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The Ecom Operator

Evan Van Auken (@vanadergrowth)www.vanader.com
If you are selling products online - you've found the right podcast. My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can help you make content and properly operate your business. I like to think of myself as a full stack ecommerce operator. In this podcast I share my real experiences building an ecom brand. At the end of every episode I share real time sales numbers and conversion rates. Get My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/

Episodes

I Quit My Career To Run My Business - What I Needed & How I Did It

Complete your LLC filing, starting at $0 + state fees (Sponsored): https://zblinks.com/vanader Get a Free Business Bank Account with Relay (Sponsored): https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ Here's a link to my free resources and paid courses: https://vanader.com I’m Evan Van Auken, a former firefighter paramedic who invented a wood-burning marker and turned it into a thriving business. Now, I operate @ScorchMarker, a 7-figure American crafting brand selling DTC on Shopify, on Amazon, and into ...

Feb 16, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 89

My 7 Reasons For Leasing A Warehouse (After 6 Years)

Get a Free Business Bank Account with Relay (Sponsored): https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ Here's a link to my free resources and paid courses: https://vanader.com Hi I'm Evan! I am building the greatest crafting company in the world (Scorch Marker) and documenting all of it. I'm on a journey from 7 to 8 figures and I'm sharing everything along the way, including our numbers. If you sell products you found the right Podcast. https://vanader.com Ad disclosure: Relay is a financial technolog...

Feb 06, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 88

I lost over 95k Selling On Amazon - Here's What I Learned

Hi I'm Evan! I am building the greatest crafting company in the world (Scorch Marker) and documenting all of it. I'm on a journey from 7 to 8 figures and I'm sharing everything along the way, including our numbers. If you sell products you found the right Podcast. Complete your LLC filing with Zenbusiness, starting at $0 + state fees (Sponsered): https://zblinks.com/vanader Get a Free Business Bank Account with Relay (Sponsored): https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Pricing Calculator: htt...

Jan 09, 202517 minSeason 1Ep. 87

I Don't Believe in Drop Shipping - Here's What I Do Instead

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Jan 04, 202537 minSeason 1Ep. 86

What's It Actually Like Selling Products To Large Retailers

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Dec 05, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Ordering Too Much Inventory Almost Broke Us

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Nov 22, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 84

The Hardest Month In Business I've Ever Had (What I Learned)

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Nov 14, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Why I Do Manufacturing At Home

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Oct 22, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 82

My Controversial Experience With Equity Deals

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Oct 12, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Why I Don't Start New Businesses Anymore

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Oct 07, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 80

How i am increasing our conversion rate with offers

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Sep 28, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 79

How To Sell Out Your Product Launch & Get #1 New Release Badge On Amazon

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Sep 21, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 78

The Reality Of Making $1M In Ecommerce

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ My Business Fundamental Masterclass and other Free Business Tools: https://vanader.com If you want to chat, DM me on Instagram @vanadergrowth https://www.instagram.com/vanadergrowth/ Disclosure: Relay is a financial technology ...

Sep 13, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 77

How Masterminds Have Brought More Money & Clarity To My Brand

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrelay.com/vanader/ Apply to join my mastermind and work with me 1 on 1: https://form.jotform.com/sharpbusinessgrowth/op-academy-app Grab my free ecom checklist so you can see what I can help you with and what I teach: https://www.vanader.com/chec...

Sep 12, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Marketing Agencies Are Dead - Here's What I'm Doing As An Ecom Founder

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. Grab my free ecom checklist so you can see what I can help you with and what I teach: https://www.vanader.com/checklist-optin#submit-form Try my program for $1 for a limited time: https://vanader.samcart.com/products/the-accelerator-trial-1/ Apply to join the operator academy and work with me 1 on 1: https://form.jotf...

Sep 08, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 75

How I Turn Organic Content Into Profitable Ads For $0

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. Grab my free ecom checklist so you can see what I can help you with and what I teach: https://www.vanader.com/checklist-optin#submit-form Try my program for $1 for a limited time: https://vanader.samcart.com/products/the-accelerator-trial-1/ (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrela...

Sep 02, 202429 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Where My Ecom Brand’s Money Comes From

My name is Evan, I own a crafting company called Scorch Marker and I coach people that sell products. I can teach you how to make videos just like me so you can sell more products. Grab my free ecom checklist so you can see what I can help you with and what I teach: https://www.vanader.com/checklist-optin#submit-form Try my program for $1 for a limited time: https://vanader.samcart.com/products/the-accelerator-trial-1/ (sponsored) Get a business bank account with Relay: https://lets.bankwithrela...

Aug 30, 202436 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Launching a Profitable Airbnb Business and Managing Finances Effectively

In this episode, we have Jonathan as our guest, who is excited about starting an Airbnb business in Philadelphia. His plan is to use business funding and his tax refund to rent people's properties for short-term stays on Airbnb. During our conversation, we address Jonathan's specific needs and provide guidance. We discuss how he can obtain loans for his business, where to find them, and ways to keep his business money separate from his personal funds. We also explore the importance of getting an...

Jul 18, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Strong words of a 15 year old business owner

In this episode I get to talk with Avi Rubin. He created a soap brand, ‘Iron Lion Soap’, and has been at it for 15 years. We get to talk a lot about the experiences, challenges and insights that he has learnt throughout his years and we exchange a lot of value throughout this show. I know this podcast will help a lot of you, those already in business, those who haven’t started, and those still on the fence and those who want to grow. www.ezbiolink.com/vanader

Jan 05, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Asking the right Questions To Make Your Business Grow

Cory is an Accelerator student, who is starting an equipment rental business. He is a great example of a student who has taken his teachings, applied it to his business, identified his strengths and weaknesses, and asks all the right questions regarding it. In this episode we get to talk about the details of his business, what got him to where he is, the challenges he is facing currently, the technicalities that get him stuck, and most importantly, how he can overcome these challenges all togeth...

Dec 29, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 71

069 How to make the most out of your 1099 job!

In this episode I get to talk with Simon, who’s been a barber for almost two years now. Barbers are 1099 contractors, sole proprietors, that have their own set of rules of operations, just like LLCs. We get to talk about, and understand more about his position, how he can operate well, stay in compliance, pay taxes and grow his business, while making the most out of it. If you are in this position too or want to learn how to get set up, listen to this. To learn more, check out Vanader on YouTube...

Dec 01, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 69

054 How To Setup a Food Business From Scratch

In this episode i get to speak with Chef Jonel. This dude is killin it when it comes to thinking outside the box. But he still needs to know how to "set things up". In this episode we talk about just that. How to setup a business from the ground up with no experience the right way. enjoy! vanader.com...

Nov 24, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 54

068 She has a really awesome clothing business idea!

Today I get to talk to Roxanna. She has a ton on great ideas in starting new businesses and has even tried out a couple of them in the past. In this episode we get to discuss her idea of opening a clothing business and get it started on the right track. We get to talk about what she needs to do, the dont’s, and a ton of very important questions that every business owner should ask and be able to answer. www.ezbiolink.com/vanader

Nov 03, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 68

066 Form AN LLC in the US as a Foreigner

In this episode I get to talk to Bruce. He lives in China and he helps Chinese businesses to set up in the US. There are a lot of important detail that most people seeking to form a business fail to observe, and we go over the necessary steps he needs to take to kick off; such as business bank accounts, legalities, taxes and the likes. If you are looking to form a business in the US, then this podcast is for you. www.ezbiolink.com/vanader

Oct 28, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 66

067 Getting your business started - the do’s and don’ts

William is a super awesome guy. He is a speaker, musician, he is becoming a mobile notary, and wants to get into real estate. But he doesn't have a business yet. In this episode we get to talk about lots of important stuff, like taxes, what form of business should he start, should he use DBAs, should he form the LLC in his state Vs. another state, who should be his first hire and what people, all the right questions to ask when you want to start a business. to learn more check out my YouTube cha...

Oct 06, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 67

065 Take these steps to better your Business

In this episode I get to talk to Joe Delfin .Joe is a Sound Engineer who built a studio and an LLC for his brother, but then the pandemic hit and they had to take a break. And now that the pandemic is pretty much over, they’re looking to get going again; him to manage the LLC and his brother to focus on the music Does he go back to his abandon LLC or does he need to start a new one? Did he even set it up the right way. And what does he need to make sure the LLC is a success. We get to talk about...

Sep 01, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 65

063 How To Establish and Build Your Business Credit

Anita is passionate about the financial literacy and credit restoration of people, especially women. She worked in the banking sector for about 12 years, where she learnt a lot on finance and decided to start a business school where she can help women to start businesses and build business credit. In this episode we get to talk about the hurdles that many people face when it comes to credit and how you can work around them! ezbiolink.com/vanader

Aug 25, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 63

061 Million dollar secrets the rich keep to themselves

In this episode I get to be a guest speaker in my friend Irv's show. Irv runs a credit building agency where he helps new business owners build business credit, so they can use other people's money instead of their own. I get to talk about the foundational aspects, LLCs, Trademarks, Patents, S-Corps, different types of contracts, agreements, EINs, bank accounts, taxes etc. I hope you get a lot from this episode as we did. If you ever have any questions or want to get to know me, shoot me a DM on...

Aug 03, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 61

055 How To Level Up Your Skilled Trade Business

In this episode I get to talk with Arturo, a barber who wants to level up. Well, we got to talk about just that. If you are a skilled trade worker and want to level up your own business, this is a great episode for you! ezbiolink.com/vanader

Jul 14, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 55

057 How to organize multiple businesses for maximum tax saving

In this Episode I get speak with Nicholas, an entrepreneur in Texas who has a photography business, a cleaning business, and a trailer-rental business. He is trying to figure out how to organize them all so that he can minimize his liability and maximize his tax savings. I know you’re going to get a ton from this. To learn more, check out Vanader on Youtube!

Jul 07, 202240 min