A single fake review could tank your entire launch In this episode, Neil sits down with Shane, founder of TraceFuse, to unpack the dark side of Amazon reviews and how sellers can legally and ethically fight back. With 500+ clients served, Shane breaks down what’s actually allowed under Amazon’s terms and what you can do to protect your listings from sabotage. In This Episode, We Cover ✅ What kinds of reviews Amazon will remove (and which ones are stuck for life) ✅ How fake buyer accounts are use...
Jul 02, 2025•27 min•Ep. 182
Your brand doesn’t need more content… it needs more connection. In this episode, Neil sits down with Axel Arzola, a filmmaker-turned-brand strategist who has helped scale content for companies, influencers, and major YouTube channels like Impact Theory . They unpack what’s really working in content today, from “FaceTime-style” ads and emotional storytelling to using data to drive massive reach on YouTube and beyond. Whether you're a founder, content creator, or brand builder, this episode will s...
Jun 25, 2025•26 min•Ep. 181
What if the biggest Amazon threat isn’t competition but ignorance? In this episode, Neil sits down with Pasha, a veteran Amazon seller and agency owner with over 13 years of experience. They dig into what’s actually happening behind the scenes on Amazon and why so many sellers are quietly exiting the platform. Pasha shares how he went from flipping goods on eBay to building and exiting a seven-figure brand, then launching an agency that now manages multiple product lines. You’ll hear real talk o...
Jun 18, 2025•31 min•Ep. 180
What if the water in your home is doing more harm than good? In this episode, Neil sits down with Nelson, a U.S. manufacturer and founder of Sentry H2O, to unpack the dirty truth about most filtration systems and what clean water actually looks like in the 21st century. Nelson shares how his decades in product manufacturing led him to build a water filtration company that’s not only beating cancer in his own life, but also helping animals live longer, supporting missionaries in Africa, and even ...
Jun 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 179
In This Episode We Cover: ✅ The one email that launched a multimillion-user marketplace ✅ What really happens when big brands say no (and how G2A pivoted) ✅ Why culture beats strategy (and how to build it) ✅ What G2A looks for in acquisitions today ⏱️ Chapters: [1:58] The Origins of G2A: An Email That Started It All [5:41] Why Passion, Not Profit, Drives G2A [9:22] The Real Job of a CEO: Solving Problems [10:21] Culture Eats Strategy: Building Team-Driven Growth [13:00] Why Lifelong Learning Mat...
Jun 04, 2025•31 min•Ep. 178
In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why your first 10–20 reviews are everything ✅ How to ethically boost reviews using funnels, inserts, and education ✅ What gets sellers flagged by Amazon’s Terms of Service ✅ The truth about Vine—and why it often backfires ✅ How review removals work (and what actually gets Amazon to take action) Chapters: [00:00] Intro: Welcome to the Review War Zone [01:47] The Vine Program Breakdown (And Its Dark Side) [05:00] Why Some Reviewers Leave 3 Stars on Purpose [08:00] What...
May 28, 2025•34 min•Ep. 177
In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why most marketing efforts don't lead to clients ✅ The 4 steps of client attraction: Connect, Engage, Pre-Offer, Sell ✅ How to create lead magnets that warm people up for your offer ✅ Why selling should feel like inviting, not convincing Chapters: [03:00] Understanding Autoimmune Triggers [06:00] The 4 Phases of Client Attraction Explained [09:45] The Right Way to Message People on LinkedIn [14:30] Why Business is Like Playing Jazz [16:00] Rejection, Auditions, and E...
May 21, 2025•27 min•Ep. 176
In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How Brian lost it all in 2008—and came back smarter ✅ The rise of co-investing clubs and passive real estate deals ✅ What syndications are and how to access them for as little as $5K ✅ How Spark Rental helps investors diversify by deal type, timeline, and geography ✅ What "asymmetric returns" really mean and how to find them ✅ The new path to tax-advantaged real estate without being a landlord Chapters: [00:00] Why Real Estate Isn’t Just for Landlords [01:00] Meet Br...
May 14, 2025•26 min•Ep. 175
In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why perfectionism slows founders down (and what to do instead) ✅ How to scale a service business without outside capital ✅ The hiring trap most entrepreneurs fall into after 20 employees ✅ How fractional CFO services are disrupting traditional finance teams ✅ The power of reorganization and how internal structure drives external success ✅ Why fast, flexible teams win in the new economy Chapters: [00:00] Why Perfectionists Struggle to Scale [00:42] Kevin’s Background:...
May 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 174
In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ Why micro influencers convert better and cost far less ✅ What makes influencer outreach fail and how to fix it ✅ How founders can build brand trust by showing their face ✅ Why automation can help but never replace human connection ✅ The smart way to reuse influencer content across platforms ✅ How Afluencer helps small brands connect with verified creators Chapters: [00:50] Why Smaller Influencers Deliver Bigger Results [02:45] The ROI Problem with Big-Name Influencer...
Apr 30, 2025•32 min•Ep. 173
In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ How to test your personal brand using the "Five Words" method ✅ Why consistency in how you show up builds trust (yes, even your clothes) ✅ The difference between building a brand and becoming the brand ✅ What happens when you want to step back from the business ✅ Why Rick is focused on a 20-hour work week and what he’s doing to make it work ✅ How his "castle" metaphor helps leaders stay balanced in every area of life Chapters: [01:05] You Are Your Brand: Why every ch...
Apr 23, 2025•29 min•Ep. 172
In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil Twa sits down with Paul to talk all things subscription boxes—what works, what flops, and why this model still holds untapped potential for e-commerce brands. If you’re looking to add recurring revenue, improve retention, or break into new sales channels, this one’s for you. In This Episode, We Cover: 📦 How subscription boxes evolved from side gimmick to full-blown brand strategy 🎯 The “ARRRR” model for subscription box success: Acquire, ...
Apr 16, 2025•18 min•Ep. 171
In This Episode, We Cover: Why mindset matters more than tactics when scaling a business How Athin pivoted from corporate to entrepreneurship and the lessons that nearly cost him everything His 9 Keys to Business Growth Mastery The most underrated skill that multiplies sales: authentic speaking What happens when you burn the wrong bridge and how to protect your relationships moving forward Why fear of rejection is silently killing your sales and how to overcome it How to create recurring revenue...
Apr 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 169
In This Episode, We Cover: What success looks like for entrepreneurs in 2025 How to build real wealth (hint: it's not about 7 figures—it’s about freedom) The core marketing principles that still outperform AI gimmicks The power of email, data, and owning your audience How to build and scale community in a disconnected digital world How Moola is helping the next generation become financially savvy 🕒 Chapters: [01:05] – Why “Back to Basics” Works in 2025 Jason shares why the Lean Startup mindset ...
Apr 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 168
In This Episode, We Cover: Building a real, sellable asset. How to calculate business value from a buyer’s perspective (and what buyers really care about) The biggest mistakes that destroy business value (and how to fix them early) The power of proactive tax, wealth, and asset protection planning—beyond siloed advice 🕒 Chapters: [01:34] – Why Business Owners Must Think Like a Buyer How founder dependency kills deals What private equity or outside buyers really look for [06:16] – The Rebrand Pro...
Mar 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 166
In this episode, we cover: Why understanding unit economics is the foundation of every successful Amazon business How Chinese sellers are dominating Amazon and how to compete effectively Amazon’s new cash flow policies and why proper inventory management is more critical than ever Why focusing on the right SKUs and cutting underperformers can transform your bottom line The importance of brand-building and how to avoid the “race to the bottom” 🕒 Chapters [02:14] – Why Most Amazon Sellers Fail at...
Mar 12, 2025•33 min•Ep. 165
In this episode we cover: The power of mastering attention and why it’s the currency of business How early investment mistakes led to a total mindset shift in managing money Why learning from failures is crucial to long-term success Why tax strategy and capital management are key for business owners Faith in business success and personal fulfillment 🕒 Chapters [05:12] – Lessons from a $400K Investment Failure How a Ponzi scheme changed Brian’s approach to investing Why you must take full contro...
Mar 05, 2025•50 min•Ep. 164
In this episode we cover: Amazon PPC strategies to lower costs and maximize profits Inventory planning to avoid stockouts and extra fees How to differentiate your product and compete against Chinese sellers Why knowing your numbers is critical for long-term success AI-powered automation to optimize advertising If you want to build a real Amazon business (not just a side hustle), this episode is a must-listen! 🕒 Chapters [00:00] – Mindset for Success: Be a Problem-Solver The wrong way to think: ...
Feb 26, 2025•34 min•Ep. 163
Chapters: [00:00 - 03:05] Introduction to Business Sales & Investments [03:05 - 06:01] Cash vs. Stock: Making the Right Deal [06:01 - 09:30] Understanding Risk & Emotional Intelligence in Investing [09:30 - 12:45] Real Estate vs. Stock Market: Pros & Cons [12:45 - 21:25] Avoiding FOMO & Building Long-Term Wealth 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the strategies of 8 figures sellers 👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt 🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy T...
Feb 12, 2025•23 min•Ep. 162
Chapters: [00:00 - 03:08] Introduction to Storytelling and Branding [03:08 - 05:57] Balancing Work and Family Life [05:57 - 09:01] Identity-Based Strategy in Marketing [09:01 - 11:59] The Shift Towards Local Businesses [11:59 - 24:43] Trust and Consumer Behavior 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the strategies of 8 figures sellers 👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt 🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical P...
Feb 05, 2025•26 min•Ep. 161
#amazon #ecommerce #advertisingstrategy #businessgrowth #supplychain #metrics #familylife #customerlifetimevalue #entrepreneurship #worklifebalance Chapters: [00:00 - 05:21] From Corporate to Real Estate Consulting [05:22 - 10:45] The Value of Procurement in Real Estate [10:46 - 16:30] Introducing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) [16:31 - 22:30] Networking and Community Building [22:31 - 29:04] Balancing Business and Personal Life 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the stra...
Jan 29, 2025•30 min•Ep. 160
#mortgages, #familywealth, #legacybuilding, #realestate, #financialliteracy, #parenting, #businessstrategy, #investment, #community, #mindset Chapters: [00:00 - 05:50] Introduction to Mortgages and Legacy Building [05:50 - 18:04] The Importance of Purpose in Business [18:04 -30:02] Real Estate Investing: Current Trends and Strategies [30:02 - 41:35] Networking and Community for Success 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the strategies of 8 figures sellers 👉 https://www....
Jan 22, 2025•43 min•Ep. 159
#assetprotection, #businessstrategy, #financialplanning, #LLC, #wealthmanagement, #entrepreneurship, #riskmanagement, #legaladvice, #investmentstrategies, #NeilTwa, #BrianBradleyEsq Chapters: [00:00 - 06:01] Introduction to Asset Protection and Business Strategy [06:01 - 11:58] Understanding Assets and Liabilities [11:58 - 17:00] Misconceptions About LLCs and Structuring for Protection [17:00 - 22:57] The Role of Life Insurance in Business Planning [22:57 - 27:08] Entrepreneurship vs. Business O...
Jan 15, 2025•28 min•Ep. 158
#branding, #domainnames, #irresistibleoffer, #realityalteringexperience, #Starbucks, #brandvalue, #emotionalconnectivity, #audiencetesting, #domainvalue, #brandauthority, #NeilTwa, #GrantPolachek Chapters: [00:00 - 07:45] Building Memorable Brands and the Role of Domain Names [07:45 - 14:20] Emotional Connectivity in Branding [14:20 - 21:30] Finding the Perfect Domain Name [21:30 - 24:33] The Power of Audience Testing in Brand Success 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean t...
Jan 08, 2025•26 min•Ep. 157
[00:00 - 09:49] Increasing Profit Margins in Supply Chain and Logistics [09:49 - 16:39] Optimizing the Supply Chain for Cost Reduction [14:00 - 16:39] Accurate Cost Calculation and Tariff Codes 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the strategies of 8 figures sellers 👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt 🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here: 👉 ...
Jan 01, 2025•18 min•Ep. 156
#real estate, #multifamily properties, #scaling real estate, #increasing property value, #raising rents, #property management, #government housing programs, #creative financing, #buying and holding, #cash flow, #risk management, #real estate investing, #current real estate trends, #building relationships, #e-commerce opportunities, [00:00 - 06:12 ] Introduction and Setting the Stage [06:12 - 09:27] Scaling with Mid-Size Multifamily Properties [09:27 - 12:34] Increasing Property Value through Ren...
Dec 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 155
#Amazon FBA, #e-commerce strategies, #PPC advertising, #alternative channels, #omnichannel strategies, #higher margins, #product innovation, #brand building, #hero products, #TikTok for e-commerce, #social commerce, #Amazon listing optimization, #brand acquisition, #demand capture, #rising PPC costs [00:00 - 02:26] Introduction and Overview [02:26 - 09:26] Increasing Margins: The Importance of Higher Price Points [09:26 - 18:57] Exploring Alternative Advertising Channels [18:57 - 34:02] The Shif...
Dec 18, 2024•34 min•Ep. 154
Keywords: #businesscompliance, #salestax, #ecommerce, #entrepreneurship, #taxregulations, #businessgrowth, #financialadvice, #onlineselling, #taxcompliance, #businessstrategies [00:00 - 05:21] Navigating Sales Tax Basics [05:22 - 10:50] Platform-Specific Sales Tax Requirements [10:51 - 15:45] Understanding State Thresholds and Nexus [15:46 - 20:00] DIY vs. Outsourcing Compliance 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the strategies of 8 figures sellers 👉 https://www.voltage...
Dec 11, 2024•19 min•Ep. 153
[00:00 - 05:20] Purpose Over Profit and Parenting in the Digital Age [05:21 - 10:00] The Role of Technology in Parenting [10:01 - 15:30] Building a Secure and Purpose-Driven Product [15:31 - 20:00] Redefining Baby Monitoring: From Concept to Market [20:01 - 25:50] Embracing Purpose in Business Decisions 🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the strategies of 8 figures sellers 👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt 🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Priv...
Dec 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 152
Key Chapters: [00:00 - 03:25] Introduction and Importance of Health and Wellness [03:25 - 10:18] Awareness and Education as First Steps [10:18 - 18:00] Consistent Movement for Optimal Health [18:00 - 19:26] Comprehensive Blood Work for Personalized Health Programs [19:26 - 24:00] Understanding Food Sensitivities and Allergies [24:00 - 28:32] Conclusion and Call to Action Takeaways: Prioritize health and wellness daily, in personal and professional settings. Focus on health span, not just lifespa...
Nov 27, 2024•30 min•Ep. 151
