Episode Overview

Chris Rawlings is living his dream of traveling the world while running his Amazon business. Through lots of hard work, determination and even having to move back with his parents for a time, Chris has achieved the lifestyle he desired. In this episode, Chris shares his journey of success with Kevin:

What motivated Chris to become an entrepreneur and how he gained business experience through his full time job.

The value of competitive research and not "falling in love" with your product.

How he used friends and family to help modify and improve his product.

Creating unique and distinguishable features that set your product apart from the competition.

Sourcing products by interviewing lots of candidates.

The biggest challenges in getting started - staying positive.

The value of getting to know your supplier in person. How his trip to China accelerated his product development and enhanced his relationship with his manufacturer.

The challenges of managing inventory and cash flow.

The value of a growth mindset - the ability and willingness to change.

Chris's Recommendations