No matter what you go through in life, you will never lose your value.

If I told you that I was going to give you a $20 dollar bill, would you take it? Most people would say, “Yes.”

What if I were to take that same $20 dollar bill and crumple it into a ball? Even worse, what if stomped it on the ground?

No matter what I may do with that bill, there is a huge likelihood that you would still want it because it did not lose or decrease its value.

There is an important lesson here about your own self-worth. Keep reading if you want to discover what that lesson is!

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Feel like you've lost your worth or value as of late?

All of us have moments in our lives when we feel like life has crumpled us into a ball and knocked us down. When your life circumstances are dire, it's easy for your self-worth to dwindle. I think we can all agree that life is constantly testing our strength.

At the end of the day, it's up to you how you want to respond to challenges. You can either let challenges take control of your life, or you can rise up and become the master of your world. When I was younger, I had extremely low self-esteem. I didn't think I was good enough to do anything. Not surprisingly, every time that life knocked me down, I found it extremely difficult to stay positive.

Eventually, I hit my emotional threshold and decided that I no longer wanted to play the role of victim. Rather, I wanted to be the hero of my life story. How did I do this?

One of the best ways to take back control of your life when you are feeling low is to build healthy habits. By doing this, positive behaviors that may have once been challenging to carry out will eventually become automatic. I am who I am today because I did the work to reprogram my mind to think more empowering thoughts.

You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it. No matter what has happened to you thus far, or what will happen to you in the future, you can handle it. You will never lose your value or your worth. Dr. Lisa Firestone believes that self-worth should be less about measuring yourself based on external actions and more about valuing your inherent worth as a person. In other words, self-worth is about who you are, not about what you do. 

You can never lose your value.

Dirty, clean, crumpled, or finely creased, you are still priceless to those who love you. If you have found yourself on the floor, get back up, dust yourself off and keep moving forward.

In the words of Albert Einstein, “Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” You are destined for greatness. Whatever you do, don't give up on yourself.

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How bad do you want it? When it comes to success, you must ask yourself this question.

Success is never a matter of ability. It’s always a matter of motivation.

If you are willing to put in the hard work, you can be, do and have whatever you want in life. If you don’t try, you will never know how far you can go.

In the words of Ann Landers, “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.”

Now is the time to get real with yourself. How bad do you want it?

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How bad do you want success?

Success isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would be successful. However, the reality is that less than 1% of people achieve success. Paralyzed by fear, a lot of people get stuck in a downward spiral of overthinking, to the point where they take no action at all.

Psychologist Barry Schwartz coined the phrase “Paradox of Choice” to describe his consistent findings that, while increased choice allows us to achieve objectively better results, it also leads to greater anxiety, indecision, paralysis, and dissatisfaction. If you want results, you must take action. Nothing will work in your life unless you do.

Part of getting what you want in life is knowing what you must give up. It’s not, can you? Rather, it’s will you?

Will you invest in yourself?

How many sacrifices are you willing to make?

Will you trust the process?

If you aren’t willing to invest in yourself and make the down payments that are required for the betterment of your future, you’re not ready for success. I don’t care what your story is, what your challenges are, or what your current life circumstances are.

None of it defines who you are or what you are capable of achieving.

Some of the most successful people in this world started with nothing. They refused to give up on their dream because their mental strength was bigger than any obstacle. Instead, they stepped up, defied the odds, and dug their way out of rock bottom to create success, on their terms.

These people have paved the way for YOU. Let them be your source of inspiration along your personal journey towards success. If they did it, so can you. You can achieve anything that you set your mind to, but it starts and ends with believing that you can.

Visualize the life that you want. Close your eyes and imagine what would your dream lifestyle looks like. If you could get a taste of what this life would feel like, I guarantee that you would do whatever it took in order to manifest your dreams. I can’t give you this, but I can encourage you to never stop dreaming.

I’ve experienced many failures and struggles along my road to success. However, I wouldn’t change one thing about my story because it made me into the person who I am today. It’s important to realize that success is a process. It’s not what you get that matters. Rather, it’s who you become along the way. Success is yours for the taking.

How bad do you want it?

The journey that you are going to embark on will be challenging. No matter how hard it is, don’t quit. When you fall, get back up again and keep moving forward. Be a positive role model for others and serve as an example of what it possible.

Let me ask you one more time… how bad do you want it?

Are you ready to learn the #1 success secret of Tony Robbins, Oprah, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett & Elon Musk?

Success always leaves clues. By learning the principles and strategies that others have used to succeed in life, then you can do the exact same thing.

As Tony Robbins said in his best-selling book, Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement, “If you want to achieve success, all you need to do is find a way to model those who have already succeeded.” 

Unfortunately, a lot of people get overwhelmed with too much information. They fall into the trap of analysis paralysis. Not surprisingly, they stay stuck in one place.

If you want to move forward in life you have to take massive action. Today is the day that you will learn how to do just that!

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It's easy to model the #1 success secret of wealthy people.

Commit to starting or joining a Mastermind Group. The most successful people in this world mastermind their way towards success. All in all, I have found masterminding to be one of the most powerful tools for achieving my goals. I have been able to become a multi-millionaire at a relatively young age. This is has been, in large part, due to my ability to attract high level, successful people into my life.

How did I do this? By ensuring that I am never the smartest person in a room. The reality is that who you surround yourself with is who you become. Your environment plays a huge role in the direction that your life will take. If you are struggling to make progress, ask yourself, “With whom do I spend the majority of my time with?”

For example, if you want to be a millionaire but you hang out with lazy people, you are not going to achieve your goals. End of story. In the words of the motivational speaker, Jim Rohn, “You are the average of the five people that you spend the most time with. Choose carefully.”

This is why I believe that everyone needs an empowering ecosystem. This is a group of successful individuals who are crushing their goals and living life at a high vibrational state. A study published in Psychological Science reports that when people are running low on self-control, they often seek out self-disciplined people to boost their willpower.

This is where the power of a Mastermind Group comes into play.

The concept of a Mastermind was first coined by Napoleon Hill. In his book, Think and Grow Rich Hill said that “a Mastermind Principle consists of an alliance of two or more minds working in perfect harmony for the attainment of a common definite objective. Success does not come without the cooperation of others.” 

When it comes to achieving your goals, accountability is a critical component of success. This is where a lot of people get stuck. It can be hard to hold yourself accountable. This is especially true when you have a lot going on in your business.

This is why social accountability is such a powerful tool. It outsources your willpower to follow through. More importantly, it uses the innate human desire for consistency to keep you moving forward towards your goals. In a Mastermind Group, members create an environment of accountability.

This can make all the difference, especially when you feel like giving up altogether. Those of you who are entrepreneurs know the realities that come with being an entrepreneur. In reality, it is a rollercoaster ride of intense highs and lows.

I have been in the entrepreneurial game for nine years now. In the beginning stages of my journey, I felt defeated. I dabbled in many different areas of business. Even though I was consuming a lot of content, I still wasn't getting any results.

Keep in mind that, as an entrepreneur, you are required to wear multiple hats. Literally, every decision that you make depends on you. In my experience, this can cause a lot of frustration and stress. Not surprisingly, this is why a lot of businesses fail. The world of entrepreneurship can be challenging terrain to navigate. This is why it's so important to surround yourself with people who motivate you.

Having a strong network of like-minded people is invaluable.

Imagine being a part of a Mastermind Group of 6 to 8 people who meet on a regular basis. The intention behind this group is to brainstorm, network, and hold each other accountable. Some of the most important feedback that I have ever received has come from members of my Mastermind Group. By receiving the knowledge and resources of members, it will open your eyes to a world of possibilities. More importantly, it will give you the space to advance your business goals and create a network of life-long friendships.

Are you ready to mastermind your way to success?

Ultimately, the life that you want and the person that you want to become is determined by who you spend time with. To sum up, commit to building relationships that support your personal and professional growth. In the words of Bill Gates, “Surround yourself with people who challenge you, teach you, and push you to be your best self.”

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I recently witnessed the building of a school in Ethiopia that I funded with your support. That Ethiopia school inauguration was a life-changing experience that I will never forget. I am honored that I was able to be a part of such a legacy.

Together with Imagine1Day, I helped fund and build a new school for children in Ethiopia. As many of you know, contribution is an important part of my life.

There is nothing more fulfilling than stepping outside of yourself and contributing to helping people in need. This can be in the form of volunteering your time or donating money to a cause or charity. There is no better way to shift your mindset from one of scarcity to abundance.

Together, we can help change the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. How will you make a positive impact in the world?

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When we arrived in the village where the school had been built, we were greeted by hundreds of people. Everybody from the local children, to government members, to military officials, to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia. It was a beautiful and humbling experience.

In the Western World, it is so easy to take our education for granted. Many of us are blessed to have the opportunity and privilege to learn in a safe and positive school environment. Previous to this Ethiopia school inauguration, local children were educated in an open-air classroom. They sat on stones and wrote on their laps because their community did not have the money to build proper schools.

Knowing that due to our contribution efforts 700 local children now have new classrooms, a playground, and a safe and comfortable educational environment to learn in brings me so much joy.

The focus of the new school that we helped build is to create visionary teachers, students, and future leaders. It was awesome to learn that each teacher and student at the school has one-year, five-year and ten-year goals and a vision for their life.

I am a firm believer, that no matter where you are from, or what your socioeconomic status is, every person has the ability to achieve their dreams. The power of a vision cannot be understated. It has the ability to transform your entire life.

Overall, the Ethiopia school inauguration was one of the most transformational and eye-opening experiences I’ve ever had in my life. I believe that the key to a happy and meaningful life is contribution.

In 2018, I am continuing my contribution efforts, and will be traveling to either Colombia, Costa Rica or Guatemala to build homes for families that are living in slum conditions. My goal is to raise $20,000 total, to build a school and 3 homes for those in need. I will be matching all donations that are made, and also giving significant amounts from my own pocket. 

If you would like to partner with me to help raise money and be a force for good, please feel free to make a donation. In the words of Kathy Calvin, “Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.” Let’s change lives together!

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Are you struggling with how to deal with unsupportive friends and family? If so, don't beat yourself up. It is natural to desire recognition from our loved ones, but you can’t please everyone.

The reality is that sometimes the people that are closest to you will not support your dreams. They may even think that you have completely lost your mind. Guess what? That is OK. Because you have to live your life for you.

Everyone has different goals and values in life. That’s what makes each of us unique. I believe that we need to criticize each other less, and better understand and appreciate other people's’ worlds. 

Are you ready to learn how to deal with unsupportive friends and family? My perspective may surprise you.

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Recently, in my Life Mastery Accelerator program, I received a good question from one of my members, who asked me:

“Since I am continually growing and working on bettering myself, I realize that I have less in common with people that I used to be around much more, such as my siblings, parents, and in-laws. I find that the more that I grow, the less that I can relate to them, because their mindset about money and business is so different than mine. How can I continue on my path, while also keeping good relationships with those that I care about that are in a different place than me?”

I believe that who you are speaks a lot louder than what you say. When I first got into the world of self-development, business, and internet marketing, I had to deal with unsupportive friends and family.

A lot of people made fun of me, told me that I would fail, and that I should just get a regular job. I didn’t try to force my beliefs onto them or influence their thinking.

I knew that I was on the right path, so I sought out like-minded people who had the same goals and dreams as myself. I loved my family and friends from a distance, but I knew that it wasn’t healthy to be around their negative energy every single day.

As my life began to transform, it got the attention of the same people. Sure enough, they started to respect who I was and what I had to say. They were more open to what I was doing, because they saw the results of my efforts. Results never lie.

Eventually, I got my sister and brother into Kindle publishing, and they have since gone on to experience success in the online world. They are more open to self-development because they see how it has worked to change their lives and mine for the better.

Keep in mind that this shift didn’t happen because I forced my lifestyle on them. Rather, I focused my energy on being the best that I could be, and I inspired them to do the same.

I believe that everyone is in your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. It is your job to discover who those people are, and how they are helping you become the people that you desire to be, even if they are your unsupportive friends and family.

You don’t need anyone’s approval to succeed in life. At the end of the day, all that matters is that you believe in yourself and understand that your vision is yours alone. Do not let anyone get in the way of what you want in life, not even your friends or family.

Live your life, keep focusing on your ‘why’, and the world will adjust. This is how to deal with unsupportive friends and family. In the words of Zero Dean, “Not everyone will understand your journey. That's fine. It's not their journey to make sense of. It's yours.”

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I have exciting news! Amazon millionaire Ryan Moran is ready to teach you how to build a $10,000,000 online brand on Amazon. How would your life change if you made $10,000,000?

After I spoke at the Amazing Seller Summit event in Las Vegas earlier this year, I got to the opportunity to interview my good friend, Ryan Moran.

Ryan is the Founder of Capitalism.com, and the CEO and Host of Freedom Fast Lane, a podcast that helps high achievers build businesses and then invest the profits. You can also check him out on his YouTube channel.

Ryan has built and sold many successful online businesses. This Amazon millionaire reveals how to make $10,000,000 on Amazon.

To this day, he believes that the most predictable path that you can take in order to create a 7-figure business is by building a physical products brand.

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Here is a sneak peek of my interview with Ryan Moran. This Amazon millionaire reveals how to make $10,000,000 on Amazon:

Can you share a little bit about your story? How did you get started, and how did you get to where you are today?

When I was 15 years old, I heard my Mom in the other room crying because I had broken the washing machine. This baffled me. I worked at Dunkin Donuts at the time and I knew that I could just take the money from the tip jar and pay for the washing machine. From that day forward, I decided that I never wanted to have that type of life.

One of my customers at Dunkin Donuts gave me a copy of the book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!. In that book I learned one thing – that rich people acquire assets. I started my first business in college. I did affiliate marketing, which is where I made my first $100,000 and then my first $1,000,000. Ultimately, I wanted to get to the point where I was building something that was mine, rather than someone else’s. Five years ago, I took the skill-set that I learned as an affiliate marketer and started to build physical products brands.

Why do you think that Amazon is such a great opportunity for someone that is brand new and that wants to build an online business?

I don’t. A lot of people think that Amazon is “the way.” It’s a tool to get whatever it is that you believe in, out to the world. You can get married to an opportunity, but it still requires you define who you are going to be and what your business is going to be about.

Amazon is the best opportunity that I’ve seen for being a vehicle for making that real. Have you ever heard of the “be, do, have” breakdown? It asks, “Who do you want to be, what do you want to do, and what do you want to have?” There is an order to that, but most people start with what it is that they want to have. Let’s say it's making $10,000 per month. In my opinion, the fastest way to make that money is to say, “Who do I want to be, who do I want to be around, what is my business going to be about, and what can I do within that business?” 

Can you share what the benefits are of building a brand?

I’ve sold my brands for millions of dollars and that was because I had an online brand instead of a bunch of random products. A brand can sell the exact same product for twice as much because it is a brand, and people will choose that because they believe or identify with it. One is sellable and one is always going to be price-sensitive and review-sensitive.

The reason why most people don’t build a brand is because it takes more thought. People want to be told what to do, rather than put a stake in the ground and say, “This is what I’m going to be about.” The Amazon formula is helpful once you know who you are going to be.

What do you think are the biggest mistakes that people make when starting a business?

The biggest mistake that people make is that they think short-term. I always take the approach, “What do I want my business to look like 5-10 years from now?” If I have that as my guiding light, I’m wiling to navigate the bumps along the way.

If your strategy is that you want to hustle your way to achieve your first X, and you run into a roadblock, there is a high chance that you will quit, if you don’t have something pulling you through that. I won’t start any project that I am not willing to commit at least one year to.

What is your advice for someone that wants to start an online business?

The habits that you practice over a long period of time are what get are going to get you the results that you desire. One of the best books I’ve ever read is called, The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines into Massive Success and Happiness, by Jeff Olsen. It’s main thesis is that the results that we get in our lives don’t come from big leaps, but by the constant habits that create big leaps. You need to swing and miss a lot in order to hit that home run. I have swung and missed many times, but most people only see my home runs. I was willing to suck until I didn’t suck anymore. Entrepreneurs are the best shot that we have at creating change in the world. Start a business and take control of your life.

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Welcome to my live streaming event, w/ special guest Matt Clark from Amazing Selling Machine. This is your opportunity to ask us anything about selling on Amazon!

Matt Clark is the co-founder of Amazing Selling Machine (ASM), is an 8-week training program that teaches people how to build successful businesses selling on Amazon. ASM has transformed the lives of thousands of people, including myself.

Matt Clark knows how to build Amazon businesses, having built and sold three multi-million dollar companies. He has years of experience in carrying out successful Amazon product launches. Selling on Amazon is his forte, so to speak.

This is your chance to be armed with the knowledge that will inspire you to take the leap and create the life of your dreams. Are you ready to ask us anything about selling on Amazon?

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Here is a sneak peak of some of our answers to your burning questions:

For those who don't know, can you share with us a little bit about Amazing Selling Machine?

Most training out there is just giving you information. At the end of the day, all that we care about is that you actually build a successful online brand, meaning one that is producing consistent, positive cashflow every single month. In order to make that happen, there are four components of our program.

Component #1 is the foundation, which is an 8-week online web-class, which walks you through knowing virtually nothing about selling on Amazon to being an expert by the time that you finish the training. It may not happen with the first 8 weeks, but by the time you have gone through all of modules, you will gave built a successful business. The beauty of it is that you can watch it whenever you want.

Component #2 is what we call the ASM mentors, which are people that have been successful in their businesses that are in the community, helping members out, every single day, on a one-on-one basis. Component #3 is comprised of the community itself. In my opinion, this is one of the best groups for Amazon sellers out there, because it is comprised of all the people who have been through the same experience, which is ASM.

Component #4 is what we call the private resource vault, which includes a lot of amazing tools and software, and our personal contacts. These resources alone are worth over $10,000.

Who is the ASM for and who is it not for?

This is for people that want to build a solid, long-term online business. That is why we have members who have built and sold their businesses for millions of dollars. We want people to take our program that have a desire to dig in, work hard, stay committed and not give up. This is not for people that are looking to get rich quick. This is a business that takes time to build. At the end of the day, one of the key ingredients of success is being able to push through the challenges that will occur.

For those people who cannot afford your course right now, what would you advise they do?

I think that there are two kinds of people that can be really successful in this business. There are those that have already had success in some other area, so making money isn't an issue. The other people are hungry, and they just really want to make something work, like the success story of the Romanian couple, Peter and Adina. You have to decide how hungry you are. I've been in a situation before where my back was up against the wall. I was building my first business, it was producing a lot of revenue, but my profits were horrible. I had $100,000 worth of credit card debt, and I had to find a way to make it work. It all depends on what your level of motivation is.

What are your thoughts regarding people who say that the Amazon opportunity is too competitive?

Obviously I do not agree and I can share a lot of different points of data to support my argument. Currently, Amazon has the highest market cap in history, this year, Jeff Bezos became the richest man on the planet, and recently, Amazon had their biggest single sales day ever, where sales grew by more than 60%.

All of this is showing you that Amazon is at its prime right now, and I think that it's just getting started. If you compare their year after year growth, it's about 25%, which means that this year they will do $170 billion in sales, whereas last year they did “only” $130 billion in sales. This is massive growth for a company of this size. It's nearly unheard of. It's not unreasonable to think that in the next 3-5 years they will be doing $500 billion, per year in revenue. By you doing nothing else than other using their platform in order to launch products, your business can double over that time period, simply by riding the wave of Amazon.

What are the pitfalls that people need to avoid when starting an online business?

Two mistakes come to mind that Amazon sellers make that are closely related to one another, which are, not picking a product and picking the wrong product. People get hit with analysis paralysis and start spinning their wheels. I recommend that you push through it.

Secondly, when people have an idea in their head, they force the opportunity on Amazon, and it almost always ends in disaster. You need to be rational and strict about making sure that the opportunity meets the criteria. Lastly, some people give up and don't push through when they hit a roadblock, which is impossible to do when you go through our program, because we have live coaching calls, and mentors, who are there to answer all of your questions and concerns.

I hope we were able to answer some of your questions about the ASM course and selling on Amazon. I am a firm believer that the best way to accelerate the learning process is by investing in a high-quality training program, like ASM, that guides you, step-by-step, through the process. 

Investing in yourself is one of the smartest investments you will ever make. This is your opportunity to learn from the best and start your online business! 

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Tatiana and I recently conducted an Amazon Q&A about starting your online business with Amazon. A lot of great questions were asked, and I wanted to share it with you!

We are back to talk about our experience selling on Amazon, and to share insights on how you can build a successful online business.

Since launching our first Amazon FBA Q&A together, we've been blown away by the number of views that our video received, and the number of people who have been inspired to take action to start building their own online businesses.

Are you ready to learn what it takes in order to start building a profitable online business selling on Amazon?

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For those of you who follow me, you may know that the Amazing Selling Machine (ASM) is opening its their doors again! ASM is the #1 online training course that teaches you how to build a profitable business selling on Amazon. Both Tatiana and I recommend this course. It has changed our lives and it can do the same for you.

Here is a sneak peak of some of our answers to your burning questions:

How do you find manufacturers and/or suppliers for products, and how do you get samples?

You can either go to Google and search for suppliers, by typing in the keyword of the product that you are trying to produce, specify the area where you want to produce the product, and then once you get a list of suppliers, you can go ahead and email them. Alternatively, if you are sourcing overseas, especially China, I suggest that you go to Alibaba, type in your keyword and you will get a large list of manufacturers who you can contact.

These manufacturers have already been rated and reviewed by Alibaba. Look at the ones that have badges; this will tell you how long they've been selling on Alibaba. I suggest that you contact a lot of manufacturers. Collect 5-10 of the best ones (those that respond the quickest are preferred), and then get samples from them.

How much money do I need to start selling on Amazon?

Any business that you start will require some investment at the onset. one of the first things that we recommend for anyone that is interested in selling on Amazon is to find a high-quality training program that can help guide you, step-by-step, through the process to building your online business.

This is a business where you will get stuck and need answers. There are a lot of logistics involved in this business. Because you are investing inventory into it, you need to be armed with the right knowledge so that you don't end up wasting time and money. You can make some crucial mistakes if you don't know what you are doing. ASM is, by far, the best. Save your money, get an extra job, and make sure that you are financially ready to dive into this online business.

Don't treat this as a hobby. It's a business, so you need to take it seriously. You will need money to invest into your inventory, which will depend on the product that you want to sell. Tatiana started with less than $300 for her first product, however, I think that a $1000 is a good starting amount. You need to think about inventory, marketing, and shipping costs. The more money that you can invest into your Amazon business, the more that you can accelerate the process towards building it.

What are the legal aspects of branding? Do you need to register your brand as a trademark?

Eventually, you are going to want to protect your brand and your business. When you are first starting out, there isn't much to protect because it doesn't have value yet. However, once you start building your brand, you want to trademark it in the U.S. There are ways to do it yourself, or you can hire a trademark attorney, which is costly. One of the bonuses that I share is my process of how you can trademark your business yourself, inexpensively.

Should I start my business as a sole proprietor or as an LLC designation?

Given that Tatiana and I live in Canada, we don't have an LLC. That is more something that is done more in the U.S. This is a question to ask your accountant. We both started our Amazon businesses as sole proprietors, meaning that we set up our Amazon accounts in our own names, and receive all payments to our personal bank accounts. At the end of the year, we file our tax returns and it shows up as our self-employment income. However, in some cases, you might want to set up an LLC from the start. That is going to be based on liability and your personal tax situation.

When were you able to leave your job and solely devote your time to building your online business?

Don't rush into this business thinking that you can quit your job right away. Your job is important, in that you want to make sure that any money that you make from your Amazon business you are investing it back into your business.

If you quit your job and rely solely on having an income from your online business right away, this means that you will have less money to invest in inventory, marketing, branding etc. I would recommend that you keep your job for as long you can, grow your brand, and then once it's doing relatively well, and you can pay yourself an equal or higher salary than what you are currently making at your job, then quit.

Does ASM allow you to skip through the training modules?

ASM is an 8-week training program. Each module is released on a weekly basis because there's a large live training component to it. You won't be able to jump into other modules right out of the gate, because they have a certain structure with regards to how they teach the program. However, once the modules have been released, you have lifetime access to them, so at that point, you can go back through the modules at your leisure. Also, whenever ASM creates a new training program, as a member, you immediately gain access to that new training as well.

How do you grow your Instagram following?

Amazon is a great place to start building your online business, but one thing that we both recommend, as well as does ASM, is that you build a brand. Keep in mind that you aren't building an Amazon business. Rather, you are building a physical products brand.

A lot of people launch a product on Amazon and expect that Amazon will do everything for them. However, if you want to be successful over the long-term, you need to build your brand outside of Amazon, and learn how to do your own marketing, through social media, blogging, etc. In doing so, it will allow you to send traffic from all of these different places to your Amazon listing.

In addition to this, you are also going to eventually want to sell your product(s) outside of Amazon, like on your own e-commerce website or on Shopify. Build a diversified business that doesn't depend on Amazon. You need to really understand marketing because it's the most important thing, which is where training is helpful. You can have the best product out there, but if nobody knows about it, you won't make money.

Should I still buy ASM even though I don't have a product idea yet?

Yes. ASM is designed for those that just want to get started building an Amazon business. In the early modules of ASM, they teach you how to come up with product ideas. They have a process that has been proven to help thousands of people find profitable products. When you join the ASM, part of the bonuses that I provide to you involves access to a list of 100 that I've vetted and reviewed, that are profitable products that you can sell on Amazon. You can send me up to 10 products and I will help you pick the best one for you.

That is it for our live stream, starting your online business with Amazon Q&A with Stefan & Tatiana! We hope that we have provided you with some insightful, cutting-edge information that will support you in starting your online business selling on Amazon.

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Selling on Amazon can be a life-changing, lucrative business. However, there are also many mistakes to avoid selling on Amazon. Today, I have an advanced Amazon seller who is ready to reveal the biggest mistakes newbie Amazon sellers make! Are you ready to become an Amazon seller and create the financial freedom that you desire?

While I was at the Amazing Seller Summit in Las Vegas this past year, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin King.

Kevin is a super successful seller on Amazon. He has an incredible story of how he got started selling on Amazon.

The purpose of interviews like these is to inspire and show you that anything is possible, no matter where you come from or what your circumstances are in life.

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Here is a sneak peak of my interview with Kevin King! This advanced Amazon seller reveals secrets to making millions on Amazon, and shares some vital mistakes newbie Amazon sellers make.

Can you share a little bit about your story and how you got started with selling on Amazon and creating online businesses?

I’ve been an entrepreneur my entire life. I’ve never worked a corporate job, so I’ve gone through the ups and downs. It’s all part of the game. Four years ago I became aware of the opportunity to sell on Amazon as a private labeling company. At that time, I was coming out of a business that was on a downward spiral and I wasn’t ready to take the leap. In hindsight, I wish I had. Finally, in 2015, I got my rear in gear, started selling as a third party seller, and I launched five different brands.

Can you share some of the success that you’ve had since you started your selling on Amazon in 2015?

This year, on Amazon alone, I should hit close to $3 million in sales. I’m a one-man show. I have no employees, no office, and no virtual assistants.

I’ll probably do another half a million dollars this year on sales from other sites, like Wal-Mart. The opportunities with Amazon are far-reaching. There has never been anything like this in the world. Amazon is a little more competitive now than it was a few years ago, and it’s definitely not a get rich quick deal where you push a button, sit back, and retire on a beach. If you are willing to put in the work, you can create a very comfortable lifestyle by selling on Amazon.

The returns on selling physical products on Amazon are unlike anything else in this world. If you have $10,000 to invest in your Amazon business, and you are able to keep re-investing, within a two-year period, that will turn into a $50,000 profit. That’s just from an average product on Amazon. If you have a normal job and you are looking for a way to transition out of it, becoming an Amazon seller is the way to do it.

What are some of the mistakes that people make when starting an Amazon business?

People take forever to pick a product. They are afraid that they will make the wrong choice. The beauty of Amazon is that there is software and tools out there that will give you the data in order to determine what is actually selling well on Amazon.

You need to find the traffic and the demand, and then lay down the in front of it. Don’t get emotionally tied to anything. Focus on the numbers, look at the data, pick a product, dive in, and don’t look back. Get that product out and you will learn so much.

If you fail, the great thing about Amazon is that it’s difficult to lose money. I lowered the price of some of my products so that I could break even, and it took about nine months, but I was able to recoup my investment. If you stop learning, you stop earning.

What is your mindset around competition in the Amazon business?

No, it’s kind of like dating. You are trying to get the girl and there is competition to do so. All you need to do is focus on being the best that you can be. Stop worrying about the competition. Focus on yourself, your customers, and what you can control. If you do, you will come out ahead.

Any entrepreneur advice for beginners that currently have a 9-5 job that are looking to make the transition towards entrepreneurship?

I see a lot of people buy Amazon courses and go to events but they still don’t have a product because they never pull the trigger. Just get out there and do it, and don’t worry if you fail. When you take initiative, you will be surprised how much happiness it can bring to your life.

Kevin’s story is a shining example that anything is possible. There are many mistakes newbie Amazon sellers make, but if you do it right it can be life changing! If Kevin can make millions on Amazon, so can you. You can learn more about him by checking out Illuminate Mastermind or AMZ Marketer, where he shares tips and tricks for how to market more effectively and sell more on Amazon.

Adopt a mastery mindset, believe in yourself, and take action to create the business and life that you desire.

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