Running a business could be challenging, but running one this year can be significantly more difficult. And in times of doubt, we need someone to look up to for inspiration and encouragement. While the struggle of running an Amazon business in 2020 is real, so are the Amazon success stories. After double-hustling since he started selling on Amazon 2017, Eric Moore left his corporate job in July this year to work on his Amazon business full time. Today, Eric enjoys the benefits that running an...

Whether it’s because they got laid off, want to work from home, or do a side hustle, many people want to start an Amazon business. Yet, they doubt doing so because they feel like it’s an unsafe venture. After all, it’s been a long, arduous year we’ve all had. With all the crazy stuff that’s been happening, is starting an online business on Amazon still viable?  And if it is, what kind of investment do you have to make to succeed? What are the challenges of...

Are you new to Amazon? Thinking of opening up your online business but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed with all the information from YouTube and Facebook? It’s easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis when you’re new to selling on Amazon (or to eCommerce in general), but that’s okay. While the struggle is certainly real, starting an Amazon business is a legitimate way to find financial success and achieve your goals in life.

Today, I discuss five things...

I thought it was going to be the best year when 2020 started. Everything was going great: I had a vacation with my family in Puerto Rico, my Amazon business was booming, and we had a remodeling in the house. Then, the pandemic hit - hard and fast. Like many people, I was impacted by the quarantine, the uncertainty, and the struggles of COVID-19. But someone inspired me out of my recent rut. Someone who, despite life’s challenges and physical limitations, strove to reach his dreams. That...

Sometimes, people get this impression that coaches, business leaders, and mentors are impervious to mistakes and always have it together. So, let me be a bit vulnerable here. From worrying about the future of Amazon due to Antitrust Laws to doubting the performance of my Amazon business because of the global pandemic, I struggle too, just like you. Still, I pick myself up and dust myself off. And whether you’re new to selling online or are an e-commerce veteran, if you are struggling, I...

Have you ever come across a product on Amazon that would have sold so much if it weren’t so terribly listed? Those listings are actually potential gold mines, according to e-Commerce Specialist Todd Welch. Todd is the CEO of Welch Products, creator of Entrepreneur Adventure, and host of the Amazon Wholesale Podcast. Todd - whom I call the Listing Whisperer - and his “Mine and Refine” method can help you scale your profit by locating bad Amazon listings, taking control of...

It’s easy to get discouraged and de-motivated these days. After all, 2020 has been nothing like any of us have ever imagined. From pandemic to racial injustice, there’s a lot of issues that force us to adjust to a new normal - even when it comes to running our online businesses. But while the struggle is certainly real, a few reminders of the Dos and Don’ts of growing your Amazon business will help you balance yourself and tread the waters of an uncertain time. 

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Are you thinking of throwing in the towel on your Amazon because it’s been hard, confusing, or overwhelming? Do want to get started but don’t know where to even begin with the wealth of information out there? Or do you want to continue running your online business on Amazon but are scared because of these trying times? Whatever you’re doing on Amazon, don’t call it quits just yet. There are benefits to rolling up your sleeves and pushing through - and there are...

Ask Me Anything About Amazon Part 2

When you’re running an Amazon business, you want to make the best choice to grow and earn profit. But it’s easy to get struck with analysis paralysis, especially if you have no one to ask questions or bounce ideas. You may start feeling like you want to go back in time, where it was easier for you. It’s okay to feel that way. It doesn’t matter if you’re earning eight figures a year or just starting to sell on Amazon as a side...

Running an Amazon business isn’t a get rich quick scheme. It’s an actual business. And whether you’re running an Ecommerce business or a brick-and-mortar store, all legitimate businesses have a learning curve. You’ll definitely encounter some confusion here and there or some hurdle you don’t know how to jump over. But that’s okay! While the struggle is certainly real, so is growth and profit - and asking the right questions about overcoming challenges is...