Built by Business: Amazon FBA, E-Commerce, Brand Building

In this episode, I discuss how to build up inventory when cash flow is limited. Don't try to go faster than what you can sustain. Keep in mind that it's better to grow slower and sustainably.   My big tip is that you have to reinvest everything back into your business.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no lo...

In this episode, I answer a question from a student from my coaching program–Where do you draw the line of "too expensive to make"?   There are two costs you need to know before you start spending money. First is the landed cost per unit which is the cost for one unit to be manufactured, packaged, and shipped to you. Second is minimum order quantity. These two things will help you compute for the...

In this episode, I share how we made the most of out Amazon Prime Day. I'm also happy to share that we have a new record for most sales we've had in one day.    ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for currently available downloads, resources,...

As a full-time entrepreneur, I have a lot of freedom with what I can do with my day. With great freedom, comes great responsibility and discipline. In this episode, I share my current morning routine as an entrepreneur.    A good routine can make a big difference in your mental, physical, and overall health.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resou...

Photos are by far the first and most important thing I look at when checking product listings. In this episode, I share my best practices on how to get good product photos on your listing.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for currently a...

You're not gonna get rich off one single SKU, it's going to take multiple SKUs for you to increase your revenue, profit, and income. In this episode, I talk about how important it is to have long-term strategy and vision when building a brand.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please vi...

Prime Day is all about getting as many sales you can. You don't have to worry so much about being profitable the next two days as long as you sell a lot of units.   To maximize the next two days, don't forget to set up your coupons, prepare social media posts, and make some adjustments to your campaigns.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources...

In this episode, I breakdown the basics on when to raise and lower a bid on a target an Amazon pay-per-click campaign.    Raise your bid when you don't get impressions and clicks. You should also raise it when you get impressions, clicks, and sales for a really low ACOS.   Lower your bid when you get lots of clicks but no sales and when you get lots of clicks and sales but high ACOS.     ⬇️ Click...

We sold $40,000 of one SKU in just 30 days! In this episode, I talk about the importance of having seasonal products and how it will give you the much needed boost throughout the year.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for currently avail...

In this episode, I share four keys that you can implement to rank as high as possible when you launch: 1) Listing optimization 2) Run pay-per-click campaigns for your top keywords 3) Focus on sales velocity  4) Get reviews   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM...

Are you interested in joining my coaching program? In this episode, I discuss in-depth what I offer in my coaching program and how I can help you build and grow your business.    To see if you're a great fit for this program, please answer the pre-call questionnaire that you can find here: https://www.amzwithandy.com/mywebsite-pre-call-survey . If qualified, you'll get a FREE Roadmap Session with...

The ultimate goal in life is to be happy. In this episode, a very special guest joins me to talk about 6 different things I learned that are extremely valuable to help you run your business efficiently (and happily!): 1) Make a conscious effort to take care of yourself physically 2) Be more present in the now 3) Use a timer to help you focus more 4) Get organized and have a plan 5) Learn how to co...

When is a mold cost worth it for your Amazon business? Usually molds have a significant cost because there are a lot of factors are taken into consideration to the price of the mold like the type, size, and shape of the mold plus the time and energy to customize it.   In this episode, I discuss the following points as to when it might be worth it for you: 1) When you have disposable capital 2) Whe...

We have spent $686,000 on ads since we launched in 2019 and that's over half a million dollars.   In this episode, I talk about why Amazon video ads are the future of PPC. Not many people are doing this compared to the traditional sponsored ad and the best time to start doing this is now.    ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in t...

In this episode, you'll learn two methods for finding the factories that your favorite brands are using to make their products! The first method is by using Jungle Scout's Supplier Database tool. The second method is by using a website called ImportYeti.com  Both options work great and I'll discuss why I like using both to find factories outside of Alibaba.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resource...

Not all of your products will do well–one design can sell 30 units a day and another just 10. The market will tell you what designs and products they like better. In this episode, I talk about the "Nike Shoes" philosophy.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM m...

Have you experienced getting your listing suspended when you've JUST published it? In this episode, I discuss the pesticide bot and share with you words to avoid so your listing doesn't get shut down.     ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media f...

Don't be discouraged... But in this episode, I talk about how you are NOT one product away from building a successful, massive brand on Amazon. It's gonna take multiple products, multiple SKUs to build a successful business.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or D...

Why should someone your product? Why should customers choose your product over the competitor? In this episode, I talk about the importance of having a why.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for currently available downloads, resources, a...

In this episode, I talk about when it makes sense to launch on Shopify instead of Amazon. It's better to do it on Shopify when you're selling a product can be categorized as an impulse buy.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for currently...

In this episode, I talk about the top 3 reasons why people give up on their business. I talk about possible factors like analysis paralysis and indecision.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for currently available downloads, resources, an...

There are so many opinions on what a good ratio of organic to PPC sales is. In this episode, I share my personal experience and talk about how the ratio depends on what stage you're in of your Amazon business.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social...

Are your customers buying your products for the features or for the logo? In this episode, I talk about what makes a product brand dependent.    ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for currently available downloads, resources, and coaching pr...

You might think that it's easier to sell a product that already exists and that you can source from Alibaba. The problem with this is that customers immediately notice it.   In this episode, I talk about why you should not sell an Alibaba product.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Pleas...

You need to give your customers a good reason to drive people to your Shopify and Amazon stores. In this episode, I talk about the importance of having different offers on Shopify and Amazon.    ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit my website or DM me on social media for current...