The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & Stories

Are we heading for an economic downturn? Well, whether or not we are, it's important to be prepared! Today on the podcast we talk about successfully selling on Amazon even during an economic downturn. Although the topic of today's show doesn't necessarily seem very positive, we believe it's one that we should discuss so that you are equipped to handle your Amazon FBA business confidently, even amid the ups and downs of economic changes. Don't miss out on this episode and make sure you check out our brand-new free workshop. Listen today to hear more. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/185 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

As Amazon sellers, it can be pretty easy to unknowingly fall into some bad habits that keep us from making as much money as possible. During today's episode, we're uncovering some of the things Amazon sellers commonly do (or don't do)that keep us from being successful at selling on Amazon. It might be tempting to keep making these mistakes, but these bad habits can easily stunt your growth and even cause you to lose profits. Listen today to hear our thoughts on scheduling, sourcing decisions, outsourcing, and more. You'll also learn about our free five-day workshop on accelerating your income through selling on Amazon and where to find it. Thanks for listening! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/184 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

Every year, more and more resellers join Amazon to sell via FBA, and that leads some people to ask the question, "Is Amazon saturated with too many sellers?" In today's episode we dive deep into the many reasons why people are asking this question, what they might really be asking, and we'll even share with you our thoughts on if there are too many sellers on Amazon. Even if you're not wondering right now if Amazon is saturated with sellers, today will still be a good episode for you to listen to in regards to your long-term success at selling on Amazon -- plus you'll learn how to have the right mindset when it comes to seeing new competition coming in to sell the same items as you. Listen today to hear our take on this interesting issue and find out how to turn your Amazon business into a professional one that does not worry about increased sellers or more competition! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/183 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

Today we continue with our two-part series on dealing with counterfeit and intellectual property (IP) claims on Amazon. Our focus for this week's episode is what the best course of action would be if a brand reaches out to you and asks you to stop selling an item, or what to do if you get an actual IP complaint in Seller Central on your selling account. We also cover how you should respond if you still aren't sure if the brand complaint is actually legitimate. If you haven't listened to part one of this two-part series, be sure to go back and take a listen so we're all on the same page as we jump into this episode. We want to help you be as prepared as possible if this type of issue ever crosses your path on your Amazon journey! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/182 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

Today's episode is part one of a two-part series on counterfeit and intellectual property (IP) claims on Amazon. You'll hear some great information that can really help protect or even save your Amazon account. Because these claims can be intimidating, it's good to know that IP and copyright infringements are not the same as counterfeit claims. We'll also go into detail on how exactly to respond in both situations, since they can be somewhat different. We'll share some insightful tips regarding how to prove the authenticity of items with some examples and tell you why you should be wary about sourcing from second-chance stores. We finish up today's episode diving into how all of these claims can impact your account health and how you can know with a few clicks exactly how healthy your account is... even with some IP or counterfeit claims. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/181 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

It's totally possible for you to make 5 (even 6) figures per month on Amazon., and we're not just talking about Q4, but all year long. If you are just starting out as an Amazon seller or looking to take your income to the next level, this episode is all about the steps that can enable you to do this. That's right, we are sharing the secrets to our sourcing preparation and practices, as well as the most important factors in optimizing your Amazon business! We talk about some great tips for sourcing schedules and reminders, beating the summer slow-down, taking advantage of time-sensitive sourcing opportunities, and which areas you need to pay the most attention to when preparing for the peak Amazon sales periods. In addition to this, there is also some exciting and important news about how you can expand on these lessons, so make sure to stay tuned for that at the end of the episode. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/180 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

A rabbit trail is when you're focusing on sourcing one type of item to sell on Amazon and somehow you end up buying something completely different -- but it still works out as a really good purchase. The longer you sell on Amazon, the more rabbit trails you begin to discover, and today we want to help you hone this skill. In this episode, we're talking about four different kinds of rabbit trails to follow when sourcing to find more inventory to sell. You'll hear multiple rabbit trail starting points via both retail and online arbitrage. You'll also learn why Amazon product pages can be an excellent place to start your rabbit trail and why it may be worth researching your competition's storefront. For helpful tips and valuable resources for sourcing for your Amazon store, listen today! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/179 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

Giving up on an aspect of your business is often hard to do and can be considered a form of failure. However, this could not be further from the truth, since giving up certain things can often be the best for you and your business. In this episode, we talk about the four things you need to let go of in your Amazon business and how to focus on what is important. Listening today, you will hear ways to free up capital for your business, essential resources that will help you save time and money, how to deal with negative seller feedback, how to increase productivity, and why you should consider outsourcing. To discover what you need to let go of in your Amazon business, why it is key, and how it will help, listen today! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/178 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

In the space of a year, we managed to grow one particular wholesale account to six figures with only three easy phases. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are sharing a case study with you about how we managed to do this! We know it is no secret that to get the most profits from your wholesale accounts, they have to be looked after in order to help them grow. The more wholesale accounts that you're tracking, the faster the path to a successful FBA business. That's why we want to share this story with you. Today you'll hear the three phases we went through to grow a wholesale account to six figures. We remind you of the power of replens, why you need to stay on top of your numbers, and share some advice for seeking a VA (virtual assistant). Finally, we close out the show by give you a starting point for your own wholesale journey! To hear all this, listen today. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/177 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

Every Amazon seller wants to find as much profitable and in-demand inventory to sell as possible, and today on The Full-Time FBA Show we are giving you our top two secrets to do just that. Listening today, you'll hear about how making two tweaks to your sourcing guidelines can open up an opportunity for you to find even more inventory that is both profitable and in demand. We even tell you the number one way to buy items at the absolute lowest price possible and give you some resources to learn about how to buy items at wholesale cost. You don't want to miss out on these incredible two secrets to help you increase inventory and grow your business! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/176 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

If you've been in the retail arbitrage space for a while and you're thinking of switching over to wholesale, listen to this episode before you start! From your budget to your sourcing tools to the method by which you purchase your stock, wholesale is a completely different ball game and it requires unlearning a whole lot of things that are usually useful for retail arbitrage. It may take some time to wrap your head around all these changes, but once you've mastered the skills, the possibilities are endless! The most profitable 3rd party wholesale sellers on Amazon are those that are selling high quality, "unknown-to-most-people" brands, and we want to help you become one of those sellers. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/175 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

After last week's episode (which covered seven beginner pitfalls to Amazon FBA success) we thought of seven more that we wanted to share with you! This episode covers everything from the dangers of making assumptions, to the problems you are likely to encounter if your product doesn't match the Amazon listing with 100% accuracy, to the importance of outsourcing. Not only do we tell you what pitfalls to look out for, we also provide you with tools that will help you avoid them. These mistakes aren't necessarily only made by beginners, so wherever you are on your journey with Amazon FBA, you will find value in this episode. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/174 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

It's easy to make mistakes when you're starting out, so we've compiled a list of seven common FBA beginner pitfalls to help you learn and succeed from the get-go! In this episode, you'll find out why it's essential not only to learn but to act, how to check your approval status for items you're sourcing, and how to approach negative feedback. We share an overview of Amazon's feedback guidelines and tips for tracking your numbers. listen today to find out what you are and aren't allowed to request from your customers, as well as why ignoring them is never an option. By avoiding these seven pitfalls, you'll be well on your way to turning part-time hours into a full-time income reselling on Amazon. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/173 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

Today on the show we take a closer look at the sneaky mistake that might be sabotaging your Amazon business. You might think you know what stops many Amazon sellers from finding the success they expect, but you'll be surprised to know that it might be a super subtle thing that's stopping you from becoming successful as an Amazon seller. Learning how to sell on Amazon is crucial, but sometimes that focus on learning can prevent us from taking the actions necessary to grow a successful Amazon business. Today you'll hear us unpack how both beginners and experienced sellers should balance their time when it comes to learning and taking action. We also discuss the benefits and drawbacks of social media as an Amazon reseller, the fears that prevent us from taking action, and what you can do to ensure that you actually implement your learning. Be sure to listen today as we discuss how to put knowledge into action and find balance in your business! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/172 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

Running a full-time Amazon business can be fun but also involves a lot of work and stress. Regardless of how positive or resilient you think you are, at some point, you will become overwhelmed. In today's episode, we unpack what it means to become overwhelmed and what you can do to prevent the moment from getting the best of you. We discuss how feeling overwhelmed can impact people and provide actionable strategies to help you. We explain the best way to create goals, why you should not focus on all your goals at once, the antidote for distraction, and the steps to prioritize tasks better. Listen today to learn helpful tips and tricks to help you overcome overwhelm and get you back to reaching your goals. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/171 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - http://www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - http://www.fulltimefba.com/

New year's resolutions are a tradition for many people wanting to make positive changes, but can resolutions also apply to businesses? In this episode, we consider new year's resolutions concerning your Amazon business that you should focus on this year. We discuss the top resolutions we feel will help you make essential changes to help your business grow and reach its full potential. We cover why you should not treat your business like a side hustle or hobby, our ideas and philosophy behind selling replens, why you should not just focus on clearance sourcing, and overcoming your Amazon business-related fears. You will also hear why a healthy mindset is essential to reach your full potential and some helpful resources to help you get started on your new year's resolution journey. Tune in and discover the four resolutions you should focus on to grow your Amazon business in 2023! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/170 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Happy New Year! Well, as many people in the world, Stephen is sick... and can't speak! No voice means no podcast this week. But don't worry, we'll be back next week to talk about Amazon Reseller New Year's Resolutions! The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Today we talk about Christmas and we have something unique for our listeners. We don't have a podcast episode today; however, if you're itching to listen to a podcast episode, you can listen to one of our older episodes! We've got 167 different episodes (as of the end of 2022) to choose from that can help you grow your Amazon FBA business. Rest well this season, enjoy your family, and we will see you next week for another episode of The Full-Time FBA podcast!

There are many popular strategies to make money reselling on Amazon, and today we're going to talk about one strategy that we don't recommend you attempt: drop shipping. Listen today to hear about what drop shipping is, why some Amazon sellers like the idea of it, and the big risks associated with drop shipping. Drop shipping might sound like a profitable and easy way to make money selling on Amazon, but there are some aspects of drop shipping that cause us to run away from the idea. In fact, we think that drop shipping can cause so much harm for beginner Amazon sellers, that it could ultimately lead to a suspended Amazon seller account. We want your seller account to be protected, so we'll not only share why drop shipping is not recommended, but will close our episode telling you the safer strategies for building an Amazon business that is set up for longer-lasting success. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/167 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

As Christmas approaches, you may be wondering if you, as an Amazon seller. can navigate the treacherous waters of your competition dropping their prices, sometime drastically, soon after Christmas day. This can be worrisome, but rest assured there is no need to worry! Everything you need to know about pricing during the post-Christmas selling season can be found right here in this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show. Join us as we discuss the unpredictable nature of post-Christmas sales, why it's important to understand the reason for the price drops, why slashing prices may or may not be right for you, and the value of basing decisions on facts and data rather than just hoping or guessing. We'll also discuss what reseller tools are must-haves for this post-Christmas season, so listen today! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/166 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

We're in the thick of Q4, and today we share a few FBA reseller strategies to help you optimize the holiday season. You'll learn the best strategy for getting the most profits out of holiday-related items in December, how to identify the most profitable toys and accessories, why you need to keep checking your excess and slow-moving inventory, and how to do so. Listen today to find out the optimal window for merchant fulfilling, why you should make sure you're well stocked for the post-Christmas season, and so much more! It's December, and Q4 is almost over, so let's make the most of our time and resources in the final weeks of the year. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/165 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

It's easy to see that one can only grow so far in their Amazon business when they're on their own. But making business-related relationships isn't as easy for some as for others. Contrary to what people think, FBA is not an isolated and purely transactional job, but requires important relationships and interaction with everyone involved. Today, The Full-Time FBA Show does a deep dive into which Amazon-related relationships you need to focus on and why. From customers to brand managers and store managers, you will realize that fostering these key relationships is good for both your personal and business growth. And remember, Amazon loves third-party sellers who take customer care seriously, so let's talk about how to prioritize those customer relationships as well. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/164 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Anybody can make mistakes when selling on Amazon; even the smartest, most experienced sellers! But we want you to avoid those mistakes by learning from people who have been there before. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are breaking down five Q4 mistakes to avoid this holiday season, and in the holiday seasons to come. From losing profits for desperately trying to sell items at the lowest price to missing out on feedback opportunities, this episode is jam-packed with tips and tricks to make this holiday season a successful one for your Amazon FBA business. You'll even get an incredible coupon code for a tool we implement every single Q4. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/163 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Are you struggling to find the time to balance family, friends, health, and an extremely busy Amazon Q4 season? Today's episode is made especially for you! We are sharing Q4 sourcing strategies that will put more time back into your day to help you focus on other important aspects of the festive season. We discuss both paid and free Q4 sourcing strategies, with multiple options to find (or pay for) more time to source for profitable inventory this Q4. The main purpose of this episode is to help you gain better control over how you manage your time during this busy period, and to help you find more time to source for profitable items to sell on Amazon. We all get the same 24 hours in a day, and no two FBA sellers are alike, so be sure to listen today to help this Q4 become less busy and more profitable. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/162 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Are you wondering how you can find profitable toys to resell on Amazon during Q4? Well then, this episode is for you! We all know that toys sell very well during the Q4 holiday buying season, and today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we'll be discussing all things reselling toys during Q4. Listening today, you'll hear exactly why toys are such a great item to sell on Amazon. Then we'll break down the five types of toys you should be looking to sell during the holidays. We also discuss the strategies for how you can actually find some of these toys and how to even use the upcoming Black Friday sales to your advantage in order to make the most profit possible. Take your toy sourcing to the next level when you implement the toy reselling strategies we discuss today on The Full-Time FBA Show. You don't want to miss this quick and informative episode! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/161 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Black Friday is a big day with plenty of potential for profit as an Amazon reseller, and today on The Full-Time FBA show we talk with Kristin Ostrander, the Queen of Black Friday, to teach you the ins and outs of making the most profit possible from Black Friday sales. Our good friend Kristin is an Amazon FBA reseller, owner of Mommy Income, wholesale bundle strategist, and author. In this episode, you'll hear all about how Kristin realized that Black Friday is a goldmine for resellers, how she resells her Black Friday finds on Amazon, and how she makes the best use of her time as a reseller on Black Friday. We also discuss Kristin's main Black Friday focus to make the most profits during the huge Black Friday sales and how she was able to turn 3 hours of Black Friday sourcing into $15,000 of profit. Listen today to hear all this and more! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/160 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

If you've been selling on Amazon for any amount of time, you will know that Amazon announces upcoming fee increases from time to time. But in 2022, there have easily been more Amazon fee increases this year than any other year. In light of this, we're going to talk about how to best handle these increases so that you can still succeed in your Amazon business. Listening today, you'll hear both how not to respond, plus how best to respond to all of these fee increases to come out on top at the end of the day. Some items you might need to raise your prices... and others you may need to move on to sell something more profitable. We also list a number of helpful tools that may help you maintain the profitability of your business no matter what Amazon throws at you next. Fee increases are just a normal part of any business, so to find out how to come out on the other side as a winner, be sure to listen today. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/159 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Since we're at the beginning of Q4, it's important to understand how best to make some strategic tweaks in running your Amazon business to make the most of the biggest selling season of the year. Today we'll be giving you our tips on how to make the most of your Q4 with the pivots you can make to maximize your Q4 profits. Q4 is vastly different from any other time of the year and thus requires a different approach to selling. The first step is making sure you are well-prepared for the Q4 profit snowball. In our conversation, you'll learn why sourcing becomes your number one priority, why you need to get your inventory to Amazon quickly, how next-day shipping can be a key to your success, and why gift- and food-related inventory can be a Q4 goldmine. We also discuss which of your sourcing guidelines are worth adjusting, while discovering that Q4 is the perfect time for you to step up your hustle. Be sure to listen today. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/158 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

On today's episode we follow up on last week's episode, the most expensive sourcing mistake you can make with the second most expensive sourcing mistake as an Amazon seller. We go through a quick summary about last week's episode and then quickly pivot to talking about the second most expensive sourcing mistake. This huge mistake revolves around the topic of pricing. We go deep into the number of times Amazon updates prices daily, and how automatic repricer tools play a key role in avoiding expensive mistakes. We also reveal exactly what the second most expensive sourcing mistake is and share tips on how to avoid it. For all this, and much more, listen today! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/157 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Today we're talking about the most expensive sourcing mistake you could ever make. It is all about the Amazon sales rank: what it is, why it's important to you and your FBA business, and how it can be deceiving. We talk about some of the key attributes of a sales rank and the ones you should pay the most attention to. It's a dangerous affair making buying decisions based only on today's sales rank, and we will give you the complete breakdown of why this is the most expensive sourcing mistake you could ever make! Bottom line, you must make sure Keepa is involved in every sourcing decision you make. Listen today to hear more about how Keepa helps you avoid this expensive mistake! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/156 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Usually on The Full-Time FBA Show, we give you advice on things to focus on in your Amazon FBA journey, but today we are going to speak about all the things that are far better for you when you ignore them. We start off the show focusing on what to ignore while you're sourcing for profitable inventory to sell on Amazon. There are a few things you need to ignore that will both help you find more inventory to sell, as well as avoid buying items that won't sell very well. On top of all the sourcing issues we suggest ignoring, we also walk you through pricing and repricing strategies that are wise to not pay any attention to so that you can make more money with the items you're selling. Finally, we close by putting our heads together (see what we did there?) on certain things to ignore in your Amazon business in order to protect you overall business mindset. Doin't ignore today's episode -- be sure to listen today. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/155 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Are you struggling to find inventory to sell on Amazon? Our focus today is to answer many of the questions we get via email as to why you might be unsuccessful in finding stock to sell. Join us as we go through the top three reasons why you are not finding inventory. We'll discuss some of the best ways to expand your horizons and find new sources of profitable inventory to sell on Amazon. It's our goal in this episode to leave you with the best and most consistent way to make sure you have goods to sell. Don't miss out, listen today! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/154 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

What happens when you have a sales rank of zero? Not sure? Then you don't want to miss today's episode where we discuss what happens when the sales rank of an item on Amazon is zero (or missing completely) and how to use other pieces of information to make the best sourcing decision possible. Today, you'll learn about what a zero sales rank actually means and what to do about it. We'll also share the different places you can go to find a sales rank or other essential data so that you can ultimately make a solid buying decision regarding a specific product you want to resell. Listen today to learn more about solving the mystery of a zero (or missing) sales rank on Amazon! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/153 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Today, we will be showing you how to ruin your Q4, so that you can avoid doing just that! There are a few key actions, both when it comes to sourcing and with your behind-the-scenes Amazon activities that you want to avoid in order to have a successful Q4 this year. Some mistakes are recoverable, but the ones we'll share with you have the potential to ruin your Q4 profit potential. In this episode we'll talk about how making the wrong moves when it comes to sourcing, pricing, grading, and mindset could possibly cost you thousands in Q4 profits... or for some, even get your seller account suspended indefinitely. Finally, we have an amazing masterclass we want to invite you to join, focused on helping you earn your way to a six-figure Q4. For all this and more listen now! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/152 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Q4 is an incredible time of year to take your Amazon sales to the next level! In today's episode, we will be talking about the Q4 snowball effect and how you can best utilize this time of year to make massive profits. We begin with the definition of Q4 as we take a look at our hosts' impressive Q4 history. Then, we discuss what this "snowball" means for you and your FBA business before explaining the three-part process for growing your Q4 profits. You'll learn about what type of inventory you'd require for maximum Q4 profits, how to use your profits wisely, how outsourcing can be extremely beneficial, and other unique Q4 strategies. It's vital that you do the right research for sales and other important inventory data, as well as paying close attention to the change in Amazon storage fees during Q4. For more details, listen today! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/151 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Today we will be discussing how to avoid five costly mistakes that sellers make when it comes to online arbitrage (OA) in their Amazon FBA business. There are many benefits to online arbitrage, and while tools and extensions do make it simpler, it is by no means super easy. It still requires hard work and dedication, putting in the time to learn and master the skill of online sourcing. As with anything you learn to do in your business, mistakes are bound to happen. The OA blunders we're going to talk about today are mistakes that will cost you time, energy, and money that would be better spent growing your Amazon business. While it's good to learn from your mistakes, it's even better to learn from the mistakes of others. With that said, Rebecca and Stephen will share with you these five mistakes and how to avoid them in the future. Don't make the mistake of skipping this episode. Listen today. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/150 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Why does it seem that most wholesale brand owners will tell you "no" if you ask them to sell their items on Amazon? In today's episode, we'll break down why most brand owners don't like Amazon sellers to sell their inventory on Amazon and the step-by-step process of turning that "no" into an enthusiastic "yes!" Not only will we share the steps that you need to take to convince a brand owner for you to sell their items on Amazon, but we'll also let you in on one of the greatest secrets to wholesale selling success: you actually want the brand owners to tell Amazon sellers "no" when they reach out to open wholesale accounts. Once you learn this secret, you'll be light years ahead of other sellers who simply give up when a wholesale brand owner refuses to let you sell their items on Amazon. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/149 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Have you been struggling to find sustainable methods for identifying long-term wholesale accounts? In today's show we'll be unpacking the strategies that helped us find our top five wholesale accounts. From reverse wholesale sourcing to wholesale trade shows, we've got you covered! Listening today, you'll learn our tips for how to do research based on your competitors' storefronts, using an Amazon virtual assistant, as well as how your hobbies could help you discover a profitable niche item to sell on Amazon. We also discuss wholesale directories, including how to identify ones that are worthwhile and the best ways to navigate their contents. For inspiring advice on how to get great wholesale accounts, make sure you listen today! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/148 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

At times, sellers may feel uninspired by regular inventory and not know where to find something different to sell on Amazon. Believe it or not, you can find inventory to sell virtually anywhere you go! Today, we are looking at some creative places you can find inventory to sell on Amazon. We discuss the importance of thinking outside of the box when looking for inventory and keeping your eyes open to potential inventory wherever you go! To be inspired by some of our wacky and unexpected 'gold mine' inventory finds, listen today! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/147 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Is Amazon's excess inventory algorithm getting you and your FBA business down? We've got you covered on today's episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, where we look at the best ways to handle excess inventory at the FBA warehouses. You'll hear all about how to find out if Amazon has deemed your inventory excess, five ways to handle your excess inventory, and the importance of learning how to reduce your excess inventory for the future. Lastly, we talk about how it affects your IPI and tell you how you can fix that. To hear all this and more, listen today! Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/146 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Introducing an online arbitrage (and wholesale) sourcing tool Stephen and Rebecca both love. Listen today to hear all about the mechanics of using RevSeller, and how having all the information together in one place helps us to make better sourcing decisions. You'll also hear about the additional information RevSeller offers in the form of parent/child variation sourcing, sales trends and patterns, as well as quick results on whether you are approved to sell any particular item. We touch on ways RevSeller makes our lives more convenient, from quick links to cutting back on research time. We can't imagine doing online arbitrage (or wholesale) sourcing without RevSeller. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/145 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

Did you know it's totally possible to have multiple streams of income via Amazon? Join us today to hear the benefits of having more than one source of income and how Amazon can provide that for you in many ways. First off, we unpack the four main Amazon strategies that we have used to bring in some very lucrative income streams. We discuss which stream is best for beginners and which ones are better for more experienced sellers. We also dive into a few income streams that we haven't used extensively, but bring in a nice small trickle of profits on a consistent basis. Finally we let you in on one possible income stream that we definitely don't recommend -- and why. Having multiple income streams can be a great way to grow a stable and successful Amazon business. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/144 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/

We all know that our listeners are smart Amazon sellers purely based on the fact that you want to learn and grow! However, even the best sellers make mistakes sometimes. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are listing 10 mistakes that even smart Amazon sellers make. These mistakes are broken down into two categories; sourcing mistakes and mistakes in running your Amazon business. Listening today, you'll hear about mistakes such as not checking current stock levels, only sourcing within your comfort zones, ignoring customer service, ignoring negative feedback, and not following up on reimbursements you are owed by Amazon. We also tell you how to avoid some of these mistakes and provide you with tools to help with better selling practices. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/143 Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/ The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast

Today we are discussing how to increase your profits by thinking like an Amazon customer. We find out why Amazon is considered one of the most customer-friendly companies and how they achieve this. Looking at their return policies, user-friendly website, and customer reviews, we understand why they are a successful company. When reflecting on our own journey of selling on Amazon, we teach the importance of minimizing making assumptions, scanning products and source data (even if you don't think you should,) actively opening your eyes to products you may normally overlook, and keeping a look out for clearance and sales. We know you could never eliminate having items returned, but we start to understand how to minimize this by changing our perspective from thinking purely about profits. Join us to learn how to increase your profits, decrease your returns, and have happy customers! Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/ The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/142

There are six pillars to achieving long-term success with Amazon FBA. Today, we learn about the them all, including the importance of setting a strong foundation, the right foundation. Stephen and Rebecca guide us through the necessity of upgrading both your Amazon skills and your non-Amazon skills. In addition, we get a ton of reasons as to why outsourcing is important and why it is essential to develop a Full-Time FBA mindset. We round out the episode with how you can maintain success and continue your forward momentum as a business. Energized by the success Stephen and Rebecca have experienced, and how they share their hard earned knowledge of the ups and downs of running an Amazon business, this is one episode not to be missed! Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/ The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/141

All Amazon sellers deal with pitfalls that can cause their growth to slow down and, for some, even screech to a halt. Today we'll be tackling five of these pitfalls that may be pushing you to give up on your Amazon reselling business. Today, you will hear multiple reasons why your Amazon growth is being limited. From not understanding certain key business numbers, to having bad sourcing habits, we'll show you why you might not be experiencing the growth you probably expect. We aren't only here to tell you what problems you may experience; we also give you solutions specific to each problem. Proven strategies, resource suggestions, and mindset shifts -- we'll help equip you to find the success you're looking for. Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/140 Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/ The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast

Whether you want to believe it or not, your mindset is crucial to successful sourcing of profitable inventory to sell on Amazon. We'll discuss today how your mindset can influence your actions and lead you to successes -- or it could sabotage your business and lead to failures. From shifting your mindset to help find new inventory, to changing your mindset on a good versus bad store experience, we learn all about the importance of removing assumptions and the power of adjustment. This episode promotes flexibility, changing plans, and making sourcing part of your day-to-day routine.

Let's talk sourcing hacks, strategies, and helpful tips for sourcing profitable inventory items to sell on Amazon. We are going to push you out of your comfort zones, inspire you to make new decisions, and hopefully kickstart the mindset change you've been needing. We'll use our own experience of selling on Amazon to give you advice and insider tips on how to expand the range of products to sell, where to look for these products, and the nitty-gritty technicalities of Amazon sales. Listen now for this information-packed episode!

Nobody likes to lose money, but are you allowing profits to leak as an Amazon FBA seller? In today's episode, we discuss 5 more ways profits could be leaking out of your business and how to stop these profits from leaking. We go into detail about what tools can help you know your numbers, and we discuss how procrastination makes you lose out on opportunities. We also help you overcome the potential fear of negotiating a better deal, explain the risks of using debt to run your business, and discuss how manually repricing your inventory leaks profits. Listen today to this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show!

How can you sell at the highest possible price while still getting consistent sales? Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are unpacking four of the most important manual repricing strategies and comparing them to automatic repricing tools to help you make the most profit on your Amazon sales. We also talk about how repricing doesn't necessarily have to be downwards -- and when to reprice upwards. We discuss the pros and cons of using Amazon's free Automate Pricing tool and explore the reasons BQool is a better option. In this episode we also teach you why an automatic repricing tool is the best repricing method for long-term success.