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# The 80/20 Trap with David Schomer

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, [Podcast Episodes](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/category/podcast/)
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, [Seven Figure Business](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/category/podcast/seven-figure-business/)

What if the very strategy you *stopped* doing was the key to getting back to growth?

Imagine going from the brink of bankruptcy to launching two new products a month and commanding an empire of over a *thousand* ASINs on Amazon?

Welcome to today’s episode of [Your Business Growth Podcast](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/podcast/)
. I’m your host, Jeremy Shapiro, author of *[Your Business Growth Playbook](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/)*, and my guest today is David Schomer, CEO of Build Grow Scale.

David, a true expert in turning eCommerce stores into profit machines, has spent 15 years helping businesses scale revenue predictably. Before he found the key strategies that truly worked, David faced the kind of plateau that many business owners face, where ‘more hustle just isn’t working anymore’ and expenses were rising faster than revenue.

His business hit a wall, growth stalled, and frankly, had he not acted, he would have gone bankrupt.

But… by leveraging a core strategy from *Your Business Growth Playbook*, he didn’t just survive; he soared.

David transformed a stagnant business into one that’s consistently back to growth.

[Listen on iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-80-20-trap-with-david-schomer/id1826637671?i=1000745901866)

[Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/02Jfr6mFxdm7JcUMsiwAoF)

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/GUJQ1xLWuk4)

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## About David Schomer

David Schomer is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for building high-growth, customer-focused businesses.

He is the CEO of Build Grow Scale, a conversion rate optimization firm that has helped scale some of the biggest names in e-commerce. He also founded Regal Dog Products, a 7-figure Amazon brand known for its high-quality, American-made dog gear, and co-hosts the [Firing the Man Podcast](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/firing-the-man/)
, a top-ranked show focused on helping people leave their 9-to-5 jobs to build online businesses.

With over 14 years of experience in the e-commerce space and a background in finance, David combines deep operational knowledge with sharp financial acumen. He has launched over 650 SKUs, built out a manufacturing facility from the ground up, and executed multiple business acquisitions. In addition to his online ventures, David is an active real estate investor with a growing portfolio of rental properties in Missouri.

Whether he’s optimizing product listings, negotiating with suppliers, or interviewing industry leaders, David brings a direct, no-BS approach to entrepreneurship—and he’s passionate about helping others do the same.

## Connect with David Schomer

- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/firingtheman/)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@firingtheman)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FiringTheMan/)
- [FiringTheMan.com](https://firingtheman.com/)
- [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/firing-the-man/id1493680004)

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