How to Take Back Your Power and Start a Successful Ecommerce Business

By: Lynda Buckley, Athena Severi and Dan Ashburn

The US economy is rebounding faster than most economists predicted, leaving the door open to new career, corporate and business opportunities. After all, with everything that has happened in the past 12-18 months, you are probably looking for future trading gains and success. Now more than ever, it’s time to think outside the box.

Curious about how to open up this whole new world of options? You can start by building a lucrative ecommerce business in a rapidly growing industry that shows no signs of slowing down.

With innovative options for entrepreneurs, multiple types of revenue streams, and millions of visitors per day, it’s no surprise that Amazon has caught the attention of so many aspiring entrepreneurs. If your day-to-day work has taken a toll on you, selling on Amazon might just be your ticket to financial security.

And when the money starts pouring in, you’ll forget to move up the corporate ladder.

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To start.

It’s easy to start selling on Amazon. Just click here and follow the instructions. Before doing so, however, keep in mind:

• You’ll want to choose the sales plan that’s right for you.
• You will want to have a sales strategy in place.
• You will want to consider what sets your brand apart.

Then you will be ready to start selling!

Starting your own online business is the easiest part – building a successful, sustainable, and lucrative Amazon business is harder. But fear not, because Amazon Titans Athena Severi and Dan Ashburn have some tips to share on how to make you a foolproof entrepreneur (almost) overnight.

Clarity backed by action.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Severi and Ashburn have created the masterclass on how to run a profitable Amazon business. As the founders of the Titan Network, they regularly share information on how to get money flowing with their community of sellers.

“Selling on Amazon is about clearly defining your goals and taking consistent, daily action to achieve those goals,” Severi said. The same skills that have served you so well in your past successes probably also apply to selling on Amazon.

For example, if you are a data expert working 9-5, you can use these skills to build your Amazon Selling Machine. You already know what questions to ask to determine the steps you need to take to reach your goals. Then you can start tracking your numbers and take action to move the needle. Think about how you can use your expertise for yourself, rather than your supervisor.

Knowing your strengths will put you in the fast lane. However, the fastest way to grow your Amazon business to replace your regular salary is to connect with other trailblazers who can give you the inside scoop. There is a lot to learn from Pay Per Click (PPC) systems and processes, how to source products and deal with distributors. Fortunately, other people who have paved the way for you can make sure you don’t make the same mistakes they did.

Ultimately, you need clarity backed by action to be successful, and you need to take consistent action every day to achieve your goals.

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Find support in the trenches.

When you sell on Amazon, you don’t have to go it alone. The most successful know how to “harness the synergy of already established Amazon sellers,” according to Ashburn.

Find a business partner or a collective of like-minded entrepreneurs to support you through tough times and get you through the highlights. “[Severi] and I’m a brilliant team and that allows us to set realistic goals, harness our strengths and make money together, ”said Ashburn.

Building a support network is the best way to stay active no matter what obstacles you encounter along the way. Having support in the trenches will give you access to already established elite professionals who can steer you away from potential pitfalls.

It will also create accountability, which will naturally push you to want to do more, go higher, and seek impact. That’s right. You can have a profound impact on your audience even when you are selling online.

“It is important to build a sphere of influence,” Severi said. “Ask yourself, ‘How do I find my 1,000 real fans? “”

Make an impact.

Severi is right. Savvy marketers know that being successful in ecommerce is all about building your base. And the greater your impact, the greater your base of support.

Remember, like any business opportunity, your impact builds your brand. But you also need to do something that establishes your image and helps you rise above the sea of ​​noise. This will create a wave that will bring buyers to you.

“When I first started selling on Amazon, I organized a Caribbean cruise that brought together elite sellers and professionals,” Severi said. “I wasn’t looking to make any income from this experience. Instead, my goal was to bring together knowledge and innovation to inspire, motivate, and uplift new Amazon sellers. The opportunity exceeded expectations and laid the foundation for many more business trips.

Building a sphere of influence is the fastest way to ensure your success and build a business that doesn’t stop. The mindset to adopt is generosity – always think about how you can give back to other sellers.

People love people. And one of the keys to digital e-commerce is to establish an authentic image. When you can be yourself and build on your strengths, you will build your business and face an uncertain future.

Who knows? You might miss that dose of adrenaline that comes with moving up the corporate ladder when your business becomes your new full-time career.

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Lynda Buckley is an account manager at Victorious PR.

Athena Severi and Dan Ashburn are the co-founders of Titan Network. Athena’s experience involves helping ecommerce and Amazon sellers through events, sourcing trips, and mastermind courses to help them make their online business more profitable. Dan and his top team are now responsible for marketing and managing over $ 12 million in annual sales for Amazon brands globally. Together, the couple founded Titan Network, which offers one-on-one coaching, support and more to Amazon sellers. For more information, please visit here.