Next Level eCommerce

How do you build an eCommerce business that supports your family without taking your time away from them? Jeremy Parker has been hyper-intentional about making sure his company works for him, not the other way around. Jeremy explains how he was able to do just that. Show notes are at: http://nextlevelecommerce.co Want to sell your eCommerce business? Ian Bond and his network of investors may be in...

What is the secret to scaling an eCommerce business? Facebook ads?  A new SEO strategy? Samantha Wu and Wad Ali share how they've scaled as far as they can, working on their own. Now they're building teams, to free up their time, so they can work ON their businesses. They share why they struggled to find good team members, and how they're finding Rockstars now. Listen now to find ou...

Saxon's business was plummeting, due to something outside his control.  He felt like a failure. Fast forward 1 year, and he's back on top.  But man, that was a tough year. He wanted to give up.  He doubted himself. Saxon Funk told the first part of that story over a year ago on the podcast.  When he was at the bottom. Today, he comes back to tell what happened. How did he keep going? Lis...

Successful eCommerce store owner, Saxon Funk, is experiencing a major downturn in his business.  He shares openly about what it's like when you're in the middle of an emotionally low moment. As online business owners, like all entrepreneurs, have dips and valleys in our journeys.  But the struggle and pain isn't often talked about.  Today, we go deep. Huge thanks to Saxon for being...

How Ronnie Teja built an aspirational brand of watches, even though he knew nothing about them.  He talks about growing a distributed team of 25 people, and selling in countries you would not expect. Ronnie shares openly about the low moments in his entrepreneurial journey - the time he though he would have to quit and get a job.  He talks about how he got through that obstacle, and now faces simi...

Our most exciting episode yet - Host Isaac Smith interviews the buyer of his eCommerce business. Steven Pflaster shares why he chose to buy Isaac's drop shipping store.  You'll learn what he looks for in businesses, and how he's growing the store beyond the level Isaac did. Steven and Isaac talk about the details and emotional side of the deal, and going through migration.  They dis...

Guest Jim Barton and Host Isaac Smith discuss what it was like to sell Isaac's eCommerce store.  They get into the details, and the emotional journey that it was. Jim (Isaac's long time mastermind buddy) is a Seller Advisor with Empire Flippers, the online business broker that Isaac sold his business through.  He and Isaac go through everything you need to be thinking about if you'r...

Ben Knegendorf was labeled a "bad kid." He rebelled against everything normal. He's also built an 8 figure eCommerce business. We all have thoughts like this -  "I'm not good enough." "I'll never be as successful as that person." "That person is special." You might think Ben is one of these special people. But he has his struggles too. Ben sha...

The Beard Club took off like a rocket, doing $10 Million in sales in their first year. Co-founder Alex Brown tells the story of how they did it. Spoiler: they were not an overnight success. If you're an eCommerce entrepreneur, and you want to grow your business beyond where you are now, this interview is a must listen. Alex talks about the traits all 8 figure business owners have in common. S...

John Murphy was overwhelmed. He was working 110 hours per week in his eCommerce business. He did everything - customer service, order processing, SEO... and he was about to burn out. That was 3 months ago.  Today he works 10 hours per week, 100 hours less than before. And his business is booming.  How did he do it? Listen now to find out. Show notes can be found at: http://nextlevelecommerce.co Wa...

John Murphy was burning himself out by working on his eCommerce business.  For years he was a one man show. But eventually everyone reaches their limit.  Now John is taking a big first step to becoming the CEO of his business. Listen now to find out how he's doing it. Show notes can be found at: http://nextlevelecommerce.co Want help acquiring a cash flowing eCommerce site? Contact Ian Bond -...

Ian Bond has built an eCommerce portfolio of 8 profitable drop shipping stores.  On this episode he shares why he chose to buy rather than build his stores. Ian discusses how he manages so many eCommerce stores by building a team, and how he structures the team. An important theme in this episode is being the owner of your business, and not being the technician. Click listen to find out how Ian bu...

Serial offline entrepreneur couple, Anthony and Brenda, applied lessons learned from their brick and mortar businesses to their eCommerce store.  This drop shipping store grew to provide more income than their offline businesses. Creating an online business was new and difficult for them.  They share what kept them going through the difficult times. Anthony and Brenda discuss how they've buil...

What is going on with your suppliers?  Why is it taking so long? Today we’re diving into the supply chain giving you an up-to-the minute on manufacturing in China and logistics shipping products out. Brian Miller, founder of Easy China Warehouse, has an insider's view of the supply chain. Today shares: - Are raw material supplies keeping up with demand? - What's the bottleneck in getting...

For our 100th Episode, we catch up with listener favorite guests: - John Murphy - Ian Bond - Jon Warren This is a fun conversation between friends.  We chat about: - what it's like to publish 100 episodes - what everyone's been up to - opportunities we see right now Don't miss this one! Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/100 If you want help acq...

Building an empire takes patience. Freddy Lansky's been searching for businesses to buy over the past year. He's watched the market drop and climb.  He's looked for deals, and financing. Listen now to find out where he sees the market now, and where the opportunities are coming from. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/99 Stop Falling Behind In Y...

Why do you feel like you’re working harder and harder for just small improvements? We forget that - what got you here, won’t get you there.  Profit margin becomes important. Finance becomes important. Team becomes important. These are the things that are usually holding you back. Ben McAdam helps businesses generate more profit by thinking and acting strategically. Listen now to find out how you c...

Want to sell your business?  Reggie Young just sold his Amazon business. Big success story, right?  No problems along the way, right? Wrong. Of course there were challenges, obstacles, and failures.  But Reggie pushed through to reach is goals. Listen now to find out how he did it, and the tough lessons he learned. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/97 Stop Fa...

If you 10x'd (or even 2x'd) your business - could you handle all the extra work? Customers, shipping, problems... maybe... maybe not. Yoni Kozminski helps ecommerce businesses achieve scale, by helping build teams, systems, and more. Listen to find out: - How he helped grow his first FBA business from $2 million to $5 million - How you can achieve scale Links: MultiplyMii Escala Exit DNA...

Do you have to work hard to make money?  Do you have to put in an "honest day's work? Jaryd Krause says, "the less I work, the more I make." How is this possible? On this episode, you're gonna find out how he does it, and how you can too. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/95 Get The Blueprint To Build Your Rockstar Team: www.nextlevel...

Is starting a business the only way to do eCommerce at a high level? Ryan Cramer saw that ecom would change the world, and wanted to be involved. Instead of starting a business, he found a company on the edge of breakthrough.  And helped push them across the line. Listen now to find out: - How he helped a brick and mortar company break through in eCommerce - What he's learned from several eco...

What can a fast food franchise teach you about eCommerce?  Turns out - more than you'd think. Jordan West started his career by buying a Taco Del Mar franchise.  Just follow the franchise playbook and you'll be set, you'd think.  Unfortunately, it didn't go to plan. Now Jordan builds and acquires eCommerce brands.  And he runs an ecom-focused agency. What lessons did he bring f...

Want to sell your business?  Get that big exit? Are you acquiring ecommerce businesses?  Whether you're buying or selling, this episode is for you.  David Carroll helps buyers AND sellers find great deals. Listen now to find out about buying and selling businesses in 2021. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/92 Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping &...

Here's the problem: You're working hard, but your bank account isn't growing. Not as fast as it used to anyway.  So you work harder, with mild success. What's the answer? Cyndi Thomason helps ecommerce business owners grow their profits.  She's the author of Profit First For eCommerce Sellers. Listen now to find out how to grow a healthy, sustainable, PROFITABLE business....

Mina Elias wanted more.  He went to college, got a job, but wasn't satisfied. He loved MMA, and fighting.  But work?  Not so much. One day, he decided to mix his own supplements. Fast forward just a few years, and Mina has a thriving supplement company.  And he’s excited about his business and his life. How did he do it? Listen now to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found at: w...