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

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 I will walk you through step by step how to do it!    ⬇️ 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 fo...

Your product photos are the most important part of your listing. You can craft the perfect title, compelling key features, and a keyword-rich description, but if your photos aren't up to par you will not get the sales you should! In this episode, we'll talk photos, how to take good photos, and why they are so critical to your success.     ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.c...

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 influencer or do you run Facebook ads? We dive deep into Lesson 44 of 67 in this episode!    ⬇️ 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...

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 of selling out over 8 times in the past year and how we recovered.   ⬇️ 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 socia...

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 and how best to utilize them in your 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 media for curr...

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 world. Don't stress too much about them, however, they are important to use wisely. In this episode, we'll talk about 2 really good strategies for finding keywords to optimize your listing.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom...

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 to list your product variations - as separate listings or all under the same listing. There are distinct advantages and disadvantages to each strategy. We'll talk about some of these differences and try to help you discover which strategy is best fo...

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 you may consider ordering a larger quantity than the minimum for your first order. Based on what we're seeing from our own experience and from our students we encourage you to consider ordering the qualities discussed in this episode.   ⬇️ Click to...

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 overcome that doubt to move forward. You may doubt your product idea, your supplier, your strategy, and other aspects of your business. In this episode, we'll discuss some things that helped us overcome these hurdles of doubt and find success with our br...

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 overcome that doubt to move forward. You may doubt your product idea, your supplier, your strategy, and other aspects of your business. In this episode, we'll discuss some things that helped us overcome these hurdles of doubt and find success with our br...

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 about best practices for each as well as some of Amazon's rules and requirements for your product listing.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered....

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 your costs. In this episode, we'll discuss some options for lowering your costs within your business so you can work towards a sustainable profit margin.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources ment...

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, labels, and packaging for your products so it's important to read and understand these before ordering your products. The easiest way to find these requirements is to google "FBA Prep Requirements" and look for the webpage from Amazon Seller Central....

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 there are too many sellers or products with high reviews. In this episode, I'll discuss my feelings on competition, when a niche is too competitive, when you should go for it, and how to decide what's best for you.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources...

In this episode, I chat with Chelsea Cohen the founder of SoStocked, an Amazon inventory management, and forecasting software. We discuss the importance of managing inventory levels, how marketing affects inventory planning, and how to manage understocked or overstocked products. Free Inventory Marketing Planner https://www.sostocked.com/amazon-marketing-plan-template/   ⬇️ Click to view my availa...

Keith Richman is a very successful entrepreneur who is now growing Boosted Commerce, an acquisition company focused on acquiring the best Amazon and Shopify brands. Learn what companies like Boosted are looking for in brands, how you can build to "exit" (have someone else buy your business), and what the payouts look like!   https://boostedcommerce.com/   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! h...

Some product categories on Amazon are restricted and others are completely prohibited. In this episode, we'll talk about the differences and some of the important details that you need to know about selling products in specific categories.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be offered. Please visit...

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 lessons learned along the way, and how he's helping people do the same. Twitter @BL_Advisor www.blacklabeladvisor.com   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no long...

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 should find your backup? And how to manage the relationship between more than one supplier so everyone is happy.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this episode may no longer be o...

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 able to RV around the country while running their private label brand, and how they also run an arbitrage business as well!   Amazon Seller Guide + Online Arbitrage Guide on Gumroad  https://gumroad.com/freewayflippers   Youtube  https://www.youtube.co...

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 Alibaba: Years, Trade Assurance, Verified, and Transaction Level. These are extremely important details to consider to have the best experience with your MFG!   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources m...

Discover how health and fitness affect your success in business and entrepreneurship. Dan has over 80,000 followers on Twitter who are raving about his content around simple fitness and how business owners are finding more energy to get things done. Learn his core pillars that can instantly transform your health.   Dan Go on Twitter: @fitfounder Dan's Website: highperformancefounder.com/apply   ⬇️...

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 negotiations down the road!   ⬇️ 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 download...

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 entrepreneurial aspirations. We'll talk about her doubts, concerns, and fears and how we were able to communicate and work together to get on the same page and support each other.   ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some produ...

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, how to value your goods, and much much more including some stuff President Obama and President Trump did to help or hurt your business.    ⬇️ Click to view my available resources! https://andyisom.com/   Some products and resources mentioned in this...