Entrepreneurs Online Podcast

Chris speaks about finding 'your why' quite often. In this episode, a real-world example of how success can actually hold you back from further improving your business(es). Listen in as Chris reads an email exchange with a member of Wholesale Product Mastery (one of Chris and Todd's training programs). "Mark" discusses how he wants to triple his already successful Amazon business but feels paralyzed to move forward. Chris offers his suggestions and advice on how to solve this all too common problem with high-achieving people.

So, what does Tom Brady, the famous Super Bowl football player have to do with emails? Nothing, it's pretty much a Todd Rant Fest on this episode of Entrepreneurs Online.

Why are you doing what you’re doing?Reflecting on this single most important question that you need to ask yourself and answer before starting your own business, I talk about:- why it’s the right question to ask but it’s often done incorrectly- measuring your purpose against Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs - the style of management that allows employees to rise up on Maslow’s pyramid- why the “why” question is tough to answer but imperative to getting to where you want to go in life and business- different sets of circumstances that influence the answer to your “why”- my own personal “why”- the importance of relating why you’re doing a specific task to why it matters- unpacking your own life to find your “whys” - finding a tangible purpose and something to work towardsMentioned in This Episode:Entrepreneurs Online Interview with Tom Myers: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Tm2JAWVAe01ASzF5xjtmj Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

“He who works all day has no time to make money.” - John D. Rockefeller, Sr.In the vein of focus and paying attention to what really matters in your business, I talk about:- Rockefeller’s brand of successful entrepreneurship that is against simply creating busywork- how Rockefeller mingled work and rest to increase his productivity and advance his business- Rockefeller’s thoughts on concentration and attention to detail- quotes from Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow- the hustle, grind, do more, work harder, work all day with little rest mentality we have today- the value of hardwork VS the value of purposeful work- how The Social Dilemma documentary takes.a hard look at the science behind platforms competing for our attention- paying attention to the right things, and digging deep in our subconscious to solve problems- why you should take a look at how you spend your time and why you shouldn’t let anyone and anything dictate itMentioned in This Episode:Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow: https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Life-John-Rockefeller-Sr/dp/1400077303 The Social Dilemma documentary by Jeff Orlowski: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

Many new entrepreneurs today are confused about where they’re going and how to proceed. In the last episode, we talked about why focusing on one thing can pave the way for your business to succeed. This follow-up episode gives sage advice on paying attention to the one thing that really matters when starting a business = revenue.Talking about focusing on the right numbers, I discuss:- how to combat the confusion of where you’re going and what you’re doing as an entrepreneur- the one thing that matters when starting your business- what I mean by paying attention to the right numbers- why it’s important to focus on the revenue and sales above all else- focusing on getting the dollar in the door first rather than perfecting the business right away- our Amazon Training Course: Wholesale Product Mastery- takeaways on power law distribution from Marketplace Pulse- Scott Needham’s success with BuyBoxer- selling using the Wholesale ModelMentioned in This Episode:E-commerce intelligence firm Marketplace Pulse: https://www.marketplacepulse.com/amazon Entrepreneurs Online Interview with Scott Needham: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BOqjmOi7E8sMHAPzNY3A7?si=7jOhBONvQTmW4QjTyY1_zg Wholesale Inspector: https://www.wholesaleinspector.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

I want to share the single most important advice I have ever received in starting my own business. I know for sure that Todd agrees that this topic is really crucial for anyone looking to become an entrepreneur online.I talk about:-what focus really means-why we don’t have the level of focus we need today-how our technological advancements today affect the number of distractions we have-why I believe no one can really multitask-the problem with being inundated with information as soon as we wake up-how to stop the noise and unnecessary distractions-how I achieved the success I enjoy today by unsubscribing from everything and focusing on the one path I really wanted to go on which was Amazon-why it’s actually liberating to pick the one direction you want to go, the one business you want to do-focusing on one thing and getting good at it VS multitasking and not getting much done in any of thoseThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

In today’s episode, we’re picking up from where we left off to talk about developing the four types of resilience and knowing how to maximize each one to overcome different types of problems.I talk about:-who can benefit from resilience training -4 different types of resilience: psychological, emotional, physical, and community-how each type is used to combat different challenges-tailoring resilience strategies for the difficulty you’re facing-different types of problems: major, temporary, and daily -matching resilience types to different types of problems-what you can look forward to in the next installment of this resilience seriesThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

Would you say you’re resilient? Often, the difference between overcoming challenges and letting it overwhelm you lies in your own resilience.In this episode, I reflect on:-what it really means to be resilient-how resilience affects what kind of entrepreneur you become-why resilience is key to overcoming any difficult situation and living a better life-why I’m told that one of my main gifts is the gift of resilience-tips for building mental strength to overcome difficult situations-important aspects of resilience that can help you build itThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

Would you say you’re resilient? Often, the difference between overcoming challenges and letting it overwhelm you lies in your own resilience.In this episode, I reflect on:-what it really means to be resilient-how resilience affects what kind of entrepreneur you become-why resilience is key to overcoming any difficult situation and living a better life-why I’m told that one of my main gifts is the gift of resilience-tips for building mental strength to overcome difficult situations-important aspects of resilience that can help you build itThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

Is college actually worth it nowadays? With this pandemic and the consequent shift to virtual learning, the full college experience has been greatly decimated while tuition remains the same, even higher in some schools.So is it really still worth it? To go through four years of that, incurring massive debt in the process, only to realize you never learned the most important things because school doesn’t teach them?In today’s episode, we discuss:- can you really learn what you need in university at that expense?- the question to ask yourself when deciding if you should go to school and get a degree- how the pandemic and shift to virtual education is affecting students and the full college experience they’re paying for- the antiquated education system and the fact that most universities are for profit institutions- the story of how Todd went to 6 institutions but never finished school because he was busy being a successful entrepreneur already- what school doesn’t teach and what it should- online education as a viable alternative to formal school- how Expert University teaches what school doesn’t: principles of success, how to face failure, how to start an online business, how to manage time, etcMentioned in This Episode: Expert University's website: www.expertuniversity.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

It’s tax talk today on the podcast. Before you snooze on me, hear me out. There’s a lot of interesting talk about taxes lately specifically President Trump’s tax returns.But don’t worry this episode won’t be intentionally political! Today will be all about business taxes and how they apply to budding entrepreneurs or those with already existing businesses.I talk about:- President Trump’s tax situation right now and how it applies to entrepreneurs- why I think everyone should start a side business- my advice for maximizing tax advantages when starting your own business- existing tax laws beneficial to entrepreneurs- Purists getting upset at people with means who pay less taxes than the working class when they have no real understanding of how the system works- why tax deductions are almost non-existent for the working class- the reason why big businesses are given tax benefits and incentives- why a country actually depends on big businesses and SMEs to support the economy- my personal opinion on what the most fair form of tax is- moving somewhere without state income tax- the trickle down effect of big businesses getting more tax incentives and then generating jobs for the working class- my belief of paying your fair share of taxes and not a penny moreThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

In today’s episode, I go into a very important topic that sadly keeps many entrepreneurs from being truly successful: not getting work done! No excuses! Chris and I don’t want to hear it.Talking about accountability for entrepreneurs, I discuss:- how disappointing it is to see people take the leap to start a business and fail because of a lack of accountability- excuses from entrepreneurs justifying why they’re not doing the work to achieve their goals- how to change the cycle of only being answerable to yourself to make favorable progress- being truthful to yourself: has being on your own made your productivity suffer?- the importance of involving an accountability partner to help you become more successful- where to find an accountability partner and what to look for in one- choosing an accountability partner in the same field VS someone who knows nothing about the work you do- Expert University’s paid accountability service for entrepreneurs - how the service is a minimum investment for maximum accountability and personalized encouragement- the service inclusions (training period, goal-setting wizard, weekly progress reports, chat messaging system, etc)Mentioned in This Episode:Expert University’s paid accountability service: www.accountability.expertuniversity.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

I’m really starting to miss Chris on the podcast and I’m looking forward to having him back on the next episodes as he comes back from his break. So for today’s episode, I recall a conversation we recently had about “fake gurus” and talk about:- bad people out there you need to look out for- how to tell the difference between good and bad people when they use the same marketing- dubious companies that provide a “do nothing, we’ll do everything for you” type of service with the assumption that you’re gonna make a lot of money- fake gurus and what their one goal in mind is- people falling prey to this belief that there’s an easy button so they’re suckered into spending senselessly- wannapreneurs and how they want money without starting a real business and putting in the real work - why most scams sound good- warning signs to watch out for from stone cold liars and fake gurus- why someone like me who’s been in business for 40 years is skeptical at the promise of a 20-year old guru teaching people how to succeed in business- the importance of understanding your why Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

For the last installment in the How to Make Money Online as an Entrepreneur series, I talk about content creation, specifically creating online courses. There are some really good ones out there but also a good number of flops from self-proclaimed guru content creators. Watch out!I talk about:- the big mistake that people make that hinders them from becoming a good content creator- battling impostor syndrome- creating courses on your area of expertise- Expert University’s content creation over the years and training others to become experts in their fields- why I prefers people call Chris and I long-term businessmen and not “gurus”- how I feel about people asking us to expose gurus on the podcast- the many complications of call-out culture- gurus with hit-and-run nonsense - why our manner of steering people in the right direction isn’t always sexy but it’s legitThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

WARNING: EXPLICIT (but extremely actionable!)In today’s episode, Chris leaves me to dive straight into 12 rules to achieve success:1. Do the fucking work, don’t be lazy. 2. Stop fucking waiting, it’s time. Don’t put stuff off.3. Rely on yourself. The universe doesn’t give a fuck.4. Be fucking practical.5. Be productive early. Don’t fuck around all day.6. Don’t be a fucking baby. Life’s hard, get on with it and deal with it.7. Don’t hang out with fuckwits.8. Don’t fucking waste energy on shit you don’t control.9. Stop bullshitting, it’s fucking embarrassing.10. Stop being a fucking people pleaser.11. Stop putting toxic shit in your body.12. Stop doing the same fucking thing and hoping shit will change.You’ve been warned, it’s an explicit show! Take it with a grain of salt. But just as we aren’t afraid to be this straightforward, expect that we’ll be as unfiltered and relentless in helping you find success as an online entrepreneur!Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

Today’s interview features someone who has managed to break the glass celling both in her 25-year career as a Deputy Public Defender and her stint as an Amazon seller and Shopify store owner. Elena Saris’ loaded resume lists her impressive career trajectory as a Criminal Defense Attorney, former Stand-Up Comic, and 7-figure e-commerce seller. It’s surprising to know that this regular speaker and guest at conferences and TV shows still has much time for hobbies outside her decorated career as a lawyer and online entrepreneur. She reads a lot, enjoys traveling, and even has a geriatric movie club where she just taught two 98-year olds how to use Zoom!We discuss:- the perfect storm that led to her transition from being a lawyer to her chapter 2 of working online- her inclination to having something to balance the seriousness of her day job led to other interests like stand-up comedy- how she realized she could make money online by taking a class that led to selling a t-shirt that surprisingly earned her a couple thousand dollars- the two ways you could look at earning online- how for her, online entrepreneurship was a side-hustle at first because she still had her law practice- what she thinks is the hardest part about transitioning to making money online from a secure 9-5- the mindset shift you’re required to have to really succeed as an online entrepreneur- her new online e-commerce course launching in October 2020- her thoughts on women in the workplace, breaking that glass ceiling, and more representation for women in the online entrepreneurship space- her advice to women who want to get into online entrepreneurship regardless of age- her philosophy of allowing yourself to be a beginner first to succeed- why she thinks marketing is an enduring skill that’s important to learnCheck out Elena’s e-commerce course at www.wewillshowyouhow.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

In today’s episode, Tom Myers joins the podcast from Bali to share his experiences as a digital nomad working from anywhere in the world. This talented web developer and hugely successful SAAS tool creator talks about how the last 3 years of traveling the world as a remote worker impacted not just his life but his businesses too.We discuss: - all the US states he’s seen, the countries he’s been to, and his favorite among all of those- how he severed the geo-dependence on a job that allowed him to travel the world- his laptop lifestyle that doesn’t tie him down anywhere but allows him to stay on top of his many successful businesses- the goal that sparked his decision to move from being a contractor to a digital nomad- how traveling gives him richer experiences and allows him to get into work invigorated - the success of his SAAS tool Wholesale Inspector and how it’s run over almost 10 billion products - his new inventory management tool launching soon and other projects in the works- his advice for people who want to become a digital nomad like himCheck out Tom's wholesale sourcing SAAS tool at https://www.wholesaleinspector.com/ . Mentioned in This Episode:4-hour Work Week book by Tim Ferris - https://fourhourworkweek.com/ Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

In this episode, we're picking up right where we left off. I dive into actual examples of ways to earn online and discuss:- my definition of success- affiliate marketing and how doing it right can make it very lucrative for you- the real reason why affiliate marketing has a bad reputation- how to crack the YouTube code and actually make good money with it (hint: it’s not only about becoming an influencer and raking in views and subscriptions)- becoming a virtual assistant in a gig economy- the many different kinds of virtual assistant jobs and why having or being a VA yourself highly depends on what you want to accomplish by making money online- 4-hour work weeks and outsourcing work- other ways to earn online like online tutoring, social media management, web design, content writing, or using kindle ebooks as a delivery device to solve problems Mentioned in This Episode:4-hour Work Week book by Tim Ferris - https://fourhourworkweek.com/ Tom's newest inventory management tool - Stockkeepr.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

Last week, we touched briefly on the many ways to earn online and I always felt I had more to say about it so in today’s episode, Chris lets me fly solo for some introspection on the topic. I talk about:- why the first word that comes to my mind for people who are thinking of making money online is CAUTION- my belief that there are a lot of legitimate ways to earn money online but even more ways to lose money- why you should first think about what your actual goals are for working online (do you want to replace a full-time job or are you just looking for a second income stream?) - incredible freelancing opportunities on UpWork, Fiverr, and making money with websites- why you should stay away from people who say that you can make a lot of money with Google AdSense- avoiding people who take half-truths and multiply it to 10- why you should consider wanting to learn from someone with gray in their hair and has generated one successful online income stream after the other rather than a 20-year old guru who boasts 10 years of experienceThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.com Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversity Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA

"In this episode, Dillon Carter, co-founder of Amazon repricer Aura, talks about how he got into selling on Amazon and eventually building a company around his widely acclaimed software. We discuss: - how he came up with Aura while still in school with his co-founder James- why he doesn't want his income tied to his time- how knowing what you want and why you want it helped him through the challenges of building his business- his passion of supporting people and method of learning by doing- his thoughts on building a business VS building a company- how the biggest growth lever is sometimes the most difficult or uncomfortable to pullCheck out Dillon's SAAS tool at www.goaura.com and subscribe to his newsletter www.amzweekly.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to the following links to touch base with us and for more valuable resources that can help you kill it in your ecommerce business. Until the next episode!Website - www.expertuniversity.comFacebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpertUniversityYoutube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwmi3YFQK8O5zN58MJuKSmA"