29. How One Viral Product Can Change Your E-Commerce Business with Angel

07/18/23 • 41 min

In this podcast episode we interview Etsy seller and coach Angel, also known as Passive Income Angel. The episode highlights the importance of market research, adding value to products, and understanding customer demand. We also discuss the challenges of building a successful business, the core problem of e-commerce, and the significance of perseverance. Finally, we learn the potential of one winning product to transform a business and the importance of scaling by focusing on what works.

Angel's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@passiveincomeangel

The Etsy Seller Podcast is hosted by Cody McGuffie, CEO and founder of EverBee. In each weekly episode of this podcast, you’ll hear from experienced Etsy Sellers on how they run their Etsy business, how they got their first sales on Etsy, how they market their Etsy shops and so much more.

EverBee is a Etsy product analytics tool that helps Etsy sellers find best selling products and keywords so they can sell more on Etsy. It helps Etsy sellers speed up product research and product discovery so they can get their first Etsy sales and grow their business.

Timestamps with key takeaways:

[00:04:15] Building multiple e-commerce businesses.

[00:14:30] The core problem in e-commerce.

[00:16:24] Understanding search volume and competition.

[00:19:00] Trademark infringement and peace of mind.

[00:28:35] Different paths to Etsy success.

[00:40:19] The value of Everbee's plans.

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Angel's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@passiveincomeangel

Timestamps with key takeaways:

[00:04:15] Building multiple e-commerce businesses.

[00:14:30] The core problem in e-commerce.

[00:16:24] Understanding search volume and competition.

[00:19:00] Trademark infringement and peace of mind.

[00:28:35] Different paths to Etsy success.

[00:40:19] The value of Everbee's plans.

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28. From E-Commerce Entrepreneur to Software Founder: The Story of Cody McGuffie

In this episode, our guest host Craig interviews Cody McGuffie, the founder of EverBee. Cody shares his story of starting EverBee. They talk about his background, motivation to solve financial problems, personal challenges, and life-changing events. Cody reflects on career choices, family beliefs, and his ventures into drop shipping, Amazon FBA, real estate, and e-commerce. He discuss the initial launch and feedback of a product and his entrepreneurial journey leading to the birth of the software idea for EverBee.

Timestamps with key takeaways:

[12:07] Blue collar entrepreneurship.

[21:24] Downsides of owning a business.

[30:23] E-commerce and financial freedom.

[36:09] Failed entrepreneurial projects.

[50:03] The unique value of Everbe.

[56:04] Long-term vision and growth.

Entities mentioned:

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30. The Importance of YouTube Content About Your E-Commerce Business with Will Lee

In this podcast episode, host Cody McGuffie interviews Will, a financial professional and YouTube content creator who covers a range of topics including finance and Etsy. Will shares his educational background in economics and finance, as well as his decision to pursue an MBA and the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

He discusses his experience working in equity research on Wall Street and his transition from corporate finance to starting his own business. Will also delves into his research on successful Etsy shops, highlighting the importance of studying and learning from them. He shares insights on the characteristics of top Etsy shops, factors for success, and tips for improving listings and competing with top sellers.

Additionally, Will provides advice on sales tax and offers encouragement for first-time entrepreneurs. Overall, this podcast episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for those interested in entrepreneurship, finance, and the Etsy platform.

Timestamps with key takeaways:

[00:02:23] Will's unique approach to Etsy.

[00:07:02] Shifting into startup tech.

[00:13:15] Creating an online business.

[00:19:47] Successful Etsy shops analysis.

[00:28:45] Creating effective Etsy listings.

[00:31:25] More listings is good.

[00:37:26] Etsy and YouTube journey.

[00:40:08] Sales tax on Etsy.

[00:45:49] Sales tax advice and research.

[00:51:17] Etsy success and growth.

Entities mentioned:

ecommerce, Etsy, online business, entrepreneurship, sales, listings, top shops, successful strategies, competition, sales tax, reseller's certificate, print on demand, wholesale goods, state requirements, CPA, roadmap, support, growth, inventory, product, marketing, sales distribution, revenue, costs, profit, cash flows, website, YouTube, photography, transparency, curiosity, research, skills improvement, images, descriptions, Everbee, sales transactions, profit margin.