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Today we have Oscar Sachs, co-founder and CEO of Salesfloor. Oscar is an operations and process guy with strong focus and strategic thinking, mixed with the creativity and determination of an entrepreneur. Specifically, Oscar specializes in strategy, process, retail, ecommerce, digital media, and business startups. Salesfloor is on a mission to unlock the power of today’s omnichannel sales associate by connecting them with shoppers online and in-store. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:50] Oscar Sachs joins the podcast to talk about his company, Sales Floor. [2:30] Customer success stories. [4:00] Where did the idea for Sales Floor come from? [5:50] Milestones along the way. [6:40] Incorporating customer feedback. [8:00] Oscar talks about the research he and his team have been working on. In this episode… Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could have a sales associate help you from the comfort of your own home? Can you imagine how helpful that would be? When will this knowledgeable role get updated for t

Suresh Dakshina is the President and Co-Founder of Chargeback Gurus. A pioneer in data analytics and industry-specific risk management, he is a certified ecommerce fraud prevention specialist and Certified Payments Professional. He understands first hand the challenges that business owners face, especially when it comes to chargebacks and fraud. Chargeback Gurus exists to help online merchants fight back against costly, time-consuming chargebacks—and win. They have been leading the charge against chargebacks for over 10 years including operating as an online merchant themselves. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:45] Suresh Dakshina joins the podcast to talk about his business, Chargeback Gurus. [2:00] The impact of chargebacks and fraud. [3:30] How Suresh and his team bring on a new client. [5:00] Uncovering internal issues. [6:20] The proudest moment for Suresh with Chargeback Gurus. [7:50] Tips for growing an ecommerce startup. In this episode… How can business leaders like you avoid ecommerce fra

Today we have Joel Gold representing Eye4Fraud. Eye4Fraud screens, verifies and guarantees your online orders so you can sell and ship with confidence. By offloading your orders to Eye4Fraud, you are tapping into the most complete consumer shopping data pool in the world. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:45] Joel Gold joins the podcast to talk about Eye4Fraud. [2:00] Joel shares some customer success stories. [3:30] What led Joel to start the company? What are common causes of fraud? [4:50] Proud moments in business. [5:50] Why ecommerce leaders need fraud prevention services. In this episode… How can business leaders like you make sure that your company is up to date when it comes to fraud prevention? Did you know that by investing in fraud prevention you can end up saving a significant amount of money down the line? It’s true! On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from Joel Gold as he shares how Eye4Fraud can help service organizations like yours. In his conversation with Jeremy, Joel

Today we have Mor Lavi, co-founder of Cymbio. Mor is a visionary entrepreneur with a proven track record making innovative ideas into real-life products and services. Cymbio is on a mission to reach optimized symbiosis between brands and retailers. Their aim is to help facilitate true partnerships between brands and retailers. Established in late 2014 by a team of experienced retail, wholesale and technology executives, Cymbio is the technological bridge between brands and retailers enabling new sales opportunities like never before.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:35] Mor Lavi joins the podcast to talk about his company, Cymbio. [1:15] What gave Mor the idea for Cymbio? [1:40] Who is the best client for Cymbio? [2:10] Mor’s tip for sellers looking to boost sales. In this episode… What does it take to create an organization that exists to help businesses excel at driving sales and push forward with innovation? Where does a business like this come from? How will they be received in the marketplac

Jai Rawat is a successful serial entrepreneur and an investor, advisor, and mentor to several startups. Jai has over 24 years of industry experience and has a track record and deep passion for creating exceptional online consumer products. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Zinrelo. Jai is also a charter member of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs) and sits on the advisory boards of several companies. He has received several awards and recognition for his contributions. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:45] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Jai Rawat. [1:20] Why did Jai start Zinrelo? [3:00] Where did the name Zinrelo come from? Who is the ideal customer? [5:00] The best practices for companies using Zinrelo. [7:00] Jai talks about his experience with startups. [8:30] Seizing an opportunity to leverage social media. [10:00] Future plans and how to connect with Zinrelo. [11:00] Jai talks about his background and why he came to America. In this episode… How do you jumpstart and breath new life into a date

Jonathan joined BVAccel in 2017 as CEO and is the founder and former CEO of Rocket Code, an eCommerce infrastructure agency focused on strategy and design. Prior to Rocket Code, Jonathan led eCommerce for HOMAGE, and prior to that, served as a technical business analyst and an information architect for Dynamit. Jonathan received a B.S. in Business and Marketing from Miami University. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:35] Jeremy welcomes his guest, Jonathan Poma. [2:00] Jon talks about customer success stories. [3:30] Creating solutions that no one thought was possible. [4:30] What led Jon to create Rocket Code? [6:00] What has been the hardest part of business so far? [7:30] Why transparency and vulnerability are so important. [8:30] Mistakes ecommerce businesses are making. [10:00] Who is the ideal Rocket Code client? [11:30] The most unusual client Jonathan has so far. [12:30] Tools that Jon and his team use. [13:30] Building a quality team. [15:00] How to connect with Rocket Code. In this episode

Today we have Jeff Moore President of International Pacific Seafoods, which is a Specialty Importer of Premium Quality, Chef Ready Frozen Seafood to the foodservice and retail segments. Jeff has led the company expansion from $11MM to over $30MM in the past few decades. They have customers such as Cheesecake Factory, BJ’s Restaurants, House of Blues, and many others.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Jeff Moore. [2:30] The five questions that Jeff asks his clients. [10:30] Jeff talks about successful products. [15:30] Asking the right questions. [20:30] Lessons learned from Jay Abraham. [25:00] How mentors can improve your mindset. [31:30] Jeff talks about family life and entrepreneurship. [45:30] Having fun with the business to consumer side. [51:00] Jeff shares wisdom that he learned from the founder of Claim Jumpers. [54:00] Why context is so important. [57:00] Jeff talks about how influential his mother was on his writing. [58:30] Taking away the jargon and writi

Today we have Erika Szychowski, founder of Good Zebra which is a protein-packed animal cracker set out to challenge the snack food industry. Good Zebra has 12 grams of protein per 2-ounce servings, NO refined sugar – it is sweetened with only organic honey and coconut sugar and has no artificial ingredients or preservatives. The 11 unique spirit animals found in Good Zebra are inspired by street and tattoo art, the flavors include vanilla, lemon, and chai with peanut butter and chocolate not far behind. Good Zebra can be found in Peet's Coffee & Tea across the nation, select retailers, on Amazon and on the Good Zebra website. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Erika Szychowski. [3:00] Erika talks about connecting with Peet’s Coffee. [6:00] Considering how consumers shop in grocery stores. [9:30] Where is Erika trying to locate her product? [12:30] Erika talks about working with the Rolling Stones. [16:30] How to connect with Erika and Good Zebra. In this episode…

Today we have Randi Brill founder of Quaracore and Teacher Peach. QuaraCORE is a full-service creative agency that helps companies dream up the right products, solutions, and strategies. In 2012, she started her own e-commerce company, TeacherPeach.com. The part-time experiment is now a top seller of teacher gift totes and classroom products on Amazon. She is the author of "99 Creative WOWs - Words of Wisdom for Business". Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Randi Brill. [2:15] Randi talks about writing her first sales order. [4:10] Lessons that Randi learned from her father. [7:00] Randi opens up about her book, “99 Creative WOWs.” [12:30] The role of listening in the creative process. [17:30] Keeping clients open to suggestions and new ideas. [20:00] She who names it, owns it. [26:00] Getting clarity and embracing creative problem solving. [33:00] Randi talks about getting perspective and working on something she loves. [38:30] Going big! [40:30] What are some popular

Today we have Sarah Chalos co-founder of I Heart Keenwah with Ravi Jolly. I Heart Keenwah makes "superfoods" accessible to consumers with a range of tasty food products, including quinoa based snacks such as Himalayan pink salt chocolate quinoa puffs, peanut butter chocolate quinoa puffs and many more. They can be found in thousands of stores across the U.S. and globally in places like Whole Foods, CVS, 7-11 and of course on Amazon and their website. Before I Heart Keenwah, Sarah studied engineering at MIT, worked in R&D, manufacturing at Abbott Laboratories, earned her MBA at Chicago Booth and consulted for big corporate clients at Bain & Company. The most impressive part is that Sarah does all this while raising 2 kids. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Sarah Chalos. [3:00] Sarah talks about getting different labels and certifications for her product. [4:00] Why is Bolivian quinoa a superior crop? [7:30] Sarah’s go to quinoa recipe. [8:30] What is on the hor

Today we have Audrey Darrow who founded Earth Source Organics in 2006. Earth Source Organics manufactures Righteously Raw Chocolate. Audrey has been on a mission to make certified organic, vegan, kosher, gluten-free, allergen and nut free, raw, Non-GMO, no refined sugar chocolates more affordable for everyone. A raw chocolate bar was $14.00 when she started and she could not afford that even with the discount so she set out to build her own certified facility. Her products are in over a thousand stores across the country and can be found in Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, and many others. She is a 2003 breast cancer survivor and had to undergo radical surgeries, long-term radiation, and chemotherapy. Audrey feels that eating healthy is a major key to her improved health. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Audrey Darrow. [3:00] Why did Audrey get involved with health foods? [6:30] What was the first health food Audrey produced? [9:00] Audrey talks about the health benefit

Franz Jordan is the Co-Founder of Sellics which is a powerful all-in-one tool that combines everything sellers need to be successful on Amazon. Sellics evolved from Franz’s first company Marketplace Analytics, a German data analytics company that was the first of its kind to focus on Amazon SEO back in 2014. You can manage and optimize your Sponsored Product campaigns entirely in the Sellics PPC Manager. Other features include a profit dashboard, keyword ranking optimizer, competitor monitoring, and much more. Companies such as Bosch appliances, Lego, and Brita are some of the businesses that use Sellics.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Franz Jordan. [3:00] Franz talks about using negative keywords. [5:50] The three options to consider when your ecommerce product isn’t selling. [7:50] Franz explains several ecommerce strategies. [11:30] What is Sonar? Why is available for free? [14:30] Pushback Franz and his team have received to using Sellics. In this episode… Wi

Today we have Kara Goldin, founder of San Francisco based Hint Inc. Hint products can be found at places like Whole Foods, Starbucks, and many more locations because they produce one of the leading brands of unsweetened flavored waters and their products include Hint Water, Hint Fizz, Hint Kick and even Hint Sunscreen. Hint Water is flavored only with natural fruit, without unnecessary additives and sweeteners and even has zero calories. Since its launch in April 2005, Hint has grown to an estimated $90 million beverage company. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Kara Goldin. [2:30] What caused Kara to go on the journey of changing the beverages she drinks? [10:00] Early attempts to create Hint Water. [12:30] Impossible challenges that Kara overcame. [15:30] How did Kara get her product into Whole Foods? [27:00] Kara talks about developing Hint Sunscreen. [35:00] Launching Hint Water in the New York marketplace. [41:00] Consumer advocacy and providing a product that co

Today we have Nathan Hirsch Co-Founder of FreeeUp which is a marketplace connecting business owners with the top 1% of freelancers in ecommerce, digital marketing, web development, and much more. They have helped companies like Payability, Sharkk and many ecommerce companies with staffing needs. Over the past 15 years, Nathan has built several successful multi-million dollar businesses. In 2006, he founded his first online venture out of a college dorm room, selling and buying student textbooks and he was able to scale his ecommerce business, bootstrapping from a $20 investment to over $30 million of sales on Amazon across a 6 year period while serving over 10,000 customers. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Nathan Hirsch. [2:30] Why it’s tough to hire web developers. [3:30] Nathan talks about his working relationship with his business partner. [7:00] How do you build a work culture with remote contractors. [9:30] A low point in the business so far. [12:00] A proud mo

Today we have David Sasson who founded overstockArt.com and Artistbe.com. Since founding overstockArt.com in 2002, David has grown the company from its modest start to an international organization with offices located in two countries. They sell hand-painted reproductions of famous paintings and have sold millions of oil paintings from its inception.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:30] Jeremy introduces his guest, David Sasson. [2:30] Why does David’s company create hand-painted reproductions? [7:30] Surprising best selling paintings. [9:30] What does David do to drive online marketing? [12:00] David talks about why his email strategy works so well. [14:00] What is David’s view of business growth? [18:00] David talks about what it takes for a business to be more profitable. [22:00] Why hiring the best people can make all the difference. [24:00] David talks about leveraging innovation in his business. [28:00] The differences between US and Israeli cultures. [31:00] What was growing up in Israel li

Today we have Justin Christianson, he went from bull rider and electrician to eventually co-founding Conversion Fanatics which helps companies double customer sales and profits with A B testing...not in all cases of course..they are a full-service conversion rate optimization company and have worked with companies like Hertz, Paypal, Investors.com, BlueJeans.com and MORE!  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Justin Christianson. [3:00] One of the lowest moments in business for Justin. [5:30] What it takes to get “Unstuck.” [9:00] A huge milestone in business. [11:30] Justin talks about bull riding. In this episode… What does it take to get unstuck when life deals you a tough or impossible hand to play? Is there a way out or do you just have to hit reset? What strategies have worked well for you or other leaders you know? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and innovator, Justin Christianson. Justin opens up and reveals one of the lowest p

Today we have Ben Arneberg who Co-Founded two quickly growing 7 figure ecommerce companies, Willow & Everett and CubeFit. He did all of this while working full time in the United States Air Force helping to develop cutting-edge space technology. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:20] Jeremy introduces his guest, Benjamin Arneberg. [2:30] How did Benjamin get started in the ecommerce industry? [4:30] Benjamin talks about his experience with his first startup. [10:00] Getting two startups off the ground while working in the Air Force. [13:00] How does Benjamin systemize processes? [15:00] Benjamin talks about working with Virtual Assistants. [18:30] Time saving tips from Benjamin. [27:00] Benjamin talks about his Kickstarter campaign and lessons learned. [34:30] How Benjamin and his team adapted their product. [37:30] The game plan for after a Kickstarter campaign. [42:30] Driving traffic to your Amazon listing. [45:30] The most important steps in launching a product. [47:30] Common mistakes ecommer

Albert Swantner is an award-winning maker. With a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a software background, he is able to create products bridging these disciplines. Albert has led projects with companies like Adidas, FOX, Charity Miles, Moxxly, Socrative, and his own angel-funded startup Sway Water, among others. His work has earned companies like Charity Miles a Webby and a SXSW Interactive award, and his work has been covered by Wired UK, The Today Show, Forbes and Fast Company. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:10] Jeremy introduces his guest, Albert Swantner. [2:30] Albert talks about giving back and his partnership with Big Brother, Big Sister. [5:30] What was it like working in a food pantry? [7:30] Albert talks about how he got involved with “Latinitas,” a nonprofit magazine. [8:30] The lowest point in business for Albert. [10:00] How did Albert get the entrepreneurial bug? Albert’s proudest business moment. In this episode… What drives thriving business leaders to start giving ba

Ben Jacobsen founded Jacobsen Salt Co. in 2011. They are the first company to harvest salt in the Pacific Northwest since Lewis & Clark. The company has transformed from a local small business to a nationally recognized brand and one of America’s leading premium salt makers. Their products can be found at such retailers such as William-Sonoma, Whole Foods, and many more. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:25] Jeremy introduces his guest, Ben Jacobsen. [2:30] Ben talks about the start of his small business. [4:30] Unexpected uses of their salt and how they come up with flavors. [10:00] From a hobby to a business. [13:30] Ben talks about hauling salt water by hand. [15:00] What type of salts do Ben and his team create? [18:00] Ben talks about business milestones. [20:00] Personal sacrifices Ben has made along the way. [21:00] Ben talks about his team. [23:30] How did Ben and his team develop their process? What are they doing with byproducts? [26:00] Managing the logistics of selling a product. [30:

Today we have Greg Smith co-founder of Thinkific which is a platform that has everything you need to create and launch courses on your own site. Greg is a recovering lawyer and for the past 10 years he has taught thousands of students online with his own course and now with Thinkific has helped many others create their own online courses. He's worked with companies like Intuit and Hootsuite, including service professionals like accountants, lawyers, doctors, and many more.  Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:15] Jeremy introduces his guest, Greg Smith. [2:30] Popular topics on Thinkific. [5:30] Who should be using Thinkific? [7:00] The lowest point in business for Greg. [9:30] The proudest moment in business. [11:00] Book recommendations from Greg. In this episode… Have you ever considered expanding your brand’s presence and depth by utilizing course creation services? Imagine being able to market and provide rich content to your new and existing customers that wow them. On this episode of Inspired I