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Ecomm Breakthrough

Josh Hadleyecommbreakthrough.com
Unlock the full potential and growth in your business. Join Josh Hadley, a successful 8-figure e-com business owner and investor as he interviews highly successful CEOs and business owners who share specific actions you can take today to help your business reach its full potential and leave a lasting impact on the world. Whether you sell on Amazon FBA, Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Walmart, ClickFunnels, or Etsy you'll learn what is working for the most successful business leaders in eCommerce. Each eCom breakthrough episode is filled with strategies you can implement to help you scale to 8 figures and beyond. Here's a small list of the topics we will cover: - How to find new products to sell - How to find good manufacturers - How to manage cash flow - Inventory management (shipping & logistics) - Optimizing sales pages for conversion - How to successfully launch a new product on Amazon.com - Product ranking & optimization - Amazon PPC management - Implementing business operating systems - Driving external traffic to Amazon - Preparing to exit - How to hire and build a team with A-Level talent - Leadership skills
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Episodes

How Private Equity is Changing the Game for E-Commerce Valuations with Trever Acers

Trever is the Founder and one of the Managing Directors of Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation, and is focused solely on the Investment Banking Group, which offers sell-side advisory. Trever has 20+ years of investment banking, acquisition, and strategy experience advising middle market companies on transaction execution and strategy. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Maximizing business valuation for e-commerce companies. Current state of the e-commerce...

Nov 26, 20241 hrEp. 119

The Shark Tank Winner Who Mastered Both Retail and Amazon with Bill Teter

Bill is a young charismatic business owner that has successfully lead multiple companies and teams to victory. He started selling products at 12 years old and has spent the last 20 years obsessed with learning and mastering business. He now owns multiple businesses and does consulting to share his wisdom, knowledge, and resources with other small businesses. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Transition from traditional retail to Amazon sales Growth of Redirect bra...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 117

Supply Chain Secrets: Expert Tips for Amazon Sellers to Stay Competitive with Burak Yolga

Burak has 8 years of experience living in China and sourcing thousands of products, he brings valuable insights into global supply chain and inventory management, eCommerce, and logistics. He has been a speaker on various podcasts and events, such as Alibaba Co-Create. Finally, he hosts Forceget's YouTube channel, where he shares industry insights and updates. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Current challenges faced by Amazon sellers, including rising fees and i...

Nov 12, 202449 minEp. 118

Surviving the Amazon Purge: How to Thrive Amidst the Chaos with Paul Rafelson

Paul is an experienced attorney with nearly 20 years in complex tax, litigation and M&A matters. Paul is also a trusted resource in the eCom world, regularly quoted in the press on matters involving Amazon and eCommerce, and was the most-cited resource in the House Antitrust Committee’s report on Amazon’s business practices. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Current challenges faced by Amazon sellers, particularly the "purge" of resellers. Increased scrutiny o...

Nov 05, 202459 minEp. 116

Proven Main Image Techniques to Increase CTR and Boost Your Sales & Rankings with Ian Smith

Ian, together with evolve media, creates content for amazon sellers to increase their listing's conversion rate. With their product photo and video content, they can increase the organic rankings through CTR & CVR Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Importance of high-quality, split-tested content for Amazon listings Strategies for optimizing main images to improve click-through rates Role of creativity and data analysis in content creation Significance of lifes...

Oct 29, 202452 minEp. 115

The Power of Giveaways: Building Your Email List and Boosting Sales with Scott Voelker

Scott is on a mission to help others build online businesses that provide stability and the freedom to live life on their own terms; without the GET RICH QUICK HYPE. He's a family man first, wanting to teach, inspire and motivate others to build a future proof business that fits their lifestyle. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Strategies for building a loyal customer base in e-commerce. The importance of email marketing for brand growth and customer retention. S...

Oct 22, 202456 minEp. 114

The Ultimate Defense to Protect you from Hijackers and Resellers with Chris Lyell

Chris is a successful entrepreneur whose resume includes successful ventures in marketing, import/export, Brand Creation, and consulting. Over the years, he has built and sold several companies while also assisting numerous brands in achieving rapid growth on Amazon. Currently, he is a seven-figure Amazon seller and a consultant for multiple companies, specializing in brand protection on the platform. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Strategies for enforcing inte...

Oct 15, 202450 minEp. 113

Are You Losing Money to Hidden Amazon Fees? With Chelsea Cohen

Chelsea Cohen is an Amazon inventory & FBA fees expert and the co-founder & CEO of SoStocked.com, an Amazon inventory management software now part of the Carbon6 ecosystem. She has helped hundreds of 7 & 8-figure sellers increase profitability through stockout avoidance and fee prevention. Chelsea has been featured on Billion Dollar Sellers Summit, 7-Figure Sellers Summit & Prosper Show, among others. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Challenges fa...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 112

Product Launch Strategies to Dominate Amazon with Colin Raja

Colin Raja has been deeply immersed in the Amazon industry for nearly a decade. Over the years, he has developed 2 7-figure brands, and now he is focused on helping other brands achieve similar success. His approach is entirely data-driven and recently, he executed a $4 million launch with just one product. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Strategies for launching products on Amazon Transition from traditional product launches to data-driven approaches Importance...

Oct 01, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 111

Why most Amazon brands FAIL on Shopify with Chase Clymer

Chase is the Co-founder at Electric Eye where he and his team create Shopify-powered sales machines from strategic design and development decisions. He is also the host of Honest Ecommerce, a weekly podcast where he provides online store owners with honest, actionable advice to increase their sales and grow their business. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Challenges faced by Amazon brand owners transitioning to Shopify Misconceptions about the ease of moving from...

Sep 24, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 110

Is Amazon Still Worth It for Sellers in 2024? The Inside Scoop With Kevin King

Kevin King, creator of Billion Dollar Seller Newsletter, creator of the Freedom Ticket, the #1 course for Amazon Sellers (160,000+ students), founder & host of Billion Dollar Seller Summit: Industry's most elite summit, host of the top-rated AM/PM Podcast for Amazon & E-commerce Sellers, he’s a Keynote Speaker and has spoken at 100+ online and in-person conferences, he was featured on: USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous & many more, has 8-figures ...

Sep 17, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 109

How To Defend Against Aggressive Competition on Amazon with Aaron Cordovez

Aaron Cordovez; Co-Founder of Zulay Kitchen and Technical Architect of Samurai Seller. He is in the Top 100 Sellers on all of Amazon, selling $75 million a year. While working a 9-5 as a coder in 2015, he started Amazon as a side hustle to try and earn his family an extra $500-$1000 a month. In two years' time, he was making over 6-figures a month from Amazon and today has sold over $200 million worth of products on the internet. He has spoken in front of tens of thousands of people across the w...

Sep 10, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 108

Say Goodbye to Suspensions: How to Bulletproof Your Amazon Account Now with Lesley Hensell

Lesley Hensell is co-founder of Riverbend Consulting, whose 85+ employees solve problems for e-commerce sellers. Lesley oversees Riverbend’s service team, and she has personally helped hundreds of sellers get their suspended Amazon accounts and ASINs back up and running. She has been an Amazon seller for more than a decade. lifelong Longhorns fan, Lesley earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She volunteers for A Wish with Wings, a wish-granti...

Sep 03, 202458 minEp. 107

Want to double your sales on Amazon? You NEED to try this strategy with Rob Schab

Rob Schab, CMO and Cofounder of Levanta. Today, Rob will be sharing how to recruit affiliates tailored to your ecommerce brand. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Power of affiliate marketing for Amazon sellers Success of Levanta's platform in driving revenue through affiliate marketing on Amazon Importance of finding the right influencers and creators to promote a product Strategies for recruiting affiliates, including leveraging in-network and out-of-network chan...

Aug 27, 202456 minEp. 106

Best inventory management hack for Amazon sellers revealed with Matt Putra

Matt Putra, an experienced CFO and founder of EightX. Matt will be sharing insights on negotiating better terms with suppliers, including extending payment periods (net 30, extra safety stock, etc.), through effective forecasting strategies. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Common mistakes made by e-commerce brand owners Strategies to make businesses more profitable and bring in more cash Adding fixed costs too early Buying too much inventory for the wrong SKUs S...

Aug 20, 202459 minEp. 105

SOP Freedom: How to Grow Your Business Without Being Chained to It with Eli Lipshatz

Eli Lipshatz (AkA Lipi). Co-founder of Escala, and MultiplyMii. Today, Lipi will be discussing the most effective strategies for scaling an eCommerce business, focusing on optimizing personnel, streamlining processes, and leveraging technology to achieve growth. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Effective strategies for scaling e-commerce businesses Common mistakes brand owners make in their businesses Importance of delegating tasks and maximizing deep work Focusi...

Aug 13, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 104

Stop! Don't Get a Business Loan Before Listening to This Game-Changing Ecom Strategy with Jon Derkits

Jon is a former Amazon marketplace executive, current 8-figure Amazon seller, and Partner at Color More Lines, where he provides full-funnel digital marketing solutions for high growth brands. In addition, Jon authors the widely popular Best@Amazon newsletter, a weekly newsletter for the Top 1% of Amazon Sellers. Jon started his career in M&A advisory with KPMG, spending 9 years serving Fortune 1000 companies, before joining Amazon, where he served as Head of 3P Marketplace for Consumer Elec...

Aug 06, 202457 minEp. 94

The Secret Hack To Avoid Amazon's New Inventory Fees with Matt Snyder

Image of Guest Matt Synder, Founder of Brands Excel. Today, we'll discuss how Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) is increasingly becoming a viable option for more sellers, especially amidst the ongoing rise in costs. > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Challenges and strategies for navigating Amazon's new inventory placement fees and low inventory fees Importance of profitability and cost reduction in response to Amazon's logistics costs Strategies for brands not primarily focused on Amazo...

Jul 30, 202459 minEp. 103

3 Signs Your E-commerce Business Needs a New Operating System with Yoni Konzminski

Yoni Konzminski, Co-founder of South Col, Escala, and MultiplyMii. Yoni will delve into the intricacies of business operating systems and organizational structures that empower entrepreneurs to scale their ventures to eight figures and beyond. In our previous podcast episode, Yoni shared invaluable insights on building operating systems, outlined the four core processes crucial for a $20 million Amazon FBA Business, and provided actionable steps for aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve success. Hig...

Jul 23, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 100

Are You Making This Critical Mistake Leading To Wasted Ad Spend? With Drew Hart

Drew Hart, your go-to guy for all things Amazon. Drew kicked off his entrepreneurial journey in 2018, launching two private label brands and now managing an Advertising Services Agency that handles over 40 brands, Vinculum (VIN-CUE-LUM), which offers a full range of Amazon services, making him a one-stop-shop for Amazon success. > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Strategies and tactics for exploding the growth of brands on Amazon Importance of conducting a thorough audit of the acco...

Jul 16, 202456 minEp. 102

When should you diversify off of Amazon? A Strategy Audit Session with Damon Sununtnasuk

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews Damon Sununtnasuk, a supplement brand owner. They discuss Damon's business growth and the strategy audit session that helped shift his mindset. Damon shares his experience with funding challenges and the transition from a day job to managing his brand full-time. They explore the risks of relying on Amazon and the benefits of diversifying sales channels, including success with TikTok Shop and influencer partnerships. D...

Jul 09, 202451 minEp. 101

How to harness the power of programmatic advertising to drive massive results with Will Haire

Will is the Co-Founder and CEO of BellaVix. He has a decade of experience working in eCommerce. He has experience working with Seller Central, Vendor Central, Amazon Advertising Platform, and DSP. BellaVix works with established consumer brands and private label sellers in the strategic planning, implementation, and execution of their business plans for products across Amazon and other 3rd party marketplaces. His portfolio includes brands like Insta Pot, Pyrex, Wilton, Think Baby and Outward Hou...

Jul 02, 202455 minEp. 97

The Fastest Way to Streamline your Amazon Operations and Boost Profitability with Mike Abramowitz

Mike has 20 years in direct sales, training over 5,000 reps, and generating $20M in product sales. He's the author of 9 self-help books and founder of a charity providing 100,000+ meals to the homeless. Mike has grown his multiple businesses and nonprofit to operate without him, achieving the "Time Rich" lifestyle. Mike also hosts "The Better Than Rich Show" podcast and leads the community Automate, Delegate, Systemize. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Mike Abram...

Jun 25, 202459 minEp. 92

Strategy Audit: Strategies for Financing Growth and Cash Flow Optimization With Bob Clapp

Robert Clapp is a 60-year-old entrepreneur selling on Amazon since 2020. He started his Amazon business to create a lifestyle that offered new challenges and a work life balance. Previously, he spent 20 + years working in the film industry as a set builder, on shows such as Survivor, Star Wars and Happy Gilmore, which is a very time-consuming profession. Selling on Amazon has certainly been a challenge but also very rewarding. He has learned so much about the business and more importantly, about...

Jun 18, 202441 minEp. 96

Case Study With Scott Needham: Can TikTok Shop Really Help Boost Your Sales on Amazon?

Scott Needham, CEO of SmartScout & Host of the Smartest Amazon Seller Podcast. He'll be sharing an extraordinary story of how he interrupted his honeymoon to rescue the business when a product went viral on TikTok in 2020. The same product that they aren’t even selling on TikTok Shop. Scott will also delve into the strategy behind getting SmartScout to the front page of Reddit. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Interview with Scott Needham about his experience...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 95

How to Scale from $0 to $80 million on Amazon with Adam Feinberg from Web Deals Direct

All right, everybody, I've got an amazing special episode in store for you all today. So, I've partnered together with the Firing the Man podcast, and Dave and Ken, who run this podcast, have done an amazing job and interviewed Adam Feinberg. Adam had a nine figure exit just a couple of years ago, and he dropped some massive knowledge bombs as to the actionable steps that he took in order to grow his brand, big enough that he had a nine-figure exit where the majority of his revenue was coming fr...

Jun 11, 202454 minEp. 99

The Most Effective Growth Levers for Scaling an E-commerce Brand to an 8-Figure Valuation With Todd Bairstow

Todd is an English major who made good as an entrepreneur. He has founded and bootstrapped two companies into 8 figure valuations and is currently working on his eCommerce brand Finer Form. That brand focuses on at-home exercise equipment and is one of that category's top-selling brands on Amazon. Highlight Bullets > Here’s a glimpse of what you would learn…. Explosive growth of Finer Form brand during COVID Strategies and levers used to scale the brand to eight-figure valuations and beyond A...

Jun 04, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 93

How to Leverage Influencers and Affiliate Platforms for Growth on Amazon and TikTok Shop with Gracey Ryback

Guest Introduction Gracey is an Amazon Influencer & content creator who specializes in bringing the best deals & Amazon finds to her community of over a million followers across Tik Tok and 6+ additional platforms. She will show you why influencer marketing is the next vital step for your brand and the secrets to succeed with it on Tik Tok and Amazon Live. In her first year, she has driven over seven figures of revenue and helped many brands selling on Amazon boost sales, increase long-t...

May 29, 202459 minEp. 91

Building your brand in new frontiers with Amy Wees

All right, guys, I have a very special episode for you all today. Scott Needham and I from the Smartest Amazon Seller podcast have partnered together, where he interviewed Amy Wees, and she delivered some amazing, actionable strategies as to how you can grow your brand off of Amazon. I feel like this message is super timely for what a lot of us are experiencing massive amounts of overseas competition, a lot of margin reduction, an increase in FBA fees, etc. the list continues to go on and on, an...

May 28, 202439 minEp. 98

Struggling on Amazon? Optimization Strategies for Growth with Abe Chomali

Guest Introduction With a wealth of experience spanning over three decades, Abe Chomali has witnessed the evolution of sales and marketing firsthand. From his beginnings in 1991 to navigating the digital landscape of the internet and the rise of Amazon, Abe has remained at the forefront of innovation. Today, he is dedicated to helping sellers maximize their presence on Amazon through strategic PPC and SEO management. As the founder of XP Strategy, Abe brings unparalleled expertise, having driven...

May 21, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 90
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