From textbooks to e-commerce, Nathan Hirsch has done it all. In this episode, he shares his entrepreneurial journey of how he started selling books on Amazon as a college student and ended up building and selling a successful e-commerce business. He reveals the challenges and opportunities he faced along the way, how he used virtual assistants to scale his operations, and what factors led him to exit the e-commerce industry. Nathan’s story is full of insights and tips for anyone who wants to start or grow their own online business, combining his personal anecdotes with his professional expertise. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Welcome & Introduction to Nathan's Story00:01:09 - Launching into E-Commerce: The College Beginnings00:03:41 - Navigating E-Commerce Challenges & FreeUp's Origins00:04:40 - Scaling and Exiting FreeUp: A Success Story00:06:22 - Business Diversification: A Crucial Strategy00:09:13 - Lessons in Leadership and Continuous Learning00:12:22 - The Critical Role of Bookkeeping in Business Success00:14:52 - Hiring Strategies for Business Expansion00:18:51 - Insights from the Exit: A Strategic Breakdown00:23:55 - Secrets of Business Scaling from an E-Commerce Pro00:24:36 - Wrapping Up: Key Takeaways & Farewell Links And Resources: Amplafy MediaHector Santiesteban on LinkedInHector Santiesteban on Twitter Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to How to Scale a Business? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!