#457 - Retail Arbitrage Isn’t Dead & How Charles Chakkalo Built a Private Label Powerhouse

In episode 457 of the AM-PM Podcast, Kevin King interviews Charles Chakkalo, an experienced entrepreneur who started selling online in his teens. They discuss Charles's entrepreneurial journey, beginning with retail arbitrage and evolving into building an eight-figure private label brand on Amazon, specializing in home and kitchen gadgets. Charles shares his strategies for success, including identifying niches, leveraging first-mover advantage, and the importance of staying informed about market trends and compliance. The conversation also explores Charles's perspective on branding, his mission to diversify beyond Amazon, and his current experiments with Shopify and AI to enhance his business.