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 54Start the year by turning that idea in your head into a business. Contrary to popular belief, starting a business can be quick and easy. You...
Top 5 Episodes in 2020 - A Year in Review
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 53Here’s an appreciation episode for the beloved members of Firing the Man Nation. Today, Ken and I will talk about our top 5 episodes of th...
Beginner's Guide to Building an Email List
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 52Today, Ken and I will talk about building an email list. Ken started 2020 with zero emails. Fast forward to Q4, he has 15,000 emails and cou...
E-commerce Coaching Call with New Amazon Seller, Kiefer Hogge - Part 2
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 51This is Part 2 of our e-commerce coaching call with Kiefer Hogge, a new seller who joins Amazon. This time, we will discuss leveraging socia...
E-commerce Coaching Call with New Amazon Seller, Kiefer Hogge - Part 1
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 50This is Part 1 of our e-commerce coaching call with Kiefer Hogge, a new seller who joins Amazon. We will talk about specific Jungle Scout cr...
Interview with Yoni Mazor from GETIDA
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 49In this episode, we will interview Yoni Mazor, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Getida, a fast-growing cloud-based technology compa...
How We Got Over $5,000 Back From Amazon
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 48In this episode, we will get to know Getida, a tool that can help Amazon sellers get thousands of reimbursement. Getida takes less than five...
Breaking News in Q4 in the E-Commerce Industry
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 47In this episode, we will talk about the current events happening in the world of e-commerce. We will discuss probably the most significant n...
12 Months to $1 Million by Ryan Daniel Moran - Book Review
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 46In this episode, we will be reviewing the book, “12 Months to $1 Million: How to Pick a Winning Product, Build a Real Business, and Become...
Buy then Build with Author Walker Deibel
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 45In this episode, we will be interviewing the best selling author of the book Buy Then Build, Walker Deibel. He is also a serial acquisition ...
3PL Expert Casey Armstrong from ShipBob
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44In this episode, we will be interviewing the Chief Marketing Officer of ShipBob Inc, Casey Amstrong. He is an expert in marketing, fulfillme...
Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers with Author Cyndi Thomason
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 43In this episode, we will be interviewing Cyndi Thomason, the author of the best-selling book, Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers, a Certifie...
Top Questions for Vetting a 3PL with Michael Sene from Deliverr
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 42This is part 2 of our 3PL series, as we are on the hunt to find a 3PL provider. If you weren’t able to follow this series, please go back ...
Selling Internationally on Amazon with Expert - Kevin Sanderson
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41In this episode, we will be interviewing Kevin Sanderson, the Founder of Maximizing Ecommerce Podcast and successful eCommerce brand owner. ...
Headline News in the World of E-Commerce
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40In today's episode, we are going to be diving into some of the headlines and latest news going on in the e-commerce world. We will be d...
Importance of Sales Channel Diversity for Your E-Commerce Company
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39In today’s episode, David and I discuss why sales channel diversity is crucial in your eCommerce business. We share some recent stories ...
Finding a Third Party Logistics Company (3PL) for Amazon Fulfillment
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 38In today’s episode, we will be sharing our story with the audience on how Ken and I found a third-party logistics company to fulfill our A...
Interview with Karl Sona: Expert in Time Management and Personal Development
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37In this episode, we interview personal development expert Karl Sona. Karl is passionate about the hustle with the time management skills to ...
Top 5 Strategies for our Q4 E-Commerce Businesses
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 36In this episode, we will talk about 5 Top Strategies for our Q4 E-Commerce Businesses. Everyone is aware of the inventory problems Amazon is...
Latest and Greatest News in E-Commerce World - Summer 2020
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35In this episode, we will talk about the latest and greatest news that is happening in the e-commerce world. Big names in the industry are ma...
Tax Strategy for E-Commerce with Tax Expert Josh Bauerle from CPA on Fire
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34Josh Bauerle, CPA is a tax accountant and founder of CPA on Fire. Josh worked in a wide variety of accounting and advising positions prior s...
Bookkeeping Basics for E-Commerce Entrepreneurs with Anna Hill, CPA
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33Anna Hill, CPA is an accountant for creators and online sellers. She is the founder of Accounting We Will Go. After spending years working...
Software Engineer Turned Full-Time E-Commerce Entrepreneur with Radu Oboroc
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32On today’s episode David and Ken had the privilege to interview Radu Oboroc, a successful full-time e-commerce entrepreneur. Radu manage...
Finding E-Commerce Suppliers at the Canton Fair in China
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31On this episode we will be discussing our experiences at the first virtual Canton Fair in China. To start off the episode, we will discuss...
KEN FIRED THE MAN! Goal setting, planning, and execution of Ken's Freedom Plan
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 30Today’s episode is a HUGE milestone for Firing The Man Podcast. After two and half years of building an E-commerce business Ken quits hi...
Interview with Robert Wright - Amazon IP Attorney
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29Robert Wright is an intellectual property attorney and the owner of Wright Private Label Law, which specializes in IP protection in the E-co...
Getting Acquired: Practical Guidance from an Industry Professional - with Zach Vaninger (Part 2)
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 28This episode is part 2 of 2, where we are joined by Mergers & Acquisitions specialist - Zach Vaninger. Zach has spent a majority of hi...
Getting Acquired: Practical Guidance from an Industry Professional - with Zach Vaninger (Part 1)
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 27This episode is part 1 of 2, where we are joined by Mergers & Acquisitions specialist - Zach Vaninger. Zach has spent a majority of hi...
Crushing it as a College Student - Interview with John Hatfield
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 26On today’s episode David and Ken interview John Hatfield, a college student at Iowa State University that has successfully secured a utili...
Q2 Review of Our 2020 E-Commerce Goals
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25In this episode, Ken and David review their goals that they set in January 2020 for their e-commerce businesses. You will hear what is goi...
E-Commerce Sales Channels - Ebay, Etsy, Jet, & Walmart
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we are going to explore off-amazon e-commerce sales channels such as Ebay, Etsy, Jet, & Walmart. We will go through the pro...
A Beginners Guide to Building Your Own E-Commerce Website
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we break down the steps to build your own e-commerce website. Provide the resources and tools we use to build websites. You w...
Omer Riaz on the Benefits of Outsourcing Your E-Commerce Team
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22On today’s episode we have the privilege to interview Omer Riaz. Omer is the Co-Founder of Urtasker, a globally renowned E-commerce Cons...
Michael Soltis on Crushing it on E-Commerce While Being a College Student
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21This FiringTheMan Podcast is an interview with Michael Soltis, an entrepreneur who is crushing it on Amazon while being a full-time college ...
"The Take Action Effect" by Scott Voelker - Book Review
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20This FiringTheMan podcast is a book review of “The Take Action Effect” by Scott Voelker. David and Ken discuss the lessons learned fro...
Carlos Alvarez on Overcoming Obstacles in Your E-Commerce Business
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19The FiringTheMan duo interview e-commerce Legend Carlos Alvarez. Carlos is the founder of the largest Amazon Sellers Meetup group in the w...
COVID-19 Implications for our E-Commerce Businesses
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 018On today’s episode Ken and David do deep dive into their own businesses and brands to examine the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Ken ...
A Beginner's Guide to Product Photography
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 017In this episode we cover EVERYTHING a beginner needs to know about product photography. We break down common language used in product pho...
A Beginners Guide to PPC Strategy with Pat Lum of AsteroidX
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 015On today’s episode we interview Amazon PPC expert Pat Lum. We get to find out what the heck is PPC. Who is Pat Lum and AsteroidX. H...
Interview With Amazon Wholesale Expert - Todd Welch
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 014On today’s episode we interview Amazon Wholesale Expert Todd Welch. We get to find out Todd’s unique story and how he ended up in the...
A Beginner's Guide to Getting Your Product from China to the US
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 013On today’s episode we break down getting your products from the factory in China to your (Amazon’s) warehouse in the U.S. We will go ...
Know Your Numbers with the FiringTheMan Profitability Calculator
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 012On today’s episode, David and Ken take a deep dive into the world of understanding your numbers as it relates to sales price, costs, and ...
Coronavirus Implications on E-Commerce with Burak Yolga
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS Episode #016On today’s episode, we are joined by Burak Yolga, a specialist in international logistics, product sourcing, and navigating the co...
Amazon Expert Explains Listing Optimization with Emma Schermer Tamir
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 011On today’s episode we are joined by Emma Schermer Tamir. Emma transforms her insatiable curiosity into conversion-spiking copy. As co-f...
Amazon Seller Tools We Use to Build our E-Commerce Businesses
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 010On today’s episode David and Ken share the top 3 tools they each use in their business, that are a must-have. We discuss each tool and ...
The Book That Changed Our Lives: Rich Dad, Poor Dad
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 009On today’s episode David and Ken share their review of the book that changed their lives.Do you think your house is an asset or a liabili...
How to Get One Million Free Amazon Ads
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 008On today’s episode we share with you how to get FREE Amazon ads with the beta program Amazon POSTS.CLICK HERE TO get POSTSBe sure to stay...
How to Find a Supplier for Your E-Commerce Business
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 007On today’s episode we will discuss how to find a high quality supplier or manufacturer for your product and discuss alternatives to sourc...
We Share Our Goals for 2020
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 006David and Ken share their goals for 2020. Revenue targets, conferences, and more.www.FiringTheMan.comFacebookYouTubeInstagramReady to sca...
How to Research and Pick a Product to Sell Online
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 005On this episode of FiringTheMan Podcast, David and Ken discuss their methodology for picking physical products to sell online. They share...
How to Be More Efficient & Productive with Your Time
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 004On today's episode, Ken and David will share 5 ninja hacks that will free up time for even the busiest people. David and Ken discuss w...
David's Story
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 003 - Everyone will get to know David and his story. What was David's first experience selling and how did that go?Serial Entrepreneu...
Ken's Story
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 002 you will get to know Ken and his background and a very quirky reveal?Serial Entrepreneur’s David Schomer and Ken Wilson share tips, a...
What is Firing The Man about?
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 001Serial Entrepreneur’s David Schomer and Ken Wilson share tips, advice, and insider knowledge about all things Amazon FBA and E-Commerce. ...