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High Voltage Business Builders Podcast
Hosted by Neil Twa · EN
The Top 2.5% Global Show, High Voltage Business Builders Podcast, features weekly interviews with successful entrepreneurs building and scaling e-commerce businesses, Amazon FBA brands, real estate portfolios, and online businesses beyond Wall Street.
Hosted by Neil Twa since 2021, the podcast delivers proven strategies for digital marketing, product launches, brand building, and business automation. Grounded in the 5 F’s, faith, family, friends, freedom, + fun, this podcast equips entrepreneurs with practical blueprints to build wealth and long-term independence on their own terms.
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EP269: Is AI Making Us Dumber? Tim Shea Thinks So
4d ago00:23:39Tap to summarizeAI is reshaping business, but at what cost? Tim Shea, founder of Latticework Insights, questions if our tech reliance is making us less sharp, with Gen Z's IQ potentially on the decline. Known for working with big names like Facebook and Pepsi, Tim argues AI is more of a 'helpful assistant' than real intelligence, often adding confusion instead of clarity. The real challenge? Fragmented data. Companies juggle info across 10-30 platforms, losing the big picture. Tim's solution: centralize data to see business challenges from fresh perspectives. It's about leadership and upskilling marketers and data scientists to communicate better in this AI era. And let's not forget brand storytelling—crucial for standing out in a crowded marketplace. Catch more insights from Tim at Latticework Insights or connect with him on LinkedIn. Don't miss out—subscribe, follow, or leave a review.
Transcribe →EP268: Adapting to Alexa for Shopping: A New Era for Amazon Sellers
5d ago00:10:09Tap to summarizeOn May 13, 2026, Amazon officially ended the Rufus chatbot and introduced Alexa for Shopping, a game-changer for ecommerce sellers. Neil Twa dives into the mechanics of this shift, explaining how Alexa transforms search into a Q&A format, impacting sellers at every level. He shares the story of a mid-level operator with a home organization brand generating $45K a month, and how 60% of their traffic came from voice searches. Neil outlines three actionable moves to adapt: auditing listing copy for conversational queries, leveraging Alexa's new discovery layer, and optimizing for voice search. Sellers from $5K to $1M+ monthly revenue will find these insights crucial as they navigate this new era. Welcome to The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast.
Transcribe →EP267: Mastering Your P&L for Sustainable Growth
6d ago00:10:06Tap to summarizeYou're pulling in $25,000, maybe $30,000 a month on Amazon. Deposits are rolling in, ads are running, and inventory is moving. Looks like a real business, right? But here's the catch: your P&L — that profit and loss statement — is more than just an accounting document. Neil Twa breaks down why it's crucial for sustainable growth. We dive into real-world examples, like a home goods brand doing $18,000 a month with three SKUs. Neil shares three actionable moves to build your contribution margin per SKU this week. If you've been running your business off deposits and ad reports instead of a real P&L, you're not alone. The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is here to guide sellers at every level, from $5K to $1M+ per month, to truly understand their numbers.
Transcribe →EP265: Building a Resilient Multi-Channel E-commerce Strategy
1w ago00:09:51Tap to summarizeHere's a number that should make every seller pause: the average Amazon seller loses 100% of their customer data after each sale. Neil Twa dives into why this data loss is a critical issue and how it impacts your long-term growth. Imagine a kitchen brand pulling in $40K a month on Amazon, with solid reviews and a steady PPC spend. Profitable, but flat. Neil breaks down why relying on a single channel like Amazon is a risk, not a strategy. He offers three actionable moves to diversify your revenue streams and build a resilient multi-channel strategy. If more than 80% of your revenue is Amazon-dependent, it's time to rethink your approach. This episode of The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is a must-listen for sellers at every level, from those just starting out to those making $1M+ a month.
Transcribe →EP266: Crossing the $250K to $1M Revenue Bridge: Key Operational Shifts
1w ago00:09:46Tap to summarize$250,000 a year feels like you've made it. But it's just the beginning. Neil Twa breaks down why $250K is an operational ceiling, not a market one. Your business can handle more, but your current setup can't. Learn the three key shifts that can take you from $250K to $1M in revenue. Real-world examples from sellers in the home and kitchen category doing $18K a month with two SKUs and solid 4.6-star ratings. Neil's actionable advice: document one process this week, even if you're just at $10K a month. The $250K stall isn't a market issue—it's structural. And structural problems have structural solutions. The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is here to guide you through these transitions.
Transcribe →EP264: Leveraging TikTok Shop for Amazon PPC Efficiency
1w ago00:10:23Tap to summarizeSellers running TikTok Shop alongside their Amazon listings are seeing ACoS drops of 30-50%. Neil Twa breaks down the mechanics behind this game-changing strategy on The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast. Discover how a husband-and-wife team selling collagen powder in the $35–$45 range boosted their sales from $22,000 by leveraging TikTok Shop. This episode delivers actionable steps for sellers at every level — from those just starting to $1M+/month operators. Neil shares three moves to optimize your ad spend: start by listing your top SKU on TikTok Shop. It's not just a trend; it's a strategy to enhance your margins.
Transcribe →EP263: Understanding Amazon's Shenzhen Warehouse Impact
1w ago00:10:13Tap to summarizeAmazon's new Shenzhen warehouse is shaking up the cost floor for sellers everywhere. Neil Twa dives into how this pre-export staging point gives Chinese sellers a structural edge, allowing them to move inventory closer to Amazon's infrastructure before it even leaves China. This episode breaks down the mechanics of this change and what it means for sellers at every level. Take, for example, a home organization brand doing $40K a month with modular drawer organizers. Despite good reviews and a solid brand presence, they're facing the same challenge as sellers doing $1M+. Neil outlines three actionable moves to counter this shift. First, run a competitive cost audit on your top three SKUs. Amazon frames the Shenzhen facility as a fulfillment innovation, but the real impact is on your margins. Full transparency: this is about survival. The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast is here to help you navigate these changes.
Transcribe →EP262: Navigating the 2026 Sourcing Landscape: Vietnam, India, and Mexico
2w ago00:10:10Tap to summarizeTariffs are squeezing your margins before you even ship a unit. Whether you're doing $8K/month in home goods or $800K/month in electronics, the sourcing landscape is shifting. Neil Twa dives into what a 30% cost increase from China means for your unit economics. Two sellers, same tariff pressure, but different strategies: a $40K/month home textiles brand and a larger electronics operator. Neil breaks down three actionable moves every seller can execute, no matter your scale. The sourcing map is evolving faster than most sellers are moving. Close that gap before 2026 hits. This is The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast.
Transcribe →EP261: Maximizing Your Business Exit: 6 Key Buyer Checks
2w ago00:09:33Tap to summarizeTwo Amazon sellers. Same category. Same revenue. Different outcomes. One walks away with $1.8 million from a 4.5x EBITDA offer. The other? A conditional 2x offer. Neil Twa dives into why buyers aren't just buying your revenue—they're buying certainty. Learn how Seller A, with an $85K/month home organization brand, secured his exit by focusing on what truly matters to buyers. Neil breaks down three actionable moves you can start this week to maximize your business exit, regardless of your current level. Don't wait until it's too late. Understand the buyer's perspective and prepare your business for a lucrative exit. Tune into The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast for insights that apply to sellers at every level, from $5K to $1M+ per month.
Transcribe →EP260: From $1.5M Loss to $850K/Month: Mastering Stockout Recovery
2w ago00:10:43Tap to summarize$1.5 million. That's what stockouts cost David's business. More than just a bad quarter, it was a cash flow crunch masked as logistics. Neil Twa delves into this story on The High Voltage Business Builders Podcast. Stockouts don't just mean lost sales; they directly slam your cash flow. Whether you're managing a $25K/month brand or a $1M+ operation, the hit is undeniable. Initially, David faced this struggle alone, hitting brass barriers he couldn't break. It wasn't until he joined a community, gaining direct support and accountability, that he turned things around. Learn how to calculate your true stockout costs, beyond the obvious. Neil and David share three moves that can stop you from leaving money on the table. This isn't about ignorance. It's about doing nearly everything right and still losing $1.5 million. Full transparency — here's what actually happened.
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