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The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

Steve Chou

400 episodes

1 week ago

A podcast about entrepreneurs who quit their jobs to start successful online businesses. Through a series of personal interviews, Steve extracts the little details and the exact strategies that contributed to their success. All of the entrepreneurs featured on the show bootstrapped their businesses from the ground up and hustled their way to the top without risking their life savings, without sacrificing their relationships by working 100 hour weeks and without needing extensive technical knowledge. There is no fluff and every episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

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A podcast about entrepreneurs who quit their jobs to start successful online businesses. Through a series of personal interviews, Steve extracts the little details and the exact strategies that contributed to their success. All of the entrepreneurs featured on the show bootstrapped their businesses from the ground up and hustled their way to the top without risking their life savings, without sacrificing their relationships by working 100 hour weeks and without needing extensive technical knowledge. There is no fluff and every episode is packed with actionable takeaways.

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/400)

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

605: Why 99% Of Ecommerce Content Fails (And What Actually Works) With Chris Shaffer

In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Shaffer, a long-time friend of the show. Chris is someone who always brings a fresh, no-fluff perspective on what’s working right now and he's known for getting his hands dirty, testing strategies himself, and sharing insights from the trenches.

Today, we’re tackling a hard truth: 99 percent of ecommerce content fails to drive sales or even get noticed. Chris breaks down why most brands get content wrong, the mistakes that are costing them growth, and the exact strategies that are working in 2025.

6 days ago

58 minutes 44 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

604: Amazon In 2025: What It Takes To Sell At Scale (And How Ai Changes The Game) With Bernie Thompson

In this episode, we’re going to get real about what it’s like selling on Amazon right now. Everyone loves to brag about screenshots and seven-figure revenue numbers, but the truth is, selling at scale in 2025 is messy.

Fees are higher, competition is tougher, and if you’re not careful, Amazon will eat your margins alive. In this episode Bernie shares his AI strategies.

1 week ago

49 minutes 30 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

603: Why Vietnam May Be The Best Kept Secret In Sourcing With Jim Kennemer

In this episode, I’m joined by a very special guest, Jim Kennemer. Jim has spent years on the ground in Vietnam, working directly with factories, suppliers, and entrepreneurs. While most sellers are still fixated on China, Jim has been quietly helping businesses discover a sourcing ecosystem that is often cheaper, more flexible, and surprisingly overlooked.

2 weeks ago

42 minutes 56 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

602: How I’m Using AI To Grow My Store And Courses In Unexpected Ways

In this episode, I’m sharing the AI changes I’ve made to my store and courses that are directly boosting revenue. You’ll hear what’s working right now, what surprised me, and how you can apply these ideas to your own business.

3 weeks ago

43 minutes 15 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

601: Neil Patel’s Blueprint For Traffic, Growth & Making Money in a Saturated Market

In this episode, I’m joined by a very special guest, Neil Patel.
As the founder of one of the top marketing agencies in the world, Neil sees what’s really working across thousands of ecommerce brands. And today, he’s sharing exactly what’s driving traffic and growth today. No fluff, just proven strategies that work right now.

1 month ago

51 minutes 33 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

600: She Couldn’t Find Her Tribe So She Built One From Scratch. Here’s How With Toni Herrbach

In this episode, Toni and I discuss how she couldn't find the right group that fit her vibe, so she decided to build one herself.

We share a secret project that Toni’s been working on that you might all be interested in and she shares her story of taking initiative and making it happen.

It's all about the importance of creating your own path when you can't find it!

1 month ago

43 minutes 30 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

599: Ranking In The Age Of Chatgpt: What Google Isn’t Telling You With Jeff Oxford

In this episode, Jeff Oxford and I tackle one of the biggest shifts happening right now: how SEO is evolving in the age of AI and chat-based search.

We break down what’s changed, what no longer works, and what you need to be doing today to make sure your business actually shows up.

1 month ago

48 minutes 26 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

598: I Turned My Course, Blog, And Podcast Into An AI Bot – Here’s The Tech Behind It

In this episode, I share how I built SteveBot, a custom AI assistant powered by a RAG database that mimics my brain. We break down the tech stack, the biggest mistakes made, and how this changes the classes I teach forever.

1 month ago

41 minutes 49 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

597: YouTube Just Declared WAR on TikTok Shop – Here’s What Sellers Need to Know With Brett Curry

In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Brett Curry back on the show.

Today, Brett and I discuss how YouTube just entered the ring to compete with TikTok Shop and what that means for sellers trying to stay ahead.

It's a game-changer, and we're breaking down what you need to know to keep up.

2 months ago

46 minutes 21 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

596: Why Building a Community Might Be the Most Important Thing You Do This Year

In this episode, Toni and I share what we’ve learned so far about building a community from the wins to the awkward missteps.

We talk about what’s worked, what definitely hasn’t, and some of the little moments that surprised us along the way.

2 months ago

46 minutes 27 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

595: How To Launch A 75k/month Tiktok Shop With 0 Followers

In this episode, Ian Page from Bullseye Sellers breaks down exactly how to launch a TikTok Shop and scale it to $75k/month even if you’re starting with zero followers.

You’ll learn the smartest strategies, fastest growth hacks, and real tactics that actually work right now.

2 months ago

55 minutes 12 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

594: This Amazon Feature Looks Helpful – But It’s Stealing Your Customers

In this episode, I discuss a new Amazon feature that seems super helpful but might actually be sneaky and stealing your customers. We’ll break down how it works and what you need to watch out for so you're not caught off guard. It’s a must-listen if you’re trying to stay ahead in the e-commerce game!

2 months ago

13 minutes 13 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

593: Why So Many Entrepreneurs Hit A Wall And How to Break Through

In this episode, Toni and I dive deep into what it really feels like to get stuck even when your business is working and life looks “successful” on the outside.

3 months ago

39 minutes 45 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

592: How To Find High-Margin Products Without Spending a Dollar Upfront With Izabella Ritz

In this episode, I sit down with Izabella Ritz, founder of Ritz Momentum and one of the sharpest minds in eCommerce, to break down exactly how to find high-margin, profitable products that actually sell.

3 months ago

44 minutes 55 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

591: What the Top 1% of Ecom Founders Revealed at Sellers Summit 2025

In this episode, Toni and I do a full recap of Sellers Summit 2025 while it’s still fresh in our minds. We’re breaking down the biggest takeaways, behind-the-scenes moments, and the strategies that had everyone talking.

3 months ago

46 minutes 43 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

590: Why People Dumber Than You Are Millionaires (And What You Must Do Now!)

In this episode, I'm going to break down exactly why people who are likely dumber than you are killing it in business. Then, at the end, I will share with you the secret of success that I learned from running my own businesses.

3 months ago

12 minutes 18 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

589: Still Not on Camera? Here’s What It’s Costing Your Business in 2025

In this episode, Toni and I reflect on YouTube’s 20-year anniversary and why not doing video is one of the biggest mistakes you can make in 2025.

We share personal regrets, real success stories from our students, and the exact strategies we’re using to grow new channels from scratch.

Whether you're selling physical products, digital courses, or just building a brand, hopefully this episode will be a wake up call.

4 months ago

45 minutes 6 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

588: Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Billion-Dollar Consequences

In this episode, Toni and I break down how tariffs and trade wars are quietly reshaping global commerce and what that means for your business and your wallet.

From rising costs to supply chain chaos, we unpack the billion-dollar consequences no one’s talking about.

4 months ago

39 minutes 31 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

587: More Efficiency, Less Waste: How To Streamline Your Business In 2025

In this episode, we’re breaking down how to apply "Doge-like" principles to improve your business practices and boost your productivity.

The economic climate is shifting and now's the time to trim back the fat.

4 months ago

40 minutes 33 seconds

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast With Steve Chou

586: AI Just Replaced Your Entire Marketing And Graphic Design Team. Here’s What’s Happening

In this episode, Toni and I dive into the latest AI image generation announcements from OpenAI and Google and how they are completely disrupting marketing agencies, graphic design and ecommerce overall.

5 months ago

44 minutes 23 seconds