Episode 290 - From High School Hustler to Serial Entrepreneur with Uri Rahimi

Join host Scott as he sits down with Uri Rahimi, a serial entrepreneur whose diverse ventures span the worlds of e-commerce, manufacturing, and software development.

From humble beginnings flipping iPhones in high school to building a multi-million dollar wall decor brand, Uri’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial spirit and relentless pursuit of opportunity.

In this episode, we delve into Uri's journey, exploring his early forays into Amazon selling, the challenges of scaling a physical product business, and the strategic decision to open his printing facility in Miami.

Uri shares invaluable insights from navigating the complexities of manufacturing, including his experiences at global trade shows and firsthand observations of production processes in China.

Tune in to discover how diversification can create unexpected synergies between seemingly unrelated businesses, the strategic advantages of manufacturing your product line, and the importance of embracing the learning process inherent in every entrepreneurial journey.

Episode notes:

00:17 - Uri Rahimi Introduction

02:00 - Uri Early Ventures in High School

04:00 - Entrance into Amazon and First Brand

06:00 - Learning from China and Import Challenges

06:25 - Scaling the Business

07:25 - Product Research

07:55 - Increasing Conversion Rate

10:45 - Number of SKUs Created and Removed

11:41 -  Reaching 7 Figures

12:00 - Uri Continued Interest and Involvement in Software Development

16:30 - Vertical Integration and Becoming a Manufacturer

17:55 - Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges

18:34 - Expansion to Print-On-Demand

20:45 - Technological Limitations and Innovations

26:15 - Artelo Specialization

29:07 - Seller Utilities

30:20 - Value of Having SQP Reports

32:35 - The Keepa Model

34:50 - What’s Next for Uri?

36:23 - Beating China

37:22 - The Platform Risk

39:05 - The Future of Amazon

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-rahimi/

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