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Episode 290 - From High School Hustler to Serial Entrepreneur with Uri Rahimi

The Smartest Amazon Seller
The Smartest Amazon Seller
Episode • Jan 14 • 41m

Join host Scott as he sits down with Uri Rahimi, a serial entrepreneur whose diverse ventures span the worlds of e-commerce, manufacturing, and software development.



From humble beginnings flipping iPhones in high school to building a multi-million dollar wall decor brand, Uri’s story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurial spirit and relentless pursuit of opportunity.



In this episode, we delve into Uri's journey, exploring his early forays into Amazon selling, the challenges of scaling a physical product business, and the strategic decision to open his printing facility in Miami.



Uri shares invaluable insights from navigating the complexities of manufacturing, including his experiences at global trade shows and firsthand observations of production processes in China.



Tune in to discover how diversification can create unexpected synergies between seemingly unrelated businesses, the strategic advantages of manufacturing your product line, and the importance of embracing the learning process inherent in every entrepreneurial journey.




Episode notes:




00:17 - Uri Rahimi Introduction


02:00 - Uri Early Ventures in High School


04:00 - Entrance into Amazon and First Brand


06:00 - Learning from China and Import Challenges


06:25 - Scaling the Business


07:25 - Product Research


07:55 - Increasing Conversion Rate


10:45 - Number of SKUs Created and Removed


11:41 -  Reaching 7 Figures


12:00 - Uri Continued Interest and Involvement in Software Development


16:30 - Vertical Integration and Becoming a Manufacturer


17:55 - Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges


18:34 - Expansion to Print-On-Demand


20:45 - Technological Limitations and Innovations


26:15 - Artelo Specialization


29:07 - Seller Utilities


30:20 - Value of Having SQP Reports


32:35 - The Keepa Model


34:50 - What’s Next for Uri?


36:23 - Beating China


37:22 - The Platform Risk


39:05 - The Future of Amazon




LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-rahimi/




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