The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

The MyWifeQuitHerJob podcast is a podcast about entrepreneurs who quit their jobs to start successful online businesses.

Through a series of personal interviews, Steve uncovers the exact strategies that led to their success.

Unlike other business podcasts, Steve is known for digging deep and extracting out every last detail.

He's never afraid to ask the hard questions and he leverages his extensive knowledge running his two 7 figure businesses to get to the point.

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388: How To Trick Yourself Into Achieving Your Financial Goals – Tips Backed By Science With Steve Chou

How To Trick Yourself Into Achieving Your Financial Goals - Tips Backed By Science

We are all capable of accomplishing great things in life but we often don’t follow through. Sometimes, we psyche ourselves out. Sometimes, our motivations start to fade. Sometimes, we just can’t get started. 9 times out of 10, we don’t change not because we don’t have the ability to change. We fail because we get in our own way. Even though my wife and I eventually went on to create 2 million dollar businesses together, it required us to rewire our brain to make the necessary changes. Here are my strategies for getting off your butt and taking action backed […]

387: John Jantsch Reveals His Strategy For Ecommerce Marketing In 2022

387: John Jantsch Reveals His Strategy For Marketing An Ecommerce Business In 2022

Today, I’m thrilled to have John Jantsch on the show. I have followed John’s blog, Duct Tape Marketing, for over a decade. And his writing inspired me to learn marketing skills to complement my technical skills. John is known as one of the world’s most practical small business marketing speakers and experts. In this episode, we’re going to talk about his approach to marketing a small business in 2022. What You’ll Learn How John got started and why he focuses on small businesses The best marketing strategy for a small business owner Which content platform is the most effective one […]

386: What Sucked In 2021 What Went Well With Our Businesses With Steve Chou

386: What Sucked In 2021 What Went Well With Our Businesses

Today I’m doing a solo episode to wrap up 2021! I talk about what went well in 2021 and what didn’t work well. I’m also discuss my family life, what’s been on my mind and what’s in store for 2022 for both Bumblebee Linens and My Wife Quit Her Job. Enjoy the episode! What You’ll Learn A critical update that crippled our traffic and how we responded How we recovered from the many mishaps of 2021 What’s in store for 2022 for both businesses Other Resources And Books Create A Profitable Online Store Course Create A Profitable Audience Course Sponsors […]

385: The Unusual Habits Of The Financially Free With CNBC Producer Allison Lau

385: The Unusual Habits Of The Financially Free With CNBC Producer Allison Lau

Allison Lau and I met when she invited me to be a guest on CNBC’s hit YouTube series Make It. CNBC Make It is an interview based show about earning money, saving money, and spending money wisely. Allison is a producer of the show and she’s interviewed hundreds of successful people who have achieved financial freedom. In this episode, we discuss the habits and traits of her most accomplished guests. Be sure to check out my CNBC interview here. What You’ll Learn How Allison got into the field of journalism and video production The criteria for being selected as a […]

384: This Abusive Practice Is Killing Your Margins And How To Fight Back With Kathleen Booth

This Abusive Practice Is Killing Your Margins And How To Fight Back With Kathleen Booth

Today I have a very special guest, Kathleen Booth. Kathleen is the VP of Marketing over at Clean.io, a company that helps ecommerce companies protect their revenue and brand. In this episode, we discuss a problem that has plagued ecommerce entrepreneurs for a very long time. In fact, thousands of online store owners face this problem everyday, and with the help of Kathleen, we can finally fight back. What You’ll Learn Why Kathleen decided to start a company in digital engagement security How coupon abuse works How to fight the coupon scrapers Other Resources And Books Clean.io Sponsors Postscript.io – […]

383: 19 Yr Old Makes 1 Million Per Year Selling Pup Rings On TikTok With Parth Kukreja

383: 19 Yr Old Makes 1 Million Per Year Selling Pup Rings On TikTok With Parth Kukreja

Today I’m really happy to have Parth Kukreja on the show. Parth is a genius, he’s only 19, and he started a 7 Figure business selling pet jewelry online. Parth is open-minded, constantly learning and he’s willing to try any strategy. In this interview, you’ll learn how Parth grew his business to 7 figures using TikTok. What You’ll Learn Parth’s journey and how he started a 7 figure business at 19 years old How creating viral Tiktok videos grew his Jewelry business Parth’s advice to all young aspiring entrepreneurs Other Resources And Books PupRings.com Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the […]

382: Post-Pandemic Business Strategies To Focus On In 2022 With Andrew Youderian

Post-Pandemic Business Strategies To Focus On In 2022 With Andrew Youderian

Today, I have my good friend Andrew Youderian back on show. Andrew runs the Ecommerce Fuel Podcast and an amazing community of 7 and 8 Figure eCommerce entrepreneurs. This episode is all about strategy. Specifically, Andrew and I discuss our post pandemic business strategies for 2022. What You’ll Learn What Andrew and I are going all in on for our businesses in 2022 Why you need to be on Twitter and TikTok Why live events are back Other Resources And Books Ecommerce Fuel Podcast Ecommerce Fuel Forum Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that I personally use […]

381: The One Strategy That Helped Me Make My First Million Dollars

381: I Made My First Million Dollars By Following This Simple Principle

In this episode, I reveal a simple principle that you can apply that will drastically improve your life. When I started doing this, I was able to quit my job and make my first million dollars. What You’ll Learn What I discovered about human psychology that changed everything How competition makes us stronger The 2 lists you must create right now to prioritize your life Other Resources And Books Once I Started Doing This, I Quit My Job And Made My First Million Dollars Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform that I personally use for my ecommerce […]

380: The Latest Crackdown And How Amazon’s Practices Are Killing Your Business With Mike Jackness And Dave Bryant

380: The Latest Crackdown And How Amazon's Practices Are Killing Your Business With Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant

Today, I have 2 very special guests on the show, Mike Jackness and Dave Bryant. Dave and Mike run the Ecom Crew podcast where they help other entrepreneurs grow their Ecommerce businesses. Be sure to check out their show on your favorite podcast app! In this episode, we cover what’s happening on Amazon right now and how it’s silently killing your ecommerce business. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn How to succeed in Amazon today The future of black hat practices on Amazon The state of rebates on Amazon Other Resources And Books The Ecom Crew Podcast Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is […]

379: The Single Most Important Way To Improve Your Sales With Jon McDonald

379: The Single Most Important Way To Improve Your Sales With Jon McDonald

Today, I’m excited to have Jon McDonald on the show. Jon is the founder of The Good, a conversion rate optimization firm that has achieved incredible results for famous brands such as Adobe, Nike, Xerox and The Economist. Jon is an expert at converting customers and in this episode, you will learn what it takes to improve the conversion rate for an ecommerce brand. What You’ll Learn Jon’s background story and why he’s the best Conversion rate best practices for an ecommerce store The best way to find conversion leaks in your sales funnel Other Resources And Books The Good […]

378: Follow This Strategy And Never Depend On Amazon Again With Shep Hyken

378: Follow This Strategy And Never Depend On Amazon Again With Shep Hyken

Today, I’m thrilled to have Shep Hyken on the show. Shep is the founder of Shepard Presentations and he is a customer service experience expert and keynote speaker. His agency works with companies to build relationships with their customers in order to increase repeat business. In this episode, we talk about how you can stop relying on Amazon for all of your sales and build a loyal customer base for your brand. What You’ll Learn How to build a loyal customer base for your brand without depending on Amazon How to implement an effective customer loyalty strategy How to get […]

377: Social Media Strategy For New Ecommerce Store Owners With Alex Rossman

377: The Social Media Formula For Ecommerce Store Owners With Alex Rossman

Today, I’m thrilled to have Alex Rossman on the show. Alex is the founder of Rossman Media, which is a social media agency that helps improve the sales and site traffic for ecommerce businesses. His agency was awarded the best social media agency award in 2020 by Business Insider and he has helped some of the world’s largest brands. In this episode, Alex teaches us how to formulate a social media strategy for an ecommerce business. What You’ll Learn How to run social media for a brand new ecommerce store Alex’s recommended social media platform for new online store owners […]

376: My Super Simple Formula For Retiring Early (Within 3 Years) With Steve Chou

In this episode, I reveal my ridiculously simple formula for retiring early (within 3 years or less). You’ll learn that you don’t have to wait until you’re 65 to enjoy life.  And by following these steps, you can design a lifestyle that makes you happy right now. What You’ll Learn What does it mean to retire? My ridiculously simple formula for retiring early within 3 years A step by step plan to retirement Other Resources And Books Take my free 6 day mini course and plant your first money seeds now Sponsors Postscript.io – Postscript.io is the SMS marketing platform […]

375: Navigating The Shipping Crisis And The Ultra Competitive Amazon Landscape With Bernie Thompson

375: Navigating The Shipping Crisis And The Ultra Competitive Amazon Landscape With Bernie Thompson

Today, I’m lucky to have Bernie Thompson back on the show. Bernie runs Plugable which is a company that sells USB and Bluetooth devices all over the world. He has built his own tools in-house to manage his Amazon business and he also helps other sellers run Amazon PPC ads with his tool PPC Ninja. Because Bernie runs a large Amazon business in an extremely competitive niche, I invited him on the show to talk about the current Amazon landscape and how he’s navigating the shipping crisis. What You’ll Learn An in the trenches look at the current shipping crisis […]

374: Inside The Crazy World Of High Ticket Dropshipping With Earnest Epps

374: Inside The Crazy World Of High Ticket Dropshipping With Earnest Epps

Today I’m thrilled to have Earnest Epps on the show. Earnest is the founder of High Ticket Ecom Secrets where he teaches high ticket dropshipping and runs a successful dropshipping store. Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I’m not a huge fan of dropshipping as a long term business model but Earnest has made it work by dropshipping high ticket and expensive products online. In this episode, we learn how it is done. What You’ll Learn How Earnest got started with high ticket dropshipping What is high ticket dropshipping and what price is considered […]

373: Dr. Robert Cialdini On Using Influence And Persuasion To Grow An Ecommerce Brand

373: Dr. Robert Cialdini On Using Influence And Persuasion To Grow An Ecommerce Brand

Today I have an extra special guest on the show, Dr. Robert Cialdini. Dr. Cialdini’s book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” literally changed my life and is responsible for teaching me how to sell online, how to influence people and how to run a successful online business. In this episode, we discuss how to use influence and persuasion to create a powerful ecommerce brand. What You’ll Learn How to use Dr.Cialdini’s latest persuasion principle to grow your e-commerce brand The 7 principles of influence and how to apply them to business How I incorporated Cialdini’s 7 principles to grow my […]

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