Ecommerce Marketing Agency: How Anyone Can Achieve Success With Ecommerce

Steven Ridzyowski is an American entrepreneur and ecommerce professional with over a decade of experience building and scaling ecommerce businesses. After finding success in affiliate marketing and establishing a white label skincare brand, Steven had the idea to create Ecommerce Marketing Agency in 2017. Ecommerce Marketing Agency is a digital marketing agency based in Miami, FL that builds turnkey Done For You ecommerce stores, and offers marketing solutions to accelerate the growth of the stores they create. EMA welcomed Brian Kim (COO) to the team in 2020 and since then Steven and Brian have been making a splash in the industry with cutting edge solutions. 

Why Ecommerce? 

Ecommerce is a rapidly growing industry that was popularized due to the wide array of benefits it has over traditional retail. Convenience, lower overhead, and the increasing demand in the marketplace for online shopping has turned ecommerce into one of the best industries for new entrepreneurs to grow a business in. Ecommerce Marketing Agency was created to help their clients enter the ecommerce industry, regardless of experience, with fully built and automated ecommerce stores. EMA builds and scales stores on all of the major ecommerce platforms including Amazon, Walmart, Facebook, and Ebay. Ecommerce sales have consistently grown year after year for the last decade and there is no better time to get started than the present. The overall market cap in the ecommerce industry is increasing too, which makes it easier for entrepreneurs to find and capitalize on profitable opportunities. 

What Does EMA Do? 

Steven and Brian work hard to make EMA’s services an opportunity for any well capitalized prospective entrepreneur to generate passive income and financial freedom. When clients build an ecommerce business with EMA everything is very transparent, straightforward, and hassle free. From the creation of the store, to the scaling and marketing, Ecommerce Marketing Agency handles the business’ needs entirely so they can offer a true Done For You experience. EMA is dedicated to producing long term results and one of the ways they do that is through their innovative marketing solutions. After creating the client’s ecommerce business EMA starts implementing their proven solutions to maximize the client’s returns and success. PPC advertising management is one of the most crucial parts of a successful ecommerce store. Ecommerce Marketing Agency runs advanced PPC campaigns that allow them to stay organized, direct focus to specific products, and consistently boost revenue. 

Is EMA Reliable? 

The ecommerce space is unfortunately home to many companies that promise unrealistic results or outright scam people. Steven observed this throughout his career in ecommerce and was inspired to create a safe and reputable company that the public can trust. One way that EMA sets itself apart from less reputable companies is by sharing risk. Ecommerce Marketing Agency allocates capital to the client’s business along with them and in turn takes on a portion of the risk in the event that the store fails. Not only does this incentivize EMA to build successful stores, but it also helps scale the business faster since there is more initial capital put into the store. EMA is dedicated to building successful long term relationships with their clients that benefit both parties. To date, Ecommerce Marketing Agency has built many 6 and 7 figure stores thanks to their integrity and longevity based approach. 

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Discover Why Cole Lake Is A Leading Newcomer In The Las Vegas Real Estate Space

Cole Lake is an American real estate professional who services clients looking to buy or sell a home in the Las Vegas, NV, area. After graduating high school, Cole attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa and entered the workforce upon graduation. Once he entered the workforce, Cole spent a few years finding himself and the career that’s right for him. In 2019, Lake decided that he wanted to pursue a career in real estate and moved to Las Vegas to kickstart his career with some money he had saved up. Cole’s family has a background as successful realtors in Washington state, and he got their knack for the industry. Once he got started, Lake established early success and knew that real estate was the right call. 

Immediate Success 

Cole is a natural when it comes to real estate. He has a deep understanding of the market, trends, and most importantly, his clients. In his first year, Lake managed to facilitate over $8 million in real estate transactions for happy clients. Cole’s natural affinity for real estate and people allows him to form personalized connections and gain a genuine understanding of what the client is seeking. Not many realtors can do that as well as Lake can, but then he also uses his superior real estate strategies and knowledge to actually find a solution for his clients. The sales based approach doesn’t appeal to Cole, and he prefers to align with clients and build transparent relationships with them. This earns him more referrals and business, and it shows in his numbers. Most agents are just trying to tread water and not sink in their first year, whereas Cole entered the industry ready to go. 

White Glove Service 

Lake’s personality and approach to real estate as a whole are largely responsible for his rapid success. Cole makes it his personal mission to exceed every client’s expectations for their real estate experience as a whole, and him individually. Many competitors have similar knowledge or even more experience, but it’s not every day that you can find a real estate agent that can replicate Cole’s personal touch and the experience he provides. Lake went on to say “It is about how you feel when you walk through the front door, and instantly see your life unfolding there. This is more than just real estate. It is about your life and your dreams.” Cole walks his clients through every step of the process, and they have peace of mind knowing exactly what is going on. Once he knows what a client is looking for, he conducts deep market research to make it happen as efficiently as possible. 

Cole’s Future

Although he is new to the real estate game, Cole came into the industry with goals in mind. Now that he has proven himself as a more than capable agent, Lake wants to open up his own brokerage in the next 3-4 years. When he opens his own brokerage, Lake plans to teach every new agent his personal approach so his team can help as many people as possible. Cole puts an emphasis on self development in his own life, and he aspires to keep working to become a leading real estate agent in the Las Vegas metro area. Real estate is Lake’s primary focus, but he is an opportunistic entrepreneur and stated that he is always on the lookout for new investment opportunities in any industry. Cole’s future in the real estate industry is bright and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. 

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Michelle Vega Proves Why “Consistency Is Key”

Michelle Vega always had dreams to make it big and wasn’t afraid to work for it. Even at the young age of 13, she had already begun steps toward this dream by helping her grandmother manage her own flower shop in the heart of New Jersey. In a short time, she was adjusted to working in a fast-paced, busy environment and was ready to take the next steps. During high school, she wasn’t content to simply learn and graduate. She also took on two part-time jobs that she held successfully while continuing her classes. This real-world experience fueled Michelle’s drive, and by the time she finished school, she had already devised a plan for a life as a salesperson. At 18, she set her sights on bigger and better things in North Carolina and packed her bags. Little did she know, things eventually got rocky. 

Although driven, qualified, and willing to learn, she found that employers were hesitant to hire someone of her age. At one point, during an interview for a job in car sales, she remembers being told that they didn’t think “an 18-year-old girl” would help clients buy a car and make such a large financial decision. Michelle refused to be discouraged and pushed on. Thanks to her consistency and perseverance, she landed a job working in a collection agency and, by age 21, was in a management position. After giving the company the best sales numbers they’d seen in years, though, she was denied the opportunity to take on a larger role with more responsibilities because of – once again – her age. At this time, Michelle realized the only way to get past this recurring roadblock was to be self-employed.

Michelle had a strong desire to achieve more and knew that her potential would never be realized until she had control over her own success, so she entered her real-estate career. After receiving her license, Michelle immediately began working at it the same way she’d worked at everything else she’d put her mind to: with complete dedication. She honed her skills in both the sales aspect of the business as well as the investment side. She didn’t understand why many real estate agents weren’t putting their money into rental and investment properties, as she could see the potential for financial and educational growth in these as well. It didn’t take long for Michelle Vega to find success, but it took even less time for her to realize that there was an untapped market in the real estate sector. She shifted her focus to the underrepresented groups of people who many other Realtors would steer clear of because of the extra work involved. After working with low-income families, young, first-time home-buyers with low credit, families still struggling with immigration status, Michelle had a goal to help as many of them as she could, not only to buy their own houses but also to learn how to invest in the real estate market as she had learned to do. Her goal wasn’t just to further her own success but was also to help these struggling families get ahead in their own lives.

Fast forward six years to 2021, and one can clearly see that the focus on helping other people rather than working for personal gain is the key to true success. Michelle Vega has built a team of fifteen (consisting mainly of young and underrepresented demographics). They are the top team in their firm, with Michelle herself being the top team leader for 2020. But the real measure of success is the number of lives changed thanks to the work of these dedicated individuals. With 230 homes sold in 2020 alone, Michelle’s team has pushed past that in 2021 by selling over 300 thus far, 90% of these being first-time home-buyers and those going through the process of immigration. Everyone on Michelle Vega’s team is also an investor in their own rental and construction properties, and this gives them the experience and knowledge necessary to go above and beyond expectations when assisting their clients.

Despite all this success, Michelle Vega and her team refuse to slow down. Their motivation going forward is to continue to help as many clients get ahead as possible and move every member of the team into leadership positions.

To learn more about Michelle Vega, follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

David Rue Transcends Common Design Ideas, Through His New LA Based Design Studio, Rue Creative

When it comes to visual arts and graphic design, David Rue’s name is synonymous with excellence, sophistication, and artistry. His distinct taste and design style garnered him the opportunity to be Austria’s international artist in residence for 2017, where he poured out his heart and creativity into mounting his solo exhibit in Vienna. That was only the beginning, as he began to do multiple exhibits across Europe, inspiring his audiences to fall in love with his artistry and respond to his calm style. 

The Los Angeles-based graphic designer owns his creative design studio called Rue Creative. He specializes in helping start-up brands find their unique identity and how they can establish themselves successfully in the market. Through his exceptional designs, he and his team have been instrumental in launching some of the most promising start-ups in the business sector today. He has also done designs for big names, such as LG, Nestlè, Sit’n Sleep and Hilton Hotels, among others.

Through Rue Creative, David Rue also offers logo design, print designs, animation, and graphics services that are guaranteed to elevate the identity of brands in the market. Rebranding an existing business is also one of his company’s strengths. Its experiential design process is designed to create engagement between the brand and the consumers. Each design is carefully planned and developed to reflect a brand’s culture, style, and philosophy. What makes David Rue stand out is his commitment to making sure every startup and business he work with communicates best with their clients.

With most of the world in awe of the works of David Rue and awaiting his new projects in the coming years, there is one thing that customers and collectors can rely on when it comes to his work—he never disappoints.

Learn more about David Rue by visiting his website

Creatively Building Character In Today’s Youth

Education is a fundamental element of a child’s life, which provides children with the tools needed to help them develop the character needed for a successful life. Art is often an overlooked subject, deemed as a hobby, and most people will look past its benefits in a child’s development. Tim and Peanut Harper, co-founders of Harper for Kids, understood the significant impact that art could have on children’s development and have broadened their Character Education program to include an art initiative. This creates a new and exciting avenue for teaching the importance of good character. 

Founded in 2008, Harper for Kids (HFK) was built on the foundation of legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden’s “Pyramid of Success.” HFK’s enrichment programs were designed to not only help children develop good character but also inspire the adults in the children’s lives to become better role models of essential core, ethical values, and help foster a healthy community. 

“The mission of Harper for Kids is to teach the youth essential character traits that can help them achieve their personal best in life,” said co-founder Tim Harper. “We felt it was really important to continue Coach Wooden’s teachings and introduce his philosophy of success and Pyramid of Success to as many children, parents, and educators as possible.”

In the 2020-2021 school year, to better engage the students during their online learning, HFK added their Pyramid of Success Art Zooms. This novel and interactive art lesson plan teaches students key life skills while teaching them how to be artists. This was a natural progression since Tim Harper is an accomplished artist and loves sharing his passion for art with the students.

“Art will expand children’s ability to interact with the world and others around them and provide a new set of skills for self-expression and communication,” explained Tim. “Not only does art help to develop the right side of the brain, but it also cultivates important skills that benefit a child’s development, problem-solving, social-emotional skills, and creativity.” Art Education contributes to developing critical thinking, social, and motivational skills that are considered basic for success in school, work, and life. 

To help deepen the students’ knowledge on Coach John Wooden and his Pyramid of Success, the first art class with all of the schools was drawing a portrait of him with one of his famous sayings, “Make Each Day Your Masterpiece.” “We wanted to emphasize to the students to try your best each and every day, and to make every day count.  What an inspiring way to introduce Coach Wooden and his life philosophy to the students,” says Harper. 

4th grade teacher Miss Lisa Moe truly values the art lessons for her students and said, “The Pyramid of Success Art Zooms have truly been a way for my students to engage, grow in confidence, nurture their creativity, and really support their journey in defining what it means to be their ‘personal best.’ These classes give each one of my Scholars an opportunity to create something that is truly their own. These last few years of education have not been an easy journey…but having the Pyramid of Success as a guide has allowed myself, as an educator, and my Scholars to take on these challenges with a smile and enthusiasm. Whether my class is in our classroom together or distance learning from our individual homes, these experiences support a positive, growth-mindset classroom culture and brings us all together in the best ways possible.”

When asked what they learned from the flower drawing art class, 5th grade teacher Miss Kristine Kim had this to say: “Mistakes will make you better. You don’t have to be perfect to be successful. Work hard to develop your skill. Never let anyone put you or your art down, your art is how you want it to be. Always try your best, that is success.”

Initially, Harper for Kids started as a partnership with a single school in 2010, but since then, it has grown to more than over 70 K-12 schools, reaching over 25,000 students a year. With Harper for Kids reaching its 14th year, Tim and Peanut Harper are so excited to add this new program using art as a vehicle to help the students build a strong foundation of character that will pave the way for a successful future.

Learn more about Harper for Kids by visiting their official website and following them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Lane Allen Making a Name for Himself in the Music Industry

Circumstances that don’t kill a man will make him stronger, and if properly channeled, his determination may make him an unstoppable force. Lane Allen has always been drawn towards music, but something pushed him to take it seriously. Six years ago, he lost a friend during a home invasion, and since then, he has carried on the ambition of becoming a successful musician as a mark of respect to his late friend who wanted to become a sound engineer. Several singles and millions of streams later, the Kentucky-born artist is well on his way to the music and entertainment industry summit. 

Lane Allen is a 22-year-old songwriter and rapper from Lexington, KY. He is a selfless individual who created Freedom Fest to give back and use music as an instrument for social change. He has always been passionate about entertaining people, and this served as a venue for doing just that and helping others at the same time. Lane not only built the stage for the venue from scratch but he also donated 100% of the proceeds one month to a 12-year-old who was in need of a new heart.

Lane Allen’s music career blew up in 2021 when his single “Toxic” was placed on Spotify’s editorial playlist called Internet People. The artist gained over a million streams this year and obtained 250,000 listeners across all platforms.

Growing in popularity, Lane Allen and Danny Towers are set to release their new single “Past Life” on December 29th. The song has already received positive reviews from fans who can’t wait for more music from these two talented artists. “Danny Towers and I continue to grow together as we’ve got almost 12 songs total and counting. With currently six out and our 7th releasing on December 29th, we’re continuously applying pressure,” Lane shared.

Lane Allen is best known for his versatility, and “Past Life” is one of the many surprises he has for his listeners. He promises that it embodies his unique sound throughout. He sets himself apart with his artistry and amazes music lovers with his ability to cross boundaries and categories. With a new single coming up, Lane aims to retain the traction he has gained over the last few months and inspire more people worldwide with his music.

Lane’s secret to success is consistency, and to remain at the top for years to come, he believes he must not falter or fail to deliver at any point. He hopes to be widely known in the music industry five years from now, not only within the rap genre but across all categories. The artist also aims to learn more instruments to go deeper in his profession, beginning with the piano, guitar, and producing beats. Lane Allen is indeed destined to become a household name with his hard work, tenacity, and undeniable talent.

Follow Lane Allen on Instagram and visit his website for more updates on his upcoming project.

Stefan Ottenbrite: New York inspires passionate journalist to live his dream

Muskoka is famous for a lot of things. From majestic forests, sparkling freshwater lakes, its phenomenal accommodations, the shopping, dining, outdoor adventures and so much more! There’s no denying that Ontario’s summer ‘cottage country’ capital is a lovely place worth visiting. In this regard, it’s not surprising that there are a lot of residents here who deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication. One of them is Mr. Stefan Ottenbrite, the founder of Muskoka 411 (Muskoka’s biggest news platform).          

Stefan developed a strong affinity towards news at a very early age. When he was in 8th grade, he got his first camera. He took advantage and utilized this device and documented what he could at that time with the encouragement of his family and friends. He also became a videographer of mock trials and participated in a weekly discussion of news and events called “Speaker’s Corner” that same year.  

One day, he attended an exclusive tour to learn about a day in the life of the kind of business he was interested in. After this pivotal tour at CHUM City Building on Queen Street West, he realized his passion and knew what he wanted to do.

In his career as a journalist, he has achieved quite a lot already. One of the highlights of his career was when he was awarded the Best Radio News Award from Peel Police for his Jewel 89.5 FM house fire coverage in 2007. Apart from that, he had impacted, inspired and motivated many lives as a spokesperson and guest speaker in various events.

Ferdinand Foch once said, “The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.”

Stefan is a great proof that no one can stop a person from fulfilling their purpose and passion in life if they follow what sets their soul on fire

His frequent trips to New York to visit his Uncle Phil who was in the art gallery business gave him a different perspective and showed him he could also take the big city breaking news model into cottage country. With this new found confidence along with his passion and love for journalism, Stefan eventually launched his own news platform – www.muskoka411.com in 2014.

Making A Difference 

What truly sets Stefan apart from other journalists is his willingness to help. He is a firm believer of giving back and helping people as much as he can. From the very beginning, his efforts have helped the news industry in Muskoka in a major way to cater to the growing needs of the locals. It is therefore no wonder that his efforts have made his news platform a success.

Stefan is also a generous individual who donates to the community and has done his bit to improve the professional prospects of locals and students by giving them employment opportunities. And despite always being busy providing news coverage and impacting lives, he still makes time for family and the things he loves like riding the subway in New York to see the Blue Jays take on the Yankees,  rollerblading through the busy streets, going for Häagen-Dazs ice cream and watching the movie Home Alone 2, among others.

Currently, the Canadian digital news platform led by Ottenbrite is widely recognized and has been the most followed news platform in Muskoka, covering local and international stories. Despite pandemic-related challenges, his team continues to provide news coverage be it traffic, weather or major events and incidents.

Leading brands including Canadian Tire, Sirius XM Radio, Boots, and Hearts, Muskoka Chrysler, Jones Soda, The Brick, All-State Insurance, Leon’s, Touchstone Resort, Domino’s Pizza

Cottage Life, Toronto Auto Show, Shaw, Franks Red Hot, Tim Hortons, Georgian College, Deerhurst Resort, and District of Muskoka have partnered with Muskoka 411 over the years and more brands will follow in years to come.

Serial Entrepreneur Kate Hancock on How She Went from $20 to Seven Figures

Serial entrepreneur and international speaker Kate Hancock is proud of her humble beginnings before becoming known as The Pivot Queen. The mother of two beautiful boys built her four successful businesses from scratch, mostly without any prior experience. Still, she managed to scale them by simply addressing a need she saw in the market. Her first break happened in e-commerce, using a $20 capital she got from selling two products she posted on Amazon. She used that amount to buy packing materials and tape to ship the items she sold. A year later, she grew her online business to a whopping one million dollars in revenue with more than $15 million in online sales. 

Kate’s amazing and inspiring story began in Costco, where she worked for a season. She discovered how to differentiate clearance items and started scanning them on Amazon. That day, she sold two items, the same products that would change the course of her career forever. This was the time she used $20 to buy packing items. Seeing great potential in what she started, Kate continued to scan clearance items and only bought them when they were sold. Before long, she found herself purchasing pallets of items for her e-commerce clients. She leveraged her knowledge of what was trending in the market to determine which items to buy and resell. 

Her e-commerce business was unstoppable, and it prompted her to hire two virtual assistants based in her home country, the Philippines, to maintain a 24-hour operation on Amazon in 2012. When Amazon started to implement strict measures to protect both the merchant and buyers, Kate also adapted and even diversified into selling other products that she thought would become a hit online. 

Knowing fully well that her e-commerce venture would not always be there, she went into a new venture, one that is closest to her heart. As someone who has been plagued by severe eczema most of her life, she deemed it appropriate to develop her own spa that started with only one treatment room. It eventually grew into two full-scale locations, enough to make it to the Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America twice. 

After the remarkable success of her spa, Kate took another leap of faith and created a hotel brand starting with only one room. She did this to help the jobless people on the island where she grew up, knowing that an opportunity like that could make a lot of difference in the lives of a couple of families back in the Philippines.

“Everything I do, I start small by testing the market, and if I see traction, then I put gas on it and go all in. If there’s no traction, then I stop and move to the next thing. I try not to waste time and money if I know it’s not going to turn into anything. That has helped me scale in industries I am not an expert in, but having knowledge about what the customer wants or a problem you are solving is the key to success,” Kate shared. 

Today, Kate is a very influential figure in the business industry in the U.S. She created a community on Clubhouse that started from zero to 94,600 entrepreneurs globally in just a span of ten months.

She has interviewed incredible entrepreneurs on Clubhouse and now on TV such as the founder of Reebok, Joe Foster, Jeff Hoffman, Verne Harnish, Sharon Lechter, Kara Goldin, Grant Cardone, JT Fox, Daymond John, Arlene Dickinson, and many more. 

Throughout the course of her journey as an entrepreneur and The Pivot Queen, Kate has made such a phenomenal impact on the lives of more than seven million entrepreneurs. She has produced the longest-running virtual summit in the world that went on for 85 days 24/7. 

Kate’s admirable and inspiring story is worth telling over and over again. She did not have any secret formula. She simply worked hard and never stopped believing that she could do it. 

Find out more about Kate Hancock by visiting her website.

Customized Fashion is On the Rise for 2022

 The runways of Paris and Milan have always been the go-to barometer for changing fashion trends. However, as we head into 2022, what people wear on the street seems poised to be a changemaker for the fashion industry. The pandemic prompted many people to look inside themselves, reevaluate priorities, and get in touch with living more authentic, intentional lives. This self-actualization has trickled into fashion in a big way.

 Customized fashion is a part of this surge of streetwear influence. It is not a new concept, but one that is growing in popularity as people look to better express their individuality and authentic selves. 

Highly Personal Expression

Fashion has always been about personal expression. The practice of monogramming items has been around since 350 B.C., and customizing clothing and accessories has historically been a symbol of status and luxury.

 What we wear on the outside says something about who we are, what we do, and what we believe. In the past few years, expressing ourselves through what we wear has become a way of throwing out signals amongst the noise of political unrest and a seemingly never-ending pandemic.  

Speaking to Fan Bases 

It doesn’t get more personal than customized apparel. Dani Diarbakerly, founder of KingPro, a custom apparel and design shop, hopped on this emerging trend in 2018. Since then, KingPro has been on the cutting edge of the trend, specializing in screenprinting and embroidery. The company has also branched out into brand development, working with artists and influencers to help them get their names out there. 

“We focus on what makes a brand, influencer, or business special,” says Diarbakerly, “Then we develop fully custom products that resonate with their fan base to drive sales and increase brand impressions.”

 When people support an artist and a brand, they are compelled to show devotion in their clothing choices. Band t-shirts, bold logos, or retro-inspired swag all saw major popularity in 2021, and the trends seem poised to continue into 2022.

 “The pandemic has really caused a shift in fashion and led to the success of customized fashion and brands” says Diarbakerly. “People want to wear something personal that they have a connection with, they want to support small brands, and they want to wear something comfortable. Hoodies, sweats and overall athleisure items will definitely continue to trend in 2022.”

Customized Options

Perusing the KingPro website, a shopper can see the myriad of options available for customized clothing. There’s apparel and items to fit any innovative idea. 

Some of the most popular options available for customization include:

– Beanies 

– Boxy tank-tops

– Baseball caps 

– “Distressed” items like caps and sweatshirts 

– Workwear 

 KingPro remains fashion-forward by combining emerging trends, like color-blocking, retro styles, and activewear, with customization options. 

Gifts, Promotion, and Teambuilding

Outside of the fashion-forward nature of customized products, they serve numerous purposes with marketing and building brands. 

Customizing everything from shirts to hats to coffee mugs allows businesses to get their name and logo out there in front of countless people, contributing to name recognition and brand familiarity. Team and business logos emblazoned on everything from hoodies to hats build team unity and workplace pride. 

Diarbakerly and KingPro combined their customized apparel offerings with branding services because the two go hand in hand. KingPro is perfectly positioned to assist influencers and businesses with promotion in the most stylish way possible. 

Given the long history of customization of clothing, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. As we move into 2022, trendsetters will continue to find new, stylish ways to integrate customization into street style and couture alike.