Firing The Man

Ready to unravel the secrets of successful e-commerce businesses? Prepare to be enthralled as we sit down with the founder of Walton Birch, Catherine Smith, a real game-changer in the e-commerce field. Catherine doesn't just understand the industry; she shapes it, and she's here to guide us through the maze of online selling, specifically focusing on the power of having a standalone webs...

Ever had a conversation with an AI? How about using one as a creative partner? Join us on this fascinating journey as we unveil the incredible potential of chat GPT in the creative process. Learn how it can serve as a sounding board for your ideas or even help generate engaging content for a novel. We also dissect the creative process into manageable steps with our favorite AI friend, showing you...

What do you get when you combine a best-selling author, a celebrity ghostwriter, and a high ticket affiliate marketer? An intriguing conversation with Jonathan Green, that's what. Jonathan found himself navigating the icy waters of the job market after being fired during a blizzard and turned this devastating setback into a thriving online business. Hear his captivating story about discoverin...

Ready to unlock the secrets of e-commerce and equip your business for a future of success? This episode, featuring John Rossman, former Amazon director and current founder of Rossman Partners, offers a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of e-commerce. Our chat uncovers key insights into the role of small businesses in shaping the e-commerce landscape, highlighting their potential in swift deci...

What would it be like to have a sales and marketing team that thrives in the niche industry landscape? Join us as we explore this question with Ted Fluck, a seasoned expert in the field of sales and marketing team building. We dissect the elements that contribute to a successful, dynamic sales team, delve into the significance of understanding company culture, and discuss the traits of an alpha hu...

What if you had the power to amplify your entrepreneurial journey, learn from the best, and laugh along the way? This is precisely what we've created over 200 episodes of Firing the Man, and we're taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on this remarkable milestone. From our humble beginnings, we'll walk you through our journey, starting with the very first episode that laid the fo...

Get ready to embark on a journey with Bridget Hom, the inspiring entrepreneurial powerhouse who traded her corporate career for the thrill of building her own business. Bridget, a motivational speaker and mindset coach, will be your guide as she shares her story of shifting gears, the importance of showing up as your true self, and the ways she inspires those around her to do the same. Bridget did...

What if you could learn the strategies to optimize your online business from a 19-year industry veteran? Let's buckle up and journey with Krista Grasso, a seasoned e-commerce expert and strategic planning mastermind, who turned her passion for art into a successful jewelry business, skillfully marrying lean manufacturing principles to business optimization. As we navigate the business landsca...

Prepare to be captivated by the riveting journey of video marketing expert and former TV director, Elizabeth Griffin, as she unlocks the secrets to video marketing for online businesses. Starting her career as a history student, Elizabeth's fascinating transformation into a video expert is weaved around the art of storytelling - a tool that has been pivotal to her success. Her in-depth knowle...

Are you ready to tap into the mind of a fashion powerhouse? We had an invigorating chat with Angela Taylor George, the creative genius behind Alice and Trixie, who has been leaving her stylish mark on the fashion industry for more than forty years. Angela offers an honest recount of her transition from retail to entrepreneurship, shedding light on the importance of knowing your customer, having a...

Take a moment to ponder this - how crucial is brand identity to your e-commerce venture? Sandy DeDeian, a seasoned entrepreneur and marketer, peels back the layers of this question in today's episode. Entrenched in the product-based business sphere since 2004, Sandy radiates invaluable knowledge, especially about the importance of understanding your brand's personality and the preference...

Have you ever dreamt of turning your e-commerce venture into a seven-figure business? Steve Kilbert, a seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur, did just that, and he’s here to spill the beans on his journey to success. From his initial foray into the fitness industry to his current work in M&A, Steve's tale is one of resilience, adaptation, and insightful business acumen. Join us as we uncover t...

Craving fresh insights on digital marketing strategies tailored for small businesses? Then prepare for an intense exchange with Emanuel Rose, CEO of Strategic E-Marketing, a maestro of lead generation, branding, and advertising. Emanuel takes us through his captivating transition to the digital marketing world and reveals how he has been steering his enterprise to success. He offers nuggets of wis...

How would you like to revolutionize your e-commerce store and boost your revenue? Promise fulfilled, as we bring you insights from none other than the leading Shopify optimization expert, Matthew Stafford, in this power-packed episode of our Firing the Man podcast. Matthew spills the beans on enhancing your e-commerce conversion rates and shares his fascinating journey into the e-commerce world. W...

Ever wondered how an Amazon Influencer really makes a living? Or perhaps you're curious about how your brand can collaborate with influencers for mutual gain? Buckle up, because we embarked on a deep dive into the world of Amazon influencer marketing with none other than Deanne Gustafson, the Amazon influencer and co-founder of the successful company, Kombucha On Tap.  Deanne took us on a jou...

What if I tell you that you could quit your job, build a life you love, and even make a fortune doing it? It might sound far-fetched, but that's exactly what Chris Anderson, founder and CEO of Elevate Media, did. Leaving behind his former career in 2020, Chris listened to his inner voice and embarked on a journey of self-discovery and triumph, creating his own success story through his "...

Welcome everyone to the FiringTheMan Podcast.  On today’s episode, we are joined by Elizabeth Greene, the co-founder of Junglr.com which is an agency that helps Amazon sellers with all things Amazon Ads and the ecosystem surrounding an amazon account which contributes to the success of your Ads goals.  We were referred to Elizabeth by our friends over at “Two Sellers and a Microphone” where Kris G...

On today's episode, we continue our conversation with Johnny Kozinski. For those of you who missed it, tune in last week where we talked about the state of e-commerce, the state of the aggregators and a lot of really good conversation. In this episode, we're going to get into the Roadmap to Exit, and Johnny has a lot of great things to share onto the episode. GETIDA Amazon Owes You Money...

On today's episode, we are joined by Jani Kaminski. Jani was a guest back in 2021 and this ended up being one of our most downloaded episodes. Jani has been involved in all different areas of e-commerce and we're super excited to have him as a guest on the show. Now can we just got done recording this podcast and a ton of knowledge from. GETIDA Amazon Owes You Money!   Get $400 in FREE r...

On today’s episode we go through things that get us pumped up and motivated to get to work and achieve our goals.  Way back in 2021, episode 4 of the Firing the Man podcast was titled “How to Be More Efficient & Productive with Your Time” where both Ken and I enjoyed a glass of scotch and talked about things that got us motivated.  That episode ended up being one of our most downloaded podcast...

On today’s episode we are joined by Carlos Alvarez who is a well-known speaker, podcaster -- as the founder of the Wizards of Amazon podcast, and founder of the largest Amazon Sellers meetup group in the world, located in Miami, Florida.   For those of you who missed it, Carlos was a guest on our show all the way back in April of 2021. His episode remains one of our most downloaded episodes of all...

On today’s episode we are joined by Carlos Alvarez who is a well-known speaker, podcaster -- as the founder of the Wizards of Amazon podcast, and founder of the largest Amazon Sellers meetup group in the world, located in Miami, Florida.   For those of you who missed it, Carlos was a guest on our show all the way back in April of 2021. His episode remains one of our most downloaded episodes of all...

On today’s episode we dive deep into personal finance strategies for entrepreneurs and those that are living the self-employed life.  We will be covering some strategies and tactics that Ken and I have employed over the last few years as well as share with you some of our mistakes or shortcomings in the hopes that you can avoid these!  GETIDA Amazon Owes You Money!   Get $400 in FREE reimbursement...

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On today’s episode we are joined by Ben Leonard for the second time.  For those of you that missed it, we interviewed Ben back in the summer of 2021, on Episode 73, where he told the story of starting, growing, and eventually exiting his private label brand “Beast Gear.”  Since then, Ben has started an eCommerce focused consulting company – Benleonard.pro and a brokerage that helps eCommerce compa...