Ready to take your Etsy shop to the next level? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Brad MacDonald, an expert in the Etsy e-commerce space, to discuss the latest trends and strategies for Etsy sellers. With years of experience coaching Etsy sellers and managing his wife's successful Etsy shop, Brad provides invaluable insights into what it takes to thrive in the ever-evolving world of online selling. Brad's Previ...
Jun 30, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Struggling to define your 'why'? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Jacob Hicks, an entrepreneur and mindset coach. He breaks down the importance of intentionality in business and life, sharing how to overcome resistance, deal with haters, and stay focused through the chaos of entrepreneurship. Jacob highlights the value of having a clear vision, documenting your ideal day, and revisiting it regularly to stay al...
Jun 23, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Ready to launch your Amazon product like a pro? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Colin Raja, a seasoned Amazon product launch expert. Colin shares his journey from launching his first Amazon FBA product to successfully managing over 150 product launches for various brands. ------------ COLIN RAJA: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colinraja - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nilockumar - LinkedIn: https://...
Jun 16, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Are you a leader looking to make a real impact? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Jim Bramlett, distinguished executive advisor, business leader, and Vistage Chair with an impressive career spanning several decades. Jim shares invaluable insights from his journey of founding seven companies, including hard lessons learned along the way. ------------ JIM BRAMLETT: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jimbramlett1...
Jun 09, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Ever wonder why some brands thrive while others fail? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Christopher Heckman, a successful entrepreneur with a remarkable journey in the world of e-commerce and print-on-demand businesses. With over $25 million in sales across multiple brands, Chris shares his experiences, lessons learned, and the mindset shifts that have propelled him to success. ------------ CHRISTOPHER HECKMAN:...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Are you a creator looking to stand out? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Maxwell DesMarais, Director of Strategy at the digital marketing agency Vital Design. He shares his journey from building his own successful website, My Outdoor Base Camp, to leading a thriving marketing agency with over 100 team members. We discuss everything from the importance of niche marketing to the strategies that can help you driv...
May 26, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Want to know the secret to building a successful team? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we sit down with Michael Sacca, the CEO of Leadpages, to explore his fascinating journey through the tech industry. From his early days as a server in Los Angeles to becoming a key player in the startup world, Michael shares invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the importance of customer focus. ------------ MICHAEL S...
May 19, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Want to know the secrets behind Cassie Johnson's success on Etsy? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! Welcome to the 100th episode of the Built Online Podcast! 🎉 In this milestone episode, we talk with a special guest, Cassie Johnson, to dive deep into the world of print-on-demand, Etsy success, and the journey of building a thriving online business. Join us as we celebrate Cassie's incredible growth, from her early days of making $350K to now approaching $1...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by taxes and bookkeeping? Then check this out and more by following us here and subscribing to our YouTube channel ! Join us in this enlightening episode of Built Online, as we dive deep into the world of taxes and bookkeeping with the founders of Busy Bee Advisors, Melissa and Eric. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, they share invaluable insights specifically tailored for small business owners navigating the complexities of financial m...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Ready to take your entrepreneurial journey from zero to one? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we sit down with Jay Sapovits, a seasoned entrepreneur known for his exceptional ability to take ideas from zero to one. Jay shares his journey of building businesses from scratch, including his experiences in the PGA tour event space, private jet sales, and his current venture, Inked. ------------ JAY SAPOVITS: - YouTube: https:/...
Apr 28, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 98
What does it take to pivot from a local service business to a successful online venture? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Mark McNally, a successful entrepreneur who owns two thriving businesses: FSI Mechanical, a traditional HVAC and refrigeration company, and an innovative online business, FiltersDirectUSA. Mark shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Belfast, Ireland, to making a bold move to...
Apr 21, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Ever wonder how to turn your passion into a thriving business? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we reconnect with Sean Kim, a digital nomad and entrepreneur, who shares his inspiring journey from South Korea to Canada and now Brazil. He discusses his successful language learning platform, Jump Speak, which combines immersive learning with AI technology to help users gain confidence in real-life conversations. Sean shares i...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 96
What do the best brands do differently? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with John Sampogna, co-founder of Wondersauce, a business acceleration agency that helps brands grow through digital innovation, creative strategy, and storytelling. John shares how brands can accelerate growth by treating e-commerce like a "living, breathing product." He breaks down common pitfalls like choice paralysis and explains the diffe...
Apr 07, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 95
What’s the secret to successful Amazon ads? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Elizabeth Greene, the founder of Junglr.com, an Amazon advertising agency, to discuss the ins and outs of selling on Amazon. We dive deep into the importance of well-crafted product listings, the power of sponsored product ads, and how to effectively manage ad spend for founder-led brands. ------------ ELIZABETH GREENE: - YouTube: htt...
Mar 31, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Struggling to balance your health and business? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, health, and wellness with our special guest, Anthony Ng Monica. He shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of maintaining physical fitness to enhance business performance. Discover how being in great shape can lead to increased energy, better decision-making, and overall success...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Did you know that having a solid legal foundation can boost your business valuation? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Jeff Holman, the founder and CEO of Intellectual Strategies, a company that offers specialized legal services tailored to startups and scaling businesses. We dive deep into the often-overlooked realm of legal considerations in e-commerce. Jeff sheds light on the concept of fractional legal team...
Mar 17, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Want to learn how to effectively test your product's market viability? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , Cody sits down with Andy Seeley, the leader of Ashworth Strategy and owner of Creatively Disruptive, to discuss the world of e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses. Andy shares his insights on how to elevate your business, focusing on understanding personal goals and the importance of profit over revenue. Join us as ...
Mar 03, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Are you an entrepreneur looking to expand your business onto Amazon? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! Welcome to this episode of Built Online with Cody McGuffie! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Amazon selling with our guest, Daniella Bolzmann, a seasoned expert in e-commerce and Amazon marketing. Daniella shares her journey from tech startup to launching a full-service Amazon agency, helping over 150 brands optimize their presence on the pl...
Feb 24, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Ever wonder how to build a successful company from scratch? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we meet Bryn Snyder, the CEO of Slate and a mother of five. Bryn shares her unique journey of launching Slate, the company behind the revolutionary three-in-one electric flosser. We dive deep into the challenges she faced, from balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship to navigating the complexities of product development and fund...
Feb 17, 2025•55 min
What’s the key to growing a YouTube channel fast? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we reconnect with Scott Voelker to discuss his latest YouTube venture. He shares how he built a $100K/year channel in just nine months, revealing key strategies for audience growth, niche focus, and monetization. Scott also breaks down why engagement matters more than views and how simple setups can still drive big results. If you’re serious...
Feb 10, 2025•41 min
What’s the key to balancing branding and business scalability? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! This episode of Built Online features Maxwell Nee, a dynamic entrepreneur who scaled a $2M-a-year business in under two years. Cody and Maxwell discuss the transition from agency work to course creation, lessons in entrepreneurship, and how to build sustainable income streams. With practical tips on branding, book writing, and investing, this conversation is loa...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
What does financial freedom look like? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with Philip Anders, a seasoned entrepreneur, and dive deep into the world of online business, exploring the concepts of location freedom, time freedom, and financial freedom. Phil shares his journey of achieving these freedoms and how he now teaches others to do the same through print-on-demand and leveraging AI. ------------ PHILIP ANDERS: - Y...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 7 min
What are the secrets to building a search-friendly website? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we’re joined by Nick Musica, CEO of Optics, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO. With more than 20 years of experience, Nick explains how SEO impacts businesses of every size, from online marketplaces to standalone websites. He shares key insights into the three pillars of SEO—technical, on-page, and off-page—and provide...
Jan 20, 2025•45 min
Ever wonder what it takes to hit $4M in sales? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we chat with George McConnell, an entrepreneur who’s achieved over $4M in online sales since 2019. From quitting his day job to building multiple income streams—including a craft supply business and POD shops—George’s story is packed with insights. Learn how he scaled his businesses, engaged with customers, and leveraged Facebook ads to drive t...
Jan 13, 2025•48 min
Want to know how to build trust with your audience? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talked with Nikita Vakhrushev, specialist on Email and SMS Marketing for e-commerce brands and Founder/CEO of ASPEKT! Join us as we explore the often underrated power of email marketing and how it can significantly boost your online business. ------------ NIKITA VAKHRUSHEV: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NikitaVakhrushevTV - Instag...
Jan 06, 2025•48 min
Ever wondered how to turn your passions into profits? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we welcomed back Ryan Hogue, a successful entrepreneur and online business expert. We dived deep into the mindset and strategies that have propelled Ryan to achieve remarkable success in the world of creator commerce. ------------ RYAN HOGUE: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ryanhoguepassiveincome - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Dec 30, 2024•55 min
Want to boost your sales this holiday season? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talked with PR expert Gloria Chou about the world of public relations and how small businesses can leverage it to gain visibility and credibility, especially during holiday season. Gloria shared her unique journey from being a U.S. diplomat to becoming a disruptor in the PR industry, emphasizing that PR is not just for big brands but is acces...
Dec 23, 2024•37 min
Want to know the secret to thriving on Etsy? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , we talk with David Anderson, a successful entrepreneur with a fascinating journey from overcoming student loan debt to thriving on platforms like Etsy and Amazon FBA. David shares his insights on the challenges and triumphs of running an online business, the importance of customer relationships, and the lessons learned from his experiences. ---...
Dec 16, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 80
How far can you go if you truly commit to your business goals? For that and more, subscribe to our channel ! In this episode of Built Online, we talked with Jay De Souza, a former bank employee from Canada who has successfully transitioned into a thriving online entrepreneur. Jay's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he has built multiple online businesses, generating over $2.5 million in sales through platforms like Etsy and Amazon. Throughout our conversation, we discussed the idea that ...
Dec 09, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a successful online business? For that and more, follow us here and subscribe to our YouTube channel ! In this episode of Built Online , Jeremy Parker, a seasoned entrepreneur with a fascinating journey in the business world, discussed the challenges and triumphs of building Swag.com, including its rapid growth and eventual acquisition by Custom Ink. Jeremy emphasized the importance of understanding your target audience, being open to feedback, and...
Dec 02, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 78
