Brewing a Matcha Empire with Childhood Bonds and Sharp Strategy | SSP #542

In this episode, we've got two best friends from elementary school who linked up as adults and started a matcha brand and Amazon business that now makes millions of dollars a year.

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They say the best businesses are built on the foundations of friendship, and that’s exactly what Samuel Loo and Singchuen Chiam, childhood pals, prove with their journey from elementary school to dominating the matcha scene on Amazon. Their tale is not just about the green goodness of matcha but a story of two friends who took divergent paths—law and business—only to converge into a powerhouse duo. With Sam’s sharp legal acumen and Sing’s Alibaba experience finesse, they’ve brewed up Naoki Matcha, a brand that resonates with quality and customer delight, nurturing it from a side hustle to a multi-million dollar success.

Our conversation steers through the meticulous craft of standing out in a saturated market, with Sam and Sing revealing their three-year grind to perfecting their matcha blend. They share the trials of juggling full-time jobs while planting the seeds for Naoki Matcha, a testament to their enduring patience and entrepreneurial spirit. Their business acumen shines as they discuss the potency of Amazon PPC in propelling their revenue growth, and the strategic decision to maintain a premium on their product—ensuring Naoki Matcha is not just another tea on the shelf, but a premium experience for the discerning consumer.

As we wrap up, the future of Naoki Matcha gleams with potential, from its lean operational approach to its plans for product diversification and international expansion. Their story isn’t just an inspiration for Amazon FBA sellers and matcha aficionados but to anyone with entrepreneurial dreams, demonstrating that with the right blend of passion and strategy, even the smallest idea can grow into a thriving E-commerce empire. Join us as we toast to the success of Sam and Sing, and keep an eye on your social media feeds—you might just catch the upcoming viral sensation of Bradley Sutton’s matcha flan!

In episode 542 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley, Samuel, and Singchuen discuss:

00:00 – Childhood Friends Start Successful Matcha Business
08:35 – Exploring Opportunities With Macha Tea
11:33 – Journey to Success
14:50 – Product Growth From Gradual to Significant
20:46 – Brand Growth Through Market Analysis
21:26 – Strategic Growth of Naoki Matcha Brand
24:37 – Matcha Market Segmentation and Competition
28:56 – Success in their Amazon Business
30:15 – Amazon PPC Advertising Strategy Effectiveness
33:37 – Matcha Success Story and Plans For Future Growth
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