Discover the exact Amazon strategies Jon Derkits uses to build, scale, and acquire 8-figure eCommerce brands. From M&A and brand building to PPC, first-party data, and off-Amazon traffic — this interview is a masterclass in Amazon growth.Jon, a former Amazon exec turned founder of Color More Lines (a full-service Amazon agency), reveals what it really takes to win in 2025 and beyond.👨‍💼 Whether you're a DTC founder, 7-8 figure brand operator, or agency owner looking to scale, this is your blueprint for success on Amazon.What you’ll learn:- How to use Brand Analytics + AMC (Amazon Marketing Cloud) to master first-party data- The hidden costs of scaling bad systems — and how to avoid them- How John builds his team using “curious achievers”- The 3 biggest mistakes Amazon brands make in 2025- Why CPCs are rising — and the smartest ways to drive off-Amazon traffic- The M&A playbook John uses to grow his agency and acquire brands- Tactical cash flow tips for capital-hungry eCommerce businesses🧠 Plus: Real talk on burnout, balancing multiple ventures, and how John thinks through new opportunities using his "Hell Yes or No" filter.Chapters:00:00:00 – From 9-to-5 to 7-Figure Brand: John's Wild Journey00:06:00 – Why Most Amazon Brands Are Built Backwards00:12:00 – Traffic ≠ Sales: The Real Conversion Problem00:18:00 – Scaling Secrets: What Most Sellers Miss00:24:00 – How to Bulletproof Your Brand Before You Scale00:30:00 – The M&A Playbook: Structuring for a Big Exit00:36:00 – How to Actually Win on Amazon in 202500:42:00 – Advanced Funnel Tactics for Serious Growth00:48:00 – Paid Media Mistakes That Kill Profit Margins00:54:00 – What Investors Look For (That Founders Miss)01:00:00 – Final Advice: Building a Brand That Prints Cash👇👇 WORK WITH ME 👇👇🚀 More Behind The Scenes Brand Growth Tips: https://jordan-doughty.kit.com/b8baebbd0f📧 Learn About Retention Marketing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfJoNxvsFN8☎️ Work With My Retention Agency ($50k/mo+): https://openhousemedia.agency/