Today I have my friend Kat Norton on the show. Kat goes by the name Miss Excel on TikTok and if you are on the platform, you have probably seen her videos. Kat has over a million followers on TikTok which she has leveraged into a successful software training business in just 2 years. In this episode, you’ll learn how to create viral TikTok videos for your business. What You’ll Learn Kat’s story and how she became viral sensation on TikTok How to create viral TikTok videos for y...
May 19, 2022•55 min
Today I’m very happy to have Kalyan on the show. Kalyan runs Prepmedians.com where he helps kids crush the SATs and ACTs in a widely entertaining way. He uses sketch comedy videos with real Broadway actors to help kids master every topic and it is literally the most creative way to teach that I have ever seen! After you listen to this episode, sign up for a sample video. It’s incredible! What You’ll Learn How Kalyan started Prepmedians How to test your business idea before star...
May 09, 2022•55 min
Today I have my friend Judi Fox on the show. Judy is the owner of LinkedIn Business Accelerator where she helps others grow their businesses through LinkedIn. Prior to this interview, I had no idea that LinkedIn could be such a powerful marketing platform until Judi opened my eyes. Pay attention because these simple LinkedIn strategies will grow your business. What You’ll Learn Why LinkedIn is important and why people should care How to create a high converting LinkedIn profile How to leve...
May 02, 2022•54 min
Today I have Steven Weigler on the show. Steven is the founder of Emerge Counsel, which is a law firm that specializes in intellectual property protection. If you sell on Amazon, you know that counterfeits and knock-offs are still a very serious problem on the platform. In this episode, Steve and I talk about low-cost ways to protect your IP from evil Amazon sellers. What You’ll Learn The cheapest way to protect your intellectual property Your different options for IP protection How to tak...
Apr 27, 2022•53 min
Today, I have my long time friend Brandon Turner on the show. Brandon was the former VP of Bigger Pockets before he left to start his own real estate fund over at Open Door Capital. He has 2 successful books on investment property and the man makes $1.5 million per month with his 3 thousand plus properties. In this episode, we’re going to talk about what it takes to become a real estate entrepreneur. What You’ll Learn How Brandon pivoted from being the VP of Bigger Pockets to creatin...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr
Today is special because it’s the 400th episode of the My Wife Quit Her Job podcast! Can you believe that I’ve been publishing this podcast religiously once per week for 8 years? During this period, I’ve met and chatted with 100s of successful entrepreneurs at length. I’ve been invited to speak at many conferences, and the podcast has opened many doors for me over the years. To celebrate this milestone, I invited my partner Toni Herrbach to interview both myself and my wi...
Apr 14, 2022•53 min
Today I’m thrilled to have my long-time friend Joe Saul Sehy on the show. Joe is a former financial adviser, the host of the popular Stacking Benjamins podcast and the author of the best-selling book Stacked: Your Super Serious Guide to Money Management. Joe is one of the most successful podcasters and bloggers that I know and in this episode, you’ll learn about Joe’s unique approach to content and building wealth. What You’ll Learn Why Joe quit his job to pursue a career...
Apr 09, 2022•51 min
Today I have my buddy JK Molina on the show. JK is a Twitter expert and the owner of TweetHunter, a tool that allows you to manage and grow your Twitter account. Full disclosure: I was a Twitter skeptic before I met JK. But today, Twitter is one of the social media platforms that I value the most. In this episode, you’ll learn how JK helped me double my Twitter following to 15K followers in just 6 months and the practical applications of this platform. What You’ll Learn Why Twitter i...
Mar 30, 2022•48 min
Today I’m really happy to have Jason Hsieh on the show. Jason is a student in my Create A Profitable Online Store Course and he runs a 6 figure ecommerce store (soon to be 7 figures) selling sensory tools for kids over at LakiKid.com. Jason’s story is extremely compelling because he started his business after his son Keanu was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at a young age. After struggling to find affordable and quality products for his son, he decided to create his own brand. Here&#...
Mar 23, 2022•51 min
Today I’m really happy to have Annette De Lancey on the show. Annette runs a 7 figure business called Castcoverz where she sells orthopedic soft goods, such as cast covers, boot covers, and more. In fact, Castcoverz is the worldwide leader in this space. Annette sells over 2,000 SKUs that she manufactures herself. And her business is almost 100% virtual which means she doesn’t have a warehouse or local employees. All products are made on demand. In this episode, you’ll learn ho...
Mar 17, 2022•55 min
Today I’m really happy to have Saba Yazdani on the show. Saba is a student in my Create A Profitable Online Store Course. She has been in the class since 2015 and she runs a 6 figure store selling solar lights over at SunShareSolar.com.au. Saba is in Australia, does not sell on Amazon, and she’s going to teach us how she grew her store to 6 figures. Enjoy the show! What You’ll Learn How Saba started and grew Sun Share Solar How Saba nearly gave up just as she was about to becom...
Mar 10, 2022•53 min
I’m really excited to have Yuliya Veligurskaya on the show. Yuliya is a student in my Create A Profitable Online Store course and she runs a near 7 figure brand selling unique jewelry, bags, and accessories over at StudioCult.co. Even though jewelry, bags, and accessories are one of the hardest products to sell online, Yuliya has managed to create a successful ecommerce business without selling on Amazon. In this episode, you’ll learn how she created her brand with TikTok and Instagr...
Mar 03, 2022•55 min
Today I’m going solo to announce some new and exciting episodes for the podcast. For the next 4 weeks, I will bring on successful students in my course to talk about how they started an online business from scratch with no experience. And to kick off this series, I start by enumerating the common character traits of my successful students. Here’s what I found. What You’ll Learn What sets the successful students apart from the ones who fail The most important aspect of running a...
Feb 24, 2022•23 min
Today I’m happy to have Jordan Menard on the show. Jordan is the founder of Motif Digital where he helps brands with their digital advertising. He’s run paid advertising for well known influencers like Robert Kiyosaki, Tai Lopez, Ian Locke, and many more. In this episode, we discuss the most important aspect to running a successful ad campaign post Apple iOS 14. What You’ll Learn How Jordan got started in advertising and copywriting How to create an effective ad by thinking in ...
Feb 16, 2022•52 min
Today I’m excited to have Nick Shackleford back on the show. Nick runs Structured.Agency which is a company that specializes in the growth of ecommerce brands and he is a master of paid media. Besides his agency, Nick also runs an event called Geekout which caters towards ecommerce agencies and sellers. Today, we’re going to talk about Facebook Advertising and Nick’s strategies for ads in the face of Apple’s changes. What You’ll Learn Are Facebook ads dead? What to ...
Feb 07, 2022•56 min
Today I’m excited to have Jake Thomas on the show. Jake is the founder of Creator Hooks where he analyzes the secret psychology behind what makes people click and how to come up with engaging content ideas. In this episode, we discuss the elements of a great headline, how you can blow up your YouTube channel, podcast, TikTok, or any content-related site with the power of copy. What You’ll Learn Jake’s background story and his motivation for creating Creator Hooks How to write b...
Feb 03, 2022•50 min
Today I’m excited to have Mina Elias on the show. Mina is the CEO of MMA Nutrition LLC where he sells various supplements catering to MMA fighters. In addition to his Amazon business, he also runs a successful Amazon PPC agency. I invited Mina on the show to talk about how to grow a supplements brand and his experiences with the Amazon Launchpad program. What You’ll Learn How Mina got started and why he chose supplements? How to grow a supplements brand the right way What is Amazon L...
Jan 26, 2022•58 min
We are all capable of accomplishing great things in life but we often don’t follow through. Sometimes, we psyche ourselves out. Sometimes, our motivations start to fade. Sometimes, we just can’t get started. 9 times out of 10, we don’t change not because we don’t have the ability to change. We fail because we get in our own way. Even though my wife and I eventually went on to create 2 million dollar businesses together, it required us to rewire our brain to make the necessary changes. Here are m...
Jan 18, 2022•19 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have John Jantsch on the show. I have followed John’s blog, Duct Tape Marketing, for over a decade. And his writing inspired me to learn marketing skills to complement my technical skills. John is known as one of the world’s most practical small business marketing speakers and experts. In this episode, we’re going to talk about his approach to marketing a small business in 2022. What You’ll Learn How John got started and why he focuses on smal...
Jan 12, 2022•50 min
Today I’m doing a solo episode to wrap up 2021! I talk about what went well in 2021 and what didn’t work well. I’m also discuss my family life, what’s been on my mind and what’s in store for 2022 for both Bumblebee Linens and My Wife Quit Her Job. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn A critical update that crippled our traffic and how we responded How we recovered from the many mishaps of 2021 What’s in store for 2022 for both businesses Other Resources And Books Create A Profitable ...
Jan 03, 2022•27 min
Allison Lau and I met when she invited me to be a guest on CNBC’s hit YouTube series Make It. CNBC Make It is an interview based show about earning money, saving money, and spending money wisely. Allison is a producer of the show and she’s interviewed hundreds of successful people who have achieved financial freedom. In this episode, we discuss the habits and traits of her most accomplished guests. Be sure to check out my CNBC interview here. What You’ll Learn How Allison got i...
Dec 14, 2021•55 min
Today I have a very special guest, Kathleen Booth. Kathleen is the VP of Marketing over at Clean.io, a company that helps ecommerce companies protect their revenue and brand. In this episode, we discuss a problem that has plagued ecommerce entrepreneurs for a very long time. In fact, thousands of online store owners face this problem everyday, and with the help of Kathleen, we can finally fight back. What You’ll Learn Why Kathleen decided to start a company in digital engagement security H...
Dec 09, 2021•48 min
Today I’m really happy to have Parth Kukreja on the show. Parth is a genius, he’s only 19, and he started a 7 Figure business selling pet jewelry online. Parth is open-minded, constantly learning and he’s willing to try any strategy. In this interview, you’ll learn how Parth grew his business to 7 figures using TikTok. What You’ll Learn Parth’s journey and how he started a 7 figure business at 19 years old How creating viral Tiktok videos grew his Jewelry busi...
Dec 02, 2021•55 min
Today, I have my good friend Andrew Youderian back on show. Andrew runs the Ecommerce Fuel Podcast and an amazing community of 7 and 8 Figure eCommerce entrepreneurs. This episode is all about strategy. Specifically, Andrew and I discuss our post pandemic business strategies for 2022. What You’ll Learn What Andrew and I are going all in on for our businesses in 2022 Why you need to be on Twitter and TikTok Why live events are back Other Resources And Books Ecommerce Fuel Podcast Ecommerce ...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr
In this episode, I reveal a simple principle that you can apply that will drastically improve your life. When I started doing this, I was able to quit my job and make my first million dollars. What You’ll Learn What I discovered about human psychology that changed everything How competition makes us stronger The 2 lists you must create right now to prioritize your life Other Resources And Books Once I Started Doing This, I Quit My Job And Made My First Million Dollars Sponsors Postscript.i...
Nov 17, 2021•18 min
Today, I have 2 very special guests on the show, Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant. Dave and Mike run the Ecom Crew podcast where they help other entrepreneurs grow their Ecommerce businesses. Be sure to check out their show on your favorite podcast app! In this episode, we cover what’s happening on Amazon right now and how it’s silently killing your ecommerce business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How to succeed in Amazon today The future of black hat practices on Amazon The state of ...
Nov 09, 2021•59 min
Today, I’m excited to have Jon McDonald on the show. Jon is the founder of The Good, a conversion rate optimization firm that has achieved incredible results for famous brands such as Adobe, Nike, Xerox and The Economist. Jon is an expert at converting customers and in this episode, you will learn what it takes to improve the conversion rate for an ecommerce brand. What You’ll Learn Jon’s background story and why he’s the best Conversion rate best practices for an ecommer...
Nov 03, 2021•52 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have Shep Hyken on the show. Shep is the founder of Shepard Presentations and he is a customer service experience expert and keynote speaker. His agency works with companies to build relationships with their customers in order to increase repeat business. In this episode, we talk about how you can stop relying on Amazon for all of your sales and build a loyal customer base for your brand. What You’ll Learn How to build a loyal customer base for your brand witho...
Oct 27, 2021•53 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have Alex Rossman on the show. Alex is the founder of Rossman Media, which is a social media agency that helps improve the sales and site traffic for ecommerce businesses. His agency was awarded the best social media agency award in 2020 by Business Insider and he has helped some of the world’s largest brands. In this episode, Alex teaches us how to formulate a social media strategy for an ecommerce business. What You’ll Learn How to run social media for ...
Oct 21, 2021•48 min
In this episode, I reveal my ridiculously simple formula for retiring early (within 3 years or less). You’ll learn that you don’t have to wait until you’re 65 to enjoy life. And by following these steps, you can design a lifestyle that makes you happy right now. What You’ll Learn What does it mean to retire? My ridiculously simple formula for retiring early within 3 years A step by step plan to retirement Other Resources And Books Take my free 6 day mini course and plant ...
Oct 14, 2021•19 min
