Today I have my good friend Bill D’Alessandro back on the show. Bill is the founder of the ecommerce company Elements Brands and the host of the Acquisitions Anonymous podcast. He also does a bunch of consulting and coaching, and he’s spoken at my annual ecommerce conference, the Sellers Summit. In this episode, Bill is going to teach us how we can make an extra $100,000 per year with just a couple of small changes to our financial stack. What You’ll Learn How to optimize your ...
Sep 26, 2023•48 min
In this Family First Friday episode, I provide you with a blueprint that all successful Shopify stores follow to make 7,8 and even 9 figures with their online store. It is a blueprint that when executed properly almost guarantees success. Tools Mentioned My Free Mini Course –Join for free PickFu – Get 50% Off Pickfu Ahrefs – Try Ahrefs What You’ll Learn 3 Things Customers To Look For While Shopping How To Collect Emails And Phone Numbers On Your Site How To Generate Traff...
Sep 22, 2023•12 min
Today, I have my good friend Brett Curry back on the show. Brett runs OMG Commerce, which is an ecommerce agency that specializes in PPC advertising. In this episode, we discuss a way to advertise your products on Google that is about as hands off as it gets. And, it works really well for ecommerce stores. If you aren’t running Google Performance Max ads yet, you should give it a shot. What You’ll Learn What’s working in the world of advertising right now Which ad platforms are...
Sep 20, 2023•48 min
In this Family First Friday episode, I teach you 4 different methods of finding profitable products to sell on Amazon, Shopify and Ebay. Thanks to software tools like Jungle Scout, Ahrefs and ZikAnalytics, you can get accurate data on the sales of practically any product being sold online. Jungle Scout – Get 30% Off Jungle Scout Ahrefs – Try Ahrefs For Free Zik Analytics – Try ZikAnalytics For Free What You’ll Learn How To Find A $5000/Mo Product To Sell Online How To Use...
Sep 15, 2023•11 min
I just returned from Las Vegas where I got to speak in front of 1300 people at the Alibaba CoCreate Conference. And what’s cool is that I was able to meet up in person with my good friend Mike Jackness and my business partner, Toni Herrbach. In this episode, we discuss the future of e-commerce in the face of AI and other changes in the industry. What You’ll Learn Where the cheese is moving in the ecommerce industry How artificial intelligence will fundamentally change ecommerce How t...
Sep 11, 2023•49 min
In this Family First Friday episode, I reveal the worst businesses to start this year. Not every side hustle opportunity is a good one and not every business is suited for every person. Plus, the business landscape is constantly changing and some business models are simply no longer viable. What You’ll Learn Worst Businesses To Start In 2023 How To Avoid Potential Pitfalls And Financial Headaches Why Certain Business Models No Longer Work The post 490: BEWARE! The 4 Absolute Worst Business...
Sep 08, 2023•11 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have Phil Taylor back on the show. Phil is the founder of Fincon, which is the conference that launched my speaking career and allowed me to meet so many awesome entrepreneurs who I now call my friends. In this episode, Phil and I discuss 7 different strategies to grow your business this year and highlight the most important one of all. What You’ll Learn 7 Strategies To Grow Your Business This Year How To Scale An Event Or Conference The Single Most Important W...
Sep 05, 2023•47 min
In this Family First Friday episode, I show you the quickest way to start selling on Amazon step by step by leveraging the power of AI. I go over everything from how to use AI to help you find a profitable product to sell, how to find suppliers, and how to put up a high-converting listing with the power of artificial intelligence. What You’ll Learn Find A Product Or A Niche With AI Figure Out If There’s Demand For Your Product Create A High Converting Listing On Amazon With The Right...
Sep 01, 2023•12 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have Jesse Funk on the show. Jesse has been a student in my Create a Profitable Online Store Course for nine years. He runs two e-commerce stores, one selling children’s games over at Davinci’s Room, and a body care brand called Solpri. And he’s been running these businesses, generating a full time income for about eight years. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of creating and selling card games and board games online. What You’ll ...
Aug 29, 2023•52 min
In this Family First Friday Episode, I show you the right way to start a dropshipping online store step by step. I’ll unpack the essentials of dropshipping, help you identify a profitable niche, and guide you to select reliable suppliers. You’ll also learn how to set up a compelling online store and make your first sales. What You’ll Learn How Dropshipping Works The Easiest Way To Find A Legit Dropship Supplier Types Of Dropshipping Businesses That You Should Avoid At All Costs...
Aug 25, 2023•14 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Steve Weigler back on the show. Steve is the owner of Emerge Counsel, where he helps e-commerce entrepreneurs protect their intellectual property. Last time when Steve was on, the Chinese copycat problem on Amazon was out of control. In this episode, Steve reveals a pretty cool strategy for taking down the pirates. What You’ll Learn The different levels of IP protection What you can do to prevent IP theft What level of IP protection you can achie...
Aug 22, 2023•52 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Chase Diamond back on the show. Chase is the co-founder of Structured Agency, a top email marketing firm. But outside of email, he’s also a master of social media. In this episode, we discuss Chase’s recent success on LinkedIn where he went from 27K subs to over 220k subs in just eleven months reaching an astounding 100 million impressions. You’re going to love this episode. What You’ll Learn How to quickly grow your LinkedIn au...
Aug 14, 2023•51 min
Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how I make money advertising on my blog. So I put together an in-depth tutorial on how I generate between $200-$350 per day in passive income by literally doing nothing. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How To Make Money By Selling Advertising 5 Main Ad Networks That Are Popular Among Bloggers How To Generate Traffic For Your Blog The post 483: A Lazy Way To Make $200/Day In Passive Income – Family First Friday appeared first on MyWifeQuit...
Aug 12, 2023•12 min
Today I’m thrilled to have Jodie Cook back on the show. The last time Jodie was on, she had just sold her social media agency and published a book called The Ten Year Career. But this past year, she started a new business called Coachvox AI, which is a company that allows you to clone yourself using AI. In this episode, you’ll learn how the technology works and the best AI tools on the market right now. What You’ll Learn The AI tools Jodie uses on a regular basis How to make an...
Aug 08, 2023•45 min
In this episode, I share insights on how to find great suppliers who deliver high-quality products on schedule, every single time. Alibaba is not the only game in town and there are more efficient ways to find suppliers for your e-commerce business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How To Find Suppliers For Name Brand Products How To Attend A Tradeshow Like The Canton Fair How To Hire A Sourcing Agent The post 481: Better Than Alibaba! Learn How Pro Sellers Find Their Suppliers – Family Firs...
Aug 05, 2023•12 min
Today I’m thrilled to have Ryan Pineda on the show. Back in 2015 with only $10,000 in the bank, Ryan started his entrepreneurship journey by flipping houses. And after seeing success in real estate, he started 5 more businesses generating over $10 million in revenue, working less than 30 hours per week. In this episode, we’re going to break down all of his income streams and how he did it. What You’ll Learn How Ryan made millions flipping houses How Ryan grew his following on Y...
Aug 01, 2023•44 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have Ryan Michler on the show. Ryan is the host of the incredibly popular Podcast, Order of Man, where he discusses how to become a more effective father, husband, business owner, and community leader. In this episode, you’ll learn how Ryan got started, his philosophies on life and how he turned his podcast into several multi six figure businesses. What You’ll Learn How Ryan started The Order Of Man Podcast How to grow a podcast and turn it into a busines...
Jul 24, 2023•53 min
In this episode, I discuss a Shopify store setup that gives you the biggest bang for your buck, revealing the ONLY apps you truly need to maximize efficiency, drive sales, and turn your store into a success story. Most people get overwhelmed with too many Shopify apps but these are the only ones you need. What You’ll Learn Why having too many Shopify apps is bad A prioritized list of essential apps The average number of apps used by Shopify store owners List Of Apps Klaviyo Postscript Ship...
Jul 21, 2023•13 min
Today I’m thrilled to have Nick Loper back on the show for the third time. Nick is the host of the popular podcast, Side Hustle Nation, where he breaks down different ways to make money on the side. The last time I had Nick on the podcast was back in episode 429, where we gave out a bunch of million-dollar business ideas. This episode was so popular that I decided to do another round with Nick. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How and where to brainstorm business ideas 19 different ways to m...
Jul 18, 2023•47 min
In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through 7 different passive income ideas that I personally use to earn over $5800 dollars per day in passive income. With each of these passive income streams, I’ll also reveal how much upfront work it takes and how long it took me to establish each one. What You’ll Learn How much upfront work is needed to start earning passive income How difficult is it to maintain each passive income stream How long it takes to establish each income str...
Jul 14, 2023•12 min
Today I’m thrilled to have Jeff Oxford on the show. Jeff helped boost my search engine traffic over 4x for both of my websites over at bumblebeelinens.com and mywifequitherjob.com. He’s one of the few SEO consultants that I actually trust and in this episode, he’s going to teach us what it takes to rank a website in Google today. What You’ll Learn The correct way to do on site SEO How to write content that ranks in search The exact strategies that were used to increase SE...
Jul 11, 2023•49 min
In this episode, I outline 4 of the best work from home side hustle business ideas that you can start with artificial intelligence. These businesses are all easy to run and will serve as a gateway drug to more profitable and higher margin businesses in the future. What You’ll Learn My best work from home side hustle business ideas The benefits of using free AI tools The best AI tools to use Other Resources And Books The post 474: 4 Easy AI Side Hustles To Start In 2023 (Work From Home) ...
Jul 08, 2023•12 min
Today, I have my buddy Chad Rubin back on the show. Last time we heard from him, he was running a $20M company selling vacuum filters over at Crucial Vacuum. But over the years, the increased Amazon competition caused his shop to become far less profitable. In this episode, we discuss the state of Crucial Vacuum today, the overall Amazon landscape and how he’s been able to turn his company around. What You’ll Learn What happened to Crucial Vacuum since 2016 The overall Amazon selling...
Jul 03, 2023•44 min
One of the most common questions I get asked is which ecommerce platform to go with for an online store. So in this episode, I reveal my top four ecommerce platforms to start a business, depending on a number of factors such as your budget, your level of tech savviness, and what you sell. What You’ll Learn What’s the best eCommerce platform for you How much should you pay for a shopping cart The eCommerce platform that best fits your niche Other Resources And Books Shopify BigCommerc...
Jun 30, 2023•14 min
Today I have my friend and business partner Toni Herrbach on the show. In this episode, we recap some of the game changing strategies in ecommerce that were revealed in Seller Summit 2023 This year was one of the best Seller Summits in terms of content and community. Not only did we have the most sessions ever, but every single talk was incredible. Head on over to Sellersummit.com to grab the recordings. What You’ll Learn Key takeaways from the Sellers Summit The trends that are taking ove...
Jun 27, 2023•54 min
Welcome to Family First Fridays, a special segment of the podcast where I publish solo episodes to teach you how to make money without sacrificing your lifestyle. If you haven’t picked up my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, The Family First Entrepreneur, head on over to https://thefamilyfirstentrepreneur.com and fill out the form to get over $690 in free bonuses. In today’s episode I discuss psychological mind games that you can use in your copy that can help you make more money...
Jun 23, 2023•12 min
Today I have my friend Andrew Warner on the show. Andrew is the founder and host of Mixergy, which is one of the OG interview based podcasts in the world. During the pandemic, he released a book called Stop Asking Questions: How to lead high Impact Interviews, which I read cover to cover. And I wanted to bring Andrew on the show today to talk about people skills because I know that my businesses didn’t start taking off until I started building relationships with other business owners. What...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Welcome to another Family First Friday in honor of my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, the Family First Entrepreneur. In this episode, I’ll highlight and explain the latest developments in the e-commerce industry and how they’re shaping the future of shopping. What You’ll Learn 2023 Ecommerce Trends The Rise Of Social Ecommerce The Year Of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Other Resources And Books Order My Book And Get $690 In Bonuses The post 468: Ecommerce Is Changing And Th...
Jun 16, 2023•16 min
Today, I’m thrilled to have Jim Kennemer on the show. Jim and I met randomly on a panel run by Global Sources. And when we met, I knew I had to have him on the show. Jim is the founder of Cosmo Sourcing and he’s helped hundreds of clients source more than $100 million worth of products from both China and Vietnam. Production and sourcing have been slowly shifting away from China to places like Vietnam and Jim just happens to be a sourcing expert for Vietnam. What You’ll Learn W...
Jun 12, 2023•44 min
Welcome to another Family First Friday in honor of my Wall Street Journal bestselling book, the Family First Entrepreneur. In this episode, I discuss what not to do when it comes to starting an ecommerce business today. There’s just way too much content to consume online and a lot of it is outdated and worthless. To help you sort through the junk, here are all the outdated ecommerce strategies and tips that no longer apply in 2023. What You’ll Learn Outdated ecommerce strategies and ...
Jun 09, 2023•15 min
