Corey Ganam Show featuring Miles Longr (Flips For Miles)

Guest Introduction

• Episode hosted by Corey Ganam on Corey Ganam Show
• Special guest: Miles Longr, known as Flips For Miles
• Miles is a key figure in the online arbitrage space on social media
• Focus of episode: Miles' journey and story, beyond just Amazon tactics

Background of Flips For Miles

• Began interest with Legos in Christmas 2010
  • Couldn't assemble a Lego set, leading to finding online Lego communities
  • Started his first YouTube video about Legos in 2010
• Engaged in online Lego community, deeply involved until 2018
  • Participated in annual Lego conventions in Washington DC
  • Learned delayed gratification and collaboration through planning builds

Transition to Reselling

• 2014: Interest in shoes sparked by a friend who resold them
• Initial experience with reselling shoes, including a $500 scam
• Persisted with reselling shoes during high school and college
• Shifted to online reselling platforms like StockX and Goat
• Developed skills in arbitrage and expanded to other products

College and Business Development

• Continued reselling shoes during college, stored inventory in dorm
• Learned about Amazon FBA, online arbitrage, and credit card rewards
• Started Instagram page "Flips For Miles" in 2019 for reselling

Amazon FBA Journey

• Began Amazon selling with used books, later expanded to online arbitrage
• Met key figures in the Amazon space such as Garrett and WiFi Astronaut
• Grew business significantly, with major profit months in 2020
• Took advantage of networking opportunities in Amazon community

Current Status

• Flips For Miles is a well-recognized brand in the Amazon selling space
• Engages heavily with social media, providing content and resources
• Runs a YouTube channel with over 85,000 subscribers
• Co-founder of seller tools like SellerAmp and Boxed
• Utilizes social media to connect with and learn from other sellers

Key Learnings and Takeaways

• Importance of taking immediate action and learning by doing
• Networking and community involvement as key to success
• Sharing experiences and building a personal brand over time
• Resilience through early failures and learning from mistakes
• Emphasizes the need to find like-minded individuals and work collaboratively

Conclusion

• Corey and Miles discuss the extensive journey and insights gained
• Miles' story underscores the value of persistence and innovation in business
• Encourages listeners to engage with online communities and resources

Resources and Links

• Follow Flips For Miles on all social media platforms
• Free resources such as an 8-hour course on YouTube
• Tools: SellerAmp and Boxed for Amazon sellers
• Weekly "Money Monday" live streams with other Amazon experts

These notes provide a detailed summary of the conversation between Corey Ganam and Miles Longr, highlighting key points about Miles' journey from Legos to a major figure in the Amazon selling community. The focus is on action, community, and constant learning.