Today I am going to be talking about phone calls—specifically how phone calls are one of the most misused forms of business communication known to mankind. So what is the appropriate way to approach telephone calls as an entrepreneur in 2019? In this episode, I share my ground rules for scheduling a call, the importance of deciding what you’re trying to accomplish before making a call, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2nLX0Ng Interested in o...
Oct 04, 2019•18 min
What do you do when you’re audited by the IRS? Today, Alisha Navarro from 2HoundsDesign.com joins the show to share her recent experience with being audited and how she handled it. Listen in as she discusses what happened to her when she couldn’t produce certain receipts for meals and smaller purchases, what she will be doing differently moving forward, and what to expect if you ever get that terrifying letter in the mail. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bi...
Sep 27, 2019•32 min
Google Announces New ‘Sponsored’ and ‘UGC’ Links, Google Changes Algorithm to Highlight Original Reporting, Amazon Expands Attribution Beta Program, Microsoft’s Launches Advanced New Ecommerce Tools, Shopify Opens Platform to CBD Retailers, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/september-25-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous t...
Sep 25, 2019•8 min
Today Chris Nelson from MCARBO.com joins the show to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to manufacturing in the USA. Unlike most American businesses, almost everything MCARBO sells is manufactured here in the United States, so Chris has tons of insight to share on the subject. Listen in as he explains pricing differences, the number of suppliers he needs to keep things running smoothly, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2lZ...
Sep 20, 2019•30 min
Today Kevin Stecko from 80sTees.com joins the show to discuss how he improved his business by making it smaller and taking a different approach to pricing. Kevin has undergone the evolution from having a massive warehouse with a huge amount of inventory to scaling back and pricing his products at a premium. Listen in as he shares how he managed that change and how downsizing can help save a business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2kvJITI Interested...
Sep 13, 2019•37 min
Shopify Buys 6 River Systems for $450 Million, tripe Gets Into Lending and Launches Corporate Card, Apple Announces iPhone 11, Takes on Netflix, Hulu With Low Streaming Price, Senators Ask Jeff Bezos to Crack Down Unsafe Products on Amazon, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/september-11-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous t...
Sep 11, 2019•11 min
Today Jason Feinberg, CEO and creative director at FCTRY.com, joins the show to discuss all things Kickstarter and crowdsourcing. Jason is an expert on this topic, and he opens up about how his business has evolved over the years from starting on Kickstarter until now. You’ll learn how his team manages pre-sales, tips for building a self-sustaining brand out of crowdsourcing campaigns, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2ZCKHjM Interested in o...
Sep 06, 2019•39 min
Today Marshall Haas from NeedWant.com joins the show to share how he managed to free up an insane amount of time by hiring a personal assistant. Marshall is an incredibly interesting entrepreneur, and we discuss the difficulties of finding the right personal assistant for your business, as well as what drove him to want to work remotely. We also cover some of his other businesses and a few of his excellent articles. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2M...
Aug 30, 2019•43 min
Today Ilana Wechsler from TeachTraffic.com joins the show to give us a crash course on Google Display Network. This platform is a very important piece of the marketing pie that more people should utilize, and Ilana breaks down why we should all be paying attention to it. Listen in as we cover what you need to know about Google Display Network and tips for implementing it in your business. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2TG2J2Z Interested in our Priv...
Aug 23, 2019•39 min
Today Mark Thomas of WildhornOutfitters.com joins the show to help shed some light on profit sharing. Who is eligible? How much do people get? Does profit sharing truly work to motivate people to work harder? While implementing profit sharing into his business, Mark has found the answers to these questions and more. Listen in as he shares them in this episode. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31u9MP0 Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure St...
Aug 16, 2019•37 min
Trump Delays Some China Tariffs on Chinese Imports, FedEx Ends U.S. Ground-Delivery Contract With Amazon, Verizon to Sell Tumblr to Automattic, The Company Behind WordPress, Amazon Is Killing Off the Dash Button, Scout Delivery Robots Roll Into Southern California, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/august-14-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the w...
Aug 14, 2019•8 min
After running businesses in multiple countries, Joonas Gebhard of Blippo.com has settled in Hong Kong. Today he joins the show to discuss why he thinks HK is the best place to start a business, as well as all the logistics of setting up shop there. Listen in as he shares his knowledge about selling products from all over the world, including how taxes work and what it’s like working with suppliers and dealing with shipping. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://b...
Aug 09, 2019•39 min
Today I am talking to Alex La-Do and May-Tab Bogel of the micro private equity firm KartaVentures.com. Alex and May-Tab have a fascinating story, and both of them are entrepreneurs turned investors with a lot to share. Listen in as we talk about the sweet spot to maximize returns, how not to be taken advantage of by P.E. firms, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2K6a5Zq Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Learn more ...
Aug 02, 2019•50 min
Facebook Fined $5B for Privacy Violations, DOJ Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Big Tech,eBay to Offer Amazon Shipping Competitor Next Year, Walmart E-commerce Is Losing $1B as It Tries to Catch Amazon, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/july-31-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous two weeks....
Jul 31, 2019•5 min
Bill D’Alessandro of ElementsBrands is back on the show today to discuss all the ins and outs of due diligence. Due diligence is the process that you go through when you are purchasing a company, from sending an LOI (letter of intent) to signing the closing paperwork. Bill has bought many companies and knows this topic well, so listen in if you're looking to buy or sell a company and want to make sure your money is safe. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit....
Jul 26, 2019•35 min
Drew Sanocki from Nerd Marketing joined the show nine months ago when he was involved in the purchase of three companies over the course of a month. Today he joins us again to share how things are going with these companies and what he has learned over that time. Listen in to hear Drew’s tips on leadership and how to track your company's success. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2YU81Ki Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Le...
Jul 19, 2019•49 min
Prime Day Boosts Sales for Retail Rivals, Early Data Show, Amazon Can Be Held Liable for Faulty Third-Party Products, Court Rules, Shopify Increasing Its Card-Processing Rates, Big Tech Execs in Antitrust Hot Seat, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/july-17-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous two weeks....
Jul 17, 2019•20 min
Today Lianna Patch of Punchline Copy joins the show to discuss how not to be boring with your website and how to sell through humor. It's hard to do well—which is why not many people do it—but if you can pull it off, you have a huge advantage in the marketplace. Listen in to hear Lianna give her best tips on writing hilarious copy, ideas for sprucing things up on your website, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2Xqmc8d Interested in our Privat...
Jul 12, 2019•41 min
Good hiring takes a lot of time and effort. You want to be sure you find someone who is going to ease your workload, not make it more complicated. I recently went through the hiring process myself, and today I'm sharing the important lessons I learned from my most recent hire. Listen in to hear how I narrowed down 300 applicants to one new superstar employee. You can find show notes and more by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2LwY6q7 Interested in our Private Community for 7-Figure Store Owners? Le...
Jul 05, 2019•20 min
Shopify Unite 2019: Multisite, Smart Shipping Rules, Fulfillment Network & More, Amazon, the New King of Shipping, FedEx Lures Online Sellers With Two-Day Air Shipping at Ground Rates, Cloudflare Update Causes a Number of Sites to Go Down, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/july-3-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous two ...
Jul 03, 2019•7 min
Aaron Orendorff, founder of iconiContent, joins the show to school us—myself included—on all things content marketing. We dissect the process of researching, writing, and optimizing Aaron’s article “What Is the Future of Ecommerce?”, and he shares his tips on how I can revamp my 2019 State of the Merchant Report. Listen in as Aaron explains how to save your business and your audience from terrible content. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2ZDObTk Inte...
Jun 28, 2019•57 min
Today, we're jumping into a very important (albeit not too fun) topic: sales tax. Michael Fleming has over a decade of experience in this area, specializing in state sales tax related issues, and he joins the show to discuss what kind of enforcement abilities states actually have to come after you and how to stay out of audits. If you are living or selling in the United States, make sure to tune in. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2WPpS86 Interested ...
Jun 21, 2019•42 min
Facebook Unveils Ambitious New Cryptocurrency, Libra, Former Snap and Quidsi Execs Launch E-Commerce Startup to Rival Amazon, FedEx Ends Express Delivery Contract With Amazon, Walmart to Launch InHome Grocery Delivery in 3 Cities, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/june-19-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous two weeks....
Jun 19, 2019•7 min
Austin Brawner is the host of the Ecommerce Influence Podcast and Chief Fixer at Brand Growth Experts. After working with multiple companies that have approached 9 figures, Austin knows a lot about how to grow businesses at a rapid rate, and he joins the show today to discuss his thoughts on how to scale your business in 2019. He sheds light on why the old formula may not be as relevant now, when the right time to hire an agency is (and their role in scaling a business), and lots more. You can f...
Jun 14, 2019•35 min
Ben Parr is an entrepreneur, investor, journalist, and the author of Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention , and he joins the show today to discuss all things press. We dive into where he thinks the future of communication is headed and why he started his own company in the field, as well as his thoughts on PR firms and if he thinks they are truly effective. After years in the business, Ben has a lot of knowledge on how to get your business noticed online and how to market lik...
Jun 07, 2019•52 min
Antitrust Troubles Snowball for Tech Giants, PayPal Expands Access to E-commerce Platform to Small Businesses, Shopify Down: Google Cloud Out(r)age, E-commerce Groups Sound Alarm Over EU Security Rules, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/june-5-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous two weeks....
Jun 05, 2019•6 min
Codie Sanchez, a former journalist who is currently a managing director at Cresco Capital Partners, joins the show today to discuss all things investing. We discuss her drive to make a big impact and why she thinks money is the best way to create change. Codie also shares her experience with angel investments and the process her team undergoes when making investments in companies. Listen in to find out her best and worst investments, her thoughts on the legalized cannabis space, and more. You ca...
May 31, 2019•34 min
Today Chris Lema, vice president of LiquidWeb, joins the show to discuss all things Wordpress and WooCommerce. With 20 years of consistent success, Chris has a lot of information to share with us about how to successfully set up an event. We’ll talk about public speaking and how people can improve their ability to effectively hold a room. Listen in to find out if it’s worth spending the extra money on premium plug-ins for your website and Chris’ tips for using your insecurities to propel you for...
May 24, 2019•49 min
Adobe Partnering With Amazon to Build "Branded Stores for Sellers", Mailchimp Expands From Email to Full Marketing Platform, Walmart Enters High-Stakes Next-Day Delivery Game, and more. You can see the full show notes for this episode at https://www.ecommercefuel.com/may-23-2019/ The News Cart features industry news, community discussions, compelling job opportunities and interesting content around the web from the previous two weeks....
May 23, 2019•6 min
John Chen, CEO of Ad Llama and owner of Blush and Bar, joins the show today to share the five lessons he learned from working at a hedge fund and why he says it was one of the best experiences of his life. We will discuss how to use market segmentation to expand your business and why we should be focusing on just a few specific KPIs and forgetting about the rest. Listen in to discover what John’s advice is on beating the market and how he has managed to consistently grow his companies. You can f...
May 17, 2019•31 min
