Episodes
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Your host, Mike Bryan, talks with the Founder of Maniscripting, Samantha Kozuch. Samantha shared that she was enjoying a cup of coffee with cream on her desk. She had taken a break from coffee for a year but returned to it with a healthier approach, adding collagen to her strong morning brew.
Samantha's journey into e-commerce began when the pandemic hit. As a business coach, she started teaching her community how to stay focused on their goals through journaling prompts and meditations. This led to a demand for a tangible product, and thus, Samantha created a journal workbook.
She launched the journal in 2020 and has been growing and scaling her e-commerce business ever since. Samantha's epiphany moment was realizing that she didn't want her coaching business to be her long-term career. She saw an opportunity to create a physical product and, despite not having prior knowledge of e-commerce, she dove into learning everything she needed to know and took action.
To learn more about Samantha's work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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In this episode of Coffee with Sellers, host Mike Bryan interviews Tyler "Sully" Sullivan, the founder of Ecomgrowers.
Sully shares his journey from starting an e-commerce business in the golf industry to achieving eight-figure annual sales, largely through Facebook advertising. He discusses the challenges he faced, such as cash flow and inventory management, and the importance of delegation and work-life balance.
Sully and Mike also discuss and share insights on running an e-commerce business versus an agency, the benefits of selling directly through your own website, and Sully's current focus on his email agency, Ecomgrowers.
To learn more about Tyler's work, click HERE, HERE, and HERE.
Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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Your host, Mike Bryan, talks with the CEO of HSS, Yousef Benhamida. Yousef's journey is a testament to the saying, "Necessity is the mother of invention." After dropping out of college in 2010, he found solace in gardening. His interest in the fertilizer and nutrient industry for plants led him to create a product based on his gardening skills. He launched a website for his product and started selling it on Amazon in 2013.
However, the road to success was not smooth. Yousef faced financial difficulties and even had to borrow money from a friend to keep his dream alive. He was making the products himself in his small apartment and faced challenges with Amazon's restrictions and automated systems. Despite these hurdles, he persevered, continually communicating with Amazon to resolve issues.
To learn more about Yousef's work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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In this podcast episode, Mike Bryan, founder and CEO of Prime Seller Solutions, interviews Greg Writer from Launch Cart. They discuss the benefits of e-commerce, particularly focusing on the advantages of print-on-demand and manufacturing on demand.
Greg shares his journey from being the youngest owner of an investment bank to starting one of the first e-commerce malls on the internet. He also explains how his experiences led him to create Launch Cart, a platform designed to help influencers monetize their fan base through e-commerce.
To learn more about Greg's work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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Your host, Mike Bryan, talks with the Founder of e-com BOSS, Tina Striker. Eight years ago, Tina and her husband embarked on their e-commerce journey. Their first product, a mini bike pump, faced initial challenges. However, they found success with a different product they discovered in Slovenia. Tina emphasized the importance of persistence in overcoming obstacles, including FDA regulations when trying to expand their business to the US.
The product that really took off for Tina and her husband was one that addressed specific customer pain points. They now have over 100 different variations of this product, constantly improving it based on customer feedback. Tina stressed the importance of understanding your customers and differentiating your product from others in the market.
When it comes to sourcing, Tina mentioned that they work with suppliers in both Europe and China. While sourcing from Slovenia is more expensive, they still collaborate with their Slovenian supplier for certain products. They also work with Chinese suppliers for cost-effective options. It took time to get the Chinese suppliers on board with their quality standards, but they eventually achieved the desired outcome.
To learn more about Tina's work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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Your host, Mike Bryan, talks with the Founder of XP Strategy, Abe Chomali. Abe prefers black coffee with a mushroom blend. Abe's e-commerce journey began with traditional commerce in 1991. He transitioned to e-commerce in the late 1990s, initially selling on Yahoo Stores before moving to his own website and advertising on Google.
Abe's e-commerce business primarily focuses on consumer electronics, such as digital cameras, video cameras, and personal handheld accessories like Palm Pilots. Despite facing challenges with payment terms and merchant accounts in the early days, Abe saw the potential of e-commerce when Google started allowing advertising. The numbers grew exponentially, with Abe investing hundreds of thousands of dollars monthly in Google ads.
Abe discussed the importance of treating an Amazon business like a real business. Abe emphasized the need for sellers to have a clear plan, treat it seriously, and understand the intricacies of the platform. He advised against simply "getting started" without a proper understanding of the rules and processes involved.
Sellers with retail experience have an advantage, as they are already familiar with dealing with a rule book and following specific guidelines. This experience translates well to navigating Amazon's rule book and leads to greater success.
To learn more about Abe's work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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Your host, Mike Bryan, talks with the Co-Founder of Joey'z Shopping, Charles Chakkalo. Charles, a traditionalist, prefers his coffee with whole milk and a dash of sugar. Charles' entrepreneurial spirit was ignited early on, inspired by his father who started a retail business after immigrating to the country as a refugee. Charles and his brothers began their entrepreneurial journey by selling discounted Coca-Cola in school, turning a neat profit. Their venture expanded in high school when they discovered Amazon retail arbitrage, leveraging the school's daily UPS pickups and free printing services to sell items online.
Charles and his brothers invested their life savings into their business, traveling up and down the East Coast buying and selling items online. They started with retail arbitrage, focusing specifically on light bulbs. When asked for advice on e-commerce strategy, Charles emphasized the importance of having a clear path and understanding the components of pursuing a specific niche. He illustrated this with the example of a glow-in-the-dark garlic press, explaining the need to understand the industry, target audience, and keyword strategies. Charles recommended tools like Data Dive, Jungle Scout, and Helium 10 for data gathering and informed decision-making. He also stressed the importance of knowing the communities and influencers related to the niche.
To learn more about Charles' work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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Your host, Mike Bryan, talks with the Owner of The Trust is You, Sally Gimon. Sally's journey to The Trust Is You began in October 2018, a time marked by personal hardship. Her mother fell ill during her nephew's wedding and was hospitalized for 15 months. This event brought Sally's world to a standstill. Despite the challenges, she managed to wholesale seven houses in 2019, demonstrating her resilience and business acumen.
However, her financial success was not without its pitfalls. Sally faced unexpected tax issues and found herself on a payment plan with the IRS. It was in July 2020 that she made a successful real estate deal that allowed her to save on taxes by utilizing a trust.
Sally explained the power of trusts and how they can help individuals save significant amounts of money on taxes. She shared success stories of clients who have benefited from using trusts as part of their financial strategy. Sally emphasized that sellers making around $75,000 a year in net profit should consider using a trust, as it can provide long-term benefits and save them hundreds of thousands of dollars.
To learn more about Sally's work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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Your host, Mike Bryan, talks with the Amazon FBA Private Label Expert of Top Dog Community, Anthony Ceraldi. Anthony's interest in business was sparked by his father, a business owner for 50 years. After studying finance and working as a financial advisor, Anthony felt the pull towards entrepreneurship. His first venture into passive income was through ATMs, but it was the success of a friend selling on eBay that piqued his interest in e-commerce.
Eventually, Anthony decided to sell his brands and start a new venture. He shared valuable advice for selling a business, such as maximizing profit, cutting unnecessary costs, and keeping detailed records. He also emphasized the importance of having a lineup of products in the pipeline to show potential buyers.
To learn more about Anthony's work, click HERE and HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
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What's your coffee preference? On this inaugural episode of Coffee with Sellers, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence speaks with the Founder of Prime Seller Solutions, Mike Bryan. The "Coffee with Sellers" podcast aims to celebrate and learn from the stories of e-commerce brand owners and business owners. Mike expresses his desire to delve into their origin stories and their journey to success. These stories serve as inspiration and guidance for listeners. With 20 years of experience in operational leadership in the printing industry and having developed his own successful brand, Mike is well-positioned to celebrate and support other sellers.
This podcast isn't just about sharing stories; it's about facilitating transformation and the importance of learning from the mistakes and experiences of others. Coffee with Sellers will provide guidance and help sellers avoid common operational traps.
To learn more about Mike, click HERE.
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
Want to learn more about Mike's work? Check out his website at https://www.primesellersolutions.com/.
