How a $0.10 Domain Turned Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business - Tyler Jorgenson

In this episode, I'm breaking down how I built my e-commerce business from scratch, why I focused on high-margin products, and the costly mistakes I made so you don't have to. I'll walk you through: Why I chose e-commerce and high-margin products How I launched my first website with just a free WordPress theme & PayPal buttons The moment I made my first sale overnight—and why it changed everything The biggest scaling mistakes I made (and how you can avoid them) How I got my ads, website, and merchant processing right Plus, I'll share the one critical mistake I made when expanding internationally—and how it almost derailed my business. If you're thinking about launching or scaling an e-commerce business, this episode is packed with gold! Key Takeaways Choose high-margin products—it gives you room to grow and make mistakes. Start simple—I launched my first site with free tools and still made money. Know your numbers—understand cost per acquisition, shipping costs, and lifetime value. Scale when you have momentum—don't slow down once you hit your first goals. Learn from experts—don't try to figure it all out alone. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & What You'll Learn Today 01:30 – Why I Chose High-Margin E-Commerce 04:15 – Launching My First Website (on a Budget!) 06:45 – The $200 Sale That Changed My Life 08:30 – The Power of Differentiation in E-Commerce 10:15 – Scaling My Ads & Traffic (and What I Did Wrong) 12:40 – Why My Merchant Account Kept Shutting Down 14:00 – The First Big Mistake I Made in Scaling 15:00 – My International Expansion Disaster (Coming Next Episode!) ----- Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument or engage in any financial activity. The content presented here is based on the speaker's personal opinions and research, which may not always be accurate or up-to-date. Financial markets and investments carry inherent risks, and individuals should conduct their own research and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions.