FBA ALLSTARS - Step One to 7 Figures

Jamais Cascio (@cascio) is a writer, speaker and futurist that focuses on the intersection of emerging technologies, environmental dilemmas, and cultural transformation, specializing in the design and creation of plausible scenarios of the future – writing mainly on the importance of long-term, systemic thinking, emphasizing the power of openness, transparency and flexibility as catalysts for building a more resilient society atopenthefuture.org. Selected by Foreign Policy magazine as a Top 100 Global Thinker, Jamais Cascio specializes in the creation of provocative future scenarios. He explores emerging possibilities in print and in speaking events world-wide, and has appeared in in multiple television and film documentaries. Cascio serves as Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, and published his first non-fiction book, HACKING THE EARTH, in 2009. He was a featured speaker at the TED 2006 conference, “The Future We Will Create,” in Monterey, California. “My worst-case scenario is us continuing to have short-term-track thinking.” — Jamais Cascio Originally posted on FringeFM. In our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including: Why we may be heading towards a 5-6 degree warmer world The biggest threats to humanity’s existence How technology and humanity intertwine and co-evolve Why Jamais is pessimistic in the short term and optimistic in the long term Jamais’ thoughts on the cons of geo engineering The important but often overlooked drivers climate change Why Jamais forecasts rather than predicts the future The actual implications of autonomous driving and automation Why our political and economic systems are outdated and how to fix this Why the future may have a lot more sex and drugs NOTE: A couple times Jamais references terms/concepts which popularly used yet politically charged like pink-collar jobs. He is in no way endorsing or a fan of gender-roles/stereotypes but just observing them in action. Like FringeFM? Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast or by visiting our site. The post Jamais Cascio on Forecasting the Future, Climate Change and Geoengineering and the Biggest Threats to Human Civilization appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Mike Selden (@mikeseldenFF) is co-founder and CEO of Finless Foods, a food startup that uses cutting-edge cellular-agriculture technologies to grow marine-animal cells, creating fish and seafood products enjoyed around the world. They are working toward a sci-fi, soon-here world where everyone has access to healthy, delectable seafood, without the environmental devastation or the health hazards of traditional fishing and aquatic farming. Mike has a background in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, he is dedicated to climate justice and science advocacy. Before co-founding Finless Foods, he was working at the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in high-throughput cancer screening. Originally posted on FringeFM.   In our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including: The clean meat revolution and end of animal agriculture How Mike’s company Finless Foods is growing fish in a laboratory The exciting science of foodtech Why people need to embrace GMOs How agriculture is increasingly driving climate change Why we aren’t far off from growing usable human organs How hard it is to fund traditional deep tech Why we are entering a foodtech revolution How human’s will eat and thrive in space Why we need to start pricing pollution into our products Like FringeFM? Be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast or by visiting our site. The post Growing Meat in a Test Tube to Feed Humanity, Combat Climate Change and Explore Outer Space with Mike Selden of Finless Foods appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Nemo interviews Anass Boumediene, Co-Founder, and Co-CEO at eyewa. Take notes as he shares his secrets on how to work with a co-founder, how to reach your goals when you may have conflicting opinions on certain topics. You will have many conflicts not just with co-founders, but teammates and others as well. Anass gives us the conflict resolution skills necessary to make sure everything runs smoothly. Todays Insights! What are the most important things to pay attention to when selecting a co-founder What is Anass's 3-month process for fundraising to get tons of investors interested What should you pay attention to when adding 14 teammates in 10 months How did Anass get through a period of serious doubt when sales weren't surging and how his sales surged at a pace of 55% growth month-over-month for 6 months Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website Connect with Anass Boumediene on LinkedIn The post How To Raise $900k & Grow 55% Month-Over-Month In 10 Months – ALL199 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

"What do you do?" It's a common question that's easy to answer when you're an employee…but it's a question that rattles entrepreneurs. So let me help you—here's how to explain FBA and Amazon without sounding super complicated. Plus, some myths on manufacturing, now debunked. If you're considering manufacturing, check this episode out first. It's ON, Amazon Style... Why every entrepreneur has a cool story The importance of being ar0und other entrepreneurs Why FBA's a little awkward in conversation The best way ever to explain private label products Why Amazon is the fast physical product launch strategy How do you explain your life effectively How to avoid 100% of income taxes for expats and nomads! Why I hate having to explain myself The way goals and success creates tension How I'm having challenges overcoming peoples' beliefs The international effect of solo-entrepreneurship (solopreneurship?) Why manufacturing in the USA is stupid The reason creativity trumps productivity Why China is optimal for manufacturing The problems I've had with US factories My thoughts on the future of the economy How I'm using FBA to build the biggest, best business possible Why supplements and beauty products are the ONLY ones I'd consider making in the US It's gametime... Want more? Subscribe TODAY! The post How To Explain FBA & Debunking Manufacturing Myths – ALL40 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

JUST DON'T DO IT...emotions, actions and rash decisions can ruin an Amazon (or any) business. Take the time (not too much) to consider private label opportunities and make sure strategies align with your business goals. Here's why I finally decided money wasn't everything in making a kickass business brand. Today's Show We Cover Why taking action TOO soon can be dangerous Why you NEED to check out our product selection episode on Jungle Scout How I look at long term business success and brand building The reason I ALWAYS get quotes on a product idea before deciding Why I did not launch a massively profitable product The problems with emotions in business One way to avoid HUGE mistakes that hurt you and your business Why product research is perfect for pushing the Amazon game What you NEED to know about private label reinvestment Why reinvest MORE money into your Amazon business isn't the best decision...IMO How to push your limits to success Why awesome products trump sexy sales every day The perfect problem we all want Why rushing is really just a formula for failure Screw It, Let's Do It. Want 1-on-1 coaching? Call Nemo! The post TRUST ME, DON’T DO IT: The Anti-Nike Amazon Success Formula – ALL30 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Nemo interviews Marvin Liao, the venture capitalist for 500 Startups who runs their world-famous business accelerator in San Francisco. He has coached literally hundreds of startups after leaving a 10-year career at Yahoo!. Marvin has seen and coached more startups than anyone I know. He's noticed patterns for the successful ones and patterns for the failures. And he has to put his knowledge to the test constantly by investing in winners. In this episode, he shares what he's seen and what you should be prepared for as you build your own company selling on Amazon. Todays Insights! What are some common ways that startups die? How did Marvin get into the startup world? What does Marvin mean when he says you have to be a missionary? What does Marvin consider red flags in a startup company? Who is the perfect startup founder? Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website Marvin Liao's Professional Bio The post Lessons Learned From Coaching Hundreds Of Startups appeared first on FBA Allstars.

E-commerce is often known for shipping physical products around the world. Did you know some companies also sell digital products? Online courses, software, eBooks, Netflix, and products like those are getting more and more popular. No need to ship anything and the profit margins can be extremely high. Check this episode out if you want to learn more! Why Physical Products How to make millions teaching The reason physical products feel more real Why I dislike Make Money Online shit The reason "add value" is total crap What you can learn from internet marketers How your grandma affects your business Why you should be proud of your business The reason I don't buy courses Want more? Subscribe TODAY and Leave a Review! The post Digital Products vs. Physical Products – ALL122 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Nemo interviews Hasan Haider, a former entrepreneur and investment banker turned professional investor. Hasan's fund is the most active investor in seed-stage start-ups across the Middle East, with nearly half his portfolio in eCommerce. Here's what he looks for when investing in eCommerce companies. Todays Insights! How does Hasan like to be approached by entrepreneurs? What are some things to look for before wanting more money? How to know if you're up to the standards of a professional investor? Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website Hasan Haider's Professional Bio The post Want Investors? Insider Tips From A Top eCommerce Investor ALL-197 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Amazon is the ultimate semi-passive business right? If that's the case, how do you do it? Today, we tackle struggles for building and growing a successful passive-income business, why the workaholic mindset is awesome (and awful), and why we aren't always as productive as it seems. It's Amazon Time How to create independence with Amazon Why getting started selling is a grind How to set yourself apart on a daily basis Why goals drive me and the inefficiency behind it The employee syndrome all entrepreneurs MUST avoid The reason I'm fighting for a happy medium - somehow When to stop working as hard What to do when you have nothing to do What next? How to improve your mindset for success and happiness The power of self improvement Why I don't like business books The reason I read copywriting books Why selling is the MOST important skill How to improve your skills and success Using win-win to not lose Why everyone needs a structure and a hobby too The reason excuses are still bullshit Want more? Subscribe TODAY! The post Running A 4-Hour Workweek Business – ALL-56 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Nemo Chu, our new host, interviews Chris, another entrepreneur and how he got his start and his keys to success in starting your own business and having a successful launch. Todays Insights! What is Chris's 2-part formula Why is having a solid image so important How do you choose a product to sell What is the trick to creating a line and not a cash flow What internation Amazon policy is an important marker How can you navigate policies Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website The post How To Have A Successful Product Launch ALL-196 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Being an entrepreneur means you are going to have your ups and downs all the time within your business while you're growing and scaling! In today's episode learn about... When is it a good time to take a step back with a product or marketplace? What is the price of managing 7 VAT numbers in Europe? What is inventory turnover like in Europe compared to the US? How can you set up your business for the best success Useful Links Take control of your accounting and look at the cold hard data of your business, take control today and sign up for Fetcher Take control of your cash flows before the Q4 rush. Sign up for Payability today and get your Amazon payouts next-day, every day instead of waiting weeks for your money. Sign up here! The post How to Quickly Correct a Mistake and Get Your Business Back on Track to Success ALL-168 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Nemo Chu, our new host, gets interviewed by another podcast on how he built his 7-figure Amazon business in 1 year. He reveals the most details he's ever revealed on how he did it, including how he got started, how he found products, and how he sold a lot of units across a wide variety of categories. Todays Insights! How did Nemo get his start in e-Commerce Why do some people sell things super low on Amazon How can you beat your competition What is Nemo's acceptable profit margin What is the "secret sauce" to Nemo's method Why does Nemo like health supplements What are the benefits of using social media What are some of the programs Nemo uses to make his decisions What books does Nemo recommend to grow businesses fast Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website The post How Nemo Built A 7-Figure Amazon Business In 1 Year ALL-195 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Obviously this podcast was prerecorded but hopefully, it holds some gems for FBA sellers looking to scale and start existing products. When is it time and why it is critical to keep pushing private label products and flooding the Amazon marketplace and how can star sellers accelerate the profitability process...that's today so enjoy! Today's FBA Awesomeness! When should Amazon businesses add new products How goals get your game on with goals Why I build brands and not products The reason multiple products boost ALL brand sales Why continuing with an existing supplier is AWESOME How to project out cash flow and sales The reason over-sized products are awful Why product sales can fuel new product development What you NEED to know about samples and the production process The way to cross-promote your products with Amazon upsells Why seller feedback seems to help products rank faster When its time to launch new products Why scaling is almost gambling on yourself How to leverage payment terms to speed sales The physical product sales lag and how to beat it Why your goals and risk tolerance NEEDS to dictate your Amazon strategy Want more? Subscribe TODAY! The post Build an FBA Empire by Launching More Amazon Products FASTER – ALL25 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Todays Insights! What motivated Nemo to start his first business? What is "stacking reasons" and how do you use it for motivation? How to turn lemons into lemonade when starting a business. How starting a business will not only help your work life, but also your personal life. Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website The post My Favorite Motivation Hacks From 12 Years Of Trying ALL-194 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Amazon product and niche selection are can make or break your FBA business. It’s important to do the due diligence, research and product sourcing to find the perfect (or more likely good enough) product and brand to go forward with. Today we’ll look at some criteria for evaluating product ideas and ensuring private label profitability – don’t waste time and money on a loser. We all make mistakes, minimize them and max out results by planning ahead. Product Selection Time What to do if you don’t have a product to sell Ways to track Amazon sales and why it matters How to decide what product price point to target Why Amazon ads need money to work What to do when competing with big brands How to take advantage bundling and Amazon automatic upsells Why supplements and beauty products are so competitive What Walmart knows about Amazon sales What China is doing to change the world of manufacturing Product Selection Criteria Sales Volume – Best Seller Ranks 33% Dimensions: Weight < 1 lb, Length < 18? Can it be private labeled? Does product lead itself to related products or multi-product orders? Can you build a brand around it? At least 4 products in the line. Are there enthusiasts? Is it fun? Low competition - Not too many reviews Go do this now! Tools and Resources Mentioned During the Show Jungle Scout Amazon Best Sellers Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website The post Product Selection and Brand Building ALL-02 Rerun appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Amazon product and niche selection are can make or break your FBA business. It’s important to do the due diligence, research and product sourcing to find the perfect (or more likely good enough) product and brand to go forward with. Today we’ll look at some criteria for evaluating product ideas and... The post Product Selection & Brand Building ALL-02 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Todays Insights! What book from Max De Pree kickstarted his entrepreneurial drive in college? How his million-dollar Amazon seller account got suspended suddenly and how he revived it Why he focuses on diversification and how he's done it with acquisitions and digital products beyond the Amazon marketplace What he's gleaned from reading Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letters. Why he's becoming a host for FBA Allstars? Hint: it's not what you'd expect. Useful Links Nemo Chu's Official Website The post Our new host, Nemo Chu, on going from college entrepreneur to semi-retired as a 7-Figure Amazon FBA Seller & beyond ALL-193 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

The Syndicate hosted The Future of Cryptocurrencies/Blockchain Live Streamed Round Table on 11/28/17 Our expert panelists include: Gil Penchina, Andy Bromberg, Lou Kerner and Joey Krug Gil Penchina’s one of the top super angels of all time, with investments in Ripple, Brave, Polychain, Paypal, Filecoin, Civic, Linkedin, Cruise Automation, Dollar Shave Club, Wealthfront, Discord, Fastly and a name as good as gold. Prior to that he worked at Ebay through the IPO process and now he runs 20+ syndicates on Angellist with millions in backing. And today he’s venturing to the other side of the table with Pryze, a decentralized sweepstakes system working on an ICO pre-sale. For more on Gil, check out his interview on The Syndicate podcast where we discuss How Gil Tried to Lose Money and Hit 5 Unicorns and the Future of Cryptocurrencies Joey Krug got involved in Bitcoin mining in 2011 before building Bitcoin point of sale system in 2013. In 2014, he dropped out of Pomona College to cofound one of the first projects on ethereum called Augur, and in 2015 they did the first crowdsale on Ethereum. Then this year he joined Pantera Capitalas Co-Chief Investment Officer managing their digital asset funds… oh, and he also run one of the top 10 (by backing) AngelList syndicates. To learn more about Joey, listen to our interview (the 1st of the podcast), on Cryptocurrencies, ICOs and the Future of Public Markets. Andy Bromberg is the CEO of CoinList, an innovative ICO launch platform and compliance company responsible for the Filecoin’s $205M ICO success. Spun out of Angellist, Coinlist is already a leader in the token space and has built the trust and success to fuel legitimate, world changing ICOs. Prior to Coinlist, Andy co-founded Sidewire, a startup which raised ~ $5M to connect experts for thought provoking conversations on politics on more. Lou Kerner is the founder and managing partner of Flight.vc’s Israeli Founder fund and the Social Internet fund. Before that, Lou pioneered social media with Bolt, the largest social media company of its time before being conquered by Myspace. Since then Lou has invested in the likes of Palantir, Facebook, Meetup, Klout, Plated and more. And if you missed Lou’s conversation on the podcast, it is a must. Offered 1/4 of Facebook for $5M – Plus Israel, Social Media, Cryptocurrencies and Future of Monopolies We will cover a wide range of topics from ICOs, the future of cryptocurrencies, the implications and disruptions of blockchain and much much more. Plus there will be a live Q&A session at the end with all our esteemed guests. Want more great round tables and investor interviews. Subscribe today to never miss a thing! The post The Future of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Roundtable ALL-192 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Todays Insights When did Semil start investing? What was Semil's main aquisitions? What are the benefits of reading? Whats the best way to get a meeting with Semil? How has Semils investments into delivery companies work out? Where did Semil learn the most? Whats Semils first deal? What excites Semil the most? Biggest companies he's missed? Whats the current overhyped ICO's? What's a productivity hack? Semil’s Projects: Semil’s AngelList profile Haystack.vc Semil’s Twitter: @semil The post Semil Shah on Instacart, Amazon and the Future of Retail and Groceries ALL-191 appeared first on FBA Allstars.

Todays Insights! What are the backbones of the modern economy? Who has become the middlemen? Whats the flywheel? What is defined as a marketplace? What happened to Jet? What is an incentive structure promote new opporunities? Should you do an ICO? Useful Links! Crytpo Round Table! Blogcast!     The post Marketplace Monopolies and the Cult-Like Religion of ICOs ALL-191 appeared first on FBA Allstars.