The Business Hacker Podcast
Show Overview
We interview different entrepreneurs to break down key components of their business success for your benefit. So you can apply what works and avoid their mistakes.
Starting a business is tough! When you first startup, you don't just need to know about your product or service, but other skills like building an audience, selling, copywriting, accounting, SEO the list is endless.
So why not learn from the experts we interview and shortcut your way to success. Our subject matter experts and case studies can help you skyrocket your results and ensure your business is on the right path!
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Episode Show Notes & Bonuses
BHP12 – Understanding UK & European VAT (Sales Tax) For E-commerce Sellers with Simply VAT
In episode 12, I interview Claire Taylor of Simply VAT who breaks down how sales tax operates in Europe and the UK. Learn when both Eurozone and non-zone sellers need to register for VAT.
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BHP31 – Shopify Store Supplier & Product Selection with James Beattie of Ecom Insiders
In Episode 31, we interview Ecom Insiders owner James Beattie a 20 year old entrepreneur who has sold over USD 1 Million in sales in just over a year through Shopify Dropshipping.
In this episode, James and I discuss where to source products for your Shopify online ecommerce store, how to choose suppliers and most importantly how to go about identifying products that are trending and selling well.
We then cap it off by learning about how to deal with refunds, exchanges and a brief overview on how to tell when you're onto a winner and when to scale your ad.
BHP30 – Starting your first Shopify Store with Nick Peroni of Ecom Empires
In Episode 30, we shift gears and start exploring another how to make money online money making system. Learn how to build an online business through Shopify, where I interview e-commerce titan Nick Peroni of Ecom Empires.
In this podcast, we start off right from the beginning and learn about the Shopify money making system, how to build/design your store, whether to start off your store as a general store or a niche store and more!
BHP33 – Saving on Foreign Currency Transaction Fees with Payoneer
In Episode 33, we interview Dorine from Payoneer and Discover how to save on foreign currency transaction fees when selling internationally on Amazon or your ecommerce store.
BHP28 How to Get Ungated on Amazon with Karen Summer of Getungated.co.uk
In Episode 28, I interview Karen Summer of Getungated.co.uk so you can learn the secrets of how to get ungated in those difficult restricted Amazon categories in order to expand your product offerings on Amazon platform.
Getting ungated on Amazon platforms is the easiest and fastest way to grow your Amazon business and sell in product categories that have less competition which will allow you to make more profits.
BHP32 – Tactical Arbitrage Automated Online Arbitrage Sourcing Software For Amazon FBA
In Episode 32, we interview Alex Moss creator of Tactical Arbitrage. Tactical Arbitrage is a revolutionary automated sourcing software that will scan retailer listings to automatically find you profitable deals to resell on Amazon.
Tactical Arbitrage now comes with an advanced custom store scan feature that allows you to add any store you want to scan.
Alex has kindly given you an exclusive 14-day trial to try out this software. Simply use the code “HACKER14” at checkout and trial his software for an extra 7 days. Get your Tactical Arbitrage trial here.
BHP29 Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Online Currencies Explained with Siam Kidd
Listen and learn about one of the hugest changes in technology since the Internet which is going to revolutionise the way we live and work. Learn why Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investment is such a hot topic right now and how you can earn amazing returns.
BHP27 Growing & Scaling An Arbitrage Amazon Business & USA Product Preparation
In Episode 27, I interview Michael Zoril where we discuss the secrets and systems behind how Michael went from taking 22 months to sell his first $1 million in his Amazon.com arbitrage business to only 4 months to his second million dollars.
We then dig deeper into one of the key secrets behind Michael's success & discover how USA product preparation works in the States.
BHP26 Expanding Your Business into the USA with Sylvia Dion
Listen and learn about the key rules, regulations and considerations that you need to take into account of when looking to expand and start selling in the U.S. In this episode, we touch on if a US Company is required, double taxation agreements, sales taxes, EIN numbers and more!
By the end of this episode, you will know what the common rules and regulations that you need to be aware of when expanding into the U.S. and if you still have questions you’ll know exactly who to ask for a professional opinion!
BHP25 – Hiring Virtual Assistants: The Secret to Growing Your Business
In Episode 25, I interview the co-founders of the Balancing Act PA to hack the secrets of hiring Virtual Assistants, the secret source that you can use to grow your business without killing yourself!
Learn their tips on how to successfully prepare your business, hire your first assistant and then onboard your VA to ensure that they smoothly transition into the role with maximum speed and efficiency.
BHP24 Learn How to Grow Your Instagram Account & Generate Leads with Leon Benjamin of Triple Your Tribe
In Episode 24, I interview Leon Benjamin from Triple Your Tribe who is an Instagram growth consultant who literally helps entrepreneurs to triple their tribe and grow their Instagram following.
Leon explains how to use Instagram properly to grow your account following properly by engaging with followers, using hashtags as well as how to post pictures that really engage properly and result in lead generation and explosive account growth!
BHP23 – Buying & Selling Your Online Business with Justin Cooke of Empire Flippers
In Episode 21, I interview Justin Cooke of Empire Flippers about Buying and Selling Online Businesses. Learn about how the sale process works. How much trading history you need before you can sell your business, and how you can sell your business even if you have kept poor records.
Finally learn about what types of online businesses fetch the most money, what sort of money you can expect to make when you sell your business. We then wrap up the podcast with tips on how to negotiate better deals when buying businesses.
BHP22 – The Stitch Leggings Case Study with Tom Hunt
In Episode 22, this podcast interviews Tom Hunt a full stack entrepreneur who started his online money making journey by launching his own Shopify / private label product range.
Discover why he took this approach and the key lessons he has learned on his journey from starting his e-commerce business, building and selling his own website and writing and releasing his own book.
BHP21 – How To Make Money Selling Wholesale – The Ecommerce Wholesale Blueprint with Jamie Miralles
In Episode 21, we interview Jamie Miralles an Ecommerce entrepreneur who has sold over USD 100 MILLION through selling Wholesale. Learn how this Monster went from selling on Ebay part time to selling over USD100 Million in Sales mostly on Amazon.
Discover the secrets of how to find wholesale suppliers and how to grow an Amazon wholesaling business in this podcast.
We have literally distilled and uncovered the key lessons that Jamie has learnt throughout his 20 years of selling online for your benefit.
BHP20 – Growth Hacking Part 2 with Dan Stephenson of Digital Growth Hackers
In Episode 20, the second of this two-part series on growth hacking I interview Dan Stephenson of Digital Growth Hackers. Dan runs a digital growth hacking business where he helps entrepreneurs grow their online digital audiences.
This episode will teach you how to get more bang for your buck with your marketing spend!
Learn about different methods (both paid and unpaid), tool and tips to grow your audiences in an automated and hands-on way. We also discuss different ideas and ways to run viral campaigns and campaigns to rapidly grow your audience in a low-cost effective way!
BHP19 – Growth Hacking with Vin Clancy To Get Cheap or Free Website Traffic
In this episode with Vin Clancy a first of a two-part series on growth hacking and building online audiences we are going to deep dive into growth hacking.
Vin is an entrepreneur, author, public speaker and consultant who travels the world consulting with small business right up to multi-million dollar companies to grow their audiences and revenues.
We are going to discuss ways on how to generate free or very low-cost traffic to your website/product/service.In this episode, we also cover some growth hacks on how to get emails to build your email lists quicker in order to build Facebook Lookalike audiences, optimise website conversions.
BHP18 – Patents/Trademarks, Copyright & Misleading or Deceptive Advertising With Amazon Sellers’ Lawyer
Episode 18 – Amazon Intellectual Property Issues With Amazon Sellers’ Lawyer. Learn about Amazon Intellectual property(“IP) issues such as patents, Trademarks, Copyright & Misleading/Deceptive Advertising infringements including what they are and when/how they typically occur.
Discover how you can protect yourself or defend yourself against such claims and what the best approach to deal with these claims is.
The principals in this podcast apply to both European/UK and US Amazon platforms.
BHP17 Amazon Private Label Product Selection with Greg Mercer of Jungle Scout
In this mammoth episode with Amazon giant Greg Mercer of Jungle Scout, we cover product selection criteria for both beginners AND advanced sellers looking to sell on Amazon.
Greg also discusses his views on product selection tips for different Amazon markets, Greg’s approach on how to create and build your own Amazon team.
We then go into Greg’s advice on how to launch an Amazon product and Greg’s opinion on the best markets to launch in and then finally rounding up with what to do if you want to sell your Amazon Business.
BHP16 Understanding Search Engine Optimisation (“SEO”)
Learn the basics of what Search Engine Optimisation or SEO is and how you can use SEO to help make your website and products visible on the web.
BHP15 Understanding Arbitrage Selling in the US with Mat Gunnufson
In Episode 14, I interview Mat Gunnufson an US-based arbitrage-only Amazon.com seller who has sold over $1m worth of goods on Amazon.
We go into detail about how he runs his business, from sourcing stock, to coping with brand and order restrictions, sending in shipments and finishing off with the what Mat believes the future of arbitrage selling will look like.