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An eCommerce podcast for store owners, hosted by 7-figure store owners Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant. We cover everything in eCommerce from Shopify, to Amazon FBA. From email marketing, to Facebook Ads. Never before has there been a podcast with store owners who are so candid. Subscribe to the Ecomcrew podcast today!

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October 8, 202644 min

E663: Going to the Canton Fair? Listen to this.

Chris Davey, CEO and longtime host of FBA4U Meetups, is on the podcast to talk about what's changed at the Canton Fair, how Chinese manufacturing has evolved since 2020, and live-streaming commerce. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. The gap between paying for inventory and selling it is where stockouts are born. Onramp Funds closes it with funding that moves with your sales. Built for sellers already doing $10K a month or more across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. See how much you qualify for at Onramp Funds. Your Amazon payout is one number. Your books need it split into sales, fees, refunds and tax — per marketplace, per country, matching the bank to the penny. Link My Books does that automatically for Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, TikTok Shop and Walmart, straight into Xero or QuickBooks. Sellers save 10+ hours a month and stop overpaying tax. Rated 5/5 on the Xero App Store. Check out Link My Books today. The biggest sourcing event in the world is happening next week. The Canton Fair, which starts on October 15th, isn't what it used to be. With growing tensions against the US, there has not been as much Western Amazon sellers attending the event. However, Chris Davey is an exception. Chris has been living in China for 15 years as the host of one of the biggest e-commerce events in China, FBA4U, where e-commerce entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes are welcome. He's been invited to today's podcast to report on what's changed in the Canton Fair, if it is still worth it to go, and what the e-commerce environment has changed. Have Chinese third-party sellers also been feeling the pressure from Amazon? Or have they all moved to Temu, Shein, and other marketplaces? We also discuss why China still is the best place to source products from and how countries like Vietnam and Thailand compare when it comes to product sourcing. Chris also talks about live streaming, regulations that Chinese sellers face, and whether working conditions in Chinese factories have improved overall. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Chris Davey 00:58 - Details about the FBA4U Canton Fair meetup 01:28 - Changes observed at the Canton Fair post-COVID 02:31 - Quiet Light Brokerage and business valuation 04:26 - Funding options during Q4 with On-Ramp Funds 06:51 - Chris's background and experience in China 07:27 - History and details of the FBA4U Canton Fair meetup 08:58 - Impact of COVID and US-China tensions on trade 11:59 - Visiting China for Canton Fair: Guangzhou vs Hong Kong 14:27 - Other trade shows around Canton Fair 17:22 - Factories relocating outside China 19:57 - Productivity and working conditions in Chinese factories 23:46 - Living conditions and property prices in Shenzhen 29:55 - The Chinese seller scene in Shenzhen 36:49 - Live streaming in China and its potential in the US 40:22 - FBA4U meetup details and future plans 42:16 - Event attendance and changes over the years 43:00 - Queueing behavior in China 44:20 - Closing remarks and next steps in China trade Chris, thanks for coming on the podcast. If you'd like to check out Chris and FBA4U, you can check them out here. As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

October 2, 202649 min

E662: Amazon Panicking? Could fee DECREASES be coming?

Eugene Khayman, co-founder of Million Dollar Sellers (MDS), who leads the "Gimme Five" campaign aimed at pushing Amazon to give sellers some fee relief after years of rising costs. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. The gap between paying for inventory and selling it is where stockouts are born. Onramp Funds closes it with funding that moves with your sales. Built for sellers already doing $10K a month or more across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, and TikTok Shop. See how much you qualify for at Onramp Funds. With changes to DD+7, Subscribe and Save, and the additional seller fees tacked on this year, third-party sellers on Amazon are quickly discovering that it might be more profitable to take their products elsewhere. And Amazon has noticed. Eugene also talks about what he's noticed after years of being in MDS, like the shifts toward DTC and Tiktok Shop and how smaller operators have been the most creative in growing their business. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Eugene Kaiman and the MDS seller community 06:34 - Eugene's 15-year e-commerce path from sneakers to brands 09:39 - Why MDS became a seller advocacy hub 10:09 - What the Gimme Five campaign is asking Amazon to do 11:31 - How SOS campaigns formed in response to fee pressure and policy changes 13:28 - Survey data: 52 cents of every dollar goes to Amazon fees 14:42 - Does Amazon actually have room to give some margin back? 16:16 - When fees make sense versus when they feel punitive 18:25 - Why higher fees can also hurt customer value and price competitiveness 20:25 - Which fee changes could realistically help sellers 22:43 - The Subscribe and Save top-up change and why it matters 23:32 - Return fees, removals, and launch risk 24:02 - MDS data: launches needed for growth have doubled 25:48 - Fees are only acceptable if growth is keeping pace 27:23 - Rising risk from competitor attacks, faster cloning, and shorter product life cycle 30:54 - Why many sellers are rethinking Amazon as their top channel 33:00 - The problem of not knowing the true cost to sell on Amazon 34:51 - Two asks for Amazon: centralized communication and a centralized fee committee 36:12 - DD plus 7, account reserves, and the hidden bookkeeping cost 38:59 - What MDS is, how big it has become, and where it's headed 42:57 - Why smaller operators often spot the best new growth ideas 43:27 - The rise of authority affiliates and in-person selling networks 46:37 - TikTok's promise, limits, and how DTC is becoming more predictable 48:19 - MDS, Millie, and the community's newest tools Eugene, thanks for coming on the podcast. If you'd like to support Eugene and the Gimme Five campaign, here's a link to the X post. If you'd like to find out more about MDS, you can book a free call here! As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

September 25, 202627 min

E661: How much will sellers get from the FTC vs. Amazon lawsuit?

You probably know by now that the FTC has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that $20 billion was stolen advertising fees. But the question remains; what is the fallout going to be like for Amazon? Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage. In this episode, Dave looks at the potential for seller restitution, how much Amazon sellers could actually get from Amazon, and how sellers can maximize the chances of getting some kind of monetary compensation. Dave looks at past cases involving the FTC vs. tech companies, and Amazon's press release regarding this lawsuit to support today's topic. In a rush? High-level timestamps can be found down below: Timestamps 00:00 - FTC lawsuit overview 00:30 - What today's episode will cover: comparable cases and settlement odds 01:20 - Tariff anxiety, business stress, and why some sellers consider exiting 02:18 - Why Dave recommends Quiet Light Brokerage for founders thinking about selling 04:13 - The FTC's $20 billion allegation and why a settlement is more likely than a trial 05:12 - Why FTC cases often end in settlement: the historical success rate 06:09 - Amazon's response and its biggest objection to the FTC narrative 07:34 - Amazon's explanation for changing ad auction systems as it scaled 08:57 - Why sellers still care about auction mechanics, not just ROI 11:48 - Fleetcor Technologies Case: hidden fees, FTC action, and a $100 million restitution deal 14:45 - Why Amazon's alleged $20 billion damages make a billion-dollar settlement plausible 15:43 - Amazon Prime cancellation lawsuit as the closest precedent 16:39 - The $2.5 billion Prime settlement and what individuals received back 17:37 - Why Amazon may care less about seller backlash than consumer backlash 19:02 - Why sellers should amplify the case and pressure Amazon publicly 20:59 - A rough payout model: what $20 billion could mean per seller 22:55 - Why calculating individual restitution will be messy 23:24 - Which ad products may have been hit hardest and a simple 8% refund idea 25:21 - The risk of Amazon burying the case versus forcing a meaningful payout 26:20 - How Amazon may need to change ad bidding transparency going forward As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

September 14, 202636 min

E660: 10 Things You Always Wanted to Know From Your Team In The Philippines

In this episode, Dave talks to Ben who shares his insights on the Philippines work culture, covering things like internet, the regional differences in English proficiency, and the small cultural nuances that impact hiring and productivity. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 09:35 - Why is internet slow in the Philippines? 12:47 - How to improve internet access 14:38 - Electronics pricing and availability in the Philippines 16:24 - Side hustle culture among Filipinos 17:43 - English proficiency and regional differences 23:51 - Call center culture and work hours 27:03 - Work-life balance and family considerations 28:23 - Comparison of work culture with the West 29:34 - Gaming the system and productivity issues 33:28 - In-person work as a hiring perk 34:02 - Remote work preferences among Filipinos As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

September 11, 202623 min

E659: FTC Accuses Amazon of Billion Dollar Ad Scheme Since 2019

Amazon is being sued by the FTC and 22 states across the entire US, alleging that Amazon has purposefully deceived third-party sellers regarding how their advertising auction system works. In this episode, Dave goes through the court fillings and press release by the FTC. As a seller, you should be very upset. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:14 - Details of the FTC's allegations 06:02 - How Amazon's auction system has deceived sellers 12:13 - Internal documents from Amazon 16:04 - Potential impact 19:56 - What this means for Amazon 21:52 - Implications for Amazon sellers

September 3, 202627 min

E658: Making Facebook Ads Easy As Pie

In this episode, Dave talks about what finally changed in his Facebook Ad Performance after years of frustration and dull performance. He explains what specifically flipped the switch in his thinking, why winning Amazon products don't necessarily translate to Facebook Ads, and what kind of products do work. Dave also lists out a few tips that he's picked up over the years, including what to optimize for, how long to test, and more. Timestamps 00:00 - Why Dave struggled to make Facebook Ads work 02:46 - Why Google and Amazon Ads don't translate on Facebook 05:40 - The #1 Revelation 06:40 - What products work better on Facebook and TikTok 09:31 - Why Facebook Targeting is More Algorithm-Driven 13:13 - Ad Fatigue 14:50 - AI Image Ads vs AI Video Ads 17:15 - Iterating on Winning Ads vs. Starting Over 21:07 - Optimize for Conversions, Not Clicks 22:34 - How long to test ads and what daily budget to use 23:03 - Why you should not send Facebook traffic directly to Amazon 24:28 - Why busier landing pages often convert better 26:22 - The Exchange Life example and the power of visual overload 27:17 - Final takeaway - build for the channel, not the catalog Resources Quiet Light Brokerage The Exitpreneur Jungle Scout As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

August 25, 202635 min

E657: China Just Changed AI Video Overnight

Dave speaks to Michael Shackelford from Genrupt, to discuss the newest AI video model from ByteDance. They dive into Seedance 2.5, how they compare against other AI models, and how small businesses can create high-quality videos efficiently. They dive into the best practices for e-commerce businesses, the several ways users can leverage Seedance 2.5 and post-production tips. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage . Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Seed Dance 2.5 and its significance 02:07 - The breakthrough capabilities of ByteDance's Seed Dance 2.5 04:10 - Differences between Seed Dance 2.0 and 2.5 05:18 - Creating seamless 30-second videos with AI prompts 07:35 - Platforms and tools for accessing Seed Dance 2.5 09:24 - Addressing privacy concerns with Chinese AI models 11:38 - Cost and efficiency of AI video generation 13:41 - Prompting strategies for high-quality AI videos 16:08 - Using video references to improve AI output 19:13 - Structuring prompts for effective AI video creation 22:02 - Leveraging YouTube and TikTok videos as references 24:23 - Workflows for AI video production and post-production tips 33:57 - Services offered by GenRup for AI video creation Resources Quiet Light Brokerage The Exitpreneur GenRupt GenRupt Agency Jungle Scout Higgsfield - one of the platforms mentioned that offers Seed Dance CapCut - another platform mentioned that offers Seed Dance Dreamina - ByteDance's own platform mentioned for using Seed Dance Google Omni - Google's video editing model Suno - AI-generated music platform As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

August 13, 202623 min

E656: 3 Super Interesting Amazon Businesses You've Never Heard Of

In this episode, Dave dives into 3 fascinating and wildly successful Amazon businesses and uncovers what sets them apart from every other e-commerce business, their business models, and how they became successful. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage . Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:39 - Business #1 and their unique business model 02:37 - Business #1's Unique catalog size 04:04 - How Business #1 gets their products 05:03 - Business #1's affiliate marketing tactics 07:28 - Overview of Business #2 08:53 - Business #2's revenue, ownership, and connections 13:42 - Business #3's suspension, pivot and second life on Amazon 17:26 - Business #3's IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange 21:40 - Business #3's stock performance Resources Quiet Light Brokerage The Exitpreneur As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

August 7, 202621 min

E655: Amazon's Growth This Year Is Insane

Amazon's Q2 growth has been crazy in the past few weeks. With a 20% growth, Dave explores the possible reasons why Amazon's retail division has seen so much growth. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage . Timestamps 00:00 - Amazon's Stock Surge and Retail Growth 02:13 - The Seven Year Business Itch and Selling Your Business 03:09 - Amazon's Quarterly Highlights and AI's Role 04:38 - How Amazon's Retail Division Is Achieving 15% Growth 06:33 - Impact of Tariffs and De Minimis Changes on Amazon 08:59 - Chinese Competitors and US Market Disruption 11:23 - Amazon Haul and Low-Price Opportunities 12:46 - Amazon's Expansion into Essentials and Fast Delivery 16:34 - Inflation and Its Effect on Amazon Sales 19:00 - Amazon's Competitive Pricing and Future Outlook As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!

July 29, 202636 min

E654: What are the biggest profitability differences between 6 and 8 figure sellers?

In this episode, Parag from WebGility shares what he's observed in the profitability differences between six, seven, and eight-figure e-commerce sellers. Other than that, Parag also dives into SKU level economics, overlooked fees, and the best channels to expand to, to maximize profits. Accounting is one of the most boring things about e-commerce. But it remains to be one of the most important parts of running an e-commerce business. Because if you are only keeping an eye on your top-line revenue, you might be overlooking an important aspect of your profitability. That's why in today's episode I'm joined by Parag Mamnani, the CEO of Webgility, where we talk about the most overlooked factors that affect profitability and what the biggest differences are between 6, and 8 figure sellers. Thinking about taking some risk off the table? Or are you looking at taking an extended break from e-commerce in general? Know what your e-commerce business is worth with Quiet Light Brokerage . Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to seller profitability tiers 00:29 - WebGility's role in e-commerce bookkeeping 04:28 - Differences between WebGility and competitors 07:15 - Real-time SKU level data and AI integration 09:33 - Lessons from scaling from six to eight figures 11:02 - Emerging profitable channels beyond Amazon 13:22 - Channel expansion and complexity management 16:42 - Impact of AI and brand differentiation 18:28 - Transparency and competition on Amazon 21:38 - Revenue size and scaling challenges 24:32 - Thresholds for business sophistication 28:47 - Granular expense analysis for profitability 32:36 - WebGility's SKU-level reporting and support 34:51 - The importance of accountability in financial data 35:32 - Ideal customer profile for WebGility Resources WebGility - https://www.webgility.com Quiet Light Brokerage - https://quietlight.com The Exitpreneur - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Exitpreneur Want to hear more about Parag or Webgility? You can learn more about Parag through his linkedin page here , and through his company Webgility . As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, leave a comment down below if you're interested. Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. Thanks for listening! Until next time, happy selling!