<p>From zero product to $433K in sales. This episode breaks down what real e-commerce growth actually looks like.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil sits down with David, a Voltage client who started with no product, no brand, and no prior e-commerce experience. After nearly two years of research, delays, and hard lessons, David launched a premium Egyptian cotton bedding brand on Amazon FBA and crossed $433,000 in gross sales within his first 12 months live, despite being out of stock for nearly five months.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re interested in building an asset, not chasing overnight wins, this episode will give you a clear picture of what the process really involves.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, We Cover:</strong></p><p>✅ What it’s like to start an e-commerce business with no product or prior experience</p><p>✅ Why patience and long-term commitment matter more than quick results</p><p>✅ How inventory mistakes and stockouts impact growth</p><p>✅ The mindset shifts required to push through doubt and overwhelm</p><p>✅ Why building a brand is different than just selling products<br></p><p><strong>📍 Chapters</strong></p><p>02:00 David’s background and why he decided to build an e-commerce business</p><p>05:30 The early overwhelm and decision to get help</p><p>08:00 Why starting a business is harder than most people expect</p><p>10:20 Choosing a product and launching on Amazon FBA</p><p>12:45 Selling out inventory and running out of stock</p><p>15:40 What inventory delays teach you about real business operations</p><p>18:30 Brand differentiation and certification as a competitive edge</p><p>21:10 Building with the exit in mind</p><p>24:30 Profit, growth cycles, and realistic expectations<br></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> David Karcher</p><p><strong>Website: </strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/passiveincomeguy</p><p>Entrepreneur and Founder of Threads of Egypt</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Neil: </strong></p><p><strong>🔗 LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/"><strong>⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/⁠</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>📸 Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/"><strong>⁠ https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/⁠</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>📘 Facebook:</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/"><strong>⁠ https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/⁠</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>🐦 X/Twitter:</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/voltagefba"><strong>⁠ https://twitter.com/voltagefba⁠</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>🎵 TikTok:</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders"><strong>⁠ </strong></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders%E2%81%A0"><strong>https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders⁠</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Like This Episode?</strong></p><p><strong>✅ Subscribe for weekly conversations with real founders</strong></p><p><strong>✅ Share this with a brand owner or marketer in your network </strong></p><p><strong>✅ Drop a review to help others discover the show </strong></p>