Episode 248: Is an Amazon Business for You? With Steven Pope, Founder of My Amazon Guy; Georgia, USA

Disruptive CEO Nation

248 Is an Amazon Business for You? With Steven Pope, Founder of My Amazon Guy; Georgia, USA

Steven Pope, widely known as "my Amazon guy," is a seasoned entrepreneur who transitioned from TV reporting to creating a 500-person agency focused on enhancing businesses' presence on Amazon. His unique perspective on Amazon delivery and ordering is shaped by his profound experience in e-commerce. He perceives Amazon Prime's delivery service as unrivaled in convenience and speed, thanks to its customer-centric approach and efficiency. He sees Amazon as a marketplace where many businesses can thrive due to high customer demand, though he notes not every business will succeed in this highly competitive platform.

Steven believes that everyone can succeed on Amazon but cautions he has spent years learning the ins and outs that can keep you from stumbling when you take your own business down this path.

Here are the highlights of our talk:

- Native Born Amazon Brands are unique to the e-commerce world and exclusively exist on Amazon.

- Sellers on Amazon face challenges like price pressure, Chinese competition, and changing rules by Amazon.

- Amazon Prime's fast delivery service is discussed compared to Walmart and Target.

- Setting big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs) is crucial for overcoming growth challenges.

- Replacing yourself in leadership is essential for scaling up and advancing in a leadership role.

- Sticking to known expertise is crucial in business for sustained growth.

Steven is the founder of My Amazon Guy, an agency with 20-million dollars in annual revenue and 400+ active brands. Steven is a best selling author with his book “Amazon Selling Tips.” Steven started his career as a TV reporter in Idaho, then was an eCommerce Director for 10 years for brands ranging from Gold & Silver Coins to Women’s Plus Size Clothing. Steven then created My Amazon Guy, an agency with 500+ employees on growing traffic and sales on Amazon. Steven not only owns MAG but also My Refund Guy, My Warehouse Guy, 4 Amazon Brands: Momstir & Age of Sage, HOLSTIT, and Lilly Posh. Steven has been viewed by millions of people on YouTube in thousands of videos where he shows how to handle ANY problem faced on Amazon.

Connect with Steven:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-pope/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/myamazonguy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myamazonguys/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/myamazonguy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/

Connect with Allison:

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