Forget “growth hacks.” Understand your numbers.

In this episode, Neil sits down with Jeremy Reeves to break down the economic engine behind real business growth. Jeremy shares how he scaled a supplement brand to $1 million per month and helped 8-figure companies fix cash flow and profitability by mastering one thing: the math. From customer acquisition costs to lifetime value, he explains how to diagnose what’s actually holding your business back and how to fix it with systems that scale.

In This Episode, We Cover

✅ Mindset impacts your cash flow more than you think

✅ How to calculate CAC and LTV the right way

✅ Why some “profitable” businesses are actually burning cash

✅ When to launch your second sales channel

Chapters:

[00:01:05] What’s Happening in the Economy Right Now

[00:07:26] Why Revenue is Not the Goal

[00:15:00] Most Founders Misread Their Metrics

[00:18:41] When to Add Another Channel

[00:28:00] Designing a Life Beyond Business

[00:33:22] Final Thoughts: Focus Over Everything

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A single fake review could tank your entire launch

In this episode, Neil sits down with Shane, founder of TraceFuse, to unpack the dark side of Amazon reviews and how sellers can legally and ethically fight back. With 500+ clients served, Shane breaks down what’s actually allowed under Amazon’s terms and what you can do to protect your listings from sabotage.

In This Episode, We Cover

✅ What kinds of reviews Amazon will remove (and which ones are stuck for life)
✅ How fake buyer accounts are used to attack competitors
✅ The biggest red flags Amazon looks for in review patterns
✅ A free tool to scan your reviews and file complaints yourself

Chapters:
[00:02:57] What Counts as a Removable Review
[00:08:46] Launch Protection: Why Reviews Matter on Day One
[00:10:19] TraceFuse’s AI Tool and How It Works
[00:13:16] What Not to Do When Filing a Case with Amazon
[00:17:45] Categories Most Targeted: Supplements, Beauty, and Pets
[00:21:20] How to Spot a Review You Can Fight

🛠️ Use the free review scanner → https://tracefuse.ai/amazon-review-checker

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Your brand doesn’t need more content… it needs more connection. In this episode, Neil sits down with Axel Arzola, a filmmaker-turned-brand strategist who has helped scale content for companies, influencers, and major YouTube channels like Impact Theory.

They unpack what’s really working in content today, from “FaceTime-style” ads and emotional storytelling to using data to drive massive reach on YouTube and beyond. Whether you're a founder, content creator, or brand builder, this episode will shift the way you think about audience connection and creative testing.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why AI content can’t replace human storytelling
✅ The rise of FaceTime-style content and how it’s outperforming flashy videos
✅ Why you shouldn’t “fight the platform” when scaling content
✅ How to build brand resonance by understanding your actual buyer
✅ The value of running multiple creative angles—not just one big idea
✅ How data and narrative work together to scale brand reach
✅ Axel’s journey from Cuba to directing content for millions of viewers

Chapters:
[00:01:32] Axel Arzola: From Filmmaking in Cuba to Brand Storytelling
[00:02:00] AI-Powered Content Is Everywhere, but Is It Working?
[00:06:00] Are We Entering the Era of Deepfake Conversations?
[00:08:23] Can AI Be Useful Without Losing the Human Touch?
[00:15:18] Building a Narrative That Resonates With Your Real Customer
[00:18:00] The Secret to Better Product Research (Hint: Facebook’s Listening)
[00:22:00] Why Data Should Inform Your Creativity
[00:25:11] The Intersection of Filmmaking and Business Growth

🔗 Resources & Links:
🚀 Build a Brand That Scales → https://www.voltagedm.com
📘 Grab Neil’s Book: Almost Automated Income with FBA → https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

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What if the biggest Amazon threat isn’t competition but ignorance? In this episode, Neil sits down with Pasha, a veteran Amazon seller and agency owner with over 13 years of experience. They dig into what’s actually happening behind the scenes on Amazon and why so many sellers are quietly exiting the platform.

Pasha shares how he went from flipping goods on eBay to building and exiting a seven-figure brand, then launching an agency that now manages multiple product lines. You’ll hear real talk on tariffs, inventory strategy, sourcing outside of China, and the data sellers ignore at their own risk.

If you sell on Amazon or are thinking about it, this episode gives you the insider playbook.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why Amazon is seeing fewer sellers but more traffic per brand
✅ How tariffs and Chinese competition are shaking up FBA
✅ The real costs of selling products under $50
✅ Why U.S. manufacturing might be a better play than you think
✅ Lessons from the COVID-era supply chain crisis
✅ The tiered pricing strategy smart sellers are using
✅ Why your listing doesn’t matter if your product choice is wrong
✅ How to prepare for Q4 and avoid stockouts

Chapters:

[00:01:21] How the Amazon Marketplace Has Changed Since 2011
[00:03:24] Tariffs, Regulations, and Why Sellers Are Dropping Off
[00:07:07] Supply Chain Shifts and the Q4 Inventory Crunch
[00:13:11] U.S. Manufacturing, Legal Limits, and Product Theft
[00:18:11] U.S. Manufacturers Reaching Out Post-Tariffs
[00:19:08] Why $50 and Below Products Don’t Work Domestically
[00:22:28] When Agencies Have to Break the Bad News to Clients
[00:24:00] Pasha’s Path: From eBay Hustler to Brand Builder
[00:25:00] Dropping Out of College to Go All-In on Amazon
[00:26:13] Advice for Young Entrepreneurs on Choosing the Right Path

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What if the water in your home is doing more harm than good?

In this episode, Neil sits down with Nelson, a U.S. manufacturer and founder of Sentry H2O, to unpack the dirty truth about most filtration systems and what clean water actually looks like in the 21st century.

Nelson shares how his decades in product manufacturing led him to build a water filtration company that’s not only beating cancer in his own life, but also helping animals live longer, supporting missionaries in Africa, and even getting attention from U.S. political leaders.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why Chinese suppliers are sneaking around tariffs and how to avoid their tactics
✅ How American-made products are regaining global leverage
✅ The toxic truth about “clean” water and what actually gets filtered
✅ How Sentry H2O removes fluoride, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and nanoplastics
✅ Why dogs, horses, and even fish live longer on this water
✅ The founder’s personal story of using oxygenated water to fight cancer
✅ How you can test your water and get a system built specifically for your home

Chapters:

[00:01:02] Nelson’s Background: 25+ Years in Manufacturing

[00:02:20] How China Repackages Products to Dodge Tariffs

[00:04:00] Why U.S. Manufacturing is Gaining Ground

[00:08:03] What Sentry H2O Filters Out (Fluoride, VOCs, Pharmaceuticals, More)

[00:14:02] Whole-Home System: From Dishwasher to Shower

[00:16:22] Portable Filters Designed for Astronauts and Missionaries

[00:18:00] How Nelson Used His Own Water System to Beat a Health Scare

[00:23:01] Pets Prefer It: Dogs, Horses, and Even Fish

[00:25:35] Use Code “NEIL” at SentryH2O.com for 10 Percent Off

[00:27:44] Hydration, Alkalinity, and the Power of Clean Water

🔗 Resources & Links:
📍 Try Sentry H2O → https://www.sentryh2o.com
💧 Use code NEIL for 10 percent off → https://www.sentryh2o.com

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In This Episode We Cover:

✅ The one email that launched a multimillion-user marketplace

✅ What really happens when big brands say no (and how G2A pivoted)

✅ Why culture beats strategy (and how to build it)

✅ What G2A looks for in acquisitions today

⏱️ Chapters:

[1:58] The Origins of G2A: An Email That Started It All

[5:41] Why Passion, Not Profit, Drives G2A

[9:22] The Real Job of a CEO: Solving Problems

[10:21] Culture Eats Strategy: Building Team-Driven Growth

[13:00] Why Lifelong Learning Matters More Than Credentials

[17:39] The Digital Powerhouse Strategy and M&A Criteria

[19:13] Why G2A Invests in Gaming Education

[24:44] How G2A Uses AI Across the Organization

[26:03] AI in Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword

[27:24] Why Marketplaces Offer Better Protection Than Solo Sellers

🔗 Resources & Links:

📍 Visit G2A → https://www.g2a.com/

👉 Connect with Bartosz → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bartosz-skwarczek/

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In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why your first 10–20 reviews are everything
✅ How to ethically boost reviews using funnels, inserts, and education
✅ What gets sellers flagged by Amazon’s Terms of Service
✅ The truth about Vine—and why it often backfires
✅ How review removals work (and what actually gets Amazon to take action)

Chapters:
[00:00] Intro: Welcome to the Review War Zone
[01:47] The Vine Program Breakdown (And Its Dark Side)
[05:00] Why Some Reviewers Leave 3 Stars on Purpose
[08:00] What a Review Bomb Looks Like (and How to Spot It)
[09:40] Submitting Review Removal Requests the Right Way
[13:45] What NOT to Do When Asking for Reviews
[15:55] How to Build a TOS-Compliant Review Funnel
[22:11] The 4.2 to 4.5 Star Gap That’s Killing Sales
[27:56] Danan’s Personal Strategy for Getting Ethical Reviews
[31:45] Where to Learn More & Test Danan’s Review GPT

🔗 Resources & Links:

📍 Visit Danan’s site → https://www.ecomtriage.com/

👉 Connect with Danan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danancoleman/

🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and learn the strategies of 8-figure sellers
👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here:

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In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why most marketing efforts don't lead to clients
✅ The 4 steps of client attraction: Connect, Engage, Pre-Offer, Sell
✅ How to create lead magnets that warm people up for your offer
✅ Why selling should feel like inviting, not convincing

Chapters:
[03:00] Understanding Autoimmune Triggers
[06:00] The 4 Phases of Client Attraction Explained
[09:45] The Right Way to Message People on LinkedIn
[14:30] Why Business is Like Playing Jazz
[16:00] Rejection, Auditions, and Entrepreneurial Grit
[21:00] Best Advice: Decide and Align Fast
[23:00] Dream Guests: Dolly Parton and Madonna
[24:00] Where to Learn More from Hailey

🔗 Resources & Links:

🎧 Listen to Health Coach Nation → https://www.haileyrowe.com/blogs/

📲 Connect with Hailey → https://www.linkedin.com/in/haileyrowe/

🌐 Learn more at → https://www.haileyrowe.com

🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and learn the strategies of 8-figure sellers
👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt

🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here:

👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/

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