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The Million Dollar Sellers Podcast Million Dollar Sellers
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4.9 • 33 Ratings
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Welcome to the Million Dollar Sellers Podcast hosted by MDS Member Nick Shucet. In this podcast you’ll learn how these amazing E-Commerce entrepreneurs got started, the mistakes they made along the way, the wins they have celebrated and where they are now.
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Ephraim Ausch: The Power of Community in Growing an Amazon Business
Learning about Amazon changed Ephraim’s life. He moved from a dissatisfied 21 years-old employee who earned a paltry $12 an hour to a seven-figure seller of over 35,000 products within 6 weeks.
Key Takeaways
Ephraim will teach you the following vital lessons in this interview:
Utilize the power of keywords to scale on Amazon
Explore Amazon PPC if you desire growth in your eCommerce business
Venturing into new business terrains is a great risk that’s worth taking.
Knowing what others don’t know can set you apart from other businesses
Always prepare for the possibility of a congested port so you don’t completely risk your Q4
When Amazon gives you removal, they offer a free window period to send back that SKUs.
Ensure to belong to a business community that you can rely on for help like the Amazon family and MDS. -
Mehran Kamari: Optimize Your Business To Suit Your Lifestyle
Mehran’s business sense dates back to making profit off candy he got from 7-Eleven as a kid. And with about 30% hit on his business during the pandemic, his next milestone is to get the business back to the numbers before COVID.
Key Takeaways
Things you’ll find out from this interview with Mehran Kamari
Ensure that you know everything you need to know before jumping into a business
You must shift from an employee mindset to a business owner’s mindset
The MDS community reshapes your idea of what friendship should be
Losing his father made Mehran realize that people can work all their lives and never enjoy freedom
Consider the risk involved in any path you choose to take
Community is often a big part of big decisions because of shared aspirations and challenges
People are more inclined to do business with you if they resonate with your experiences
If you don’t know what you want, you’ll get discouraged when you encounter obstacles
Leaving a well-paying job to focus on business can be very scary
Don’t be shabby with hiring
A relaxed environment can become a trap for your business
Mehran delegates most repetitive tasks to focus on building products -
Shawn Cannon: Leveraging Arbitrage to Get Into Amazon
Shawn Cannon and his partner Becky began selling on Amazon merely as an alternative income source and have been able to bring in a seven-figure turnover yearly.
Key Takeaways
In this interview Shawn will teach you these valuable lessons:
Arbitrage is one of the best ways to get into selling on Amazon for people with money
Consider every listing as a doorway to get into Amazon
Branding can greatly impact your Amazon sales turnover if done rightly
Challenges will come when venturing into arbitrage but do not quit.
It’s advisable to have a thousand listings that sold one unit than one listing that sold a thousand.
It’s okay to try out different products before settling for the one with the most skews and demand.
Sticking to a brand is more rewarding than doing wholesale in the long run.
When it comes to running a business, focus on two things—what you love and what you’re great at.
Be willing to take blind leap of faith towards achieving your goals -
Kevin Hundal: Building on an Existing Infrastructure
Kevin demonstrates how environment shapes mindset. Seeing his family do business as a kid, he was able to convince his mother to invest in his first business. However, oneness is something he constantly pursues.
Key Takeaways
Things you’ll learn from this interview with Kevin Hundall:
Having a relevant support system improves confidence in business
Identifying and maximizing opportunities in unpleasant situations
How personal values shape a business
Your passion fuels your commitment and dedication to your business
The MDS community embodies the value of a community
Seek opportunities in fun and interesting things
Family members can build businesses together if they agree
There’s no age limit in the pursuit of success -
Jeremy and Jason: Building Processes That Simplify Customer Acquisition
At Ecom CPA, simplicity is the keyword. So, they’re constantly working on building systems to break the silo that exist between the accounting and tax departments.
Since most of their clients are entrepreneurs who hate to repeat themselves, their solutions gather enough information to reduce such stress. Then goes further to help them understand their taxes and all they need to know about compliance.
Key Takeaways
In this interview, you'll learn from Jeremy and Jason:
Some systems that neutralize the silo between the accounting and tax departments
Understand taxes and all the moving pieces from a compliance perspective
The best way to satisfy your client is to ask them what they want and listen
How Jason overcame his uncertainties about eCommerce
How they’re able to get more traction than their competitors
Why they only work with clients that are a good fit
Why Jeremy chose Jason for his current role -
Mike Engle: Learning Teamwork Through Meditation
Mike shows how meditation can help leaders respect their staff and understand that everyone is a part of a bigger picture.
Key Takeaways
In this interview, you'll learn this from Mike:
How meditation helps to calm the monkey mind
To be calm even in the midst of your challenges
Meditation creates a space between any your response and any action
You’ll always ask the right questions and get faster results in a few tries
The practice increases emotional intelligence
People diagnosed with ADHD can
Spending time meditating moves you away from negative mindset
Recognizing distraction is as precious as being focused
Customer Reviews
Must listen for all ecom folks
I’ve been selling online for 10 years now and I love listening to “how I built this” kind of shows, so this one hit home! The stories are amazing, the host is super relatable and the guests are impressive/heartfelt. My weekly listen for sure.
Inspirational
Motivating stories from the best in the ecom and amazon space!
I've learned so much
I've learned so much from these serious, experienced sellers