Seven years of conversations about Amazon strategy, e-commerce growth, and what it takes to build something real. No fluff. No script. Just real talk with the people doing the work.
Chris McCabe is the guy brands call when Amazon suspends their account. Former Amazonian turned seller advocate, his show ecommerceChris is where real conversations about marketplace compliance happen. We sat down to talk about what separates serious agencies from the ones cutting corners and what that choice costs you long term.
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John Cavendish runs one of the smartest e-commerce channels on YouTube. He builds real businesses and documents the journey without the hype. We spent an hour distilling 15 years of Amazon lessons into one video. If you are serious about scaling, this is the conversation you need to hear.
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Chris McCabe knows Amazon's dark side better than anyone. He spent years at Amazon, now he helps sellers survive it. We talked about the operational gaps brands miss before Q4 hits and how those gaps cost you when traffic spikes. Compliance is not sexy, but it is expensive when you ignore it.
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The HabitStack crew digs into the systems that keep high performers sharp. We talked about the 2025 turnaround, losing $190K in the first half and making it back with $135K profit in the second. The systems, the cuts, the mindset shifts. Not a highlight reel, just the real story of what it took.
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Shannon from Penji runs a design subscription service and a damn good podcast about building service businesses. We talked about what it means to run a family business in a world of AI agencies, the operational reality of managing creative teams, and how to scale without losing the personal touch. Real operator talk.
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Dr. Jeremy Weisz has interviewed 1,200+ agency founders and knows how to extract the lessons that matter. His Top Agency Series is required listening if you run a service business. We talked about building Marknology from a kitchen table to managing $200M+ in revenue, the hard lessons, and what it takes to survive a decade on Amazon.
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Todd Welch built Amazon Seller School to teach sellers the fundamentals that agencies skip over. He is a teacher at heart and his audience is serious about learning. We talked omnichannel strategy, how to build a brand that works across platforms, and why Amazon is the anchor but not the end game.
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A deep dive into what it actually takes to scale an e-commerce business without burning out or blowing up your P&L. We talked systems, hiring, financial discipline, and the operational reality of growth. This is the conversation I wish I had heard in 2015.
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Chris McCabe cuts through the noise like nobody else. Every Amazon guru has a new hack. Chris talks about the fundamentals that never change. We sat down to discuss how to ignore the shiny objects and build a real strategy that compounds over time. Strategy over tactics, every time.
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Josh Hadley runs Ecomm Breakthrough and brings on operators who have been in the trenches. He built and sold his own 8-figure brand, so he knows the questions to ask. We talked advanced e-commerce strategies for brands doing $5M+ and the operational shifts that separate good from great.
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A wide-ranging conversation about building Marknology, the lessons from 10 years on Amazon, the highs and lows, and what it takes to stay relevant when the platform changes every week. Raw, honest, and unfiltered.
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Amazon is not just a marketplace. It is a brand-building platform if you know how to use it. We talked about the advantages real brands have over commodity sellers and how to leverage those advantages into long-term equity. Branding is not fluff. It is your moat.
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Most brands think Amazon means the US. Wrong. There are 11 global marketplaces and the playbook is different everywhere. We talked international expansion strategy, where to go first, and how to scale globally without overextending. Growth is global, not just domestic.
Watch EpisodeThe GETIDA team helps sellers recover millions in lost FBA reimbursements. They know the operational side of Amazon better than almost anyone. We sat down to talk about the systems that drive e-commerce success and how to avoid the costly mistakes most brands make.
Listen NowViral Launch built one of the most powerful Amazon seller toolsets in the game. Their podcast, The Seller's Edge, goes deep on tactics and strategy. We talked next-level Amazon tactics for brands ready to compete at the highest level. If you are serious about winning, this is required listening.
Listen NowAmazon is a data-driven platform, but the brands that win tell stories that stick. We talked about the impact of storytelling on Amazon and how to weave narrative into listings, A+ content, and brand storefronts. Data gets clicks. Stories get customers.
Listen NowAMZ Summits brings together the best minds in the Amazon ecosystem for live events around the world. I spoke at the Sell + Source Jordan Conference in 2024 about global strategy, sourcing, and what it takes to compete internationally. The future of Amazon is global.
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Chris McCabe has seen every Amazon disaster and knows how to avoid them. His show is where sellers go to learn the hard truths about marketplace compliance. We sat down to talk about the common pitfalls brands fall into and how to maximize profits by not making dumb mistakes. Prevention beats recovery every time.
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A panel discussion with some of the sharpest minds in e-commerce about what it takes to supercharge profits. We talked margin optimization, unit economics, and the financial discipline that separates winners from wannabes. Money is not the goal. Freedom is. But you need money to get there.
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Successful Scales talks to founders about the messy, human side of building companies. We talked about what it is like to work with family, the entrepreneurial mindset that got us here, and the challenges of scaling a business with your siblings. Family business is not for everyone. But when it works, it works.
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Dan Englander helps digital agencies scale through better sales systems. His podcast is required listening for anyone running a service business. We talked about building Marknology to 37 people, the growing pains, the lessons, and what it takes to scale an Amazon agency in a hyper-competitive market. Real operator talk, no fluff.
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Nick Uresin has interviewed some of the biggest names in Amazon and e-commerce. Amazon Legends is his archive of the best strategies from the people who built the ecosystem. We talked about connecting products with shoppers emotionally and how to build brands that resonate, not just convert. People buy with emotion and justify with logic.
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Darren Fox runs Pitcher This!, a podcast about marketing, branding, and what makes great products stick. He is sharp, funny, and knows how to pull the real insights out of his guests. We talked about the secrets to marketing on Amazon and why most brands get it wrong. Marketing is not ads. Marketing is positioning.
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Seth Greene and Kevin Harrington (yes, the Shark Tank Kevin Harrington) run Sharkpreneur, a show about scaling businesses fast. Kevin has launched 500+ products and $5 billion in sales. We talked Amazon acceleration and how to compress timelines when you know what you are doing. Speed wins in e-commerce.
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Trent runs Wavebreak and talks to e-commerce operators who have actually scaled. Not theory, just tactics. We talked advanced strategies for scaling your e-commerce business and the systems you need in place before you hit the gas. You cannot scale chaos. You scale systems.
Watch EpisodeThe GETIDA team knows Amazon operations inside out. They save sellers millions by finding lost reimbursements. We sat down to talk about creativity in e-commerce and why the best brands win not just with data but with imagination. Numbers tell you what happened. Creativity tells you what is possible.
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A behind-the-scenes look at who I am, how Marknology started, and why we do what we do. This is the origin story. Missionary kid, five continents, touring musician, Kansas City, and the decision to build something that lasts. Meet the person behind the company.
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The GETIDA Prime Talk series features sellers and agencies who have put in the work. No shortcuts, just results. We talked about how hard work leads to Amazon greatness and why there is no substitute for showing up every day and executing. Talent is overrated. Consistency wins.
Watch EpisodeAuthority Magazine publishes long-form interviews with leaders and entrepreneurs. This one hit close to home. We talked about impostor syndrome, the self-doubt that comes with building something from nothing, and how to keep moving forward when you feel like a fraud. Spoiler: everyone feels it. The winners just keep going.
Read ArticleDustin and Kris are in the trenches every day, building Amazon businesses and documenting the journey. Their podcast is raw, honest, and tactical. We sat down to talk all things e-commerce, from sourcing to scaling to the mental game of staying in it long enough to win. Real talk from real sellers.
Listen NowDo You Convert is all about conversion optimization and the psychology behind why people buy. We talked about the secrets of Amazon and the tactics that drive conversions on the platform. Keywords matter, but psychology wins. Know your customer, then optimize for them.
Listen NowState Your Line KC is a Kansas City podcast about the people building things in the city. We talked about growing up around the world, landing in Kansas City, and building Marknology from the Midwest. Geography does not limit ambition. Kansas City is home, and it is where we are building.
Listen NowAmmar Elm talks to founders who built without outside capital. Founders Future is about the bootstrap path and the discipline it requires. We talked about building Marknology from zero to $200M+ in managed revenue without taking a dime of VC money. Bootstrapping forces discipline. Discipline builds empires.
Listen NowCanvasRebel Magazine features entrepreneurs who are building something meaningful. This is a profile piece about the journey, the lessons, and the philosophy behind Marknology. Meet the person behind the company and the story that shaped the business.
Read ArticleLooking for a guest who brings real stories, hard-won lessons, and a decade of Amazon expertise? Let's talk. I show up prepared, respect your audience, and deliver value every time.
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