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Blubrry Podcasting: https://www.blubrry.com/ clean http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:21:06 -0500 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:21:06 -0500 https://bencummings.com/eep-412-bonus-twf/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/73980944/eep-412-bonus-the-one-billion-dollar-wholesale-formula-exposed/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:21:06 -0500 1:07:34 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu We are releasing this episode as a bonus because there are some elements of it that require a faster release than normal. On this special Bonus Episode, I brought on a very special (famous) guest to discuss an unprecedented opportunity to make a high ... We are releasing this episode as a bonus because there are some elements of it that require a faster release than normal. On this special Bonus Episode, I brought on a very special (famous) guest to discuss an unprecedented opportunity to make a high income on Amazon. Specifically, we talk about a little-known method called the wholesale […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-411-dud-product/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/73713181/eep-411-when-to-give-up-on-a-dud-product/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:46:44 -0500 0:48:16 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode, we discuss when to give up on a “dud” product! It happens to the best of us: You pick the perfect product, you find the perfect supplier, and you write the perfect listing… but the product is a flop! On this episode, we discuss when to give up on a “dud” product! It happens to the best of us: You pick the perfect product, you find the perfect supplier, and you write the perfect listing… but the product is a flop! Traian and I will break down the key tactics and thoughts we go through when […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-410-brand-story-2/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/73713180/eep-410-what-is-your-brand-story-pt-2/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:21:54 -0500 0:40:54 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu This podcast is Part Two in our series revolving around one important question: What is your brand's STORY? How do you craft a super compelling and interesting product narrative that draws people in and makes them want to buy? This podcast is Part Two in our series revolving around one important question: What is your brand's STORY? How do you craft a super compelling and interesting product narrative that draws people in and makes them want to buy? Last week we discussed a formula for crafting your brand or product story, and this week we continue […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-409-brand-story-1/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/73171156/eep-409-what-is-your-brand-story-pt-1/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:01:12 -0500 0:55:33 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Whether you’ve invented your own product OR you’re selling private label... your brand needs a story that makes your product stand out vs. your competition! Your story needs to permeate everything and become one of the driving forces behind why a ... Whether you’ve invented your own product OR you’re selling private label... your brand needs a story that makes your product stand out vs. your competition! Your story needs to permeate everything and become one of the driving forces behind why a customer buys your product — and CONTINUES to buy from you via repeat sales. In this […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-408-restock-dilemma/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/72905625/eep-408-the-fba-restock-dilemma-inventory-planning-for-2021-in-light-of-new-amazon-restrictions/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:20:34 -0500 0:41:46 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode, Traian and I will discuss the FBA Restock Dilemma! Inventory planning and how to do it, in light of new restrictions that Amazon has put in place regarding inventory requirements and limits...and how to deal with these things! On this episode, Traian and I will discuss the FBA Restock Dilemma! Inventory planning and how to do it, in light of new restrictions that Amazon has put in place regarding inventory requirements and limits...and how to deal with these things! Listen now! Subscribe on iTunes: Listen now on your Apple device Listen now on Android Download the Episode http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-407-less-communication/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/72646226/eep-407-why-amazon-wants-less-and-less-communication-between-buyers-and-sellers/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:39:55 -0500 0:41:11 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode, we discuss why Amazon wants less and less communication between buyers and sellers. First, Amazon limits buyer-to-seller messages within Seller Central…and then they announce the retirement of the comments feature on customer review... On this episode, we discuss why Amazon wants less and less communication between buyers and sellers. First, Amazon limits buyer-to-seller messages within Seller Central…and then they announce the retirement of the comments feature on customer reviews in late December. What the heck is going on? Why is Amazon doing this and what is their aim? On this […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-406-brexit-implications/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/72387871/eep-406-brexit-and-its-implications-for-amazon-sellers/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:23:22 -0500 0:37:31 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode of the podcast, Traian and I discuss the breaking news about Brexit and its implications for Amazon sellers! We will discuss what has happened, new UK VAT rules, and how to adapt to these changes. As always in business, On this episode of the podcast, Traian and I discuss the breaking news about Brexit and its implications for Amazon sellers! We will discuss what has happened, new UK VAT rules, and how to adapt to these changes. As always in business, things are constantly changing and evolving, so rather than get stressed about the changes, we […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-405-strategic-planning-2021/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/72172808/eep-405-8-strategic-planning-questions-to-kick-off-2021-big/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:11:21 -0500 1:04:19 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this podcast, the first of the new year, we discuss 8 Strategic Planning Questions to Kick Off 2021 BIG! Over the years on this podcast, we’ve talked a lot about goals and making strategic plans, and how vital they are to entrepreneurs and specif... On this podcast, the first of the new year, we discuss 8 Strategic Planning Questions to Kick Off 2021 BIG! Over the years on this podcast, we’ve talked a lot about goals and making strategic plans, and how vital they are to entrepreneurs and specifically Amazon sellers. So to ensure you start 2021 with a bang, we […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-404-fireside-chat/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/71905197/eep-404-christmas-fireside-chat-with-ben/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:15:17 -0500 0:32:11 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this special edition of the Elevated Ecommerce podcast, you and I are going to have a year-end Christmas fireside chat! Ben shares three entertaining (and sometimes comical) stories from his past, lessons he learned, On this special edition of the Elevated Ecommerce podcast, you and I are going to have a year-end Christmas fireside chat! Ben shares three entertaining (and sometimes comical) stories from his past, lessons he learned, and insights that can be applied to YOUR Amazon businesses. This will be a fun, entertaining, and informative final podcast of 2020… […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-403-predictions-2021/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/71667429/eep-403-our-predictions-for-2021/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:08:46 -0500 0:52:05 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode, we make some wild predictions about what is going to happen in 2021! Specifically, we predict what might happen in the world of ecommerce and Amazon. This will be a fun and perhaps controversial episode… so with that, On this episode, we make some wild predictions about what is going to happen in 2021! Specifically, we predict what might happen in the world of ecommerce and Amazon. This will be a fun and perhaps controversial episode… so with that, let’s get started! Listen now! Subscribe on iTunes: Listen now on your Apple device Listen now on Android Download … Continue reading "EEP #403 – Our Predictions for 2021" http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-402-current-state-ecommerce/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/71365085/eep-402-thoughts-on-the-current-state-of-ecommerce/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:47:38 -0500 0:48:39 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode, we discuss the current state of ecommerce as we head into 2021! Is selling on Amazon still the big opportunity that we say that it has been? What current opportunities are we seeing? And much more. Basically, On this episode, we discuss the current state of ecommerce as we head into 2021! Is selling on Amazon still the big opportunity that we say that it has been? What current opportunities are we seeing? And much more. Basically, this is us discussing the current state of ecommerce and Amazon, and how we believe that will […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-401-looking-back-2020/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/71077804/eep-401-looking-back-at-ecommerce-in-2020/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 03 Dec 2020 08:52:06 -0500 0:46:15 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode, we will be taking a look back at 2020, which has certainly been an exciting, crazy, insane, and unusual year! We will discuss the unexpected events that took place and how they affected us as Amazon sellers, On this episode, we will be taking a look back at 2020, which has certainly been an exciting, crazy, insane, and unusual year! We will discuss the unexpected events that took place and how they affected us as Amazon sellers, and what we learned from living through 2020 as entrepreneurs. With that, let’s get started! Listen now! […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-400-3cs-choose/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/70803392/eep-400-the-3-cs-of-productivity-choose-pt-3/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:14:16 -0500 0:47:37 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this week’s podcast, which is Part 3 of 3, we wrap up our deep dive into the 3 C’s of Productivity! The 3 C’s is based on a book called “Getting Things Done” by author David Allen. Two weeks ago, we covered the first “C” - Capture. On this week’s podcast, which is Part 3 of 3, we wrap up our deep dive into the 3 C’s of Productivity! The 3 C’s is based on a book called “Getting Things Done” by author David Allen. Two weeks ago, we covered the first “C” - Capture. Then last week, we discussed the second “C” […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-399-3cs-clarify/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/70509890/eep-399-the-3-cs-of-productivity-clarify-pt-2/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:08:37 -0500 0:46:16 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this week’s podcast, which is Part 2 of 3, we continue our deep dive into the 3 C’s of Productivity!The 3 C’s is based on a book called “Getting Things Done” by author David Allen. Last week we covered the first “C” - Capture. On this week’s podcast, which is Part 2 of 3, we continue our deep dive into the 3 C’s of Productivity!The 3 C’s is based on a book called “Getting Things Done” by author David Allen. Last week we covered the first “C” - Capture. And this week, we move on to the second “C” […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-398-3cs-capture/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/70218976/eep-398-the-3-cs-of-productivity-capture-pt-1/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:26:22 -0500 0:46:55 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this week’s podcast, we dive into the 3 C’s of Productivity! This series is based on a book called “Getting Things Done” by author David Allen.To kick things off, we cover the first C in his formula - Capture! If you’re a burnt-out, On this week’s podcast, we dive into the 3 C’s of Productivity! This series is based on a book called “Getting Things Done” by author David Allen.To kick things off, we cover the first C in his formula - Capture! If you’re a burnt-out, overwhelmed, under-nourished entrepreneur (aren’t we all?), then you will get GREAT benefit […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-397-self-sabotage/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/69925113/eep-397-why-do-i-self-sabotage-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:37:08 -0500 0:44:04 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Do you find yourself in this pattern: You start seeing progress, you start seeing success, you start changing your life, and then BAM! Something ALWAYS seems to screw things up.Psychologists call this “self-sabotage, Do you find yourself in this pattern: You start seeing progress, you start seeing success, you start changing your life, and then BAM! Something ALWAYS seems to screw things up.Psychologists call this “self-sabotage,” and we have seen this pattern repeated in many people, so it’s not uncommon.On this podcast, we’re going to give you several […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-396-sponsored-ads-mistakes/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/69611068/eep-396-four-big-mistakes-we-see-with-sponsored-ads/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:40:15 -0400 0:39:25 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu With so many of our Amazon sellers using sponsored ads, it drives us crazy how many mistakes we see you guys making, that cost you money, and cost you sales!On this week’s podcast, Traian and I discuss four BIG mistakes that we see being made with sp... With so many of our Amazon sellers using sponsored ads, it drives us crazy how many mistakes we see you guys making, that cost you money, and cost you sales!On this week’s podcast, Traian and I discuss four BIG mistakes that we see being made with sponsored ads, so that you can STOP missing out […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-395-big-holiday-sales/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/69290515/eep-395-get-ready-how-to-prepare-for-the-big-holiday-sales-on-amazon/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:14:53 -0400 0:45:11 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this podcast, Traian and I discuss how to get ready and prepare for the REALLY BIG holiday sales that are coming on Amazon!We have six specific ideas to share, all of which can make you great money within 90 days… so make sure you don’t miss a w... On this podcast, Traian and I discuss how to get ready and prepare for the REALLY BIG holiday sales that are coming on Amazon!We have six specific ideas to share, all of which can make you great money within 90 days… so make sure you don’t miss a word of this podcast!Listen now! Subscribe on […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-394-important-election/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/68967958/eep-394-is-this-the-most-important-election-ever/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 15 Oct 2020 09:12:20 -0400 1:16:26 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this week’s podcast, we are going to tackle a controversial topic on the mind of just about everyone: the US Presidential election!If you hate politics and don't want to hear anything about Trump or Biden, On this week’s podcast, we are going to tackle a controversial topic on the mind of just about everyone: the US Presidential election!If you hate politics and don't want to hear anything about Trump or Biden, I ask that you give me the gift of an open mind.That's because I am going to explain why […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg https://bencummings.com/eep-393-golden-keywords/ http://www.blubrry.com/ecommerce_secrets/68649997/eep-393-the-golden-keywords-how-six-keywords-attract-80-90-of-amazon-sales-and-how-to-identify-them/ Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:39:15 -0400 0:40:51 no Ben Cummings & Traian Turcu On this episode, we discuss what we call “The Golden Keywords!”What are Golden Keywords? Well, did you know that our research has shown that just six keywords will typically attract 80-90% of Amazon sales for a product? Just SIX! On this episode, we discuss what we call “The Golden Keywords!”What are Golden Keywords? Well, did you know that our research has shown that just six keywords will typically attract 80-90% of Amazon sales for a product? Just SIX!When Amazon sellers hear this, they are shocked, but on this podcast we will explain why this […] http://bencummings.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/draft2.jpg