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172. His $15 Million Guide to Ecommerce Success - Retail Arbitrage 101
Manage episode 464718609 series 2970750
Chris Koerner took $3,000 and turned it into $15 million across multiple businesses, including his retail arbitrage giant, Texas Snax. In this episode, he breaks down how he leveraged retail arbitrage, mastered logistics, and built strong supplier relationships to scale his e-commerce empire.
From launching a business with minimal cash to negotiating deals and identifying winning products, Chris shares practical strategies that anyone can use to start or grow a business.
Key Takeaways:
- How Chris turned $3K into $15M through smart business strategies
- Why retail arbitrage (like Facebook Marketplace) is a great starting point
- The importance of customer validation—even if it’s your mom
- The power of negotiation and relationship-building in business
- Smart strategies for logistics, fulfillment, and hiring employees
- Innovative business ideas for 2025
If you're looking for real-world business strategies and e-commerce hacks, this episode is a must-listen!
Resources
- Try PodPitch for Free: https://bit.ly/3WEO1Lq
- Academy: https://bit.ly/40VD6PU
- Connect with Chris: https://tkopod.com/
Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories.
Connect with UpFlip:
- On Youtube
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter
For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.
Thanks for listening!
Chapters
1. 172. His $15 Million Guide to Ecommerce Success - Retail Arbitrage 101 (00:00:00)
2. Background (00:01:04)
3. Starting Texas Snax (00:03:21)
4. Retail Arbitrage (00:07:52)
5. Try PodPitch For Free (00:08:42)
6. Overcoming Challenges (00:09:39)
7. High Demand Products (00:12:02)
8. Sourcing Products (00:15:33)
9. Anyone Can Do This (00:17:04)
10. Hiring (00:23:18)
11. Test Everything (00:24:27)
12. Fan Blitz Questions (00:30:41)
13. Join UpFlip Academy for Free (00:33:21)
190 episodes
Manage episode 464718609 series 2970750
Chris Koerner took $3,000 and turned it into $15 million across multiple businesses, including his retail arbitrage giant, Texas Snax. In this episode, he breaks down how he leveraged retail arbitrage, mastered logistics, and built strong supplier relationships to scale his e-commerce empire.
From launching a business with minimal cash to negotiating deals and identifying winning products, Chris shares practical strategies that anyone can use to start or grow a business.
Key Takeaways:
- How Chris turned $3K into $15M through smart business strategies
- Why retail arbitrage (like Facebook Marketplace) is a great starting point
- The importance of customer validation—even if it’s your mom
- The power of negotiation and relationship-building in business
- Smart strategies for logistics, fulfillment, and hiring employees
- Innovative business ideas for 2025
If you're looking for real-world business strategies and e-commerce hacks, this episode is a must-listen!
Resources
- Try PodPitch for Free: https://bit.ly/3WEO1Lq
- Academy: https://bit.ly/40VD6PU
- Connect with Chris: https://tkopod.com/
Ready to be your own boss without starting from scratch? Grab our FREE Franchise Guide and unlock the secrets of proven business models that have already created thousands of success stories.
Connect with UpFlip:
- On Youtube
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter
For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.
Thanks for listening!
Chapters
1. 172. His $15 Million Guide to Ecommerce Success - Retail Arbitrage 101 (00:00:00)
2. Background (00:01:04)
3. Starting Texas Snax (00:03:21)
4. Retail Arbitrage (00:07:52)
5. Try PodPitch For Free (00:08:42)
6. Overcoming Challenges (00:09:39)
7. High Demand Products (00:12:02)
8. Sourcing Products (00:15:33)
9. Anyone Can Do This (00:17:04)
10. Hiring (00:23:18)
11. Test Everything (00:24:27)
12. Fan Blitz Questions (00:30:41)
13. Join UpFlip Academy for Free (00:33:21)
190 episodes
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