Katie Melissa

Founder & CEO of Elite Automation; Co-Founder of Tanzanite AI

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Katie Melissa is a serial entrepreneur and business owner who has built and managed over 150 ecommerce stores and taught over 600 students worldwide how to sell on Amazon. As CEO of Elite Automation, she helps clients create additional income through fully managed Amazon stores.

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Business Model

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Business Ideas

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Business Model

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Business Accounting

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Business Plan

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Building a Business

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Building a Business

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Katie Melissa

More From Katie Melissa

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AI Can Cut Months Off Your Business Launch and Boost Your Profits Faster — Here’s How

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These Are the Most Profitable Online Selling Niches to Build a Business

20 Tax Deductions Online Businesses Can Take to Save Thousands

I’ve Managed Over 150 Ecommerce Stores — Here’s How to Actually Win Cyber Monday Sales

8 Ways to Make Money Online in 2026

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5 Quintessential Skills Every Aspiring Entrepreneur Needs to Be Successful

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