Teenage Sneaker Seller Turns Amazon Entrepreneur, Shares Success Story

Not Another eComm Podcast

In this episode of "Not Another eComm Podcast," host Ian Kaneshiro welcomes Dylan Sawyer, a young entrepreneur who has taken the Amazon marketplace by storm. We begin with a glimpse into Dylan's formative years, where a fascination with sneakers transitions into a million-dollar Amazon operation, signposting entrepreneurial savviness and a keen eye for market opportunities.
Dylan Sawyer is a beacon of entrepreneurial success in the world of e-commerce, mastering the art of online sales at a very young age. By the tender age of 13, Dylan was already immersed in the sneaker resale market, harnessing the popularity of brands like Jordans and Yeezys to cultivate a profitable hustle. By the age of 18, Dylan had pivoted to Amazon's marketplace, where he applied his knowledge of retail arbitrage, wholesale, and seasonal markets to make a significant impact - moving millions of dollars in products.
Today, Dylan operates with a lean setup, utilizing a virtual assistant and a prep center system to streamline his business operations, while sharing his insights and experiences to inspire others in the Amazon selling space.
Topics & Timestamps:
0:00:07 | Introduction to Dylan Sawyer's success story in the Amazon marketplace
0:01:26 | Journey from selling sneakers to moving millions on Amazon
0:04:15 | Entry into Amazon through retail arbitrage and early success
0:05:43 | Experience with selling pools and the impact of Covid
0:07:36 | Dylan's record-breaking sales on Black Friday 2021
0:09:37 | Challenges with handling returns in the sneaker business
0:10:20 | Transition to wholesale and trade show experiences
0:10:55 | Current focus on wholesale and online arbitrage for seasonal products
0:11:33 | Transitioning and pivoting into new problems and familiar problems
0:12:52 | Outsourcing purchasing and the challenge of cash flow with Amazon
0:15:08 | Navigating joint ventures and trusting others in the sneaker industry
0:16:26 | Having multiple people running different software for consistent success
0:18:23 | Networking and connections in the industry
0:19:45 | The biggest mistake with fear god essentials hoodies and dealing with payment delays
0:21:35 | Staying on the pulse of trends through social media and discord groups
0:22:39 | Reselling pools and weights in 2020 and 2021
0:23:07 | Benefits of communicating with other sellers and sharing leads
0:23:35 | Selling on eBay and Walmart as secondary markets for inventory
0:24:54 | Dylan talks about selling sneakers to a liquidator and using his mom's gift shop as an outlet for certain products
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