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Business Books & Co.

David Kopec, David Short, Kevin Hudak

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Join us each month as we discuss a popular business book. Each episode features a summary of the book's contents, key takeaway points, a discussion of its merits, and applications in the real world. Hosted by David Kopec, David Short, and Kevin Hudak.
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Steve Hsu is Professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Join him for wide-ranging conversations with leading writers, scientists, technologists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and more.
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Aaron Cordovez is the CEO and co-founder of Zulay Kitchen, one of the Top 100 stores on Amazon. Aaron gives insights into building a multi-million dollar Amazon empire. From interviewing top online sellers and entrepreneurs to giving away secrets of his trade, The Aaron Cordovez Show will inspire, entertain and educate anyone interested in selling on Amazon or wanting to create a successful business in general.
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This is a crossover episode in which https://x.com/loubohan interviews me for his podcast Deus Ex Machina. I was obviously in an exuberant mood for this interview - it's one of my favorites! Deus Ex Machina podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mXUfNJdNnOjGfu6VGactr?si=Y3j1OZG4QsGdPhXd8dKsrw… Timestamps: (00:00) - Growing up in Iowa. Athletics…
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In this episode I host Pierre Poignant the CEO and Co-founder of Essor. We discuss how Pierre got into E-Commerce, his journey to becoming an Amazon Aggregator and some of the key points to his success. Check out - https://www.goessor.com/ Connect with Pierre - LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierrepoignant/…
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Season 4 of Business Books & Co. was comprised of nine highly regarded books, three author interviews, and one special guest. Join us as we look back at the highs and lows of the past season of the show. And we won't hold back—we'll tell you the books we loved, but also the ones we didn't. Plus we'll tell you what we're planning for season 5! We wa…
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In this episode I host Vanessa Hung the CEO of Online Seller Solutions and Co-founder of SellerAssist by Carbon6. We discuss the Power of AI and how you can harness it to better understand your target audience, optimize your listings and write comprehensive copy. Check out ChatGPT Score Card - https://chatgpt.com/g/g-ocQTIi7Ub-1-1-questions-scorebo…
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This is a crossover episode in which Alf of the Seeking Truth from Facts podcast interviews Steve Hsu about the Chinese economy and political system, and US-China competition. Seeking Truth From Facts podcast: https://substack.com/@seekingtruthfromfacts/p-148705853 Steve and Alf discuss: (00:00) - Introduction to the Podcast Collaboration (00:48) -…
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In this episode I host Ian Page the Owner and CEO of Bullseye Sellers Ecom Consulting and Sellico. We discuss the emergence of TikTok as a major player in the ECommerce industry and how it is effecting things now and into the future. Check out: https://bullseyesellers.com/ https://sellico.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@bullseyesellers Connect with I…
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This is a short episode recorded at the end of a trip to Caltech (LA), Frankfurt, and Reykjavik. Black hole information and replica wormholes at Caltech (talk slides): https://stevehsu.substack.com/p/black-hole-information-and-replica 00:00 Intro: summer in Iceland 02:04 deCODE genetics 05:52 Chess: Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik 11:56 Hyperscaling gen…
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In this episode I host Jared Orkin the Co-Founder of AMZInnovate.co and PrimeTracking LLC. We discuss Jared's start in Amazon, creating AMZInnovate and his "secret sauce" to growing his brand. Check out AMZInnovate - https://innovate.show/ Check out PrimeTracking - https://primetracking.com/ Connect with Jared Twitter ( X ): https://x.com/orkinjare…
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In this episode I host Jackson Hollingsworth who got started as an Entrepreneur through acquiring an existing business. We go through that process as well as what has worked for him growing the business and acquiring more! Connect with Jackson - LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-hollingsworth/…
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Robin Hanson is a professor of economics at George Mason University. He has worked in a variety of fields, including Physics, AI, Economics, and Futurism. Follow him at https://x.com/robinhanson "When the typical economist tells me about his latest research, my standard reaction is 'Eh, maybe.' Then I forget about it. When Robin Hanson tells me abo…
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Amazon Advertising is one of the pillars of skill required for success on Amazon. In this episode, I go over some basics and some tricks for Amazon Ads, I go into much more detail on my Samurai Seller Course but this will get you started on your path to becoming a Top Amazon Seller. Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLowqO4vh7Fo1SFU8ygvij…
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Steve discusses China myths and realities with Victor, a tech founder who ran a company in Beijing for 7 years. Among the topics covered: economic growth, real estate bubble, technology innovation, human capital, freedom of expression, Confucianism and Culture. 00:00 Introduction 02:02 Post-COVID economy and bursting of the real estate bubble 08:25…
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First released in 2018, Atomic Habits by James Clear has quickly become one of the best-selling self-help books of all-time. Clear meticulously studied the psychology and practical side of forming good habits and eliminating bad habits. He then created an easy-to-read how-to manual that can be applied to just about any habit. We discuss the book's …
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Today I host Molson Hart, the Founder and President of ViaHart, and Educational Toy Company. Molson is a big player on Amazon and recently appeared on the Tucker Carlson show regarding Amazon's Pricing Policies. In this episode we discuss not only Amazon's Policies but also their market share, competitors, the marketplace industry and the Pros & Co…
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Earlier episode, Harvard Veritas: https://www.manifold1.com/episodes/harvard-veritas-interview-with-a-recent-graduate-anonymous-18 Chapter markers: (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome (02:12) - Campus Protests and Media Perception (06:29) - Student Political Views and Academic Freedom (21:44) - Intellectual History of Wokeism (35:46) - STEM vs…
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Steve talks about AI in light of his recent travels to SF, Singapore, Manila, Berkeley, and Silicon Valley. Chapters: (00:00) - Overview: SF, Singapore, Manila, Berkeley (01:48) - The AI Bubble in Silicon Valley (04:00) - Scaling Laws and AGI (23:36) - Global AI: Singapore, Philippines, real Enterprise applications (34:59) - AGI: Manhattan Project?…
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This is my third episode doing an Amazon listing teardown, where I analyze a listing and give my opinion on what could be improved to drive more clicks and sales. If you've ever wondered WHY your product isn't getting the traffic it deserves on Amazon, a key factor might be your listing! In this episode I analyze Trusted Toys for Toddlers listing f…
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The biggest reason people fail on Amazon is lack of knowledge, or bad knowledge. There are so many excuses and outright lights about selling on Amazon on the internet that people often get confused. The results form the course have been awesome, people are extremely excited and believe that they can make it on Amazon and each week I'm currently add…
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Philippe Lemoine is a PhD candidate at Cornell University in philosophy and a widely-read public intellectual. We discuss philosophy, the scientific research used to justify COVID lockdowns, and the Russia-Ukraine war. Philippe’s writing: philippelemoine.com Philippe on X: https://twitter.com/phl43 (00:00) - Introduction and Guest Background (00:54…
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Without a great Main image on Amazon, nothing will get your product to sell amazing. I analyze Tweevo's Amazon main product and share what could be improved to drive more clicks and sales. If you've ever wondered WHY your product isn't getting the traffic it deserves on Amazon, a key factor could be your listing! There's a LOT that can improve in t…
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In this episode I host Matt Clark, cofounder of Amazing Selling Machine. ASM was one of those phenomenon you only see once in a lifetime--where rich opportunity, clever business, and a desire to help others comes together to make a cohesive and profitable venture, benefitting all who come in contact with it. I was lucky enough to be put on to ASM b…
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Dr John Seo is co-founder and a managing director at Fermat Capital Management, LLC. He has over 30 years’ experience in fixed income bond and derivatives trading and has been active in the Insurance-Linked Securities (“ILS”) market for over 25 years. Prior to forming Fermat with his brother Nelson in 2001, Dr Seo was senior trader in the Insurance…
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There are timeless principles that underlie stock trading. In this episode we discuss Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, considered by many to be a classic work in the space. First published in 1923, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre is a fictionalized biography based on the career of legendary stock trader Jesse Livermore. Through…
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In today's episode I host Jeff Snow, who's been working in the animation industry for over 30 years. I invited him on to share his insight into this creative industry and how he managed to make a career in art while supporting himself and his family. Jeff's Socials - Instagram: @JeffASnow My Socials - Twitter: @Aaron_Cordovez - Instagram: @AaronCor…
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This is my first episode doing an Amazon listing teardown, where I analyze a listing and give my opinion on what could be improved to drive more clicks and sales. If you've ever wondered WHY your product isn't getting the traffic it deserves on Amazon, a key factor might be you listing! We do this all the time with my team internally, and I wanted …
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Molson Hart is the CEO of Viahart, an educational toy company. He has deep experience selling products manufactured in China, using Amazon and other platforms. He produced a documentary about the challenges Amazon's market dominance creates for sellers and buyers worldwide. His recent video about a recent trip to visit factories in China went viral…
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In this episode I bring in my good friend Dustin Kassowitz, who is a shining example of the Amazon success story. How did Dustin manage to go from a struggling 80-hour work week to financial freedom and the ability to spend an entire year as a stay-at-home dad? Dustin is a great inspiration and personality, and I am honored to bring his story to yo…
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This is a Q&A episode! I gathered questions from you guys that I could answer here. I hope my answers give you the insight you were looking for. My Socials - Twitter: @Aaron_Cordovez - Instagram: @AaronCordovez - YouTube: @AaronCordovez - TikTok: @AaronCordovez - LinkedIn: @AaronCordovez
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Jaan Tallinn is a billionaire computer programmer and investor. He was a co-founder of Skype, and has invested in companies like DeepMind and Anthropic. Tallinn is a leading figure in the field of existential risk, having co-founded both the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at the University of Cambridge, in the United Kingdom and th…
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This is Part 2 in a 2-Part Series where I go through Amazon's new FBA fees. In this second part I go over Amazon's new SIPP program, the Low-Inventory-Level Fees, the Returns Processing Fees, and my final thoughts and strategies for how to avoid these fees as an FBA seller. My Socials - Twitter: @Aaron_Cordovez - Instagram: @AaronCordovez - YouTube…
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Trader Joe's is an iconic American grocery chain. And yes, there was an actual Trader Joe. In this episode we interview Patty Civalleri, the co-author with Joe Coulombe of Becoming Trader Joe: How I Did Business My Way and Still Beat the Big Guys. Founded as a small chain in California in the 1960s, Trader Joe’s has gone on to become one the most u…
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This is Part 1 in a 2-Part Series where I go through Amazon's new FBA fees. In this first part I read through the announcement newsletter and the Inbound Placement Fees newsletter. I share my my thoughts on why Amazon is establishing these fees and my strategies for how you can avoid them as an FBA seller. My Socials - Twitter: @Aaron_Cordovez - In…
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Glenn Luk has worked as an investment banker, private equity investor, and startup founder. He has closely analyzed aspects of the Chinese economy, including its GDP and high speed rail system. Steve and Glenn discuss: (00:00) - Introduction (01:21) - Glenn Luk's Background: HK, Taiwan, China (07:59) - Evolution of Chinese Companies and Economy (14…
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In this episode I host Chico Guerra, a Shark Tank Alumni and master of social media. He walks us through his unique Shark Tank experience, where THEY invited him to come on and pitch to the Sharks. He also reveals the prediction he made on his episode, which they CUT from the show to hide it from the audience. Chico's got an extremely unique story …
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Today's episode I host Jed Rawson, CEO and Co-founder of Pirawna. Jed recently uptook an investigation for lost inventory for one of his clients, and little did he know the DEPTH of this operation he would now be looking into. Find out about Jed's discovery and cracking of this case, and his principles in business, all in today's episode! Connect w…
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Casey Handmer (PhD, Caltech, general relativity) is the founder of Terraform Industries. He is one of the most capable and ambitious geo-engineers on planet Earth! Terraform Industries is scaling technology to produce cheap natural gas with sunlight and air. Using solar energy, they extract carbon from the air and synthesize natural gas, all at the…
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Sitting down with Whitney, this time talking about some of the problems we're running into with out business, and the steps we're taking to handle them. We also talk more generally about problems we find modern business owners running into. How do you know if you're on the right path when you're just starting your business? What mindset do you have…
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