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Built by Business: Amazon FBA, E-Commerce, Brand Building

Andy Isom | Amazon FBA Seller & Agency Founder

Welcome to Built by Business — the Amazon FBA and E-Commerce podcast for brand builders, operators, and sellers who know this game isn"t easy, but they were made for it. I"m Andy Isom — Amazon seller, ecom brand owner, and founder of the Weavos agency — sharing real-world strategy from inside the trenches of building profitable brands. You"re going to learn about selling on Amazon FBA, E-Commerce strategies and marketing, entrepreneurship, and online business. Whether you"re launching your first

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07:58

#464 - Building a Business That Supports Family, Not...

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2025/06/29

You didn’t start your Amazon business to become a full-time operator. You started it for freedom—for your family, your time, and your future. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom opens up about the personal side of entrepreneurship: how building a business that honors your family values can actually make you sharper, more focused, and more fulfilled. Learn how to structure your calendar, design smarter systems, and make better decisions—so the business supports your life, not the other

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06:53

#463 - Your First 100 Sales Matter More Than Your...

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2025/06/28

Most Amazon sellers obsess over how to scale. But the best ones obsess over their first 100 customers. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom breaks down exactly how to analyze your early sales for insight—not just income. Learn what to look for in conversion rates, reviews, ad performance, and repeat buyers—and how to turn that data into momentum that compounds. If you're post-launch and not sure how to scale smart, this episode gives you a proven framework. Need help decoding your

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07:18

#462 - The $0 Hack That’ll Make You a Better Seller

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2025/06/27

Most Amazon sellers are moving fast—but not always in the right direction. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom shares the simplest and most effective habit to sharpen your strategy, reduce waste, and create clarity: the weekly 3-question business review. No tools. No cost. Just ruthless awareness—and better decisions. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed by data or stuck in the same revenue cycle, this episode gives you the system to get unstuck and focused. Find all my resources

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06:52

#461 - AI Can’t Fix a Broken Product

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2025/06/26

AI is powerful—but it can’t save a weak offer. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom breaks down the difference between using AI to scale what works and relying on it to fix what’s broken. You’ll learn when automation makes sense (listing optimization, PPC tweaks, post-purchase emails), and when it becomes a costly crutch. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, this episode will sharpen your thinking about tools, strategy, and what really makes a product sell. Need help

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04:43

#460 - Amazon Isn’t The Business. It’s the...

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2025/06/25

Most sellers treat Amazon like the whole business. But the smart ones know it’s just the engine. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom breaks down how to treat Amazon as your best distribution channel—not your only strategy. Learn how to use Amazon for cash flow, customer acquisition, and validation—then expand into long-term brand-building channels like DTC, retail, and wholesale. If you're ready to build something bigger than just an Amazon store, this episode is your roadmap.

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07:19

#459 - Success Leaves Clues. Are You Even Looking?

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2025/06/24

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel on Amazon. You just need to study the winners. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom walks you through how to reverse-engineer high-performing competitors, spot market patterns, and use them to improve your own product listings, offers, and strategy—without copying. From title structure and image strategy to pricing, reviews, and keyword data, this episode is a blueprint for becoming a sharper operator in your niche. Need help finding what your

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07:50

#458 - Why Most Amazon Product Research is Now Backwards

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2025/06/23

The old way of doing product research—chasing keywords and trends—isn’t enough in 2025. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom breaks down why the smartest brand builders are flipping the process: starting with audience, vision, and significance before ever opening a tool like Helium 10. You’ll learn how to validate product ideas that lead to long-term brand equity—not just a temporary ranking spike. If you’re tired of copycat listings and shallow launches, this episode is your blueprint

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13:58

#457 - You Don’t Need More Sales. You Need More Margin.

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2025/06/22

Most Amazon sellers are addicted to revenue—but they’re starving for profit. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom breaks down the most common margin killers hiding in your Amazon business—and the simple levers you can pull this week to start keeping more of what you earn. From FBA storage fees and PPC waste to freight negotiations and bundling tricks, this episode delivers practical insights to build a healthier, more scalable business—without chasing more orders. Want personalized

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15:14

#456 - How to Avoid $45,000 Mistakes in Less Than an...

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2025/06/21

How to Avoid $45,000 Mistakes in Less Than an Hour | Amazon FBA Coaching + Strategy Call Insights Booking a 1-on-1 consulting call might sound expensive—but what if it saved you from a five-figure mistake? In this episode of Built by Business, Andy shares behind-the-scenes moments from real consulting sessions with Amazon FBA sellers and e-commerce founders. You’ll hear how simple strategy shifts helped sellers avoid massive losses, restructure ads, and gain clarity on product positioning.

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15:35

#455 - How to Build a Business That Doesn’t Steal...

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2025/06/20

In this episode, we're discussing the topic of designing your business that works around your ideal lifestyle. "Dreams melt like ice cream." If you want to enjoy the journey now, you need to focus on the things that really matter. My special micro guest (and mentor) Richie Norton, shares some insights into: What’s one mindset shift or system you've used to make sure your business serves your life—not the other way around? What’s one piece of advice that sounds smart—but actually holds

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23:09

#454 – Outsource vs. In-House: What Actually Makes...

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2025/06/19

Struggling to decide if you should hire in-house or outsource? In this episode of Built by Business, Andy breaks down the real cost—and profit impact—of agencies, freelancers, virtual assistants, and full-time hires. Learn how to evaluate ROI by role, avoid common hiring mistakes, and follow a smart three-phase framework to build a team that grows with your business, not against it. This is a must-listen for e-commerce founders and Amazon brand owners looking to scale lean, fast, and profitably

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12:30

#453 - Stay Far Away From These Types of Products on...

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2025/06/18

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the types of products you don’t want to sell on Amazon—specifically, items that customers treat like rentals. These are the “use it once and return it” traps that kill margins and crush seller morale. I’ll share why these products create constant headaches, including behind the scenes from my weekly internal meeting and coaching call with my students.

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19:18

#452 - Creating a Different Product Doesn't Make You...

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2025/06/17

In 2025, being “different” on Amazon isn’t enough. Product tweaks and minor upgrades don’t move the needle when the market is flooded with lookalikes. In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we unpack why traditional product differentiation has lost its edge—and what actually works today: strategic brand positioning. I'm sharing behind the scenes of a consulting call, we'll review the Product/Marketing Matrix, how market significance outperforms feature changes, and Amazon-native

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17:09

#451 - Who, Where, When: A Hiring Blueprint for Brand...

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2025/06/16

Hiring the right team is one of the biggest challenges brand owners face—especially in the early stages of growth. In this episode of Built for This, Andy Isom is joined by Michael Jordan, co-CEO of Bad Marketing, to break down a smarter hiring strategy for e-commerce and Amazon sellers. We dive into which roles to hire first, where to find top talent outside of the usual “go hire a Filipino VA” playbook, and how to scale your Amazon or E-Commerce team globally without wasting money. If you’re

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08:58

#450 - Your Offer Sucks (And That’s Why You’re Stuck)

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2025/06/15

Great products on Amazon don’t sell themselves. Great offers do. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy breaks down why most Amazon and DTC founders are stuck, not because of bad ads or bad products, but because their offer simply isn’t compelling. If your sales are flat, your CACs are climbing, and nothing seems to work… this is the episode you need to hear. Learn the 5 traits of irresistible offers, how to boost conversions without changing your product, and why fixing your offer is often

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09:14

#449 - How to Build When No One's Watching

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2025/06/14

What does it take to build a brand when nobody’s watching? In this episode of Built by Business, Andy shares the real talk on building in silence—the content, the operations, and the strategy that happens before the audience shows up. If you’re stuck in the early grind and wondering if it’s all worth it… this episode is for you. Learn why consistency, delayed gratification, and long-game thinking are the real competitive advantages for founders. Plus, hear from others who kept building behind

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08:21

#448 - TikTok Shop x Amazon: Helium 10’s New Tools,...

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2025/06/13

Helium 10 just dropped four new tools to help Amazon sellers break into TikTok Shop, and this episode breaks down exactly how to use them. From finding creators to syncing inventory and importing your listings with one click, it’s never been easier to launch your Amazon brand on TikTok. In this episode, Andy walks through Helium 10’s new: Listing Converter Profits Calculator Inventory Manager Influencer Finder Save BIG on Helium 10 right here: https://bit.ly/3TVo20K Plus: real-world

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10:13

#447 - The New China Tariff just Dropped

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2025/06/12

In this episode of Built by Business, we break down the new 55% tariff President Trump just announced on Chinese imports. If you sell on Amazon or source any products from China, this could directly impact your margins, pricing, and product viability. We cover the details of the announcement, market reactions, how to audit your supply chain for risk, and what actions to take immediately to protect your profits. Don’t wait for your next shipment to surprise you, get proactive. All my resources

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07:05

#446 - The Founder Gap: Why Your Growth Is Slower...

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2025/06/11

Is your e-commerce brand stuck—despite your nonstop hustle? You might not be underfunded. You might be under-focused. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom walks founders through a real-time audit to identify if you are the bottleneck in your brand’s growth. From split-channel confusion to delegation traps, you’ll learn where most brand owners waste time, what clarity really looks like, and how to restructure your focus to unlock real growth. Perfect for Amazon and DTC founders who are

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08:06

#445 - Amazon Humanoid Delivery Drivers?

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2025/06/10

Amazon has officially begun testing humanoid delivery robots in San Francisco—and it’s not science fiction. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom unpacks what this groundbreaking pilot means for the future of last-mile delivery and how it could transform e-commerce logistics as we know it. Learn why Amazon is betting big on automation, how it’s rewriting the cost and consistency model of delivery, and why third-party sellers and DTC brands alike need to adapt fast—or get outpaced.

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