The eCommerce Money Map Podcast

By: Salim Omar Shawheen Amirkhizi
  • Summary

  • The eCommerce Money Map Podcast is a podcast for eCommerce business owners. Join Salim Omar, CPA and Shawheen Amirkhizi as they talk to experts in the eCommerce market, providing the audience with the tools to make their eCommerce business a success.
    2021 Salim Omar & Shawheen Amirkhizi
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Episodes
  • Unlocking E-Commerce Success: Insights on Automation, Scaling, AI, Team Building, and Work-Life Balance
    Nov 6 2024

    **Opening Segment**
    - Introduction by Salim Omar and welcoming guest Parag Mamnani
    - Parag's background and his dedication to e-commerce solutions for small businesses

    **Webgility's Founding Journey**
    - Parag reflects on the early days of e-commerce and Amazon's influence
    - Discussion about the inception of Webgility to fill the market gap for data integration and automation

    **The Road to e-Commerce Success**
    - Keys to mastering a single channel before expanding
    - The significance of having a solid tech stack and clear workflows

    **Scaling and Channel Expansion**
    - Parag's insights on when to scale and how to choose a secondary channel
    - Importance of order and inventory management for growth

    **Leveraging Automation and AI**
    - The necessity of automation for order and inventory flows
    - The role of AI in small businesses and Webgility's AI solutions

    **Building Teams and Culture**
    - Hybrid work environments and sourcing the right talent
    - The importance of a company’s core team and external talent

    **Work-Life Balance and Productivity**
    - Parag emphasizes meditation and hobbies for maintaining balance
    - Encouraging entrepreneurs to make smarter decisions through wellbeing

    **Closing Thoughts**
    - Parag provides final advice on leveraging automation and AI for e-commerce
    - Webgility's services detailed by Parag for potential users

    Tweetable Quotes:

    "E-commerce success boils down to mastering one channel." - Parag Mamnani
    "AI isn't just for the big players; it's revolutionizing small businesses, too." - Parag Mamnani
    "In 2024, it's all about efficiency and bottom line health." - Parag Mamnani

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    29 mins
  • Mastering Pre-Sales & Pricing: Key Strategies for eCommerce Success
    Oct 23 2024

    **Diving Deep with Tech Innovator Heather Marie Udo**
    - Introduction and accomplishments of Heather Marie Udo, CEO of Shoppable
    - Heather reflects on her entrepreneurial journey and strategies for startup funding
    - Discussing the transition from corporate to startup world

    **Secrets to Startup Success**
    - Insights on pre-selling: gauging market needs and reducing entrepreneurial risks
    - The key factors encouraging clients to invest early in product development
    - Strategies utilized by Shoppable for revenue generation and growth

    **Mastering the Art of Pricing and Business Profits**
    - The critical role of strategic pricing in business and how to approach it
    - Tips on recurring revenue and initial direct customer contact for service providers
    - Avoiding common financial pitfalls in small business management

    **Power of Human Connection in Entrepreneurship**
    - The significance of coaching and peer support in navigating the entrepreneurial landscape
    - Engaging with investors and the importance of honest, direct feedback
    - The pivotal role of mental health awareness among founders

    **Connecting with Heather Marie Udo**
    - How to get in touch with Heather on social media
    - Anticipation of a follow-up interview to further explore Heather's experiences and advice

    Tweetable Quotes:

    "Pre-selling helps de-risk your business" - Heather Udo
    "The art of pricing can make or break your company." - Heather Udo
    "For small business financial health, AR management is key." - Heather Udo

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    31 mins
  • How to Succeed on Etsy: Insights from a Million-Dollar Seller
    Oct 9 2024

    **Opening Segment**
    - Introduction of special guest Dylan Jahraus and her million-dollar Etsy success
    - Dylan's background in corporate eCommerce and transition to Etsy business owner

    **Etsy Empire: From Corporate to Craft**
    - The unexpected journey to starting an Etsy shop after a move to San Diego
    - Applying corporate principles to entrepreneurship for consistent results
    - Dylan's rapid success on Etsy and the development of her coaching program

    **Decoding Etsy Success**
    - Insight into Etsy as a unique platform for different types of sellers
    - Understanding Etsy's rules, customer base, and community
    - Tips for building brand loyalty and customer relationships on Etsy

    **Scaling Up: Breaking Through Barriers**
    - Addressing challenges faced by new and established Etsy sellers
    - Strategies for selecting lucrative products and targeting the right customer segments
    - The importance of scaling and hiring to lift business constraints

    **The Entrepreneurial Mindset**
    - Embracing risk and resilience in the journey from corporate to entrepreneurship
    - Leveraging masterminds and network connections for growth and support

    **Closing Thoughts**
    - Transitioning from quick wins to long-term business vision
    - Balancing business success with personal life and team building
    - Dylan's availability on social media and gratitude for sharing her journey

    Tweetable Quotes:

    "When someone gives me a car, I'm like, how fast can the car go?” - Dylan Jahraus
    "I think you also become a little bit resilient and more callous, where you can tolerate more unknowns." - Dylan Jahraus
    "You got yourself to the point you're at, but you will not be the one to grow it beyond that." - Dylan Jahraus

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    20 mins

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