Forget arbitrage. Forget guessing what to private label next.

In this episode, Andy Isom sits down with Cajua Robinson to unpack the Brand-Direct Model — where sellers form exclusive wholesale partnerships with established brands and manage their Amazon presence on the brand's behalf.

We break down how these exclusive agreements work, what types of brands are ideal partners, how to structure deals that protect both sides, and why this model is one of the most sustainable paths for Amazon entrepreneurs in 2025.

If you've ever wanted to move beyond reseller chaos and build real relationships with brands — this episode is your playbook.

If you own a brand, connect with me here: www.andyisom.com

If you'd like to connect with Cajua Robinson for the brand direct opportunity you can find his resources here: https://www.youtube.com/@ecom.unlimited.podcast

China's still the factory of the world — but India is the new frontier for brand owners who think long-term.

In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we explore how sourcing in India can lower costs, improve compliance, and strengthen your brand story.

You'll learn from my special guest Lokesh Parashar "The India Expert" where the strengths and weaknesses lie with India.

If you're serious about diversifying your supply chain and future-proofing your business, this episode is your blueprint for sourcing smarter in 2025

Learn about my services: www.weavos.io

Connect with Lokesh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lokeshparashar/

If your ads are working but sales still lag, your problem isn't your product — it's your offer. In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we break down how offer design drives conversion and profit across Amazon and DTC.

Learn how to build an irresistible value stack, craft bundles that sell themselves, and apply platform-specific strategies that work on both marketplaces.

We'll explore the difference between Amazon's conversion-focused offers and DTC's story-driven offers — and how smart founders use both to win in 2025.

If you're serious about improving your listings, AOV, and overall profitability, this episode is your blueprint for mastering offer psychology.

All of my resources at: www.andyisom.com

In 2025, the fastest brands are the ones that win — not the biggest. In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we explore how brand velocity has become the new moat for Amazon and DTC brands alike.

Learn how to move faster without breaking your systems:

• Why Amazon rewards algorithmic speed (listing updates, PPC, inventory rhythm).

• Why DTC rewards creative speed (ads, offers, and landing pages).

• How to build your own "Velocity Stack" to outlearn and outsell your competitors.

Featuring a micro-guest from a brand operating on both Amazon and Shopify sharing how they built systems for speed.

Whether you're optimizing listings or scaling ad campaigns, this episode will help you grow faster — and smarter — in 2025.

Get a free brand audit here: www.weavos.io

In this exclusive Amazon Accelerate Interview, I sat down with Trevin Peterson, one of the most recognized voices in the Amazon FBA space, to unpack the evolution of Amazon Ads - from the early days of basic Sponsored Products to today's full-funnel, content-driven ad ecosystem.

Trevin shares how he went from discovering FBA in 2017 to building multiple 7-figure brands, and reveals the biggest shifts every seller needs to understand heading into 2025, including:

• Why video ads are the most undervalued opportunity on Amazon right now

• The difference between ACOS vs. TACOS (and why most sellers track the wrong metric)

• How to use Amazon Influencers and Creator Connections to boost conversions

• What makes Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display essential for a complete ad funnel

• Why "trusting the process" matters when scaling profitably through PPC

Whether you're a beginner trying to understand Amazon advertising or a brand owner optimizing ad spend across multiple campaigns, this episode will help you see where the real leverage is hiding in 2025.

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Most Amazon sellers don't have a traffic problem - they have a listing problem.

In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we reveal why shoppers click but don't buy, the biggest mistakes inside your Amazon listing that quietly kill conversions, and how to fix them fast.

We'll talk about the 4 Leaks on Amazon Listings as well as the 6-Step Amazon Listing Checklist to make sure you don't leak too many customers.

Learn how to optimize your main image, A+ content, and offer structure to boost your conversion rate without spending more on PPC.

If you're running ads or managing your own storefront, this episode will help you turn clicks into conversions on Amazon's marketplace.

Get a free brand audit at www.weavos.io

Amazon's next major enterprise may not be AI - it's groceries. With online grocery sales projected to hit ~$220 billion in the U.S. by 2025, and Amazon rapidly expanding same-day fresh delivery, a massive opportunity is opening for brands and sellers.

In this episode, Andy Isom breaks down why grocery is Amazon's "final frontier." He covers the opportunity equation, the risks, and asks the right strategic questions to help you decide if your brand can move into this space successfully.

If you've ever thought about adding consumables, CPG, or pantry SKUs to your lineup - or simply want to future-proof your Amazon business - this episode will give you the roadmap.

Check out all my resources at: www.andyisom.com

Most e-commerce founders don't fail because of bad products or weak ads - they fail because they try to do everything themselves. In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, I've invited Ian Myers, the CEO and Co-Founder at Oceans, who specialize in hiring and managing overseas employees from Sri Lanka.

You'll hear why typical "VA hiring" fails, how Oceans helps founders build real, reliable overseas teams, and what happens when you finally delegate the right roles. We'll cover the first position you should hire, a real-world transformation story, and the practical steps to stop being the bottleneck in your business.

If you're running an Amazon or e-commerce brand and feel stuck in the weeds, this episode will show you how to reclaim your time and scale smarter.

Learn more at oceanstalent.com or reach out to me personally at www.andyisom.com to get connected.