Awesomers.com
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsIf you are an Amazon seller, ecommerce entrepreneur, ebay seller or you want to learn how to sell online this Podcast is for YOU!
What is an Awesomer?
An Awesomer is someone who through a series of long-term actions and behaviors has demonstrated that they are not satisfied with normal. They are achievers to a penultimate degree in their own industry specialty or area of interest. There are no monetary criteria to be an Awesomer, in fact, many mega-wealthy people are not Awesomers. Some of them are Normies. Others are even Basics! Awesomers want to thrive; not just survive. Awesomers are trying to improve their lives and the lives of those around them. They are trying to make an impact, in whatever way they can, on the world.
Many Amazon Sellers are awesomers. They took the Amazon FBA opportunity and they siezed the moment by taking action. If you are an Amazon Seller or interested in selling in eCommerce you should take a moment now and listen to all the Awesomer origin stories.
Entrepreneurs solve problems in the world. They don’t create them. Awesomers are never done learning or improving. To become an Awesomer one must realize the journey to improve is perpetual. In other words, you don't arrive to the land of the Awesomer as a destination. Being an Awesomer means you are on the path of achievement for the sake of improving your life and those around you. Awesomers are 75% more likely to listen to educational or improvement podcasts.**
What is a Normie?
A Normie is someone who is stable and well established in life and ultimately is satisfied with the status quo. They don't want to rock the boat. They don't want to take risks. Normies are satisfied to survive. Normies are fine, just ask them. Awesomers have no problems with Normies. In fact, most Awesomers are surrounded by Normies who are their close friends and even family. More often than not Normies do not understand the plight of the Awesomer so they will warn the Awesomer to “be careful” or “don’t do it” or provide other guidance they mean to be helpful, but it is really just negativity that the Awesomer must overcome. We all know and love Normies and we are not criticizing Normies. We're only delineating some of the differences that exist between Awesomers and Normies. Normies are 84% more likely to listen to news about the Kardashians than Awesomers.**
What is a Basic?
A basic is someone who doesn't care about anyone which is often including themselves. They self-sabotage, they create problems, and they are not people that anyone should hang out with. They suck the life out of everyone around them by manufacturing drama, problems, or other nonsense. These people have chosen a path for themselves often by years and years of behaviors and actions which lead them to the life they have today; which is ok with us. We’re not judging. We just choose not to have our journey detoured by crossing the path of a Basic. (We also refer to this as the no A-HOLE rule.) 63% of basics have a cell phone only to play games, consume news or "vent" on social media.**
**The preceding statistics for each archetype above is 100% made up. We like to make jokes. But we'll always tell the truth and set the record straight.
The Awesomers.com podcast, hosted by Steve Simonson, will showcase some of the amazing origin stories of Awesomers from around the world. There are so many truly inspiring stories from people from all walks of life, but most often the Awesomers that will be focused on will be those who are also entrepreneurs. We'll be launching in the last half of 2018 as we build the systems and a team to support this important effort. We hope you will join us for this exhilarating journey! Many of these awesomers are Amazon sellers who have built an Amazon FBA ecommerce business and have started to see positive financial and lifestyle results.
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Episodes
Amazon Prime Day News and More...
June 11, 2019 16:52 - 23 minutes - 9.16 MBhttps://www.awesomers.com/147 <-- Show notes FTC and DOJ negotiate jurisdiction over anti trust of big tech companies. Apple, Alphabet (owns Google, Amazon and Facebook) are in the cross heirs of the government for anti-competitive behavior. https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/03/alphabet-apple-amazon-and-facebook-are-in-the-crosshairs-of-the-ftc-and-doj/ The FTC will investigate different aspects of Amazon’s business model. https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/6/4/18651694/amazon-ftc-antitrust-inve...
AWE0146 Sales Tax Alert And EBay Tips
May 27, 2019 18:18 - 17 minutes - 8.01 MBhttps://awesomers.com/146 <--- Show Notes SALES TAX ALERT: If you want to help support California removing any back sales tax liability that is trying to be forced down the throats of amazon sellers please support this webinar. OMG and Fiona Ma have been instrumental in improving the sales tax nightmare that is California. This webinar is a fundraiser. Go help and through some $$ in even if you can't attend or pay full entry. This situation can impact all sellers and a proper resolution woul...
Trump Tariff Small Business Impact Alert
May 20, 2019 18:49 - 14 minutes - 5.81 MBhttps://awesomers.com/145 --> Show page Since as a country we now seem to manage international policy on Twitter, the American President Donald Trump tweeted and escalated the Trade dispute recently. We think he did it just to make Steve look wrong. In today's show, Steve breaks down where we are now and what it means.As always, take a deep breath. There is a solution to every problem.But the enhanced rhetoric is a reason to pay close attention. Based on all of the facts we have we shou...
Sourcing in China Global Opportunities and More!
May 02, 2019 09:17 - 21 minutes - 8.49 MBhttps://awesomers.com/144 - Show Notes You can find sourcing opportunities no matter where you go in China. It's about your attitude and your own responsbilities to make good decisions AND to participate in the development process. The Canton Fair has massive scale and opportunities. China in general is a wonderful place to source and the Canton fair specifically is a great place to go to learn more about China. There are all kinds of different product opportunities. You can really acceler...
Top 6 Canton Fair Tips and Tricks
April 20, 2019 21:32 - 23 minutes - 9.1 MBhttps://awesomers.com/143 - Show Notes Page TOP 6 Canton Fair Tips 1) Make sure you know which phase is relevant to your business or product sourcing requirements! Don't plan your trip until you know the dates for each phase. The three phases are very different: Phase 1: Electronics & Household Electrical Appliances, Lighting Equipment, Vehicles & Spare Parts, Machinery, Hardware & Tools, Energy + Resources, Chemical Products, Building Materials, International Pavilion Phase 2: Consumer G...
ECOMMERCE LAUNCH SUMMIT - FREE TRAINING
April 12, 2019 18:47 - 9 minutes - 3.77 MBhttps://awesomers.com/141 - Show Page PODCAST SHOW NOTES eCommerce Launch Summit - FREE training - https://rebrand.ly/ELSsimonson 1. It's FREE to particitpate! That makes this summit a no-brainer. 2. It's virtual so you don't need to travel anywhere. Travel sucks - so skip the pain and enjoy in the comfort of your own home or office. 3. This can accelerate your entreprenuerial journey. The experts share their knowledge so that you can skip some of the pain! 4. Network with other like...
AMAZON SELLERS NEWS
April 11, 2019 22:46 - 27 minutes - 10.8 MBhttps://awesomers.com/140 show page Steve talked about several news items. 1) Jeff Bezos claims Amazon is getting beat by 3rd party sellers, so stop saying Amazon needs broken up. Steve shares his views on why that arguement is absolute💩💩! And he totally ignored this wildly unfair situation positioning their own brands above 3rd party sellers!: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/03/amazon-removes-special-promo-spots-for-private-label-products.html Articles refercing Bezos' letter: https://www...
Cross Border Trade via eCommerce Made Simple
April 10, 2019 19:59 - 16 minutes - 6.24 MBhttps://Awesomers.com/139 Show Page What if you could be in business in Europe in less than 30 days with no European entity, no VAT tax headaches, no forms, no employess, and almost no risk? What if you could prove that your product has value on new European marketplaces without the pain of entering? What if there was a resource that could create the listings in 5 languages, monitor those listings day to day, manage your sponsored products ads ALL for less money than a strong VA? What if you...
Top 3 eCommerce Related Questions
April 06, 2019 21:14 - 29 minutes - 11.6 MBhttps://awesomers.com/138 <-- full show notes with links here There are lots of opinions about when ecommerce began, but according to ecommerce-land.com it all began in 1991 when the Internet was commercialized. Here is a snippet: History of ecommerce dates back to the invention of the very old notion of "sell and buy", electricity, cables, computers, modems, and the Internet. Ecommerce became possible in 1991 when the Internet was opened to commercial use. Since that date thousands of busi...
Amazon Project Zero: How will this impact Amazon Sellers?
April 03, 2019 17:19 - 32 minutes - 12.5 MBSee more at https://awesomers.com/137 1) What is Amazon Project Zero? Amazon Services, which is responsible for the marketplace and all Amazon FBA Sellers has developed the Amazon Project Zero in response to the ongoing epidemic of counterfeit items and brand hijackers. Using the word epidemic is our own characterization of the wild west situation that is often at play on the Amazon marketplace which can devastate sellers and negatively impact the shopping experience at Amazon.com. In fai...
Chatbots for Amazon FBA Sellers Awesomers Podcast
March 22, 2019 02:22 - 37 minutes - 14.6 MBhttps://www.awesomers.com/136 Top 8 ChatBot Questions for Amazon FBA Sellers 1) What are chatbots? Chatbots are pieces of technology that help respond LIVE to customer interactions. The engagement between a chatbot and a user is very high and the opportunity to create unique and wonderful experiences exist right now. 2) How can chatbots improve customer service? Chatbots will be able to answer basic customer inquiries and even supply transaction related data on a LIVE and INTERACTIVE ba...
Empowery eCommerce Co-op Insider Vision
March 11, 2019 16:58 - 19 minutes - 7.43 MBSteve shared this Awesomers podcast with an emphasis from an insider's perspective on why Empowery is an important part of the ecommerce eco-system. Steve shared the philosophy for Empowery being a catalyst for positive change within the eCommerce industry and why the concept of leveling the playing field is important for ecommerce entrepreneurs everywhere. The co-op is something that is special, unique, and built for YOU. Join Steve as well as a group of brilliant e-commerce entrepreneur...
Entrepreneur Risk and Reward Tactics and Strategies
February 07, 2019 20:41 - 21 minutes - 8.22 MBSteve opened with a couple stories about dealing with China based companies and their lack of understanding about the normal risk vs. reward profile. Steve shared examples of failures of risk and the recognition that the riskier the idea the higher potential reward. Steve encouraged risk mitigation and ongoing management to stay sane and safe, but overall to follow your gut feel. Join Steve as well as a group of brilliant ecommerce entrepreneurs including Kevin King and many more at the Emp...
Amazon Seller Conferences and Amazon Marketplace News
February 01, 2019 19:29 - 20 minutes - 7.93 MBSteve opened the show talking about the Chinese New Year and pointed out that there is no reason to get too worked up about those who are in the fear mongering businesses who talk about Chinese factories shutting down or 40% of factory workers not returning to the factory. This is normal and this kind of talk happens every year. Although the economic headwinds are strong in China we do not see any signs of massive issues there today. Steve talked about some of the good news for Amazon Seller...
Is Internet Marketing Hurting Itself with Fake FOMO and Hysterical Hyperbole
January 19, 2019 23:48 - 18 minutes - 7.24 MBToday Steve explored the dark side of Internet Marketing and expressed his frustration with the constant raising the bar of FOMO and marketing puffery - especially aimed at eCommerce entrepreneurs. This is episode 132. Steve mentioned that he has FOMO "Fatigue". For those keeping score at home, FOMO, is the cool hip internet way of saying FEAR OF MISSING OUT. This concept is powerful in marketing. Perhaps the most powerful. However, Steve laments that it appears to be overused. As the show...
Entrepreneurs Welcome to 2019 - Build Some Equity - Awesomers EP131
January 15, 2019 22:39 - 10 minutes - 4.08 MBSteve recorded a new episode welcoming back the entrepreneurial audience to 2019 and talking about how to build eCommerce businesses that result in equity vs. just burning a bunch of calories on a business that might make a little money, but has not inherent sellable value. The audience will still be able to keep in touch with the team online through the website and the Facebook page. Please take a minute about engaging with the show’s sponsors if you find what they’re doing as valuable to y...
EP 130 - Steve Simonson - Dec 8th 2018
December 08, 2018 20:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBEP 130 - Steve Simonson - Dec 8th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 129 - Troy Remelski - P3 Dec 7th 2018
December 07, 2018 20:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBEP 129 - Troy Remelski - P3 Dec 7th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 128 - Troy Remelski - P2 Dec 6th 2018
December 06, 2018 20:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBEP 128 - Troy Remelski - P2 Dec 6th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 127 - Troy Remelski - P1 Dec 5th 2018
December 05, 2018 20:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBEP 127 - Troy Remelski - P1 Dec 5th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 126 - Rob Jackson - P3 Dec 4th 2018
December 04, 2018 20:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBEP 126 - Rob Jackson - P3 Dec 4th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 125 - Rob Jackson - P2 Dec 3rd 2018
December 03, 2018 20:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBEP 125 - Rob Jackson - P2 Dec 3rd 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 124 - Rob Jackson - P1 Dec 2nd 2018
December 02, 2018 20:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBEP 124 - Rob Jackson - P1 Dec 2nd 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 123 - Troy Johnston - P3 Dec 1st 2018
December 01, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBEP 123 - Troy Johnston - P3 Dec 1st 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 122 - Troy Johnston - P2 Nov 30th 2018
November 30, 2018 20:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBEP 122 - Troy Johnston - P2 Nov 30th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 121 - Troy Johnston - P1 Nov 29th 2018
November 29, 2018 20:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBEP 121 - Troy Johnston - P1 Nov 29th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 120 - DavidPaul Doyle - P3 Nov 28th 2018
November 28, 2018 20:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBEP 120 - DavidPaul Doyle - P3 Nov 28th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 110 - Steve Simonson - My First eCommerce Sale
November 26, 2018 22:46 - 18 minutes - 7.04 MBhttps://Awesomers.com/110 - For Show page The history of Steve's first e-commerce sale and the "funny", yet true story of how it all began.
EP 118 - DavidPaul Doyle - P1 Nov 26th 2018
November 26, 2018 20:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBEP 118 - DavidPaul Doyle - P1 Nov 26th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 117 - Michael Krakaris - P3 Nov 25th 2018
November 25, 2018 20:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBEP 117 - Michael Krakaris - P3 Nov 25th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 116 - Michael Krakaris - P2 Nov 24th 2018
November 24, 2018 20:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBEP 116 - Michael Krakaris - P2 Nov 24th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 115 - Michael Krakaris - P1 Nov 23rd 2018
November 23, 2018 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBEP 115 - Michael Krakaris - P1 Nov 23rd 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 114 - Steve Simonson - Nov 22nd 2018
November 22, 2018 20:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBEP 114 - Steve Simonson - Nov 22nd 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 113 - Omer Cakir - P3 Nov 21st 2018
November 21, 2018 20:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBEP 113 - Omer Cakir - P3 Nov 21st 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 112 - Omer Cakir - P2 Nov 20th 2018
November 20, 2018 20:00 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBEP 112 - Omer Cakir - P2 Nov 20th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 111 - Omer Cakir - P1 Nov 19th 2018
November 19, 2018 20:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBEP 111 - Omer Cakir - P1 Nov 19th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 109 - Steve Simonson - Nov 17th 2018
November 17, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBEP 109 - Steve Simonson - Nov 17th 2018 by Awesomers.com
My First Million Dollar Day
November 17, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBMy First Million Dollar Day by Awesomers.com
EP 108 - Daniel Ameduri - P3 Nov 16th 2018
November 16, 2018 20:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBEP 108 - Daniel Ameduri - P3 Nov 16th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 107 - Daniel Ameduri - P2 Nov 15th 2018
November 15, 2018 20:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBEP 107 - Daniel Ameduri - P2 Nov 15th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 106 - Daniel Ameduri - P1 Nov 14th 2018
November 14, 2018 20:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBEP 106 - Daniel Ameduri - P1 Nov 14th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 105 - Steve Simonson - P2 Nov 13th 2018
November 13, 2018 20:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBEP 105 - Steve Simonson - P2 Nov 13th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 104 - Steve Simonson - P1 Nov 12th 2018
November 12, 2018 20:00 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBEP 104 - Steve Simonson - P1 Nov 12th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 103 - Luz Gonzalez - P3 Nov 11th 2018
November 11, 2018 20:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBEP 103 - Luz Gonzalez - P3 Nov 11th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 102 - Luz Gonzalez - P2 Nov 10th 2018
November 10, 2018 20:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBEP 102 - Luz Gonzalez - P2 Nov 10th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 101 - Luz Gonzalez - P1 Nov 9th 2018
November 09, 2018 20:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBEP 101 - Luz Gonzalez - P1 Nov 9th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 100 - Steve Simonson - Nov 8th 2018
November 08, 2018 20:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBEP 100 - Steve Simonson - Nov 8th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 99 - Mary Shores - P3 Nov 7th 2018
November 07, 2018 20:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBEP 99 - Mary Shores - P3 Nov 7th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 98 - Mary Shores - P2 Nov 6th 2018
November 06, 2018 20:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBEP 98 - Mary Shores - P2 Nov 6th 2018 by Awesomers.com
EP 97 - Mary Shores - P1 Nov 5th 2018
November 05, 2018 20:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBEP 97 - Mary Shores - P1 Nov 5th 2018 by Awesomers.com