Thinking of selling your business? There are a lot of preparations that need to be made before the big day. In this episode, Michael Sirpilla, CEO of Society Brands who just went through a $205 million capital raise with the i80 Group, talks about the things the key considerations when exiting the business. He dives deeper into the reasons why you need to sell, when is the best time to do it, do you need a broker and how to find the best deals. If this is something you’re looking at in the futur...
Jul 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 132
Even with the impending recession or slow season, your e-commerce business could still continue to grow as long as it’s relevant and is using the right strategies. In this episode, we talk about the different strategies that you could implement in your business to help keep it afloat. It could be cutting costs, proper inventory management, finding the right supplier and partnering with suitable lenders. We’ll also talk about the market outlook so if you’d like to prepare for what’s coming, make ...
Jun 27, 2022•34 min•Ep. 131
Shreya Banerjee and Paul Counts team up to empower entrepreneurs to generate more traffic, sales, and leads with their cutting-edge digital marketing and social media marketing tips and tricks. Pulling from their combined 30+ years of marketing online, they will help you unleash the power of the web for your business! This powerful duo dives share the best marketing best practices, the strategies they use that keeps their client satisfaction on the roof, where you should focus your efforts as a ...
Jun 20, 2022•56 min•Ep. 130
Greg is the Director of Marketing for Empire Flippers. Empire Flippers is an Inc. 500 company and the #1 curated marketplace for buying and selling established, profitable online businesses. Empire Flippers have helped customers buy and sell nearly $300 million worth of Ecommerce, Adsense, Affiliate, SaaS, FBA, and many other revenue-generating assets. In this episode, Greg shares helpful tips on how you could fine-tune the process to guarantee a secure buying and selling experience, how to prot...
Jun 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 129
Chelsea Cohen is the Co-Founder of SoStocked, a fully customizable Amazon Inventory Management, and Forecasting Software. She started as an Amazon Seller in 2014 and has been featured on stages and podcasts all around the world, teaching people how to solve their inventory management problems. In this episode, Chelsea takes a deep dive into the importance of inventory management and its crucial impact on profitability and business growth. Passionate at optimizing logistics and cash flow, she sha...
Jun 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 128
John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son venture inspired by co-founder John Lee Cronin, a young man with Down syndrome. John’s affinity for crazy socks paired with his love of making people smile made their mission clear: to spread happiness. Listen to this fun-filled episode this father and son duo talks about how they were able to put up and run the business successfully while bringing a positive impact not only to their clients but their team members. [00:01 - 18:22] Spreading Happiness and Inspir...
May 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 127
This is a continuation of a two-part episode where Ken and David share their previous jobs and the lessons they've gained that shaped what they are today. Tune in till the end and pick up a thing or two from this delightful duo. Let’s get it! [00:01 - 30:11] What Ken & David Learned From Their Previous Jobs Character development is more important than profitability Ways you could lose your customers The impact of rules and how it affects behavior Finding true friends in difficult situations ...
May 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 126
Work experience, without a question, may provide us with the most valuable life skills and experiences that we can apply as we move forward in our new ventures, whether it's changing careers or putting on a business hat. You could even notice that some of the strategies you're doing today at our business are something you've done before, or have seen in your previous employers. In this two-part episode, Ken and David recall their previous jobs and the lessons they've gained that helped shape the...
May 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 125
When you rely on a supplier to deliver your items, you lose control. Your request may not be fulfilled, resulting in delays, dissatisfied consumers, and lower profitability. As a result, entrepreneurs are looking into self-manufacturing to acquire control over their production and company. The road to self-manufacturing is not a walk in the park but with mastery, you may reap rewards that are not possible when you are sourcing. Our hosts, David and Ken, discuss the important lessons they've lear...
May 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 124
The culture at Amazon is one of empowerment and ownership. Employees are encouraged to take charge of their careers and work to make a difference in the company. This focus on empowerment has helped the company grow and remain successful for over twenty years. And today, Ex-Amazon Executive John Rossman is going to share with us the culture of success at Amazon. Business Advisor, Author, and Keynote Speaker John Rossman is the author of The Amazon Way book series which is based on his experience...
May 03, 2022•40 min•Ep. 123
Do you want to learn how to double your income? If yes, then try focusing on less. In this episode, David Wood, the founder at Focus.CEO, will be discussing how to focus on what's important and avoid getting distracted by shiny objects. David built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for “life coaching”. David coaches rock-star business owners to double their revenue and achieve more in less time. We'll also talk about how to develop a system for healthy relationships an...
Apr 26, 2022•43 min•Ep. 122
Jarrod Reichelt is a purpose coach who uses empathy, cognitive restructuring, and journaling to help individuals balance their priorities and achieve their goals. Jarrod has a Masters of Psychology and he has worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression for many years. Jarrod believes that it is important to identify what is most important to you and to develop systems that help you track your progress. He also believes in having the passion and drive to see your goals...
Apr 19, 2022•46 min•Ep. 121
In part 2, we meet again with Mike Jackness , Mike has been in the e-commerce space for over a decade and has a wealth of experience in e-commerce, marketing, search engine optimization, and much more. Mike currently owns and operates several businesses in the e-commerce space and has been a featured speaker and presenter for countless events over the past several years. You might have also heard Mike on his own podcast, The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast, where he and Dave Bryant have created a uni...
Apr 12, 2022•36 min•Ep. 120
Mike Jackness has been in the e-commerce space for over a decade and has a wealth of experience in e-commerce, marketing, search engine optimization, and much more. Mike currently owns and operates several businesses in the e-commerce space and has been a featured speaker and presenter for countless events over the past several years. You might have also heard Mike on his own podcast, The Ecomcrew Ecommerce Podcast, where he and Dave Bryant have created a unique and transparent environment where...
Apr 05, 2022•40 min•Ep. 119
Episode 118 Emmett Kilduff is the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at The Fortia Group. He has had a strong interest in e-commerce since he completed a Master's in e-commerce way back in 1999. With over a decade in leading M&A firms, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse, Emmett brings billions of dollars of acquisition expertise to your e-commerce exit strategy. Listen to Emmett and learn more about FBA aggregators and the state of the e-commerce market! [00:01 - 05:33] Opening Segment Th...
Mar 29, 2022•44 min•Ep. 118
Episode 117 David and I have been selling on Walmart in the last 12 months. In this episode, we will share the lessons that we have learned so far and how you can apply them to your own e-commerce business. Some of the topics that we will also discuss are the benefits of selling on Walmart and the criteria to become a top-rated seller on this platform. [00:01 - 06:31] Opening Segment Why David and I are selling on Walmart Where does Walmart rank among Fortune 500 companies? [06:32 - 17:45] Signi...
Mar 22, 2022•36 min•Ep. 117
Episode 116 Why should you consider self-manufacturing your products? In this episode, we will answer that question and discuss why we decided to source products here in the United States. The expectation from e-commerce gurus is that they will tell you to go to Alibaba and source your products from China. However, we discovered in our case study that sourcing in the United States has its own advantages too, some of which are even better than sourcing overseas. We also talk about the benefits of...
Mar 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 116
Episode 115 Being constantly on the lookout for new options can definitely open doors to a lot of possibilities especially in the world of business. For a lot of entrepreneurs in e-commerce, Asia has always been the go-to for outsourcing products and materials. But in this episode of Firing the Man, sourcing specialist and entrepreneur, Susana Bermudez shares with us all the opportunities with sourcing products in Mexico and Latin America. [00:01 - 05:52] Opening Segment Susan Bermudez shares th...
Mar 08, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 115
“You can’t hustle without stress and anxiety,” Most entrepreneurs seem to think the grind comes at the expense of your heath. But in this episode of Firing the Man, Author Catherine Farley, dives into how to take care of your body and mind just as well as you take care of your business. Catherine is an accomplished author, speaker, physical therapist, and wellness coach. We go into depth about her new book “Desert to Dawn – Reflections to Inspire, Refresh, & Renew.” We talk about stress mana...
Mar 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 114
Episode 113 Gary Huang is the founder of 80/20 Sourcing and the 7 Figure Seller Summit. He has helped thousands of e-commerce entrepreneurs save time and money sourcing products from China and scaling their businesses. Gary has been selling online on Amazon, eBay, Shopify, as well as his own websites over the past 10 years, and currently owns a number of private-label brands. Listen to Gary to know the top 3 things that successful 7-figure sellers do! [00:01 - 09:17] Opening Segment Gary Huang t...
Feb 22, 2022•47 min•Ep. 113
Episode 112 Seneca Hampton is an experienced e-commerce seller that has successfully grown and scaled his health and fitness brand into an absolute goliath on Amazon. David met Seneca a few weeks ago – and what was scheduled to be a 30-minute call turned into a 2-hour deep dive on all things digital marketing, developing a team, and strategies to crush it on Amazon. Listen to Seneca to know how to grow from zero to 1 million dollars in just 3 years! [00:01 - 10:42] Opening Segment Seneca Hampton...
Feb 15, 2022•54 min•Ep. 112
Episode 111 On today’s show, we are joined by Nathan Hirsch. Nathan is an expert in remote hiring and eCommerce. He built and exited FreeeUp.com, a marketplace that connects businesses with pre-vetted virtual assistants, freelancers, and agencies in eCommerce. Nathan's most recent project is Ecombalance where his team focuses on eCommerce businesses selling on Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, and other marketplaces master their bookkeeping. Tune in now to learn to grow your business by using your fi...
Feb 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 111
Episode 110 Josh Dittrich is a visionary entrepreneur, seller, investor, advisor, husband, and father of five. Most recently, he built and sold two e-commerce businesses for 8 figures and was recently featured in a Business Insider article about how he did it. This has inspired him to write the book "Aggregator Navigator: The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing the Exit of Your Amazon Brand" to demystify the process of selling to an aggregator. He is also the founder of BrandedSeller.com, helping Amazo...
Feb 01, 2022•54 min•Ep. 110
Episode 109 In this episode, we talk about our experience in owning a warehouse for our ecommerce business and why you should consider building or buying one too. For instance, it offers benefits relating to Amazon FBM (Fulfilled By Merchant). If you think however that owning a warehouse is not fit for your business at the moment, you can explore a few alternatives like subleasing a big warehouse, using third-party logistics, and buying a rental property. Listen to this episode and grow your eco...
Jan 25, 2022•39 min•Ep. 109
Steve Specializes in strategic planning for multi-location and franchise brands as the founder of Wiideman Consulting Group. He also considers himself a scientist and practitioner of local and e-commerce search engine optimization and paid search advertising. He is the author of SEO Strategy & Skills, a college textbook through Stukent. Wiideman has personally played a role in the inbound successes of brands that have included Disney, Linksys, Belkin, Public Storage, Honda, Skechers, Applebe...
Jan 18, 2022•56 min•Ep. 108
Episode 107 Eli “The Travel Guy” Facenda is a travel-loving entrepreneur based in Austin, Texas. Eli has visited 35 different countries over the last 3 year while growing two businesses and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs experience more freedom through leveraging credit. In 2021 alone, Eli has been a full-time nomad and has flown on nearly 50 flights for free, many of which have been first class. He has additionally gotten 40+ nights in hotels for free...equating to over $40,000 In fr...
Jan 11, 2022•48 min•Ep. 107
Episode 106 Dennis Kelly is the Chief Executive Officer of Postalytics, a fast-growing software company that automates direct mail marketing, measures the results and connects it to CRM/Marketing Automation. Dennis specializes in technology, product development, sales, marketing, finance and HR. In this episode, he will give us a sneak peek into how he’s grown his business and offer us some tips to be successful in the ecommerce industry. Learn from Dennis how to get more reviews and customers f...
Jan 04, 2022•53 min•Ep. 106
Episode 105 Take a look back at 2021. How are the goals you set at the beginning of the year? In today’s episode, Ken and David review everything; The good, the bad, the ugly, the goals that they achieved, and what lies ahead for them in the new year. [00:01 - 02:49] Opening Segment Back in episode 57, we laid our goals out for 2021 Listen to that episode here! [02:50 - 18:12] 2021 Goals We Did and Didn’t Achieve What we achieved Ken Join a new high-level mastermind Focus on diversification off ...
Dec 28, 2021•40 min•Ep. 105
Episode 104 Jessica Totillo Coster is an eCommerce & Email Marketing Strategist for scrappy entrepreneurs. After 20+ years in retail, owning her own multi 6-figure brick & mortar boutique, and 3 years as the ONLY employee of a 7-figure eCommerce store, now she’s sharing everything she learned the hard way so you don’t have to. In this episode, she will specifically focus on the power of emails and why you should plan for a good email campaign regardless if it is the holiday season or not...
Dec 21, 2021•49 min•Ep. 104
Episode 103 Chloe Thomas is a best-selling author, international speaker, and host of both the award-winning eCommerce MasterPlan Podcast and the brand new Keep Optimising Podcast. Chloë is one of the Top 30 eCommerce Influencers 2021 (Scurri) and her podcasts are regularly included in lists of the top eCommerce & marketing podcasts in the world. Her specialty is solving eCommerce marketing problems from tiny tactics to huge strategies. Learn from Chloe how to utilize Facebook and Google ads...
Dec 14, 2021•48 min•Ep. 103
