A practical conversation on digital trade, social commerce, and AI, with a look at how Scottish businesses can use new technologies and marketplaces to grow internationally. The episode also explores productivity, data, and the digital strategies helping businesses stay competitive.

A fast-moving look at June across AI, ecommerce, and founder life, from Scottish business support and DigiExpo West to Cannes Lions and Prime Day preparation. The episode explores how quickly the landscape is shifting and what that means for businesses heading into a busy summer.

A practical look at how to find reliable suppliers for an Amazon business, from Alibaba and Global Sources to the Canton Fair. The episode explores factory visits, sample checks, and the supplier vetting steps that can help avoid expensive mistakes.

A practical breakdown of Amazon ACOS vs TACOS and why the difference matters for seller strategy. The episode explores when ACOS should be used tactically, why TACOS gives a broader view of performance, and how both metrics shape growth decisions

A practical look at how Amazon Prime Day timing can shape sales performance, organic rankings, and seller strategy. The episode explores why preparation matters, how announcement timing affects buying behaviour, and what sellers should do to be ready.

A closer look at Amazon’s FBA capacity limits and what they could mean for sellers ahead of Prime Day. The episode also explores the wider impact on inventory planning, margins, and Amazon Haul.

Ali and Zamir unpack Amazon’s FBA capacity limits and what they could mean for sellers heading into Prime Day. They also explore the wider ripple effects on inventory planning, margins, and Amazon Haul.

Ali, Zamir, Leon, and James share their different paths into e-commerce and what hands-on experience has taught them about growth. The conversation also turns to Amazon Prime Day, with practical insight on inventory planning, promotions, and getting ready for peak sales.

Ali and Zamir unpack the biggest ideas from Andy Jassy’s annual shareholder letter, from Amazon’s push toward sub-two-hour delivery to its growing ambitions in AI. They explore how customer obsession, long-term thinking, and a culture of constant reinvention are shaping what Amazon could look like in 2025 and beyond.

Ali and Zamir reflect on the reality of entrepreneurship, where freedom often comes with longer hours, bigger risks, and a very different kind of reward. They share how building successful businesses has given them the flexibility to live and work on their own terms, and why that path is not for everyone, but can completely change your life.

Ali and Zamir unpack how the US-China tariff war is reshaping cross-border trade for Amazon sellers. They explore the impact on pricing, stock planning, and margins in an increasingly unpredictable market.

In this special episode, Ali and Zamir share how their entrepreneurial journeys began and what led them to build This Way Up. It’s a candid conversation about hustle, adaptability, and growth.

Ali and Zamir explore Amazon’s new AI tool, Project Amelia, and question whether gendered AI names shape user perception. They also ask whether Amelia is genuinely useful for sellers or still too limited to deliver real value.

Explore how activities that were once commonplace have been stamped out by Amazon to ensure fair competition and protect genuine sellers from the adverse effects of fraudulent reviews.

Learn how to scale your business with precision and strategic foresight, using comparisons to the classic game Age of Empires to bring the ideas to life. We explore how intentional team expansion helps you avoid becoming the bottleneck in your own business, and how AI can give you access to expert support on a part-time basis.

What lessons can we learn from the rise and fall of the pure-play direct-to-consumer brands that surged between 2016-2019?

Is your business drowning in data but still struggling to make confident decisions? Discover why more isn't always better when selling on Amazon.

In this episode, Ali & Zamir discuss the often misunderstood concept of discounting in online selling

In this episode, Ali & Zamir debunk the myth that having more products (SKUs) leads to more sales or happier customers, highlighting that too many choices can overwhelm buyers and ultimately hurt your business.

Expansion into new markets often comes wrapped in the promise of growth, increased revenue, and greater visibility - but at what cost?