Michael Jackness started his eCommerce business journey in 2012 with the purchase of Treadmill.com. In the decade since, he’s bought, grown, and sold several other websites. As part of EcomCrew, Michael shares his insight on how to start an eCommerce business on their monthly blog and podcast, and now he’s in the UpFlip studio to give that advice directly to our listeners. With his IT background, Michael is particularly adept on the software side of running an eCommerce business. He talks about the tools they use at EcomCrew and how to utilize strategies like SEO, email marketing, and other tech tools to boost eCommerce revenue. He’ll also get into the nitty-gritty of how to start an eCommerce business, from choosing the right niche and store platform to which marketing and advertising will give you the best return on your investment. If you’re thinking about starting an eCommerce business, this is a podcast you don’t want to miss! Michael has leveraged his experience and tech knowledge to build a $ 750,000-a-month revenue with 8-12% profit margins, and the tips he’s sharing in this interview can help you to follow in his footsteps. ResourcesEcomCrew - Learn more from EcomCrew on their monthly blog and podcastKlaviyo - Email and SMS marketing automation platformHelium 10 - Useful software for Amazon FBA and Walmart sellers Jungle Scout - Resources and data for Amazon sellersQuickBooks - Financial management software for all types of small businessesShopify - Leading eCommerce platformWordPress - Free website building and hosting platform ideal for eCommerce businessesUpFlip YouTube channel - Hear more interviews with business owners on our YouTube channel