Guest Jim Barton and Host Isaac Smith discuss what it was like to sell Isaac's eCommerce store. They get into the details, and the emotional journey that it was. Jim (Isaac's long time mastermind buddy) is a Seller Advisor with Empire Flippers, the online business broker that Isaac sold his business through. He and Isaac go through everything you need to be thinking about if you're considering selling your business. Jim also talks about what attracted him to the apprentice model, after having be...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 9 min
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. Show notes can be found at: http://nextlevele...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min
The Beard Club took off like a rocket, doing $10 Million in sales in their first year. Co-founder Alex Brown tells the story of how they did it. Spoiler: they were not an overnight success. If you're an eCommerce entrepreneur, and you want to grow your business beyond where you are now, this interview is a must listen. Alex talks about the traits all 8 figure business owners have in common. Show notes can be found at: http://nextlevelecommerce.co Want help acquiring a cash flowing eCommerce site...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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. Show notes can be found at: http://nextlevelecommerce.co Want to sell your eCommerce business? Ian Bond and his network of investors may be interested. Contact I...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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. Show notes can be found at: http://nextlevelecommerce.co Want help acquiring a cash flowing eCommerce site? Contact Ian Bond - ianbond@professionalwebsiteinvestors.com...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Ian Bond has built an eCommerce portfolio of 8 profitable drop shipping stores. On this episode he shares why he chose to buy rather than build his stores. Ian discusses how he manages so many eCommerce stores by building a team, and how he structures the team. An important theme in this episode is being the owner of your business, and not being the technician. Click listen to find out how Ian built his portfolio. Show notes can be found at: http://nextlevelecommerce.co If you want to sell your ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Serial offline entrepreneur couple, Anthony and Brenda, applied lessons learned from their brick and mortar businesses to their eCommerce store. This drop shipping store grew to provide more income than their offline businesses. Creating an online business was new and difficult for them. They share what kept them going through the difficult times. Anthony and Brenda discuss how they've built 7 businesses over 36 years, and what they've learned. They share how they passed their entrepreneurial sp...
Aug 10, 2021•58 min
What is going on with your suppliers? Why is it taking so long? Today we’re diving into the supply chain giving you an up-to-the minute on manufacturing in China and logistics shipping products out. Brian Miller, founder of Easy China Warehouse, has an insider's view of the supply chain. Today shares: - Are raw material supplies keeping up with demand? - What's the bottleneck in getting your products RIGHT NOW? - Will prices come down? Don't miss this one, so listen now! Links to everything disc...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 101
For our 100th Episode, we catch up with listener favorite guests: - John Murphy - Ian Bond - Jon Warren This is a fun conversation between friends. We chat about: - what it's like to publish 100 episodes - what everyone's been up to - opportunities we see right now Don't miss this one! Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/100 If you want help acquiring your next ecommerce site - Or if you want to sell your business - Contact Ian Bond - ianbond@professionalwebs...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 100
Building an empire takes patience. Freddy Lansky's been searching for businesses to buy over the past year. He's watched the market drop and climb. He's looked for deals, and financing. Listen now to find out where he sees the market now, and where the opportunities are coming from. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/99 Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do It For You www.nextlevelecommerce.co/books...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 99
Why do you feel like you’re working harder and harder for just small improvements? We forget that - what got you here, won’t get you there. Profit margin becomes important. Finance becomes important. Team becomes important. These are the things that are usually holding you back. Ben McAdam helps businesses generate more profit by thinking and acting strategically. Listen now to find out how you can generate more profit, and get back into growth mode. Links to everything discussed can be found at...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 98
Want to sell your business? Reggie Young just sold his Amazon business. Big success story, right? No problems along the way, right? Wrong. Of course there were challenges, obstacles, and failures. But Reggie pushed through to reach is goals. Listen now to find out how he did it, and the tough lessons he learned. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/97 Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do It For You www.nextlevelecommerce.co/books...
Jul 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 97
If you 10x'd (or even 2x'd) your business - could you handle all the extra work? Customers, shipping, problems... maybe... maybe not. Yoni Kozminski helps ecommerce businesses achieve scale, by helping build teams, systems, and more. Listen to find out: - How he helped grow his first FBA business from $2 million to $5 million - How you can achieve scale Links: MultiplyMii Escala Exit DNA - Mack Lackey Seller Accountant Thrasio Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do It...
Jun 29, 2021•58 min•Ep. 96
Do you have to work hard to make money? Do you have to put in an "honest day's work? Jaryd Krause says, "the less I work, the more I make." How is this possible? On this episode, you're gonna find out how he does it, and how you can too. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/95 Get The Blueprint To Build Your Rockstar Team: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/teams...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 95
Is starting a business the only way to do eCommerce at a high level? Ryan Cramer saw that ecom would change the world, and wanted to be involved. Instead of starting a business, he found a company on the edge of breakthrough. And helped push them across the line. Listen now to find out: - How he helped a brick and mortar company break through in eCommerce - What he's learned from several ecom companies - Why payments in a multi-currency world can be so tricky Links to everything discussed can be...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 94
What can a fast food franchise teach you about eCommerce? Turns out - more than you'd think. Jordan West started his career by buying a Taco Del Mar franchise. Just follow the franchise playbook and you'll be set, you'd think. Unfortunately, it didn't go to plan. Now Jordan builds and acquires eCommerce brands. And he runs an ecom-focused agency. What lessons did he bring from fast food to eCommerce? Listen now to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co...
Jun 08, 2021•55 min•Ep. 93
Want to sell your business? Get that big exit? Are you acquiring ecommerce businesses? Whether you're buying or selling, this episode is for you. David Carroll helps buyers AND sellers find great deals. Listen now to find out about buying and selling businesses in 2021. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/92 Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do It For You www.nextlevelecommerce.co/books...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 92
Here's the problem: You're working hard, but your bank account isn't growing. Not as fast as it used to anyway. So you work harder, with mild success. What's the answer? Cyndi Thomason helps ecommerce business owners grow their profits. She's the author of Profit First For eCommerce Sellers. Listen now to find out how to grow a healthy, sustainable, PROFITABLE business. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/91 Get The Blueprint To Build Your Rockstar Team: www....
May 25, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 91
Mina Elias wanted more. He went to college, got a job, but wasn't satisfied. He loved MMA, and fighting. But work? Not so much. One day, he decided to mix his own supplements. Fast forward just a few years, and Mina has a thriving supplement company. And he’s excited about his business and his life. How did he do it? Listen now to find out. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/90 Get The Blueprint To Build Your Rockstar Team: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/teams...
May 18, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 90
Tragedy struck our team this week. Jason and Isaac share memories of Tracy, what she meant to us, and what it's been like this week. We'll miss you Tracy. With love to you and your family.
May 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 89
A framework to doubling your profit. It starts by knowing your numbers. (Wait, don't leave!) If you don't know your numbers, how can you double them? That's what we're talking about today. Listen now to learn how you can double your profit. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/88 Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do It For You www.nextlevelecommerce.co/books...
May 04, 2021•50 min•Ep. 88
You know you need to build healthy habits. But how? Jon Warren, founder of Drop Ship Breakthru, joins us to share how to build habits. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/87 Get The Blueprint To Build Your Rockstar Team: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/teams
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 87
Dylan Rothman hustled so hard, he didn't even have time to eat. Business was booming. But he was tired, stressed, and didn't know how to get his life back. Now, he wakes up to easy, stress-free mornings with his family before sitting down to work. And business is better than ever. How did he do that? Listen now to find out: - How he took charge of his business - Why he failed so many times at hiring - How he was able to find and hire 2 A Players recently Links to everything discussed can be foun...
Apr 20, 2021•58 min•Ep. 86
What happens when you mix ideas from MLM or affiliates with eCommerce? Do you get explosive growth, or just distraction. Liran Hirschkorn has gone from banking to MLM to insurance to eCommerce to services... and taken ideas from each to make the next more powerful. He's also learned from some influential mentors. Listen now to find out: - How to mix ideas from other businesses with yours - How to build a powerful network - How to do all of this without paralyzing distraction Links to everything ...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 85
When should you quit? (But they say never give up!) Ted Fogliani is the Founder of ShipCalm. This is his 2nd business. And it's better, faster, and stronger than the 1st. In his 20+ years in entrepreneurship he's learned some valuable (and tough) lessons. Listen now to learn: - When to quit - When to keep going - How to build a powerful network of mentors Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/84 Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 84
Are you working harder and harder for diminishing returns? That's probably because your business is stuck in Phase 1. Destaney Wishon became an entrepreneur when her boss said, "here, this is your business now." She's had to transition quickly from being an employee to a business owner. One important lesson was Phase 1 vs. Phase 2 thinking. Today, Destaney shares: - The difference between Phase 1 and Phase 2 - Why there's a ceiling on growth in Phase 1 - How to get into Phase 2, and scale quickl...
Mar 30, 2021•55 min•Ep. 83
How do you go faster? Scale quickly? Mike Begg does more than most, in less time than you'd think. He's an Amazon seller, who built an agency, and now an outsourcing company - all without abandoning the earlier businesses. But how? On this episode, Mike shares how he uses the power of people to move faster. Listen to find out how and when he uses: - Partnerships - Employees - Contractors Plus, he gained some eye-opening lessons watching a retail industry giant die. He saw it from the inside, and...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 82
The big question - How do you ACTUALLY achieve scale? Hint - marketing alone won't do it. Jon Warren helps eCommerce businesses scale in a healthy, sustainable way. (It's shocking how rare that is.) Listen now to hear Jon share the (surprising) truth about: - Goal setting - Failure - Achieving real scale Plus, find out why he's changing his marketing course/coaching program. A program that's been getting rave reviews. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/81 Ge...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 81
Why is it so hard to achieve goals? Did you set the wrong goal? Did you execute it wrong? George Bryant knows this well. He’s uncovered the secret of setting better goals, and achieving them. And today, George’s is gonna share the top 3 things you need to achieve your goals. Listen now to discover how to achieve your goals every single time. Links to everything discussed can be found at: www.nextlevelecommerce.co/80 Stop Falling Behind In Your Bookkeeping & Have Isaac's Team Do Them For You ...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 80
Do you know what beliefs you have about money are dragging you down? Could you make more money, or have a bigger life... if you thought differently about money? As a financial planner, Brie Sodano helps business owners make (and keep) more money. To do that, she spends a lot of time helping clients build a healthier relationship with money. Today, Brie is going to walk you through a process to: - Find out your money belief system - Discover what's holding you back from making more - Change a lim...
Mar 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 79
