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High Voltage Business Builders Podcast

High Voltage Business Builders Podcast

Business:Entrepreneurship

Unlocking Success on Amazon: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Failure, and Building Serious Brands with Ben Leonard

Unlocking Success on Amazon: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Failure, and Building Serious Brands with Ben Leonard

2023-11-29
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Is your e-commerce venture genuinely reaching its potential, or is it lingering in the shadow of a side hustle? 

 

Dive into our latest podcast with Ben Leonard, where he unravels the transformation from a casual seller to a formidable e-commerce force. In this episode, Ben focuses on the challenges and opportunities in Amazon selling, emphasizing the importance of treating an e-commerce business seriously rather than as a mere side hustle. He discusses the necessity of understanding Amazon's evolving marketplace, the intricacies of product pricing, ROI, net profit, and the significance of branding and marketing. Ben also touches on the entrepreneurial mindset, the value of learning from failures, and the balance between passion for a product and the practical aspects of business management.

 

[00:00 - 03:39] What Does It Take to be An Entrepreneur?

[03:39 - 11:12] Navigating Amazon's Evolving E-commerce Landscape

[11:12 - 17:07] Balancing Passion and Practicality in Business

[17:07 - 23:17] Learning from Failures and Experimentation

 

Connect with Ben by visiting http://www.benleonard.pro/ or www.ecombrokers.co.uk

 

Use #QuitStalling on Instagram to get a chance to win Ben's book, "Quit Stalling and Build Your Brand"!

 

Quotes:

 

 "I am an entrepreneur because I say so." - Ben Leonard

 

"Treat your business with the respect it deserves. It is not just a side hustle." - Ben Leonard

 

"Just because we're passionate about something doesn't mean we're going to be good at running a business on that topic." - Ben Leonard

 

"Cliches become cliches because they're grounded in truth." - Ben Leonard

 

"You can't go straight to the knowledge; you have to get through the execution first." - Ben Leonard

 

"Quit stalling and build your brand." - Ben Leonard

 

 

Let's get connected!

 

You can find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube. Head to Voltage Digital Marketing to boost your brand and sales exposure!

 

If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-Star REVIEW, like, and subscribe through your favorite streaming platform! 

Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!

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