Next Level eCommerce

For many, Robert Kiyosaki's book Rich Dad Poor Dad opened our eyes to entrepreneurship.  But what can you learn by revisiting the book? Guest Matt Scott has built a successful ecommerce business.  In planning for his family's future, he's gone back to Rich Dad Poor Dad and the follow up, Cashflow Quadrant. He shares how he's starting to put those lessons into practice in his bu...

In January, Nathan Richer publicly announced to the world that he would launch 12 products in 12 months on Amazon. When the coronavirus threw the world into chaos, what happened to his plans?  Did he put his head down and power through, or did he pivot? What should you do when an outside force tramples your plans? Listen to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecom...

#036 - Mark had every computer guy's dream job, working at NASA.  But the entrepreneur in him eventually got tired of working for the man. Did he have to quit, move in with his parents, and hustle Gary V style to make his dreams come true? Listen to find out. All links can be found here: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/36 Stop stressing about your accounting.  Get your No-Cost Bookkeeping Strategy...

#035 - How do you take decisive action in a world of uncertainty? Itamar Marani specializes in helping business owners move forward during crisis. And he knows his stuff. Here's a condensed version of his bio: 10+ years in counter terrorism, Israeli Special Forces, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (top 10 in the world at amateur level) Itamar shares how to get moving, when you don't know w...

#034 - What drives you to keep going when challenges come?  Are you out to make a quick buck, or do you have a mission? Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand sells beard oils and other grooming products for men.  But that's not the end of the story.  It's not even the beginning. How is Eric and Beardbrand making the world a better place?  Listen to find out. Links can be found in our show...

#033 - Mark Zhang started making money online in college.  He had some success quickly, but it wasn't always easy. He had the same exciting highs and disappointing lows that we've all had.  And he's built a successful eCommerce business, both on, and off Amazon. He's a co-founder of Manta Sleep, a company that started helping people sleep better with innovative sleep masks.  Hi...

#032 - Peter Keller has built his company, Fringe Sport, into a thriving business.  But it wasn't easy. How did he do it?  What mindset and thought processes did he have to adopt to get here? Listen now to find out how. Links can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/32 Join the Survive & Thrive Ecommerce Community at: www.surviveandthrivesummit.co

#031 - The #1 fear of Amazon sellers is Amazon itself.  So how do you play in Amazon's sandbox and protect yourself from being pushed out? Guest Chris Fryburger talks about how this Wild Wild West, and building your posse.  Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/31 Join us at the FREE Survive & Thrive Ecommerce Summit, happening NOW! www.surviveandthrives...

#030 - eCommerce business owners have a hard time building teams.  We focus on hustling up sales, but we can only go so far on our own. Mads Singers has been studying team management since he was 18.  He's helped companies big and small put teams in place, enabling the business to scale. How can you grow a bigger business?  You need a great team. Mads shares some of the most important lessons...

#029 - Want to 2x your profits?  How about doing it without extra marketing channels or the latest tricks? It's not too good to be true.  It just requires a different way of managing your money. Host Isaac Smith and his partner Jason Snider share how you can 2x the profits of your eCommerce business. Questions?  Contact Isaac & Jason at: www.summitecommerce.co Join our virtual summit how...

#028 - Maegan Scarlett had a problem with hair dye. So she decided to fix it. In just over 5 years, she went from mixing compounds in her kitchen to an ecommerce company with 75 employees.  That company is oVertone Haircare. How did she do that?  Maegan tells her story of building a successful online business from nothing. She shares what happens at growth milestones - $1 million, $10 million, $20...

#027 - What's it like living in China with the coronavirus lockdown?  How has COVID-19 actually affected the people and the factories that eCommerce businesses around the world depend on? Guest Brian Miller runs an eCommerce fulfillment company in Shenzhen, China.  He describes the ramp up, and what it's like living in full lockdown.  Spoiler, not fun. Brian has an inside view on manufac...

#026 - What do you do when your plans blow up in your face?  If you're our guest, Danny Carlson, you use what you've learned to start something bigger and better than before. Danny shares what he's learned as an Amazon seller himself, and from working with many sellers through his agency, Kenji ROI. He talks openly about many lessons he's learned the hard way.  Most intriguingl...

#025 - If you want to double the profits on your eCommerce business, how do you start? First, you need to know what 1X is, before you can set your 2X goal.  The problem is, most eCommerce business owners don't actually know what their real profit is.  They don't know where their money is going. In this episode, Host Isaac Smith, and his partner Jason Snider, share how to find your 1X.  S...

#024 - Robyn Johnson's built an exciting business, one step at a time.  When it comes to selling on Amazon, she's done it all. Robyn shares how she got started and the struggles she went through.  She talks about how her drive to provide a better life for her family keeps her moving forward. On this episode, Robyn talks retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, wholesale, private labeling.  No...

#023 - What happens when you decide to leave a long term business partnership? Together you've built a successful business, but it's just not where you want to be. How do you bring that up to your partner? How do you sell your share? Freddy Lansky shares his story of building a 7 figure business, and any he decided to leave. He also shares how you're probably leaving money on the ta...

#022 - 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. Links for all resources are at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/22 Join Mission 2X1K by clicking the link below: www.2x1k.co...

#021 - Host Isaac Smith and his partner Jason Snider reveal their mission to double the profits of 1,000 eCommerce businesses! How are they going to do that? Why are they going to do that? How can you be involved? Listen to find out. Join their mission here: www.2x1k.com

#020 - eCommerce entrepreneur, Nathan Richer, and Host Isaac Smith open up about what keeps themselves going when they don't feel like it. Listen for real talk about morning routines, meditation, and long term travel.  Does Tim Ferriss put too much pressure on things you "have to" do? Nathan and Isaac both share openly about recent life-changing experiences they had. Listen now to f...

#019 - How do you push yourself forward when you're already comfortable? Nathan Richer set a big goal. And to keep himself accountable, he's making it public. Nathan shares why he created a YouTube channel to give weekly progress updates. He tells his story of surviving in Thailand on $3. He shares how that experience shaped his future success in eCommerce, and specifically on Amazon FBA...

#018 - How do you stay motivated? How do you keep yourself moving forward? Earnest Epps is a man on fire. He has a drive that's infectious. And he's building big things. He owns several eCommerce businesses, a training and events company, and so much more. In this episode, Earnest shares where this drive comes from. He talks about his mindset, how he sets and accomplishes goals. If you&a...

#017 - Part 2 of Isaac's conversation with the buyer of his eCommerce business, Steven Pflaster. Steven tells Isaac about the next business he purchased - another drop shipping store, and a competitor to Isaac's old business.  Steven talks about why he decided to purchase the store instead of trying to compete with it. Listen now to find out even more about how Steven thinks about buying...

#016 - 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.  T...

#015 - 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...

#014 - 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 ho...