Chris Malta's EBiz Insider Podcast

Finding a real wholesaler feels like trying to spot a fake Rolex. Some look legit at first glance, but the second you start asking questions, things don't add up. The eCommerce world's full of these so-called wholesalers who are really just middlemen marking up prices or flat-out scammers looking to take your money. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site...

Everybody who decides to open a home-based ECommerce business is going to come across a huge variety of scams. It's unavoidable; there are literally thousands of people out there who will lie to you and try to cheat you out of tens of thousands of dollars. Learn what happens, how to avoid it, and what the true cost is. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my s...

You ever hear those horror stories about eCommerce sales tax? Yeah, the ones that make it sound like the second you sell a candle online, you suddenly owe taxes in all fifty states, and if you don't pay up, the IRS is gonna kick down your door? Yeah. It's nonsense. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Let's talk about business insurance. Do you need it? Maybe. Maybe not. Depends on what you're doing. But if you ask an insurance salesperson, the answer will always be a loud, enthusiastic yes, because, well, they're trying to sell you insurance. That's kinda their whole thing. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Let's get into naming and registering your business, because somehow, this incredibly simple process has been turned into a confusing mess by the so-called "experts" who are just out here trying to take your money. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Ever hear the phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure"? That's pretty much the entire business model behind liquidation sales. The only problem is, most of the time, you're the one getting stuck with the trash. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Here's something that's quietly killing eCommerce businesses before they even get off the ground. Pre-designed website templates. You know the ones. They look nice, promise an easy setup, and make you think you're just a few clicks away from a flood of sales. And yet, there are tens of thousands of these cookie-cutter sites floating around, making exactly zero dollars. Why? Because easy. Be sure t...

You ever notice how nobody talks about eBay anymore? Back in the day, it was everywhere. People were flipping garage sale junk, selling collectibles, and running legit businesses from their living rooms. Now? It's just kind of… there. Like a washed-up celebrity who used to sell out stadiums but now plays at half-empty casinos. Be sure to Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce...

Here's what's really going on with importing from China, because I'm sick of hearing the same nonsense over and over. "Just import it from China. It's way cheaper." Yeah, and I'm sure running a business is as easy as pushing a couple of buttons and watching the money roll in. That's exactly why so many people try this and end up with garages full of unsellable junk. Be sure to Subscribe to the Sho...

There's a modern-day gold rush in them there hills! No, I'm not talking about prospectors panning for gold in California. I'm talking about eCommerce, where everyone and their grandma thinks they're about to strike it rich by selling stuff online. Be sure to Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

If you're still clinging to the idea that paid ads are the key to success, you've been sold a lie. Not just any lie, but the kind that drains your bank account while you sit there wondering why your so-called "high-converting ad strategy" isn't working. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

You ever notice how every big eCommerce platform and guru is out here screaming about free shipping like it's the golden ticket to unlimited sales? Like if you don't slap a big "FREE SHIPPING" banner on your site, your business is doomed? Yeah, that's nonsense. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Alright, let's rip the band-aid off this one. Free trial websites. Sounds great, right? No money down, no commitment, just a risk-free way to dip your toes into eCommerce. Except, like every other "free" thing in business, it's a trap. Be sure to Subscribe to the Show ! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

People love pushing the idea that running a business should be easy. They make it sound like you can just sit back, relax, and let other people do all the work while you watch the money roll in. Be sure to Subscribe to the Show! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Alright, let's get real for a second. You ever hear one of those "get rich quick" schemes that makes you stop and think, "Wait a minute, that sounds way too easy?" Well, buckle up, because today we're talking about one of the biggest scams people keep falling for; retail arbitrage. Be sure to Subscribe to the Show ! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce  on my site .  

Ever hear a business term that sounds fancy but is really just common sense wrapped in buzzwords? That's exactly what happens when people start talking about fulfillment centers. They act like it's some mystical, game-changing business secret, but let's be real. It's just a warehouse with extra steps. Be sure to Subscribe to the Show ! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Ever watch someone try to sell online like they're standing in a physical store, just waiting for customers to walk up and buy something? It's painful to see. They build a website, slap on some products, and expect people to just magically show up and throw money at them. That's not how this works. That's not how any of this works.   Be sure to Subscribe to the Show ! Find much more TRUTH about EC...

People love to say there's no room left to compete online. They act like the internet is some overcrowded shopping mall where every store is packed, and the second you try to set up shop, Amazon's gonna step on your head and take all your customers. But that's not how any of this works. Be sure to Subscribe to the Show ! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .  

Let's talk about pricing, because I swear, this is where most eCommerce sellers have their biggest wake-up call. People come into this thinking, "Oh, I'll just price it lower than everyone else and boom, instant sales." Yeah, no. That's not how this works. That's not how any of this works. Be sure to  Subscribe to the Show ! Find much more TRUTH about ECommerce on my site .    

Private labeling is one of those business ideas that sounds incredible in theory but completely falls apart when you try to make it work in reality. Every so-called eCommerce guru swears it's the easiest way to build a brand, make passive income, and become the next big thing on Amazon. They make it sound like all you've gotta do is slap your name on a product, throw it online, and watch the money...