In this episode, Dylan sits down with guest David Schomer, an Amazon expert, about his journey from corporate America to building a successful e-commerce business on Amazon.

He discusses the Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) and Amazon Handmade, highlighting the potential opportunities for Etsy sellers. David elaborates on his background, starting from his farm experiences to his consulting career before launching a pet supply brand that led him to e-commerce success.

The conversation covers research methods, product launches, and scaling strategies, emphasizing the importance of having a calculated approach to launching and growing a business.

David also provides insights on Amazon's advertising strategies and shares the significance of preparing financially before transitioning full-time into e-commerce. He also discusses the Amazon Handmade program, offering Etsy sellers practical advice on expanding to Amazon with hero products.

The discussion includes the pros and cons of selling on Amazon, the potential for marketplace expansion, and tips for managing PPC effectively.

In this episode, we discuss:

[01:36] Meet David Schomer: From Corporate America to Amazon Success

[05:20] David's First Product and Lessons Learned

[07:27] Navigating Amazon FBA, FBM, and Handmade

[10:37] The Importance of Research and Strategy on Amazon

[20:30] Advertising and PPC Strategies

[23:17] Expanding Your Business: International Markets and Handmade

[28:18] Advice for Etsy Sellers Considering Amazon

Connect with David:

Website: https://firingtheman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firingtheman/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/firing-the-man/id1493680004

In this episode, I take you through the live Etsy Seller event we hosted in Las Vegas, NV where I had the privilege of meeting students from The Ultimate Etsy Course! Stay tuned for our next student event! 📖 Download my FREE 16-step checklist: https://dylanjahraus.mykajabi.com/opt-in-7cbce5a9-e57e-4967-a4c3-6c85f523eaac 📞 Book a call with me to discuss your Etsy Shop and hear more about how I can help you through my program, The Ultimate Etsy Course and 1:1 Coaching! https://dylanjahraus.com/program-strategy-call-youtube 🏆 Student Results https://www.dylanjahraus.com/student-testimonials 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/ 🎙️ Check out our PODCAST! Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3rzehXL Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3fIMn92 👋 WHO AM I? Welcome, friends! I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My Etsy shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice, either to start your new Etsy shop or to grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit and save you time!

In this episode, Dylan sits down with Andee Hart, an experienced sales strategist for female entrepreneurs. Andee shares her extensive background in tech sales and wholesale candle sales, offering insights and practical tips on transitioning from B2C to wholesale markets.

She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, the art of follow-up, and the consistency needed in sales outreach. The discussion includes strategies for crafting effective sales emails, starting with small boutiques, and the potential pitfalls of working with large retailers. Tune in to learn actionable steps to get your products into retailers.

In this episode, we discuss:

[01:30] Andee’s Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

[05:30] The Art of Selling: Mindset and Strategies

[07:53] Success Stories and Overcoming Sales Challenges

[11:56] Sales Outreach: Tips and Tools

[17:45] Wholesale Strategies and Retailer Outreach

[24:31] Trade Shows and Organic Sales Outreach

[29:13] Upcoming Projects and Programs

Connect with Andee:

Website: https://www.andeehart.com/

{Free} She Sells Differently Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shesellsdifferently

She Sells Differently Podcast: https://andeehart.com/podcast/