Going Beyond Etsy: Scaling Your Business with Amazon and the Amazon Handmade Program with David Schomer

In this episode, Dylan sits down with guest David Schomer, an Amazon expert, about his journey from corporate America to building a successful e-commerce business on Amazon. He discusses the Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) and Amazon Handmade, highlighting the potential opportunities for Etsy sellers. David elaborates on his background, starting from his farm experiences to his consulting career before launching a pet supply brand that led him to e-commerce success. The conversation covers research methods, product launches, and scaling strategies, emphasizing the importance of having a calculated approach to launching and growing a business. David also provides insights on Amazon's advertising strategies and shares the significance of preparing financially before transitioning full-time into e-commerce. He also discusses the Amazon Handmade program, offering Etsy sellers practical advice on expanding to Amazon with hero products. The discussion includes the pros and cons of selling on Amazon, the potential for marketplace expansion, and tips for managing PPC effectively. In this episode, we discuss:[01:36] Meet David Schomer: From Corporate America to Amazon Success[05:20] David's First Product and Lessons Learned[07:27] Navigating Amazon FBA, FBM, and Handmade[10:37] The Importance of Research and Strategy on Amazon [20:30] Advertising and PPC Strategies[23:17] Expanding Your Business: International Markets and Handmade[28:18] Advice for Etsy Sellers Considering AmazonConnect with David:Website: https://firingtheman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firingtheman/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/firing-the-man/id1493680004 Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth. A practical 16 step checklist designed to help Etsy sellers optimize their shop, attract more customers, and increase sales. This guide walks you through the essential actions to improve your listings, branding, SEO, and overall shop performance so you can grow your Etsy business with confidence. 📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast 📖 Download my FREE 16-step checklist: https://dylanjahraus.info/16-step-checklist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=16-step&utm_campaign=checklist🏆 Student Results dylanjahrausreviews.com📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/👋 WHO AM I?I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.