Buying a business is a blend of process, timing, and luck. A few times a week Ryan Condie shares the deals he’s looking at in a short form podcast. Listen in on updates from investors and bankers. Whether you’re buying a business to own and operate or building up your passive income, you’ll learn what to focus on and what to avoid during acquisition.
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Named one of Climbing Magazine’s favorite podcasts. 2M+ Downloads! If you love rock climbing, self-improvement, and inspiring stories... chalk up and pull on.
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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 f ...
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#439 - What Buyers Really Pay for E-Commerce Brands with Ryan Condie of Quiet Light
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12:52Most Amazon FBA sellers say they’re building to exit—but few are building a brand someone actually wants to buy. Ryan Condie from QuietLight joins as a micro-guest to share real-world insights from buying and selling dozens of brands. He reveals the hidden red flags that kill deals—and what sellers can do now to prepare for a successful exit in the…
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Pro Clinic: Dr. Tyler Nelson Answers Top 10 Listener Questions on Finger Training, Strength Training, and Optimizing for Performance
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32:02Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow In this special Q&A episode, Dr. Tyler Nelson from Camp 4 Human Performance answers YOUR questions, which yielded amazing insights includi…
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#438 - The Most Underrated SEO Trick on Amazon
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8:13Amazon SEO isn’t just about your title and backend keywords. One of the most underrated ways to increase traffic and conversions is through your product Q&A section—and most sellers are completely overlooking it. In this episode, Andy Isom breaks down how Amazon’s A10 algorithm rewards listings with depth and clarity, and why the Q&A box on your li…
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#437 - You’re Not Overpriced. You’re Under-Branded
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10:53Think your Amazon product isn’t selling because it’s too expensive? The real problem might not be your price—it might be your branding. In this episode, Andy breaks down the difference between being overpriced… and being under-branded. You’ll learn how perceived value impacts conversion rate, and why strong branding—not discounts—is the real way to…
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#436 - You Should be Doing This Quarterly for Your Brand
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12:38In this episode of Built by Business with Andy Isom, we walk through the exact process our agency uses to audit Amazon brands and identify the biggest opportunities for profit, growth, and operational clarity. Whether you're a 7-figure seller or just starting out, this is the checklist you didn’t know you needed. Stop guessing and start auditing li…
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#435 - Amazon Is Less Competitive Than Four Years Ago with Ben Donovan
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9:20Amazon is less competitive than it was four years ago—and it’s not just a feeling. It’s backed by data. In this episode, Andy breaks down key insights from a recent Marketplace Pulse article showing how casual sellers have exited the platform, leaving behind stronger, more strategic brands. Read the full article here: https://www.marketplacepulse.c…
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Corporate America to eCommerce Brand Owner
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33:24Mira Nair had an amazing corporate career until something shifted. She wanted to build a business and life on her own way. With a background in eCommerce, running the entire P&L and operating divisions, Mira was ready for her own company. Podcast Nuggies: How to use your corporate experience in buying business What steps to help prepare yourself to…
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#434 - Your Conversion Rate is Lying to You
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15:52In this episode, Andy breaks down what conversion rate actually means on Amazon, how the data is split between different tools, and how to avoid making decisions based on the wrong numbers. You’ll learn the difference between session-based CVR and ad clicks, how attribution inflates your results, and what to track weekly to know if your product is …
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#433 - 3D Listings and Augmented Shopping: The Future of E-Commerce Has Depth
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4:413D product listings and augmented reality tools are no longer future tech—they’re live, tested, and converting at higher rates. In this episode, Andy breaks down a powerful article about Fibbl, a startup making it fast and affordable for brands to create interactive 3D models of their products. You’ll hear how Samsonite saw a 50% lift in conversion…
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#432 - This MASSIVE brand is Selling on Amazon Again… But Weren’t They Already Doing That?
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6:12This massive brand is officially back on Amazon—for real this time. After a five-year hiatus, one of the world’s most iconic brands is once again selling directly on the marketplace. But what changed? And why now? All my resources and services can be found here: www.andyisom.comBy Andy Isom
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Road to V8 with Nate Drolet: My First (gym) V7, Better Not Stronger, and the Importance of REALLY Trying
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1:07:12Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Climbing Coach Nate Drolet captains the Struggle Bus on my Road to V8 as we cover: Recap of winter strength and power training Climbing my…
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#431 - Building an Amazon Brand and Building an E-Commerce Brand Are Not The Same
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9:17Amazon is powerful—but it’s not the whole game. In this episode, Andy breaks down the key differences between building an Amazon-first brand and building a true e-commerce brand. From platform dependency and customer ownership to exit multiples and long-term equity, this episode helps sellers see the bigger picture. You’ll learn: Amazon Brands Vs. …
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In today’s e-commerce world, do you launch from scratch—or buy a brand that’s already working? In this episode, Andy breaks down the critical decision every brand builder faces: when it makes sense to build your own brand from zero, and when buying an existing business is the smarter, faster play. With seller fatigue rising and undervalued Amazon b…
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#429 - How Boring Businesses Can Make You “Stealthy Wealthy”
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9:19Forget tech startups and viral apps—some of the wealthiest entrepreneurs in America are getting rich off carpet removal machines, beer distribution, and car floor mats. In this episode, Andy break's down the Wall Street Journal’s article on the “Stealthy Wealthy” a growing class of business owners quietly building serious wealth through unsexy, tra…
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#428 - Amazon's Moat Is Cracking + This Week at Weavos
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12:14This week, a logistics startup backed by a recent $200 million funding round made a bold move to challenge Amazon’s dominance—and Walmart quietly beat Amazon at its own game: profitable, fast e-commerce delivery. In this episode, I break down what Stord’s acquisition of UPS’s Ware2Go actually means for brand owners, why Walmart’s store-powered fulf…
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2nd Dental Acquisition + 2 Year Review with Ian and Max McCusker
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33:19Ian and Max McCusker for Round 2. 2 years after their first acquisition, we get an update! Spoiler Alert - They are sleeping on an air mattress across the country every other week! But they are crushing it. Podcast Nuggies Buying #2 location across the country Worst Day of his life…being cheap and breaking a water pipe. You can be an idiot and stil…
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Successful Agency to Multiple Acquisitions of Client Businesses with Ian and Max McCusker
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37:57Ian and Max are some of my favorite people. We’ve been internet friends for years and even had their Grandpa on the podcast 3 years ago. They built an awesome agency, saw inefficiency with their clients, and bought into one of their clients’ businesses. You know an agency is good when they get into the equity game. Podcast Nuggies we dive into… Sta…
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#427 - The Amazon Profit Killer Owners Overlook. And It’s Not PPC.
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13:49Most Amazon brand owners blame ads for shrinking profits—but the real killer might be hiding in your inventory. In this episode, I break down the silent profit leaks that sneak past your ad dashboard but impact your P&L: slow sell-through, poor inventory utilization, over-ordering, and mounting FBA storage fees. I’ll give you a practical checklist …
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#426 - Amazon Isn’t the End Goal. It’s the Launchpad.
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7:32Too many brand owners treat Amazon like the finish line. But if you want to build a real business, Amazon should be the launchpad—not the whole rocket. In this episode, I share why the smartest brands use Amazon as a cash flow engine to fund long-term growth: content creation, product development, email list building, and true customer ownership. I…
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#425 - The Fastest and Cheapest Way to Rank Your Product on Amazon
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8:58Want to rank faster and pay less for traffic? Stop thinking inside the Amazon box. In this episode, I break down why off-Amazon traffic—like Google Ads, TikTok influencers, and external link strategies—can help you rank higher and lower your ACoS. Amazon’s A10 algorithm actually favors external traffic that converts, and with tools like Amazon Attr…
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Kyra Condie: How to Perform When It Counts, Simple Training for Strength and Power, and Comp Climbing News
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1:37:45Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available! https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow - In this episode, elite climber Kyra Condie explores: "You suck try harder" Spray walls vs system boards Struggles with modern comp setti…
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In this Episode, Owais and I break down a framework that maps product innovation vs. marketing effort and potential. This Product / Marketing Matrix helps explain why some brand and products dominate on social media and Amazon, while others require brute-force PPC just to stay afloat. In this episode, I cover: The 4 types of products in the matrix …
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#423 - Why “Easing Back In” is Killing Your Consistency
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5:33You’ve probably heard the advice: “Ease back into it.” But when it comes to content, business, fitness—anything that demands discipline—easing back in is often the reason you never get momentum again. In this episode of Built By Business, I explain why jumping straight into the fire is the fastest way to rebuild consistency. Whether you’ve fallen o…
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#422 - Brands are Built With People Not Products
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7:55Most sellers obsess over product features, but the best brands in the world aren’t built on what they sell—they’re built on who they connect with. In this episode of Built By Business, I break down why your product isn’t your brand—and how to leverage people, partnerships, and storytelling to create something that lasts. From Gymshark’s influencer …
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#421 - Real Conversations, Real Strategy: A Look Inside Weavos This Week
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14:20Amazon just rolled out a new ASIN Performance Alert feature—and we’re already using it across multiple client accounts to stay ahead of drops in sales, traffic, and Buy Box ownership. In this episode of Built By Business, I break down exactly how to set up these alerts inside Seller Central, why they matter, and how to avoid drowning in unnecessary…
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#420 - I Couldn’t Build My Own Amazon AI Software… So I Partnered With One Instead
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13:35I spent six months trying to build my own Amazon AI tool… only to realize the real shortcut was buying one. In this episode I share how my DIY ambitions hit a wall—meeting after meeting, development quotes piling up, and the crushing cost of training models—until I discovered Jarvio.io and realized sometimes you build it, and sometimes you buy it. …
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Decoding Public Content - Who's Really Talking (and Why It Matters)
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11:04Everything has a spin. A few lessons learned after 400 episodes and 5 years of the podcast. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive su…
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#419 - Major Seller Fulfilled Prime Changes: What You Need to Know Before June 29
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12:53Amazon just dropped a major update to Seller Fulfilled Prime—and it’s going to impact every seller using a 3PL or fulfilling Prime orders from their own warehouse. Starting June 29, 2025, new rules are going into effect that will tighten trial requirements, enforce order minimums, and introduce new performance protections and penalties. In this epi…
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#418 - Why Online Courses are Completely Dead Now
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10:06I’ve sold thousands of online courses—and I’m telling you right now: the traditional course model is dying. With ChatGPT and other AI tools, people can now get 90% of what most courses teach for free, instantly. The information gap that used to justify $997 price tags? It’s gone. In this episode, I break down: What ChatGPT has replaced in the educa…
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