The inspiring story of a successful e-commerce entrepreneur.
In this conversation with Dano, John shares his experiences as an engineer, Amazon seller, and agency CEO. He provides valuable insights and advice on how to start and grow a successful business.
About John Cavendish:
John Cavendish is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Seller Candy - an agency that takes care of support cases for Amazon sellers.
He also founded Magical VAs, a service that matches entrepreneurs with skilled virtual assistants based on their personality type.
John is a seasoned entrepreneur with years of experience in the e-commerce industry. He provides valuable content for anyone interested in starting or growing an online business.
You can find John Cavendish on LinkedIn
Key Takeaways:
- Starting a successful business takes time and perseverance. It may take up to five years to build a substantial business. Overnight successes are often years in the making.
- The keys to success in an Amazon business include being in the right place at the right time, working hard, leveraging relationships with suppliers, and taking advantage of viral trends.
- Focus on one thing to make it grow and sell it when it's on the up (sell things when they're going well).
Step-by-Step Process:
- Do thorough research before registering your trademark.
- Focus on one thing to make it grow and sell it when it's on the up.
- Use the DISC personality assessment to match VAs with clients.
Being in the right place at the right time.
"I think the biggest thing is focus. If you can focus on one thing and make it grow and then sell it when it's on the up." - John Cavendish
My Best Advice:
As an expert in this niche, my personal best advice is to always do thorough research before starting a business. It is also important to stay focused and persevere, even when faced with challenges. Leverage your relationships and stay up to date with the latest trends in your industry. Finally, don't be afraid to pivot and change your approach if something isn't working.
FAQ:
Q: What is Seller Candy?
A: Seller Candy that takes care of support cases for Amazon sellers.
Q: What is the key to success in an Amazon business?
A: The keys to success in an Amazon business include being in the right place at the right time, working hard, leveraging relationships with suppliers, and taking advantage of viral trends.
Q: What is the DISC Personality Assessment?
A: The DISC Personality Assessment is a tool to assess personality traits and match VAs with clients.
Q: What is the ASM Course?
A: ASM (Amazing Selling Machine) is a course on how to start an Amazon business.
Q: What is the Prosper Show?
A: The Prosper Show is an annual e-commerce conference where established marketplace sellers network, connect, and learn how to make their businesses more profitable.
Resources:
Dynamite Circle: A community for entrepreneurs, particularly those in online businesses and lifestyle entrepreneurship: dynamitecircle.com
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