Ben Knegendorf was labeled a "bad kid." He rebelled against everything normal. He's also built an 8 figure eCommerce business. We all have thoughts like this - "I'm not good enough." "I'll never be as successful as that person." "That person is special." You might think Ben is one of these special people. But he has his struggles too. Ben shares his story, and how he broke through the thoughts that held him back. Listen now to find out how he did it. Links to everything discussed can be found at...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 48
John Murphy told us that he went from working 110 hours per week to 10. And his business has exploded. That's the dream. But how did he do it? With some good coaching. He hired a company called 2X to guide him. Today, the founder of 2X, Austin Netzley, walks us through the process. He shares how you can achieve the same results. He even tells how you can get a free copy of his book - From 6 To 7 Figures. Listen now to find out how you can grow your business and work less. Links to everything dis...
Jul 21, 2020•46 min•Ep. 47
Ronnie Teja had a great eCommerce business. 25+ employees, great fashion brand, worldwide sales - but he was worn out. Fast forward 6 months, and his business is stronger than ever. He's working less, he's happier. And he's sleeping better. That should tell you more than any numbers would. He says what happened in his business changed his life. In this episode, Ronnie shares exactly how he transformed his business. Listen to find out how you can do the same. Links to everything discussed can be ...
Jul 14, 2020•53 min•Ep. 46
Amy Wees does everything - She does Amazon FBA. She designs her own products. She wholesales. And more... But it's what you don't see now that is really inspiring. She doesn't quit. Amy's story is one of obstacle after obstacle. And as a busy mom with a career, it's impressive. Listen now to find out how Amy keeps going when most people would quit. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/45 Isaac's last hire negotiated her pay DOWN. Click below to find out how, a...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 45
Growing up in an abusive home, George Bryant was dealt a difficult hand. But he chose to rise above his hardships, and to live his best life. He went on to build his own companies, and build billion dollar brands, yes, (B)illion. How did he make it, when so many don't? Where did he get the strength to choose, and put in the work? George shares powerful lessons learned dealing with trauma, and building businesses. Listen now to find out how he did it. Links to everything discussed can be found at...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 44
Somehow, Paul Hotze thrives in chaos. When a hurricane shut down the city, he managed to stay afloat. When the COVID pandemic closed his doors, he found another way. Paul says failure is not an option, but how does he avoid it? Does it have something to do with why he branched out from a purely ecommerce business and opened a brick and mortar store? Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/43 Click here to find out more details on Isaac's unique partnership opport...
Jun 23, 2020•51 min•Ep. 43
John Murphy was overwhelmed. He was working 110 hours per week in his eCommerce business. He did everything - customer service, order processing, SEO... and he was about to burn out. That was 3 months ago. Today he works 10 hours per week, 100 hours less than before. And his business is booming. How did he do it? Listen now to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/42 To find out how Isaac hired a team member who negotiated her pay DOWN, schedule your ...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 42
Khierstyn Ross wasn't in love with painting houses during summer breaks. But she loved the freedom it gave her, and she loved helping others build house painting businesses too. Now Khierstyn helps eCommerce brands launch products on Kickstarter - applying what she learned in the house painting business to online business. What did she learn years ago that gives her success in today's crowdfunding world? Listen now to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerc...
Jun 02, 2020•56 min•Ep. 40
Everything changes when you find out you have a baby on the way. If you're doing everything yourself in your business when you find out, what changes would you make? Anastasia Vankova knew she had to systemize and outsource. Otherwise how would she run her growing business with a new baby? How did she get free from the day-to-day operations without causing problems? Listen now to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found here: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/39 Get your no-cost bookkeeping ...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
For many, Robert Kiyosaki's book Rich Dad Poor Dad opened our eyes to entrepreneurship. But what can you learn by revisiting the book? Guest Matt Scott has built a successful ecommerce business. In planning for his family's future, he's gone back to Rich Dad Poor Dad and the follow up, Cashflow Quadrant. He shares how he's starting to put those lessons into practice in his business. Listen to find out how. Links to everything discussed can be found here: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/38 Get your no-...
May 19, 2020•55 min•Ep. 38
In January, Nathan Richer publicly announced to the world that he would launch 12 products in 12 months on Amazon. When the coronavirus threw the world into chaos, what happened to his plans? Did he put his head down and power through, or did he pivot? What should you do when an outside force tramples your plans? Listen to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/37 Get your no-cost bookkeeping strategy session with Isaac here: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 37
#036 - Mark had every computer guy's dream job, working at NASA. But the entrepreneur in him eventually got tired of working for the man. Did he have to quit, move in with his parents, and hustle Gary V style to make his dreams come true? Listen to find out. All links can be found here: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/36 Stop stressing about your accounting. Get your No-Cost Bookkeeping Strategy Session here: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/books...
May 05, 2020•54 min•Ep. 36
#035 - How do you take decisive action in a world of uncertainty? Itamar Marani specializes in helping business owners move forward during crisis. And he knows his stuff. Here's a condensed version of his bio: 10+ years in counter terrorism, Israeli Special Forces, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt (top 10 in the world at amateur level) Itamar shares how to get moving, when you don't know what to do. This is a can't miss episode for these uncertain times. Links can be found here: www.nextlevelecomm...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 35
#034 - What drives you to keep going when challenges come? Are you out to make a quick buck, or do you have a mission? Eric Bandholz, founder of Beardbrand sells beard oils and other grooming products for men. But that's not the end of the story. It's not even the beginning. How is Eric and Beardbrand making the world a better place? Listen to find out. Links can be found in our show notes at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/34 Get your 30 Minute No-Cost Cash Strategy Session here: www.nextlevelecomme...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 34
#033 - Mark Zhang started making money online in college. He had some success quickly, but it wasn't always easy. He had the same exciting highs and disappointing lows that we've all had. And he's built a successful eCommerce business, both on, and off Amazon. He's a co-founder of Manta Sleep, a company that started helping people sleep better with innovative sleep masks. His big goal is to take that company from 7 figures to 8 figures. Listen now to find out how he plans to do that. Links can b...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 33
#032 - Peter Keller has built his company, Fringe Sport, into a thriving business. But it wasn't easy. How did he do it? What mindset and thought processes did he have to adopt to get here? Listen now to find out how. Links can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/32 Join the Survive & Thrive Ecommerce Community at: www.surviveandthrivesummit.co
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 32
#031 - The #1 fear of Amazon sellers is Amazon itself. So how do you play in Amazon's sandbox and protect yourself from being pushed out? Guest Chris Fryburger talks about how this Wild Wild West, and building your posse. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/31 Join us at the FREE Survive & Thrive Ecommerce Summit, happening NOW! www.surviveandthrivesummit.co...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 31
#030 - eCommerce business owners have a hard time building teams. We focus on hustling up sales, but we can only go so far on our own. Mads Singers has been studying team management since he was 18. He's helped companies big and small put teams in place, enabling the business to scale. How can you grow a bigger business? You need a great team. Mads shares some of the most important lessons he's learned over the years. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/30 Jo...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 30
#029 - Want to 2x your profits? How about doing it without extra marketing channels or the latest tricks? It's not too good to be true. It just requires a different way of managing your money. Host Isaac Smith and his partner Jason Snider share how you can 2x the profits of your eCommerce business. Questions? Contact Isaac & Jason at: www.summitecommerce.co Join our virtual summit how to make it through this global pandemic - not just to survive, but to thrive: Summit: Thriving In Chaos - Fa...
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 29
#028 - Maegan Scarlett had a problem with hair dye. So she decided to fix it. In just over 5 years, she went from mixing compounds in her kitchen to an ecommerce company with 75 employees. That company is oVertone Haircare. How did she do that? Maegan tells her story of building a successful online business from nothing. She shares what happens at growth milestones - $1 million, $10 million, $20 million and beyond, and how they require major changes in your organization. Listen to find out the s...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 28
#027 - What's it like living in China with the coronavirus lockdown? How has COVID-19 actually affected the people and the factories that eCommerce businesses around the world depend on? Guest Brian Miller runs an eCommerce fulfillment company in Shenzhen, China. He describes the ramp up, and what it's like living in full lockdown. Spoiler, not fun. Brian has an inside view on manufacturing in China. His company warehouses and ships orders for Amazon sellers, Shopify stores, and all types of eCo...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 27
#026 - What do you do when your plans blow up in your face? If you're our guest, Danny Carlson, you use what you've learned to start something bigger and better than before. Danny shares what he's learned as an Amazon seller himself, and from working with many sellers through his agency, Kenji ROI. He talks openly about many lessons he's learned the hard way. Most intriguingly, Danny doesn't set long term goals. In this episode, he shares why not, and what he does instead. Listen to learn the #1...
Mar 10, 2020•55 min•Ep. 26
#025 - If you want to double the profits on your eCommerce business, how do you start? First, you need to know what 1X is, before you can set your 2X goal. The problem is, most eCommerce business owners don't actually know what their real profit is. They don't know where their money is going. In this episode, Host Isaac Smith, and his partner Jason Snider, share how to find your 1X. So you can set your 2X goal, and make plans to achieve it. Show notes can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co L...
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 25
#024 - Robyn Johnson's built an exciting business, one step at a time. When it comes to selling on Amazon, she's done it all. Robyn shares how she got started and the struggles she went through. She talks about how her drive to provide a better life for her family keeps her moving forward. On this episode, Robyn talks retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, wholesale, private labeling. Now she helps Amazon sellers grow their businesses with her agency and coaching programs. Links in this episode can...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 24
#023 - What happens when you decide to leave a long term business partnership? Together you've built a successful business, but it's just not where you want to be. How do you bring that up to your partner? How do you sell your share? Freddy Lansky shares his story of building a 7 figure business, and any he decided to leave. He also shares how you're probably leaving money on the table, and that you can travel on the cheap, with rewards points. Listen to find out about exiting a business with yo...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 23
#022 - John Murphy was burning himself out by working on his eCommerce business. For years he was a one man show. But eventually everyone reaches their limit. Now John is taking a big first step to becoming the CEO of his business. Listen now to find out how he's doing it. Links for all resources are at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/22 Join Mission 2X1K by clicking the link below: www.2x1k.com...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 22
#021 - Host Isaac Smith and his partner Jason Snider reveal their mission to double the profits of 1,000 eCommerce businesses! How are they going to do that? Why are they going to do that? How can you be involved? Listen to find out. Join their mission here: www.2x1k.com
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 21
#020 - eCommerce entrepreneur, Nathan Richer, and Host Isaac Smith open up about what keeps themselves going when they don't feel like it. Listen for real talk about morning routines, meditation, and long term travel. Does Tim Ferriss put too much pressure on things you "have to" do? Nathan and Isaac both share openly about recent life-changing experiences they had. Listen now to find out what happened. Links to everything mentioned in this episode can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/20...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 20
#019 - How do you push yourself forward when you're already comfortable? Nathan Richer set a big goal. And to keep himself accountable, he's making it public. Nathan shares why he created a YouTube channel to give weekly progress updates. He tells his story of surviving in Thailand on $3. He shares how that experience shaped his future success in eCommerce, and specifically on Amazon FBA. What is his big new goal? How can you watch his progress and get involved? Tap play to find out. Links can b...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 19
#018 - How do you stay motivated? How do you keep yourself moving forward? Earnest Epps is a man on fire. He has a drive that's infectious. And he's building big things. He owns several eCommerce businesses, a training and events company, and so much more. In this episode, Earnest shares where this drive comes from. He talks about his mindset, how he sets and accomplishes goals. If you've already lost your New Year edge, this episode will get you back on track. Listen now to find out how Earnest...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 18
