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Unlock the full potential and growth in your business. Join Josh Hadley, a successful 8-figure e-com business owner and investor as he interviews highly successful CEOs and business owners who share specific actions you can take today to help your business reach its full potential and leave a lasting impact on the world.
Whether you sell on Amazon FBA, Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Walmart, ClickFunnels, or Etsy you'll learn what is working for the most successful business leaders in eCommerce. Each eCom breakthrough episode is filled with strategies you can implement to help you scale to 8 figures and beyond.
Here's a small list of the topics we will cover:
- How to find new products to sell
- How to find good manufacturers
- How to manage cash flow
- Inventory management (shipping & logistics)
- Optimizing sales pages for conversion
- How to successfully launch a new product on Amazon.com
- Product ranking & optimization
- Amazon PPC management
- Implementing business operating systems
- Driving external traffic to Amazon
- Preparing to exit
- How to hire and build a team with A-Level talent
- Leadership skills
Knowing When To Expand Your Distribution Channels With Josh Gibson
Josh Gibson is the CEO and President of Sojourn Group Consulting, an Amazon boutique marketing agency specializing in helping sellers grow their marketplace. Before starting Sojourn, Josh worked in the banking industry. Today, his busy schedule doesn’t allow for much downtime, but when he’s not in the office, Josh spends it with his wife of 15 years and their four kids. In this episode… Are you an Amazon seller who’s frustrated with how the platform eats your margin for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? With an estimated 6.3 million sellers on Amazon, there is plenty of competition for your product to stand out. Add to that compromised cash flow, strict inventory expectations, packaging restrictions, and high fees, and it’s easy for your bottom line to fall into the red. So what strategies are there for sellers to make a profit? Josh Gibson, business leader and expert Amazon seller, suggests you prioritize tracking your weights and categories and the products you’re selling. Other tips for seller success are leveraging best-selling products, optimizing product listings, and experimenting with selling on other e-commerce channels. Tune into this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast with host Josh Hadley as he sits down with Josh Gibson, the CEO and President of Sojourn Group Consulting. The two discuss expanding seller distribution channels, the best tools to efficiently operate a business, why you should hire a marketing agency to help grow your brand, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Josh Gibson on LinkedIn Sojourn Group Consulting Special mention(s): Steven Pope on LinkedIn My Amazon Guy Bradley Sutton on LinkedIn Kevin King Book(s): Gary (Gary Vee) Vaynerchuk books on Amazon
01:01:4817/01/2023
How To Attract A-Level Talent To Your Business
An in-demand executive recruiter in the e-commerce space, serving over 150 companies, Harry Joiner is the President and CEO of eCommerce Recruiter. The firm recruits top-tier talent for the National Retail Federation and B2B organizations. Harry’s accolades include closing job searches for manager, director, VP, and the C-suite for companies such as A&E Television, Adidas, REI.com, and more. Additionally, Harry has been featured in SUCCESS magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg Businessweek. In this episode… The e-commerce world is rapidly evolving with the addition of big-name brands and startups. From retail to streaming services, consumers have a plethora of shopping options. Furthermore, shopping channels are a preferred method of retail therapy for several reasons, including convenience, the age of smartphones, and social media integration. With access to so many smart devices, it makes sense for career seekers to search online. According to Harry Joiner, an e-commerce recruiting extraordinaire, fulfilling premiere job positions equivocates to drafting elite sports figures such as Tom Brady and Steph Curry. As an e-commerce recruiter, he and his business partner are highly selective. He also understands the business side of recruiting, such as economics and the client’s business strategy. But what else goes into this new-age recruiting process? Join Josh Hadley, host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, as he talks with Harry Joiner, the President and CEO of eCommerce Recruiter, about recruiting top talent for businesses in the electronic commerce space. Harry explains attracting A-level talent for companies, including developing a business strategy, identifying elite candidates, learning new skills, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Harry Joiner on LinkedIn Harry Joiner eCommerce Recruiter eCommerce Jobs CMO Search Allan Seibert on LinkedIn Andrew Youderian on LinkedIn Bill LaPierre on LinkedIn Kevin Hillstrom on LinkedIn Special Mentions: Search Engine Watch Steven Pope on Linkedin My Amazon Guy Roland Frasier on LinkedIn Kevin King Books: The Ultimate Sales Letter 4th Edition: Attract New Customers. Boost Your Sales by Dan S Kennedy No B.S. Direct Marketing: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Direct Marketing for Non-direct Marketing Businesses by Dan S Kennedy No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Guide to Time Productivity and Sanity by Dan S Kennedy No B.S. Price Strategy: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoner Guide to Profits, Power, and Prosperity by Dan S Kennedy
01:09:1010/01/2023
Your Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions in eCommerce
Kelcey Lehrich is the Co-founder and CEO of 365 Holdings, an Akron, Ohio-based company that buys and grows e-commerce brands. In addition to mergers and acquisitions, Kelcey also hosts the HoldCoConf. Known as the official “Un-Conference of Micro PE,” the HoldCoConf is a sought-after event where companies meet, learn, scale, and grow. Outside of business, you can find Kelcey rucking, marathon training, or at a Crossfit gym. Although he is passionate about endurance-type hobbies, Kelcey’s number one passion is family time with his wife and two sons. In this episode… eCommerce selling is a booming business responsible for making many new entrepreneurs multimillionaires. It’s understandable that successful business owners want to explore new ventures. So, what should be your next move if you are a thriving seven-figure seller? Business leader Kelcey Lehrich recommends considering acquisitions and mergers. A buyer can purchase a new company, merge to create a new organization, or acquire some assets and stocks through mergers and acquisitions. Merging and acquiring businesses can be a quick and easy way to expand your portfolio, but it can be overwhelming. Join host Josh Hadley in this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast as he talks to Kelcey Lehrich, the Co-founder and CEO of 365 Holdings. Together, the two explain everything you want to know about mergers and acquisitions in e-commerce. Additionally, Kelcey expounds on why entrepreneurs should explore how to zone into their genius, create a vision, learn the processes of acquisitions and mergers through experience, and more. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast “The Five Biggest Mistakes Josh Hadley Wants You To Avoid as a New Business Owner” Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Kelcey Lehrich on LinkedIn Kelcey on Twitter and Instagram 365 Holdings Email Kelcey: [email protected] 365 Holdings Articles HoldCoConf Justin J Scheeff on LinkedIn The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz Superhuman Gary Vee on LinkedIn Roland Frasier on LinkedIn
45:5103/01/2023
Amazon Strategy Audit Session With a Brand Serving The Pet Niche
Josh Hadley is the Founder and CEO of an eight-figure e-commerce business called Hadley Designs. Hadley Designs is an online graphic design boutique where customers can choose, design, download, and print home decor and invitations. Josh is also an e-commerce business consultant and the host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, which is dedicated to helping brands exceed eight-figure profits. Before starting Hadley Designs and eComm Breakthrough, Josh graduated with an MBA from the Lassonde New Venture Development program at the University of Utah. Josh then took his talents to Dallas, where he honed his business, marketing, and project management skills as an executive for American Airlines. In this episode… The Amazon marketplace is a popular selling channel because it offers sellers many benefits, including customer reach, Amazon’s reputation, and reliable fulfillment and shipping. Despite the positive benefits Amazon offers its sellers, understanding how the platform works can be intimidating for beginners. Over the past weeks, eight-figure e-commerce seller Josh Hadley has shared his journey, which is a great success story despite the growing pains he experienced early on. The creation of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast is one of the ways he’s giving back to rookie sellers, and he’s giving away one monthly comprehensive strategy audit worth $10,000 each month. In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley sits down with Charlie McKenzie, an Amazon seller and the first winner of Josh’s strategy audit session giveaway. Josh demonstrates a live audit where he explains the best Amazon strategies that target a specific niche. Josh talks to Charlie about product innovation, sales copy that guarantees customer solutions, and product testing to maximize profits. Resources mentioned in this episode: eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Tyler Gregg on LinkedIn Ampd Kevin King Brandon Young Data Dive Sales Tax Handbook In Order To Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey To Freedom by Yeonmi Park Scale Insights SellerBoard Seller Systems RoboQuill Simply Noted Amazon Vine
43:2227/12/2022
How Optimized Product Content Can Give You a HUGE Advantage Over the Competition on Amazon
Rafael Veloz is the Founder and CEO of Share It Studio, an award-winning, Amazon-focused marketing agency specializing in helping sellers reach their goals like increasing sales and building brand awareness. Rafael has over 13 years of marketing experience and spent five of those years as an Amazon marketing specialist. In this episode… Like many young adults just graduating from high school, Rafael Veloz’s future seemed uncertain because he hadn’t discovered his life’s passion. Once he realized that he could use his creativity for content creation, it was full throttle from that point on. As a product specialist for Amazon marketing, Rafael helps his clients achieve their full selling potential by using the lessons he’s acquired about product content optimization. Rafael focuses on providing effective, data-driven strategies for visual content that benefit his clients’ listings’ performance. In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley sits with Rafael Veloz, the Founder and CEO of Share It Studio, to discuss product optimization that helps sellers stand out from the competition. Rafael explains how to understand data using brand analytics, how to implement those findings into product listings, and how to understand product advertising through constant testing. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Rafael Veloz on LinkedIn Share It Studio Email Rafael: [email protected] Rafael on Instagram Rafael’s Gift: 15% Discount Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) on LinkedIn
53:5920/12/2022
The Ultimate Amazon Product Launch Strategy
Matt Altman is the Head of Amazon at Right Side Up, a third-party agency that mentors rookie and veteran brand sellers to scale from zero to $3 million in monthly sales through optimization, including advertising and analytics. Matt attributes his success to his “owner mentality” blueprint, a strategy he provides to his clients. Matt’s ability to rise beyond seven figures makes him an expert e-commerce entrepreneur. With over 12 years of selling experience, he has sold over $35 million in products through Amazon. In this episode… Do you have the ultimate product to sell online? Maybe you want to launch a product on Amazon but are unsure of the steps to take. Look no further. Not only does Amazon want your products, but it is also always searching for new brands. However, there are many factors to consider, such as advertising, data, conversion rates, software tools, and much more. That’s where Amazon head Matt Altman comes in. In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley sits down with Matt Altman, the Head of Amazon at Right Side Up, to talk about the ultimate strategy to launch a product on Amazon through product optimization, pay-per-click (PPC) management, and Matt explains to sellers when it’s time to cut an underperforming product. If you are an aspiring Amazon seller, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in! Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast “Kevin King’s Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans” “Four Critical Pillars for Amazon Listing Optimization” with Steven Pope “Actions You Must Take To Prepare Your Business for a Recession” with Steve Simonson “How To Double or Triple the Value of Your Business With Intellectual Property (IP) Protection” with Rich Goldstein Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Matt Altman on LinkedIn Right Side Up Matt’s free audit session Plum Card Special Mentions Kevin King Steven Pope on LinkedIn Steve Simonson on LinkedIn Brandon Young on LinkedIn Destaney Wishon on LinkedIn Software Tools Eva Guru Intellivy Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) Data Dive Ecom Analytics Pacvue
01:12:1613/12/2022
Four Foundations That Allow Your Business To Scale
Aaron Hovivian is the CEO and Solution Project Lead of The Collab Team. The company is a hub that specializes in creating solutions for transitioning clients seeking to operate at their highest efficiency. The Collab Team focuses on four core areas: people, processes, planning, and projects. Aaron’s business is turning solopreneurs into eight-figure earners using The Collab Team formula. He attributes his success to being a jack-of-all-trades, which includes understanding team analysis and KPIs and creating roles and responsibilities. Aaron also hosts hybrid and virtual events, including masterclasses. In this episode… Many solopreneurs and small business owners reach a level of success where their company profits millions and then hits a plateau. This often leads to evaluating processes and cutting overhead costs to elevate profits. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the most effective solution. When it comes to scaling a business to seven figures and beyond, operating systems must be placed in motion. But where do you start? If you think operations drain profits or the thought of creating systems overwhelms you, then this episode is for you. In today’s episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley sits down with The Collab Team CEO and Solution Project Lead, Aaron Hovivian, to discuss the four foundations that scale a business beyond seven figures, including marketing automation and integrations, customer experience, organizational chart and team, and sales and finance. Plus, Aaron shares a free special gift with the eComm Breakthrough Podcast audience. This is one episode you don’t want to miss. Let’s get started. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Aaron Hovivian on LinkedIn The Collab Team The Collab Team: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Foudations That Scale Masterclass Ops Experts Club Aaron’s Free Gift for eComm Breakthrough’s Audience Keith Yackey on LinkedIn Married Game Kolbe ATM Index Loom Pedro Adao on LinkedIn 100X Academy
43:1906/12/2022
Finding the Balance in a Relationship When Your Spouse Is Your Business Partner
Josh Hadley is the CEO of Hadley Designs, and Becca Hadley is the Chief Creative Officer of Hadley Designs, an online boutique graphic design store. The boutique specializes in stationery and gift items ranging from wedding invitations to baby shower decor to classroom decor. A one-off opportunity for Becca to design wedding invitations for her best friend sparked something in Josh, and from there, Hadley Designs was born. The e-commerce leaders are more than just business partners. They are also the powerhouse couple behind the brand. Though Hadley Designs is an eight-figure success, Josh and Becca’s trajectory once laid elsewhere. Josh’s path was always to be an entrepreneur. He holds an MBA from the University of Utah and has always had an innate passion for owning a business. Becca, an art lover since childhood, is also a University of Utah alum with a BA in education. In this episode… It’s rare that a couple can combine their passions to create a business venture. But that happened for Becca and Josh Hadley, the dynamic duo behind the creative e-commerce brand Hadley Designs. Still, working with a significant other can be challenging: how to divide time to spend with the kids, setting aside alone time, and respecting each other's job role in the company. So, how can a married couple who spends nearly 24 hours together make it work? In this episode of Josh Hadley’s eComm Breakthrough Podcast, the script has been flipped, as Chad Franzen of Rise25 interviews Josh, CEO of Hadley Designs, and his wife, Becca Hadley, Chief Creative Officer of Hadley Designs. Together, this powerhouse couple discusses following your passion, understanding the right time to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, and finding the balance when working with a spouse. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn Email Josh: [email protected] eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Becca Hadley on LinkedIn Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Rise25 Chad Franzen on LinkedIn
43:5829/11/2022
How To Double or Triple the Value of Your Business With Intellectual Property (IP) Protection
Rich Goldstein is the Principal Patent Attorney at Goldstein Patent Law, a boutique law firm focused on providing clients with essential patent protection strategies and patent prosecution. A respected professional in the industry for nearly three decades, Rich has acquired over 2,000 patents for his clients. Rich’s mission is to connect, protect, and educate inventors, start-ups, small businesses, and e-commerce and digital marketers to obtain patent protection. He makes learning about patent protection easy by hosting the Innovations and Breakthroughs Podcast and he wrote the book The ABA Consumer Guide To Obtaining a Patent. In this episode… These days many e-commerce sellers choose to sell their products on Amazon. With proper marketing, sellers usually find success within a few years, if not sooner. But with great success comes a few hassles. One is product copying. As host Josh Hadley shared in previous episodes, one of his mistakes in his entrepreneurial journey was failing to protect his products. If you have made the same mistake or experienced product duplication, you’ll want to stick around to learn how to protect your intellectual property (IP). In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley sits down with Rich Goldstein, the Principal Patent Attorney at Goldstein Patent Law, to discuss how sellers can double the value of their business with intellectual patent protection. Stay tuned to learn why you should trademark your brand, evaluate your product before applying for a patent, and understand the value of IP protection. Plus, Rich explains the significance of having an IP budget. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Rich Goldstein on LinkedIn Goldstein Patent Law Goldstein Patent Law Events Innovations and Breakthroughs Podcast With Rich Goldstein The ABA Consumer Guide To Obtaining a Patent by Rich Goldstein Amazon Brand Registry Kevin King Brandon Young on LinkedIn Titan Network Norm Farrar on LinkedIn Danny McMillan on LinkedIn Seller Sessions
47:0822/11/2022
Four Critical Pillars for Amazon Listing Optimization
Steven Pope is the Founder of My Amazon Guy (MAG), a full-service marketing agency known as the “Wikipedia of Amazon knowledge,” and handles over 300 clients. MAG provides over 1,200 tutorial videos on YouTube, educating hopefuls on how to grow sales on Amazon. A thought leader, Steven mastered the e-commerce business as a corporate marketing manager and e-commerce director. His 10 years of experience led him to teach the art of leveraging on Amazon. Before founding MAG, Steven earned his MBA from Western Governors University and worked as a TV reporter. In this episode… You finally originate a niche product and decide to sell it on Amazon. Sales quickly flourish, but suddenly the product success hits a snag. Now what? You enlist the services of My Amazon Guy. The agency’s Founder, Steven Pope, is not only an e-commerce brand mastermind but also has firsthand experience as an Amazon seller. He understands the concerns that come with selling on the platform. From copycats to thieving hackers to product suppression, Steven has experienced it all. More importantly, Steven and his firm of veteran professionals know how to handle these situations and execute resolutions. In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley sits down with Steven Pope. Steven discusses three actionable steps to increase sales and take your brand to the next level by conducting a search query performance report, identifying keywords before implementing content and merchandise changes, performing A/B tests on product images, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Steven Pope on LinkedIn Email Steven: [email protected] My Amazon Guy My Amazon Guy With Steven Pope Podcast My Refund Guy Age of Sage on Amazon Lilly Posh on Amazon Momstir on Amazon Holstit Dr. Squatch on Amazon Pickfu The Road Less Stupid by Keith J Cunningham Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It...and Why the Rest Don’t by Verne Harnish Time Doctor Calendly Harry Joiner on LinkedIn eCommerceRecruiter.com
55:0815/11/2022
Actions You Must Take To Prepare Your Business for a Recession
Steve Simonson is the Managing Director of Symo Global, a consulting firm composed of veteran high-level executives with a mission to support and aid companies to achieve their goals. Steve is also a lifelong entrepreneur who has built, purchased, sold, and founded several companies over three decades. Additionally, Steve’s companies have been recognized for three years straight by Inc. magazine and have been on its Inc. 500 list. Steve was also a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. In this episode… Some may say a recession is approaching, and others believe we’re already living in one. While businessman Steve Simonson agrees with the latter, he does not believe these are doom and gloom days. Instead, Steve challenges fellow business owners to strategize in order to come out triumphant on the other side. So, how should entrepreneurs go about doing this? A lifelong entrepreneur, Steve spends plenty of his time collaborating with intelligent people. He’s learned plenty through trial and error, and what he did not learn from experience, he achieved from brainstorming with some of the greatest minds in free enterprise. As a result, Steve knows how to navigate business in a booming or a shaky economy. In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley sits down with Steve Simonson, the Managing Director of Symo Global. Steve discusses the actions entrepreneurs must take to prepare their businesses for a recession, including implementing a product profitability analysis and liquidating non-earning inventory. Plus, Steve answers Josh’s rapid-fire questions. So entrepreneurs, grab a pen and paper because you do not want to miss what Steve has to say! Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Steve Simonson on LinkedIn Symo Global Steve on Youtube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Awesomers.com Podcast “Steve Simonson - 7 China Mistakes and How to Avoid Them” Manny Coats on Linkedin Helium 10 Kevin King Product Savants Parsimony Empowery eCommerce Cooperative EmpoweryMastermind.com Travis Zigler on LinkedIn The E-myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E Gerber E-Myth Mastery: The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World-Class Company by Michael E Gerber The End of the World Is Just Beginning by Peter Zeihan Mark Vadon on LinkedIn Jay Steinfield on LinkedIn Lead From the Core: The 4 Principles for Profit and Prosperity by Jay Steinfield
41:3508/11/2022
Josh Hadley’s Four Core Areas of Performance Enhancement
Josh Hadley is the Founder and CEO of an eight-figure e-commerce business called Hadley Designs. Hadley Designs is an online graphic design boutique where customers can choose, design, download, and print home decor and invitations. Josh is also an e-commerce business consultant and the host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, which is dedicated to helping brands exceed eight-figure profits. Before starting Hadley Designs and eComm Breakthrough Consulting, Josh graduated with an MBA from the Lassonde New Venture Development program at the University of Utah. Josh then took his talents to Dallas, where he honed his business, marketing, and project management skills as an executive for American Airlines. In this episode… In the last three Thought Leadership conversations, Josh Hadley revealed his early mistakes as a new entrepreneur, his step-by-step process for hiring A-level talent, and how he scaled a seven-figure brand beyond eight figures. Nothing short of passionate, Josh believes there is enough prosperity to go around. He has a genuine desire to help business owners succeed. On a mission to guide nouveau entrepreneurs on how to avoid the stumbling blocks he encountered, Josh shares his wisdom once again. In this episode of Josh Hadley’s eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 flips the script and interviews Josh in part four of their Thought Leadership discussion. Together, these well-versed B2B podcasters discuss creating a business performance enhancement framework, including Josh’s explanation of product innovation, why he believes talent is the nerve center of any business, his thoughts on sales and marketing strategies, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Chad Franzen on LinkedIn Rise25 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge American Airlines MBA Leadership Pipeline The Seven-Step Process Entrepreneurs Should Use When Hiring New Talent Ryan Deiss on LinkedIn Scalable Roland Frasier on LinkedIn Alex Charfen on LinkedIn Simple Operations Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
46:3601/11/2022
Kevin King’s Wicked-Smart Tips for Building an Audience of Raving Fans
Kevin King is a lifelong entrepreneur who has not received a paycheck from an employer in 30 years. An e-commerce merchant, Kevin has been a successful Amazon agent since 1999. His success led him to launch five seven-figure, private-label brands on Amazon in 2015. Kevin was named one of the Top 40 Direct Marketers Under 40 by Direct Marketing Magazine. Additionally, he’s been quoted in prestigious news mediums, including the New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He’s also appeared on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Inside Edition, and Entertainment Tonight. Kevin’s fortune allows him to travel extensively, and he’s traversed 90 countries spanning all seven continents. When Kevin isn’t traveling or overseeing his multimillion-dollar Amazon businesses, you can catch him hosting his AM/PM Podcast — a platform that educates aspiring Amazon sellers. In this episode… Not many people are fortunate enough to have been their own boss for a lifetime. Yet, this is the story of Kevin King, who has had a lucrative career as an Amazon seller and spent the bulk of his life's work generously sharing his talents. Yet, this is the story of Kevin King, who has had a lucrative career as an Amazon seller and spent the bulk of his life's work generously sharing his talents. But Kevin isn’t some self-serving guru who regurgitates what others say. Kevin actually leads by experience and is often referred to as a “walking encyclopedia of Amazon and marketing.” So, what is Kevin’s formula for success? In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley talks with e-commerce seller and entrepreneur Kevin King to discuss his multiple business ventures, why an Amazon seller must create a brand, his “wicked-smart” direct marketing strategies, and more. So get comfortable, grab a pen and paper, and take heed. Kevin drops plenty of knowledgeable nuggets you won’t want to miss! Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Kevin King Kevin on Facebook AM/PM Podcast Helium 10 Helium 10 Elite Billion Dollar Seller Summit Steve Simonson on LinkedIn Product Savants Brand Genesis Collective Minds Society Norman Farrar on LinkedIn Seller Systems Brandon Young on LinkedIn Casey Gauss on LinkedIn
54:0025/10/2022
The Seven-Step Process Entrepreneurs Should Use When Hiring New Talent
Josh Hadley is the Founder and CEO of an eight-figure e-commerce business called Hadley Designs. Hadley Designs is an online graphic design boutique where customers can choose, design, download, and print home decor and invitations. Josh is also an e-commerce business consultant and the host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, which is dedicated to helping brands exceed eight-figure profits. Before starting Hadley Designs and eComm Breakthrough, Josh graduated with an MBA from the Lassonde New Venture Development program at the University of Utah. Josh then took his talents to Dallas, where he honed his business, marketing, and project management skills as an executive for American Airlines. In this episode… In our second Thought Leadership episode, Josh Hadley discussed the five biggest mistakes he hopes entrepreneurs avoid. Josh also touched upon understanding the right time to hire and what roles need to be filled. Now, Josh shares one of the main concerns he hears from other business owners, which is hiring reliable talent. If you’re someone in a leadership role who’s responsible for recruiting, you’ll want to listen as Josh offers his seven-step hiring process. In this episode of Josh Hadley’s eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 once again flips the script and interviews Josh in part three of their Thought Leadership discussion. Together, these well-versed B2B podcasters discuss effective strategies to hire high-performing talent, including Josh’s recommended job advertising websites, his methodology for assessing potential candidates, his interviewing process, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Email Josh: [email protected] Rise25 Chad Franzen on LinkedIn Upwork Indeed OnlineJobs.ph Criteria Corp
40:0718/10/2022
Increase Organic Amazon Ranking Through Google Ads
Tyler Gregg is the Director of Operations at Ampd, a self-serve technology that allows Amazon sellers to unlock and launch custom Google Ads instantly. For over seven years, Tyler and his Ampd team have tirelessly created Google ad tech that is finally available for Amazon sellers. Before moving to Ampd, Tyler worked as a management consultant and specialized in developing stage brands and growing sales. In this episode… Are you an Amazon seller looking to funnel more traffic to your site? Have you thought about purchasing ads but were unsure which service to use? Maybe you’ve considered using Google Ads but were hesitant to try it. Now is your time to learn everything you need to know about this advertising program. Google Ads is a paid marketing tool used to generate quality traffic. Over the years, Ampd, a technology company staffed with some of the best data scientists, has committed to studying and mastering how Google Ads work best for Amazon sellers using keywords that generate profitable traffic. In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley sits down with Tyler Gregg, Ampd’s Director of Operations. Together, they discuss Ampd and how to purchase Google Ads to generate traffic. You’ll also learn some seller best practices, common mistakes sellers make when buying Google Ads, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs on Amazon Hadley Designs Tyler Gregg on LinkedIn Ampd $30 Ampd Promo Code: JOINAMPD30 Ampd on LinkedIn Amped on Facebook Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
01:06:1612/10/2022
The Five Biggest Mistakes Josh Hadley Wants You To Avoid as a New Business Owner
Josh Hadley is the Founder and CEO of an eight-figure e-commerce business called Hadley Designs. Hadley Designs is an online graphic design boutique where customers can choose, design, download, and print home decor and invitations. Josh is also an e-commerce business consultant and the host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, which is dedicated to helping brands exceed eight-figure profits. Before starting Hadley Designs and eComm Breakthrough, Josh graduated with an MBA from the Lassonde New Venture Development program at the University of Utah. Josh then took his talents to Dallas, where he honed his business, marketing, and project management skills as an executive for American Airlines. In this episode… In our first thought leadership episode, Josh Hadley discussed his entrepreneurial conquests and the inspiration behind Hadley Designs. Josh also mentioned his motivation for starting his podcast, eComm Breakthrough, which is a direct result of the lessons he’s learned from his entrepreneurial hiccups. In fact, there was a point early on in his business venture when Josh felt like giving up. Now, Josh shares the five mistakes he wants you to avoid. In this episode of Josh Hadley’s eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 once again flips the script and interviews Josh in the second part of their Thought Leadership discussion. Together, these well-versed business-to-business podcasters discuss understanding e-commerce channels that work best for your business, the best time to hire and who to hire, how to inspire creativity for your brand, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs on Amazon Hadley Designs Rise25 Chad Franzen on LinkedIn Roland Frasier on LinkedIn Seven Acquisition Strategies To Scale To Eight Figures and Beyond
44:2410/10/2022
Seven Acquisition Strategies To Scale To Eight Figures and Beyond
Self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur Roland Frasier is the Owner of Epic Network and six of the fastest-growing businesses, according to Inc. Magazine, including Epic Network, The Scalable Company, and War Room. In addition to e-commerce, these companies specialize in real estate, e-learning, and SaaS. Roland’s expertise as an investor entrepreneur has helped him acquire and sell over 1,000 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from 3-4.3 million dollars. In this episode… Roland Frasier, a co-founder and owner of multiple businesses, has dabbled in several prestigious careers. With degrees in accounting and law, he first garnered licenses in real estate and insurance as a teenager. Still, Roland wasn’t satisfied with his career choices. All wasn’t lost, however. After consulting with his tax attorney father, Roland understood he had the education and the tools to make a successful career transformation. After a chance meeting with some of his father’s clients, Roland had an aha moment, and the rest, as they say, is history. In this episode of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Josh Hadley sits down with Roland Frasier, the Co-founder, and Principal of Epic Network. Roland talks about the moment he knew he wanted to be an investor entrepreneur, his motivation for writing Zero Down, and the impactful book that has shifted his mindset. Additionally, Roland drops several nuggets of advice on how to acquire businesses and discusses his seven acquisition strategies to help seven-figure e-commmerce owners grow to eight-figures. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Roland Frasier on LinkedIn Roland on TikTok |Twitter |YouTube |Instagram |Facebook Epic Network War Room Mastermind Nothing Down: How to Buy Real Estate With Little or No Money Down by Bob Allen Zero Down: Five Proven Steps to Quickly Acquire Businesses by Roland Frasier EPIC Challenge Business Lunch Ryan Deiss on LinkedIn What the Heck Is EOS?: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS by Gino Wickman Verne Harnish on LinkedIn Scaling Up: A Gazelle Company The Scalable Company Black Box Thinking: Why Most People Never Learn From Their Mistakes – But Some Do by Matthew Syed
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From Humble Beginnings to an Eight-Figure eCommerce Brand Owner
Josh Hadley is the Founder and CEO of an eight-figure e-commerce business called Hadley Designs. Hadley Designs is an online graphic design boutique where customers can choose, design, download, and print home decor and invitations. Josh is also an e-commerce business consultant and the host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, which is dedicated to helping brands exceed eight figure profits. Before starting Hadley Designs and eComm Breakthrough, Josh graduated with an MBA from the Lassonde New Venture Development program at the University of Utah. Josh then took his talents to Dallas, where he honed his business, marketing, and project management skills as an executive for American Airlines. In this episode… If you’ve ever read about entrepreneurs or listened to them speak, they often talk about the innate entrepreneurial spirit that has always been with them. The same is true for Josh Hadley, host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast. Josh’s success rose from humble beginnings, and he’ll tell you that he made mistakes along the way. But those mistakes taught him valuable lessons, and as a result, Josh was able to grow a business into an eight-figure success. His only regret? That he could have reached such margins much quicker. There was no guide for him to prevent stumbling blocks, so he created his own guide for other entrepreneurs. In this episode of Josh Hadley’s eComm Breakthrough Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 flips the script and interviews Josh. Together, these two well-versed business-to-business podcasters discuss Josh’s serial entrepreneurial conquests. Josh’s story is an inspiring one, and you’ll learn this as he describes his background, how his wife’s talents inspired their first e-commerce brand, and the motivation behind starting his podcast. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: [email protected] Hadley Designs on Amazon Hadley Designs Chad Franzen on LinkedIn Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute American Airlines MBA Leadership Pipeline Becca Hadley on LinkedIn Troy D’Ambrosio on LinkedIn
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