Episodes
Join host Emmanuel Eleyae as he chats with Alex Back from Couch.com about the pitfalls of traditional SEO in e-commerce and alternative strategies for success. Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey, discussing challenges like domain acquisition and the unpredictable nature of SEO. Discover valuable insights on motivation, marketing tactics for content sites, and the importance of playing to your strengths. Tune in as Alex reflects on setting realistic goals and creating sellable businesses,...
Published 03/20/24
Join host Emmanuel Eleyae as he chats with Neil Twa from Voltage Digital Marketing about the secrets to building a blooming Amazon FBA business, guaranteed to hit 7 figures annually. From mastering Amazon’s algorithms to expanding product lines and leveraging platforms like TikTok Shop, Neil shares essential strategies for success. Discover the power of organic SEO, user-generated content, and even direct mail in this fast paced e-commerce landscape. Throughout, Neil emphasizes the importance...
Published 03/11/24
In this episode, your hosts Emmanuel Eleyae and Grace Eleyae talk with Cory and Nicol Varona - co-founders of OCOA Beauty. They talk about their background and why they wanted to start a hair care brand. They also talk about what it’s like being sisters and running a business together. You’ll also hear about the story of OCOA, from finding their first manufacturer to their rebrand and relaunch this year. In the Founder Rounder, they talk about how to build brand awareness and give some tips...
Published 11/16/23
In this episode, your hosts Emmanuel Eleyae and Grace Eleyae talk with Bubba Albrecht - co-founder and CEO of Give’r. He talks about how they got started, experimenting with different products, and how they built a community of supporters. He also talks about his mission and philosophy for Give’r and how he used self discipline to grow and sustain the business. You’ll also hear about how frugal he is even though his business has hit the seven figure mark, and his reasoning for that. In the...
Published 11/16/23
In this episode your hosts Emmanuel Eleyae and Grace Eleyae talk with Jacquelyn Rodgers - founder and CEO of Greentop Gifts. She talks about her background and why she wanted to start Greentop Gifts. She talks about how she got her first customers and how she is able to work with her husband. You’ll also hear her talk about what it’s like going into retail and all the struggles that come along with that. In the Founder Rounder, they talk about struggles all business owners are facing right...
Published 11/16/23
In this episode, your hosts Emmanuel Eleyae and Grace Eleyae talk with Trina Small - founder and CEO of Supermom Culture. She talks about how she started with her blog and built a community that supported her when she created Supermom Culture. She also talks about being on Good Morning America and having to get 10,000 shirts. You’ll also hear her talk about lessons she’s learned being in business and some tips from her about building a community. In the Founder Rounder, Emmanuel talks about...
Published 11/13/23
In this episode, your hosts Emmanuel Eleyae and Grace Eleyae talk with Ceata Lash - founder and CEO of the Puff Cuff. She talks about her background and why she decided to create the PuffCuff. She also talks about what advice she would give her previous self and how/why she feels successful. You’ll also hear them discuss the struggles that come along with having family in business and ways that she had overcome those struggles. In the Founder Rounder, Emmanuel talks about why businesses are...
Published 11/12/23
In this episode your host Emmanuel Eleyae talks more with Grace Eleyae - founder and CEO of graceeleyae.com. They talk about the pros and cons of business growth and specifically the pros and cons of having a 3PL. They also discuss how growth is a choice and it can sometimes be beneficial to intentionally stop business growth. You’ll also hear their advice for those in business with their family and the kinds of protections you need to have in place. Grace talks about how she feels like a...
Published 11/10/23
In this episode your host Emmanuel Eleyae talks more with Grace Eleyae - founder and CEO of graceeleyae.com. She talks about the issues she faced with manufacturing and how important it is to negotiate with manufacturers. Emmanuel and Grace also discuss some of the things they tried that worked, and some that didn’t work. You’ll also hear about how they created systems for handling different aspects of the business and how they were able to grow so quickly. They also have some valuable...
Published 11/09/23
In this episode your host Emmanuel Eleyae talks with Grace Eleyae - founder and CEO of graceeleyae.com. She talks about her background and how she was introduced to the entrepreneurial world. You’ll hear about how she created the first SLAP and got her business started. She also talks about the struggles they faced in the beginning and the different lessons they learned. You’ll hear some valuable insights on finding a “high value problem”, why it’s important to have supporters in your corner,...
Published 11/08/23
In this episode, host Emmanuel Eleyae is interviewed by Eleyae Systems COO Melissa Crawford. You’ll hear about his background and what inspired his passion for business as well as what he did before he started Eleyae Systems. He shares some valuable insights about marketing and why you should avoid scaling your business too fast. You’ll hear some great advice for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Emmanuel also shares his thoughts on AI and rising privacy concerns as well as what’s...
Published 04/24/23
In this episode your host Emmanuel Eleyae talks with Chantel Powell - founder and CEO of Play Pits deodorant. She talks about her previous jobs and how they prepared and inspired her to be her own boss. You’ll hear the origin story of Play Pits - how and why she started her business and how it’s grown over the years. She also talks about how she built her community of supporters through social media and some different ways she achieved that. You’ll also hear about the struggles of being an...
Published 04/13/23
In this episode, your host Emmanuel Eleyae talks with Kevan Smith, founder of Epiphany Content - a company that makes high-quality creative content for clients. He talks about the difficulties that come with creating content for clients and learning what doesn’t work. He also talks about his specific process - he wants to tell a story with his content that helps to build trust with his clients. He talks about different techniques he uses to achieve this as well. He has a passion for...
Published 04/10/23
In this episode, your host Emmanuel Eleyae talks with Kristoffer Quiaoit, co-founder of Good Journey Foods - a company that makes donuts that are low in sugar and carbs. He talks about the struggles and mistakes he made in his previous business that let him into bankruptcy, and what he learned from that experience. He also talks about his new business - why it’s important and the kinds of people he wants to help in their journey to healthier eating habits. He also touches on content creation...
Published 03/27/23
In this episode, your host Emmanuel Eleyae talks with Angelic Marnier, the founder of Monetize Your Genius - an online mentoring program committed to providing guidance to entrepreneurs and influencers that are serious about monetizing their expertise. She talks us through her different course options, what they are designed to do, and why you should do it. She also talks about her journey as an entrepreneur and the different struggles she faced when starting her business. She also gives tips...
Published 03/15/23
In this episode, your host Emmanuel Eleyae has a conversation with Keith Hayden, a multitalented creator who uses social media to make connections in an organic, authentic way. If you’ve tried marketing through social media, you know how difficult, but important, it can be. In our changing world, the person who sees your content expects a certain realness or vulnerability and can recognize an ad in a second. Eleyae and Hayden discuss the way to develop the necessary creativity when it seems...
Published 02/17/23
In this episode, your host Emmanuel Eleyae has an exploratory conversation with Doc Williams, where the two of them cover many issues and bring them together into new ideas for content, right before our eyes. Doc Williams is a brand developer and YouTube content creator who releases regular content about everything from current AI news to coaching viewers in their sidehustles, and so much more. His insights into how media companies can work spark a discussion that ultimately leads Eleyae and...
Published 02/16/23
Are you looking for inspiration to start your own business? Look no further! In our latest episode, Lulu Lange, founder of Lash Lab Pro, shares her journey of building a successful business. Lulu shares experiences and lessons learned, including the challenges she faced as a woman in the business world. In this episode we dive into the importance of understanding the manufacturing and shipping process in your e-commerce business. Lulu's story is a testament to the fact that with the right...
Published 02/13/23
Are you overwhelmed with your business? Do you need help optimizing? In this episode, we talk with business consultant Ryan Woolf of Spartan 36 Solutions. He talks about his business consultation & coaching services and how he got started. We also talk about problems that business owners may face and what steps they can take to fix them, as well as content creation and how it can be uncomfortable or scary for a lot of people. For Ryan’s services check out spartan36solutions.com.
Published 02/11/23
We are now in Season 2 of the Eleyae Systems podcast, Journey to an 8-Figure E-Commerce business! This season we are all about EXECUTION - how are we putting our lessons into practice in the real world? We'll be interviewing entrepreneurs, practitioners in the field and those building their brands online. I can't wait to journey with you. Let's dive right in!
Published 02/11/23
We discuss the management systems you need to scale your revenue past 8-figures a month. We discuss your supply chain systems to reach the next phase of growth. Visit our website www.Eleyaesystems.com and sign-up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up for our newsletter, you’ll immediately get access to our klaviyo email marketing course. A must if your selling online to make sure you're getting the most revenue you can from backend sales and not having to constantly scale through...
Published 09/15/21
We discuss your supply chain systems to reach the next phase of growth. Visit our website www.Eleyaesystems.com and sign-up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up for our newsletter, you’ll immediately get access to our klaviyo email marketing course. A must if your selling online to make sure you're getting the most revenue you can from backend sales and not having to constantly scale through paid acquisition. It’ll walk you through step by step setting up your account, optimizing...
Published 09/15/21
We how to refine your customer acquisitions systems to reach the next phase of growth. Visit our website www.Eleyaesystems.com and sign-up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up for our newsletter, you’ll immediately get access to our klaviyo email marketing course. A must if your selling online to make sure you're getting the most revenue you can from backend sales and not having to constantly scale through paid acquisition. It’ll walk you through step by step setting up your...
Published 09/15/21
We discuss how to hire, who to hire, and where you can find them.. Visit our website www.Eleyaesystems.com and sign-up for our newsletter. As a thank you for signing up for our newsletter, you’ll immediately get access to our klaviyo email marketing course. A must if your selling online to make sure you're getting the most revenue you can from backend sales and not having to constantly scale through paid acquisition. It’ll walk you through step by step setting up your account, optimizing your...
Published 09/15/21