Episode 41 In this episode, we will be interviewing Kevin Sanderson, the Founder of Maximizing Ecommerce Podcast and successful eCommerce brand owner. He is a full-time eCommerce seller who also helps others grow their businesses. Let’s dive right in and gain some valuable insights to expand your eCommerce business internationally. [00:01 - 07:11] Creating the Freedom to Reach your Dreams We introduce our guest Kevin Sanderson Kevin talks about his career background and journey Kevin talks about...
Oct 06, 2020•50 min•Ep. 41
Episode 40 In today's episode, we are going to be diving into some of the headlines and latest news going on in the e-commerce world. We will be discussing 3 articles regarding Amazon and other updates that will definitely be a useful resource to boost your eCommerce. Let’s dive right into this episode and be sure to stay tuned for a next-level hack [00:01 - 10:18] Amazon-Native Brand Anker Goes Public The brand was one of the first Amazon-native brands and is now on target to hit $1 billion in ...
Sep 29, 2020•23 min•Ep. 40
Episode 39 In today’s episode, David and I discuss why sales channel diversity is crucial in your eCommerce business. We share some recent stories from our own businesses, some good and some horrible. We also dive into how having the right sales channel diversity can actually make you over 200K if you plan on selling your eCommerce business. Let’s dive right into this episode and be sure to stay tuned for a strategy. [00:01 - 13:29] The Downside of Having Only One Sales Channel Can Amazon shut d...
Sep 25, 2020•32 min•Ep. 39
Episode 38 In today’s episode, we will be sharing our story with the audience on how Ken and I found a third-party logistics company to fulfill our Amazon orders (or expand into other marketplaces like Walmart). The background of this episode comes from a conversation that Ken and I had a few weeks ago where we both admitted that finding a 3PL for our Amazon businesses had been on both of our to-do lists for a few months. We decided that we would hold each other accountable for achieving this ta...
Sep 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 38
Episode 37 In this episode, we interview personal development expert Karl Sona. Karl is passionate about the hustle with the time management skills to execute it. He is the host of the Free Time Podcast as well as the Chief Revenue Officer of Streamlined Podcasts , a service providing post-production services for podcasters. Let’s dive right in and gain some wisdom from Karl on how we can maximize our free time as well as some strategies and advice for personal development. [00:01 - 07:11] Maxim...
Sep 08, 2020•44 min•Ep. 37
Episode 36 In this episode, we will talk about 5 Top Strategies for our Q4 E-Commerce Businesses. Everyone is aware of the inventory problems Amazon is currently facing. Well, with Q4 closing in, we want to give you the best tips and strategies on how you can maximize your sales during this season and after. Let’s start digging into these five strategies that Ken and I use in our own businesses, as well as some resources, that can help you get out in front even during the struggles of the pandem...
Sep 01, 2020•43 min•Ep. 36
Episode 35 In this episode, we will talk about the latest and greatest news that is happening in the e-commerce world. Big names in the industry are making noise from Amazon to Walmart and even Shopify. Some of them are suffering, while others are emerging. How will the market play out when the pandemic is all over? Let’s dive into this episode and dig into three articles that Ken and I will dissect to give you a better view of what’s in store for the e-commerce industry. [00:01 - 13:43] Amazon ...
Aug 25, 2020•27 min•Ep. 35
Episode 34 Josh Bauerle, CPA is a tax accountant and founder of CPA on Fire. Josh worked in a wide variety of accounting and advising positions prior starting CPA On Fire in December of 2012. His passion is working with entrepreneurs to help them maximize their profits and minimize their tax liability. On this episode, we dive into the following topics: What should ecommerce sellers that are just starting focus on in terms of taxes What is one of the top tax write-offs that is overlooked? What e...
Aug 18, 2020•46 min•Ep. 34
Episode 33 Anna Hill, CPA is an accountant for creators and online sellers. She is the founder of Accounting We Will Go. After spending years working in the corporate sector Anna realized she had a passion for working with entrepreneurs, specifically, creators and those who sell online via platforms such as Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, etc. On this episode we dive into why bookkeeping is important, how to use your financial statements to make wise business decisions, and answer a lot of the questions ...
Aug 11, 2020•42 min•Ep. 33
Episode 32 On today’s episode David and Ken had the privilege to interview Radu Oboroc, a successful full-time e-commerce entrepreneur. Radu manages multiple e-commerce brands while selling on several diverse sales channels to include: Shopify, Amazon, Ebay and 6 international marketplaces. Radu shares a glimpse of his journey with us; what a typical day in the life of a full-time entrepreneur looks like before quitting his job as a Software Engineer and after going full time as an entrepreneur....
Aug 04, 2020•51 min•Ep. 32
Episode 31 On this episode we will be discussing our experiences at the first virtual Canton Fair in China. To start off the episode, we will discuss what the Canton Fair is and why it is so important, then we will go into detail on how we interfaced with suppliers using the online portal, and lastly, we will share some lessons learned on how to maximize results when scouting for suppliers virtually. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.F...
Jul 28, 2020•27 min•Ep. 31
Episode 30 Today’s episode is a HUGE milestone for Firing The Man Podcast. After two and half years of building an E-commerce business Ken quits his 100K per year Engineering job. Ken shares exactly what it took to build his business and some simple strategies he used along the way when times got tough. Ken also shares what raw emotions he was feeling that day he walked out of the office for the last time. This is an episode that you do NOT want to miss! -----------------------------------------...
Jul 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 30
Episode 29 Robert Wright is an intellectual property attorney and the owner of Wright Private Label Law, which specializes in IP protection in the E-commerce space. Robert is passionate about intellectual property law and has helped hundreds of clients across the globe protect their intellectual property on Amazon, Shopify, and other e-commerce platforms. www.privatelabelprotection.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.FiringTheMan.com...
Jul 14, 2020•51 min•Ep. 29
Episode 28 This episode is part 2 of 2, where we are joined by Mergers & Acquisitions specialist - Zach Vaninger. Zach has spent a majority of his career in the world of Mergers and Acquisitions and has worked on transactions that total over $1 billion in deal value. On today’s episode, Zach is going to share his thoughts on what a seller can do to prepare to get acquired and walk us through the process of selling a company. Things that can kill a deal Seller’s revenue and/or profits drop wh...
Jul 07, 2020•36 min•Ep. 28
Episode 27 This episode is part 1 of 2, where we are joined by Mergers & Acquisitions specialist - Zach Vaninger. Zach has spent a majority of his career in the world of Mergers and Acquisitions and has worked on transactions that total over $1 billion in deal value. On today’s episode, Zach is going to share his thoughts on what a seller can do to prepare to get acquired and walk us through the process of selling a company. Preparing to be acquired What are your goals? Get good professional...
Jun 30, 2020•36 min•Ep. 27
Episode 26 On today’s episode David and Ken interview John Hatfield, a college student at Iowa State University that has successfully secured a utility patent and is about to launch his first product online. John has entered his product into and won several entrepreneurial/elevator pitch style competitions. This is an episode you will definitely not want to miss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.FiringTheMan.com Facebook YouTube Insta...
Jun 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 26
Episode 25 In this episode, Ken and David review their goals that they set in January 2020 for their e-commerce businesses. You will hear what is going well, what areas they are trying to improve upon, and their plans for the rest of 2020. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.FiringTheMan.com Facebook YouTube Instagram Email us --> support@firingtheman.com Support the show...
Jun 16, 2020•21 min•Ep. 25
On today’s episode we are going to explore off-amazon e-commerce sales channels such as Ebay, Etsy, Jet, & Walmart. We will go through the pros and cons of these various sales channels and tell you what is working in Ken and I’s businesses. We will also be discussing certain milestones that we recommend you hit before considering diversifying to sales channels off of Amazon and some best practices to consider while making the transition. ------------------------------------------------------...
Jun 09, 2020•58 min•Ep. 24
On today’s episode we break down the steps to build your own e-commerce website. Provide the resources and tools we use to build websites. You will walk away from this podcast with actionable steps to go and get your own ecommerce website designed, built, and selling! We have listed the tools and resources we prefer and links to get you started. Preferred Wordpress Web Hosting --> Siteground www.fiverr.com www.freeeup.com www.upwork.com Top 3 plugins à Yoast, Google Analytics, Hotjar --------...
Jun 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 23
Episode 22 On today’s episode we have the privilege to interview Omer Riaz. Omer is the Co-Founder of Urtasker, a globally renowned E-commerce Consulting agency that provides cutting edge, groundbreaking and truly revolutionary back office support to E-commerce sellers, business owners and vendors on multiple online channels such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify and Jet.com. During this episode, we discuss the benefits of outsourcing your team, building business processes, and the future of E-commerce. ...
May 26, 2020•40 min•Ep. 22
Episode 21 This FiringTheMan Podcast is an interview with Michael Soltis, an entrepreneur who is crushing it on Amazon while being a full-time college student. During the episode, Michael shares his story and how he has built a small online empire in just a few short years. Michael also discusses how he approaches learning and knowledge acquisition while commuting to and from school. His answer to the question “do you learn more on your commute to college or at college?” will blow your mind. Thi...
May 19, 2020•28 min•Ep. 21
Episode 20 This FiringTheMan podcast is a book review of “The Take Action Effect” by Scott Voelker. David and Ken discuss the lessons learned from this book and how we have implemented some of these lessons into our own business. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Scott Voelker – he is the host of “Rock Your Brand Podcast" (formerly: The Amazing Seller Podcast) and stands out from other influencers in his space due to his commitment to push forward, even when times get tough. This book hig...
May 12, 2020•29 min•Ep. 20
Episode 19 The FiringTheMan duo interview e-commerce Legend Carlos Alvarez. Carlos is the founder of the largest Amazon Sellers Meetup group in the world. During this episode, we discuss the struggles of doing business in the COVID-19 era, overcoming obstacles, learning lessons from failure, and how Carlos has persevered in his own e-commerce businesses for the last 14 years to achieve 9-figure results. This is an episode you will not want to miss! Books mentioned: “The Founder’s Dilemma” by Noa...
May 05, 2020•43 min•Ep. 19
Episode 018 On today’s episode Ken and David do deep dive into their own businesses and brands to examine the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Ken goes into detail about the switch from FBA to FBM, PPP loans, and sourcing products. David discusses making connections with bankers, remaining positive, and focusing on things that are in your control. This is a great episode you will not want to miss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.Firi...
Apr 28, 2020•31 min•Ep. 18
Episode 017 In this episode we cover EVERYTHING a beginner needs to know about product photography. We break down common language used in product photography. (3) of the BEST options to use for product photography including best practices and what IS converting on Amazon. Lastly, we share who we use for product photography in our business. Viral-Launch (Highly recommend!) Productphotography.com Splitly <-- Split Testing POST-Launch Productphotography.com Pickfu <-- Split Test Pre-Launch Br...
Apr 21, 2020•45 min•Ep. 17
Episode 015 On today’s episode we interview Amazon PPC expert Pat Lum. We get to find out what the heck is PPC. Who is Pat Lum and AsteroidX. How Pat ended up in the PPC space. Both Ken and I have been working with Pat for almost 2 years and he and his team have helped both of us experience triple digit growth! Be sure to stay tuned to find out what is TRULY working to drive sales/profit with Amazon PPC! If you want to take your Amazon PPC to the next level and scale your sales and PROFITS then ...
Apr 14, 2020•50 min•Ep. 15
Episode 014 On today’s episode we interview Amazon Wholesale Expert Todd Welch. We get to find out Todd’s unique story and how he ended up in the wholesale business. Discover what Amazon Wholesale is and how to operate that business model (and scale). Todd's website --> https://www.entrepreneuradventure.com/ Todd's YouTube channel --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNVgygMlCnOYRf_799fLqg Resources mentioned in the episode: www.Tacticalarbitrage.com www.Pricechecker2.com https://www.anal...
Apr 07, 2020•40 min•Ep. 14
Episode 013 On today’s episode we break down getting your products from the factory in China to your (Amazon’s) warehouse in the U.S. We will go over common shipping terms and share our strategies and partners we use and trust. Resources from this episode: Free Freight rate calculator - https://www.freightos.com/freight-tools/freight-rate-calculator-free-tool/ Tarriff lookup with HS code: https://hts.usitc.gov/ www.FiringTheMan.com Facebook YouTube Instagram Email us --> support@firingtheman....
Mar 31, 2020•37 min•Ep. 13
Episode 012 On today’s episode, David and Ken take a deep dive into the world of understanding your numbers as it relates to sales price, costs, and profit margin. This is a critical step to complete before sourcing a new product and provides confidence in knowing that what you sell will be profitable. FiringTheMan Profitability Calculator is available for download at: www.firingtheman.com/calculator The YouTube video with helpful tips and tricks CLICK--> https://youtu.be/TT7_B-NQK7s www.Firi...
Mar 24, 2020•21 min•Ep. 12
BONUS Episode #016 On today’s episode, we are joined by Burak Yolga, a specialist in international logistics, product sourcing, and navigating the complicated global marketplace – making him the ideal guest to talk about the implications of the Caronavirus on e-commerce sellers. We will also be talking about recent import tariffs and other critical information pertaining to the recent volatile international economy. A little background on our guest – Burak is originally from Istanbul, Turkey – b...
Mar 19, 2020•56 min•Ep. 16
