TAS 475: (Special Episode) TAS Podcast Turns 3 Years Old Today - Lessons Learned and Future of Ecommerce
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Welcome to an exciting episode of The Amazing Seller podcast! This episode marks the three year anniversary since Scott started podcasting. He is so excited and fired up to celebrate and mark this special occasion with followers who have been with him since the start, those who’ve just started following along, and everyone in between. On this episode, you’ll hear Scott reflect on the last three years, share how he almost didn’t start TAS, the power of pushing through your doubts, why Scott got started selling on Amazon, business partnerships, takeaways, and much more! You don’t want to miss a minute of this fun and extraordinary episode!
Push through your doubts, it’s worth it!
Did you know that The Amazing Seller podcast almost didn’t happen? It’s true! As Scott was preparing to launch this crazy new experiment teaching people who were interested in starting their own ecommerce business, the doubts started to creep in. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott reveals some aspects of his story and how TAS started that he’s never shared before. Having been burned by an unsuccessful stint hosting a fitness podcast, Scott wondered if anyone would really be interested in what he had to say about ecommerce. Thankfully, Scott’s wife provided him with the perfect advice at just the right time. To hear Scott share this story in detail, make sure to listen to this episode!
Lessons learned from positive and negative business partnerships.
What has been your experience with business partnerships? Have you been burned before or have you had a harmonious relationship that led to great results? Are you considering entering into a business partnership in the future? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott shares some lessons he has learned over the years with both positive and negative experiences with business partnerships. While one of his partnerships didn’t turn out as profitable as he would have liked, Scott press forward and now enjoys a great business partnership with his new brand. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from Scott’s hard-earned wisdom! Check out this episode to hear more!
Key takeaways from three years running The Amazing Seller
How can sellers like you get an advantage over your competition? You are already headed toward a good start by following The Amazing Seller! Being part of this community and learning from Scott’s years of experience will get you one step closer and thinking smarter about how to build your ecommerce brand. On this episode, Scott shares some really important takeaways that you can use today to get your business on strong footing.
- Don’t go after products that are selling 50 units a day. Use the 10x10x1 Strategy!
- If the product is all over Alibaba when you searching for it, don’t do it.
- You need more SKU’s, consider using variations.
- Amazon is trending toward favoring brands, build yours!
- Don’t rely on tools to do all the work for you.
- Remember that Amazon is a sales channel. Don’t build your entire business there!
If you’d like to hear Scott expand on these tips and more, make sure to check out this informative episode! You don’t want to miss it!
The future of The Amazing Seller
After reaching an important milestone like three years of running a podcast and robust community, it’s helpful to take a step back and consider the future. Don’t panic, Scott isn’t going anywhere anytime soon! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott gives TAS followers like you a peek into what he sees as the future of the TAS community and ecommerce in general. Take this moment to celebrate with Scott and your fellow TAS folks and get excited about what's coming down the pike! Hear Scott exciting plans and other helpful insights on this can’t miss episode!