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

Who is your biggest competition as a seller on Amazon and how can you be victorious? In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca help you figure out who your biggest competition as an Amazon seller is and home to overcome it. Today we unpack all types of competitors in the Amazon space, including competing against Amazon as a seller, competing against other 3rd party sellers, and finally competing against yourself! We dive into the most strategic and effective ways to help you become a better seller and beat all of your competition. We also delve into why competing with yourself is a better way to ensure success than competing with other people. We even break down 4 easy steps to help you compete against yourself healthily as an Amazon seller. Join us to find out how you can better yourself as an Amazon seller by beating your biggest competition!

The Amazon customer search algorithm is something that many resellers assume they don't need to know or understand. But when a reseller discovers how customers actually find their products in Amazon's search results, they can make the right chioces to better position their inventory to show up earlier (like page 1) in the search results. Understanding how the Amazon search algorithm works is essential to being a successful Amazon reseller. In today's conversation, we dissect Amazon's search algorithm and why it can leave many Amazon resellers feeling frustrated. We learn what an algorithm is, how organic and paid searches differ, some insider tips that Amazon won't tell you, and much more. Listen today to find out how to take advantage of the Amazon search so you reach your potential as a reseller!

One of the best sources for profitable inventory with a low buy cost and high ROI are garage sales (also called yard sales). With the abundance of ROI opportunities garage saling is a skill that few people have mastered! Join us as Stephen and Rebecca break down their top six tips on garage sale sourcing. From why a sourcing app is essential, to costly assumptions, to why being nice will get you far in both garage sales and life, this episode is packed with pearls of wisdom. We also hear some examples of the highly profitable items that Stephen might have overlooked if he hadn't been applying his six tips. To hear all about how to make the most of garage saling, and where you can learn more, listen today.

Selling board games, both new and used, on Amazon can make you big profits! Board games are an underrated item to sell in your Amazon business. The return on investment that can be made by selling board games ranges from 100% to 2000%, and they can be sourced from retail stores, online stores, thrift shops, and garage sales. However, there are some tips and tricks that you need to know to ensure your success. In today's show, we learn about the profit potential of board games on Amazon, the best places to source board games for reselling, what to do with a board game that has missing pieces, guidelines for selling these games on Amazon, and much more! Listen today to get the top tips for selling board games to help you maximize your profits!

Are you confused about product variations as an Amazon reseller? Then today's show is for you! This week we discuss the complexities of researching, sourcing, and pricing product variations on Amazon. Product variations are often not taken into consideration by resellers, causing them to either miss out on opportunities or lose money on a product they cannot sell. Today we cover the dos and don'ts of product variation sourcing and tools you can use to help you find gaps in the market. We'll even share with you how to know which variation is selling the best compared to all the others. Join us today to find out how you can get the edge on your competition and make the most of your Amazon business!

If you love to read, then this episode is especially for you. If you don't like to read that much, then maybe this episode will give you the inspiration to pick up a book that might help take your Amazon business to the next level. This week we discuss eight books to help you improve your FBA business, important aspects to consider for long-term success, the importance of mental well-being, and much more. Finding out ways to better your business in an ever-changing market should be a priority for your Amazon business. Not only will this help identify gaps in your approach, but it will also help your business remain current in a dynamic world. Listen today to find out which books are the best for you and how you can win your very own copy!

We often talk about success in business, but what about failure and mistakes? If you are new to Amazon selling as a career path, it can be difficult to avoid the mistakes that newcomers almost always make. The best way to gain insight into the industry would be to hear from people that have learned the hard way to help you avoid the same mistakes. Well, you're in luck! In today's episode, we talk to three Amazon sellers to hear the mistakes they made early on and find out how to avoid them. Make sure to tune in to get the insider scoop on how you can avoid some common mistakes as an Amazon seller. 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/129

Time is your most valuable asset, but it can also be your most wasted asset if you don't make the most of it. Last week on The Full-Time FBA Show, we talked about ROI. This week, we're talking about ROTI: Return on Time Invested. How resellers handle their time can be a deal breaker and might even cause some people to become frustrated with their Amazon business and quit because they feel like they just don't have enough time. That's why in today's episode we share five time management strategies to help you improve your ROTI and spend your time more wisely! Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/ The Full-Time FBA Posdast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Snow Notes for this episode - www.fulltimefba.com/

Return on Investment (ROI) is a really important concept to wrap your head around when you're deciding how to structure your Amazon business. Concepts like the "rule of three" can be a good starting point to guide your decision-making process to help you receive 100% ROI every time. During this episode, we discuss why it's helpful to make room for 100% ROI, why it can be beneficial to try out different ROI percentages, and how lowering your ROI threshold will enable you to expand the amount of inventory you keep. These changes can all support your long-term success, and during today's conversation we give you the tools to help you achieve it. We hope you join us and listen today!

There's a lot of people who think it's really complicated to do wholesale, but we're here to tell you it might not be as tricky as you think. On today's episode, instead of advising you on what you need to have to sell wholesale successfully on Amazon, we're telling you what you don't need to succeed. Now, there are things you need for sure, but there are also things you may think you need that aren't completely necessary. During today's episode, we bust some commonly-believed myths around shipping, labeling, storage, money, and more. Join us to hear more today!

Find out exactly what The Wholesale Formula course is actually like as I interview one of the course's students, Rebecca Smotherman. That's right, Rebecca took the course in early 2021 and has experience not only with the course, but also what it's like to put her new wholesale knowledge into action in real life. During Part One of this discussion, Rebecca shares what motivated her to move from mainly OA to wholesale sourcing, what she hoped to get out of the course, and what she loved about it. She talks us through the changes she made to the business following the course, and the time investment involved in following the course's step-by-step instructions to activate those tweaks. Stephen weighs in on how the course has changed since he first did it in 2015, and Rebecca shares the nuts and bolts of how she approached completing the course. We hope you join us to hear all this and more today!

Amazon sellers are all bound to make mistakes as we begin to navigate our way through the world of wholesale, and boy did we make a few! Today, we share the six biggest beginner mistakes that Stephen made with our first wholesale order, so you don't have to fall into the same traps. In this episode, you'll find out just how conservative you should be with your first order and how to ensure you're ordering goods that will stand you in good stead year-round. We also share some of the costly assumptions Stephen made, and we urge you to ask questions, no matter how trivial they may seem. We clarify the difference between manufacturer and distributor, and why it's important to understand that distinction. Thankfully, we have learned from our mistakes and have gone on to find massive success in wholesale, so don't be disheartened! Tune in to discover how we learned all we needed to know about wholesale, and how you can too!

There are multiple wholesale sourcing strategies out there, and we've tried them all! In today's episode, we break down the pros and cons of each respective strategy. The most common go-to for most things is Google, and wholesale sourcing is no exception. We explain why Google isn't a particularly strong strategy, and why we absolutely love reverse wholesale sourcing! So as not to leave you shortchanged, we delve into all the strategies in between and fill you in on all you need to know about trade shows and vetted wholesale directories. In this installment of The Full-Time FBA Show, you'll learn the difference between buying from a distributor and buying directly from a brand or manufacturer, how to benefit from trade shows without actually attending, why an easy yes from wholesalers might not be a good thing, and so much more! Listen today and get cracking on turning part-time hours into a full-time income with Amazon FBA.

Today we talk about the nuts and bolts of increasing your average selling price (ASP) to create long-term success in your Amazon FBA Business. We share practical tips on how to progressively raise your ASP through setting a minimum selling price parameter, selling multipacks or bundles, and sourcing higher-priced items. These changes require a different mindset when it comes to sourcing and pricing. Drawing from our own experience, we'll equip you with some amazing tools to raise the bar and find longer-term success with higher profits. Listen today for all the details.

If you want your Amazon business to be a successful one and not just a hobby, you need to raise your average selling price (ASP). In this episode, we delve into all the benefits of raising your ASP and you'll discover the direct link between long-term success selling on Amazon and having a higher ASP. We talk you through how to find your current ASP and explain why raising your ASP makes it easier to scale your business and make greater profits. For those of you who are starting out and feel nervous about selling higher-priced items, we have you covered. We fill you in on how to start raising your ASP incrementally until you feel comfortable. Listen today to find out how raising your ASP will save you time, money, and effort, setting you up for lasting success.

Today, we're tackling our all-time LEAST favorite topic: Scams! As unpleasant a subject as it may be, unfortunately there are scammers out there targeting Amazon sellers, and it's important to keep our wits about us. In this episode, we cover the three main scams that Amazon sellers could fall prey to: course scams, personal information scams, and scammers posing as lawyers or brand owners in an attempt to knock you off a listing. Listen today to find out how to identify these scams, what Amazon's legitimate modus operandum would be in each case, and what to do if you suspect "phishy" behavior. We want to help you protect yourself and your account from any sinister activity so your FBA business can continue to thrive!

Most people believe that you need to be a brand owner or private label seller to benefit from advertising on Amazon, but today we discover just how beneficial it can be for your FBA reseller business. If you're someone who gets their inventory via retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, or even wholesale, advertising your inventory is a great way to separate yourself from your competition and increase your sales. This week on the Full-Time FBA Show we welcome back our friend Jo Ann Zimmerman to talk all things Amazon Ads, particularly for resellers like us! Jo Ann fills us in on why it's a good idea to consider advertising on Amazon, how it can save money in the long run, and which categories she finds are the most suitable to advertise in. Tune in for some insider intel into the world of Amazon advertising for resellers, from someone who has dedicated her time to experimenting with it, understanding it, and generously sharing her findings.

Today we hear about Stephen and Rebecca's predictions for Amazon in 2022 and what they mean for FBA sellers like you. The first five predictions are covered in-depth, with the potential impacts (positive and negative) on FBA sellers discussed for each. These include changes to Amazon seller guidelines, an increase in online buyers, why retail arbitrage is not dying, why Amazon is building more fulfillment and distribution centers, and how Amazon is going to improve its advertising in 2022. Next, we launch into a lightning round, where we hear some rapid-fire predictions and comments around what else 2022 might (or might not) bring for an FBA seller. Don't miss out on this exciting episode!

Today we'll discuss how to start 2022 with a BANG! Q4 was a crazy awesome time for sellers with sourcing tons of inventory to cater to a time of gift-giving and holiday getaways, while also dealing with the holiday expectations for your family and friends. One of the biggest challenges in starting a new year is the mindset shift, from a frenzied holiday period to a much quieter time in Q1. In our conversation today, we discuss our top tips for how to prepare for Q1, like why you need to keep up with returns and how to adjust your sourcing to more obscure suppliers. To learn how you can best prepare for 2022 and stay on Amazon's good side, listen today!

After 100+ episodes, with each one between 15 and 30 minutes long (on average), we've had our fair share of bloopers. Tune in to hear the moments we messed up, the times we couldn't stop laughing, and how many times Rebecca asked Stephen if he was still recording (spoiler alert: it happens a lot). We could all use a little laughter during the festive season. Join us to get a glimpse of all the fun we have behind the scenes and how we react when things go hilariously wrong.

Having a wise post-Christmas strategy is a great way to start the new year right! In today's episode, Stephen and Rebecca share five ways to grow your Amazon FBA business after the Christmas rush, that you can start thinking about now. From not automatically lowering your prices and rather looking at the pricing trends first, to what to do if you're low on sourcing funds, and how to work these strategies into your business model, we cover all the scenarios for this time of year. Hear the Smothermans' own personal and business goal-setting ritual, how to take proper advantage of clearance sales, and even specifics such as what to do if Amazon asks for a receipt or proof of authenticity and you don't have one. There are tons of ways that you can set yourself up for success -- and while you are ultimately the person who knows what will work for your business, this episode has tons of top tips and hacks to get you started! So if you need some inspiration for how to transition into the new year with a growth and success mindset, then be sure to listen today!

They say that someone is only as good as the tools they're using. With this in mind, today's episode is something a little different; we asked several Amazon experts to share their top reseller tools with us for success at selling via Amazon FBA! We dive straight in with Kim Coghlan and the listing, sourcing, reporting tool that she can't live without, plus how a repricer is one of the highly valued assets in the toolbox of her success. Next, we chat to the hugely knowledgeable Dan Meadors from the Wholesale Formula, who has some resources up his sleeve that will make your seller's life immeasurably easier when it comes to wholesale sourcing or contacting a brand with a level of tangible value. Next, the listener can hear about the surprising thing that saves Jo Ann Zimmerman a lot of time and money, and we discuss the difference between the previously free version of Keepa and the value we're getting now it's paid for. We've packed all this valuable information into just one bite-sized episode for you. From the staples we can't live without, to some powerful and specific tools that the experts are using, tune in now so our top reseller expects can help you grow your Amazon business to the success it deserves!

The topic of whether or not to take out a loan to buy inventory for your Amazon FBA business is one that comes up pretty regularly, especially for some newer sellers. Discerning if that loan offer is a good idea, from Amazon or any other source, needs some careful consideration, so we're here to help you make the right choice for your business! Today's episode covers four main reasons why we think you should turn down a loan from Amazon, where we investigate the different risky scenarios that could occur, as well as some psychology behind what happens to the human brain when you're spending other people's money. We touch on our personal relationship with debt and provide some words of caution on being mindful of how the burden of owing someone else money could put stress on your spouse too. We also let you in on a great hack for buying inventory with a credit card (the right way), plus you'll hear all about what we believe are the most solid foundations you can use to set your business up for long-term success. This is a conversation you don't want to miss, so listen today!

When it comes to selling on Amazon, Q4 is a whole different ballgame than the rest of the year, and that also applies to your pricing and sourcing strategies. In today's episode of the Full-Time FBA Show, we let you in on six Q4 pricing and sourcing strategies that will help you to increase your profits. We start off with three pricing tips, including the reasons you shouldn't blindly lower your prices, when you should increase them, and what information you can glean from your pending sales. We then move on to a few sourcing strategies and advise you as to why you should consider expanding your sales rank limits when sourcing during Q4, how to grow your profits by sourcing as much profitable inventory as possible, and the importance of ensuring your items are stocked in the Amazon warehouse as quickly as possible. Listen today to find out how you can tweak your business model during Q4 to sell more items, make more money, and simply enjoy the Q4 selling season.

Today we're going to be talking (rather uncharacteristically) about FBM, Fulfillment By Merchant, and whether you should merchant fulfill some of your inventory via Amazon in Q4. Although FBA is generally a better option than merchant fulfilling, there are times during the year, especially during Q4, where merchant fulfilling might be a good option. In this episode, we discuss the difference between FBA and FBM, why Q4 is a good time to consider merchant fulfillment, and which items are suitable to sell via FBM. We fill you in on the important things to consider and ensure before jumping into merchant fulfillment, and the specs of the best and easiest items to merchant fulfill. Tune in today for all things FBM, so you can make an informed choice about how to approach selling on Amazon this upcoming holiday season.

What is the Amazon Buy Box, and what does it mean if it's suppressed? In this episode, we walk you through all things Buy Box -- from the three main reasons Amazon suppresses the Buy Box and the implications it may have for you as the seller, to what you can do to restore a suppressed Buy Box. For all the insight you need on how to get that Buy Box back in its rightful place on the product page, tune in to the Full-Time FBA Show today! It remains our goal to help you turn part-time hours into a full-time income, selling almost anything on Amazon.

There's plenty of information out there about what to do in your Amazon FBA business during the lucrative fourth quarter of the financial year, but we're here to tell you about some hugely important things not to do! In this episode, we talk about everything Q4, and hit on the most common mistakes that sellers make during these 3 amazing months. This episode covers 7 major money, energy, and time-wasters that you need to ditch, not only to keep your journey on track but also to keep your mind clear and focused. We touch on strategy, price adjustment, and some valuable programs to help you on your way, as well as some great tips on maintaining a work-life balance and keeping your priorities straight. You'll be so glad you joined us today. Tune in now to level up your game this quarter!

Today we're talking all about Black Friday and how to get the most out of a day that has so much to offer for Amazon sellers. We kick off the discussion with some helpful retail arbitrage tips that can keep your in-store Black Friday action speedy and efficient. Then we turn to discuss how Black Friday sales are more than just the one big day of the year. Retailers will also be providing other great sourcing opportunities both before and after Black Friday. Next, we dive into profitable ideas for online arbitrage Black Friday sourcing strategies. From cash-back and coupon extensions that give you more bang for your buck, to shipping and hiring a virtual assistant, this episode is brimming with our top tips and tricks to get you ahead of the curve for the big day. Tune in today to learn more about how to really maximize those reseller profits before, during, and after Black Friday.

As a reseller on Amazon, you're predominantly going to be looking for low-ranking inventory items to resell. Generally speaking, the lower the rank, the faster the item will sell. For this reason, many people are afraid of buying inventory with a high sales rank. This week on The Full-Time FBA Show, we bring you the final episode in our October Fear Series, where we discuss the four instances when it may actually be a good idea to buy a high-ranking item to resell on Amazon. We advise you as to how to check the sales rank and pricing history of inventory items, so you can ascertain whether or not it's a risk you're willing to take, and we inform you of further resources to better understand what sales rank is and how it works. Tune in today to find out how to overcome your fear of buying high-ranking inventory!

Welcome to the third installment of our 2021 October Fears Series! In today's episode, we'll be discussing a common theme in the world of FBA: the fear of branching out into new categories in the Amazon catalog. Many people, when they first start selling on Amazon, start by selling in only one or two different categories in the Amazon catalog. This could be for a multitude of reasons, but truth be told, branching out is a common fear, and we're here to encourage you to overcome that fear and get out of your comfort zone! In our conversation today, we break down the various fears that people may have around experimenting with new categories and provide valuable insight into how to overcome the relevant obstacles. It remains our goal to help you turn part-time hours into a full-time income, selling almost anything on Amazon. So tune in today to learn more about how to overcome your fear of branching out into new categories.

This week, we'll be talking about a fear that many of us are all too familiar with: the fear of leaving a sourcing expedition with an empty cart. It's easy to think that this fear only applies to physical retail shopping, but it's actually relevant to any kind of sourcing, whether it's in person or online. Today we want to help you overcome the fear of not finding any inventory, because sometimes the only thing worse than leaving with an empty cart is leaving with a cart full of inventory you can't sell. In our conversation, we break down how fear can stop you from pursuing opportunities, the comparison trap, and how to avoid filling your cart with unprofitable items. We also share tools and resources that you can use if you're struggling to find inventory, as well as some helpful questions to help you figure out how you can change your approach. Tune in today to learn more about how to overcome your fear of an empty cart, as well as get a sneak peek into next week's episode!

For many people, fear holds them back from turning their part-time selling into a full-time income. In this episode, we address how you can overcome your fear of going too deep on an inventory item. Stephen and Rebecca take us through what it means to "go too deep" and how it affects your profit margin and turnover time. We break down where your investment should go and why it's important to diversify your inventory. Stephen shares key tools he uses to predict demand and discusses the trade-off between buying lots of cheaper items versus a few expensive ones. Listen today to learn how to check out your competitors and how location and timing are key in your risk analysis. Using their own experience, Rebecca and Stephen help break down our fears and build our confidence in this must-hear episode!

Google Chrome, in our opinion, is the best browser for doing online arbitrage or wholesale sourcing because extensions for Chrome are so widely available. Today on the show, we are going to be talking about the top Google Chrome extensions for Amazon sellers. These are going to be some amazing tools that you're going to want to check out and see if they could be helpful for you in your FBA business. Join us as we share some of our go-to Chrome extensions, including some that are free, some that are paid, and another that has a free and paid options. These are the Chrome extensions that have helped us most and can help you too!

Burnout, and avoiding it, is an important topic if you are wanting to run your business long-term. Building a long-term business is like running a marathon, not a quick sprint, so it's vital to your business health and personal health to find a way to avoid getting burnt out, and that's exactly what we're going to be talking about on today's show. We'll be speaking from our own experience of burnout and what we were able to do to overcome it and how we plan ahead to avoid it in the future. It's important that you avoid getting to the point where you have no desire to work on your business, no creative energy to come up with new solutions, no desire to learn new things, and no desire to even work on your business because it's just too much. Join us as we share five things to remember in order to stay on top of things and stay energetic about your Amazon FBA Business!

If you're struggling to know what to do next in your Amazon business, you are not alone. We are all at different stages with our business, and sometimes it can be tough knowing what to do next. In this episode, we'll be sharing some of the tips and tricks we've learned over the years, as well as what we wished we'd known when we were first starting out. On today's episode, we unpack five key questions you should consider when unsure of what to do next and how they can help you going forward. You'll discover the value of questions like: Do I have more time or more money? And what do I do going forward? We address how your concerns may differ depending on where you are in your journey and how to decide whether a resource like an online video course is worth your time and money. To learn more about this tricky problem and how to overcome it, tune in today!

This week we celebrate episode number 100 with a jam packed podcast episode! In today's podcast we'll be covering the top Amazon reseller lessons that we've learned over the span of the first 100 episodes. It was hard to narrow down from 100 episodes to come up with our top ten, but that's what we'll discuss today. In today's show we'll cover four sourcing lessons, three sales & profit lessons, two troubleshooting lessons, and one big mindset lesson. Each of the ten lessons we discuss today will be linked directly to a podcast episode that you can listen to for a more in-depth deep dive into the lesson learned. Join us today for this "best of" recap. Plus, learn more about our $100 giveaway!

It happens to all of us; we end up with inventory that isn't moving as fast as we would like. That's why, in today's episode of the Full-Time FBA Show, we share five different ways you can increase sales on slow moving inventory! You'll learn more about price adjustment strategies, checking for improvements on the product page, setting up advertising, and something seasoned Amazon sellers call "feeding the beast," as well as sending in more inventory and even checking for duplicate product pages. We also share some great resources that will help you move inventory faster, increase your sales, and grow your Amazon business. Tune in today!

One of the questions we get asked a lot is "Is selling on Amazon a saturated business model?" Many people believe that there are just too many sellers for the current demand of items to buy on Amazon. Today we unpack this question. In a saturated marketplace, sellers can only achieve growth by taking the market share away from other competitors and that can be incredibly challenging. Tune in today to hear how this idea that Amazon is saturated is often based on incomplete statistics. We break down what the seller statistics are and what they really say about the continuing growth of Amazon's market. Listen to find out the importance of having a marathon mindset to selling on Amazon and why if you can just make it to the six-month mark you're more likely to achieve long-term success.

If you feel like you are in a rut when it comes to sourcing inventory, then this episode is especially for you. While it's good to get into a routine of what you buy and where you source goods, it can limit your options and cause you to lose out on potential selling opportunities. In today's episode, we talk about seven ways to find more inventory to sell on Amazon. From expanding the categories of items you are selling to trying your hand at new sourcing strategies to reviewing how you decide on a product, there are many profitable strategies you can use to boost your inventory. Tune in to hear all the details!

Here at The Full-Time FBA Show, we do retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and wholesale, and one of the questions we get asked a lot is, "When are you going to start doing private labeling?" Well, we're not. Many people believe that the real money to be made on Amazon is found in private labeling, but this is not necessarily the case. Today we define the two different types of private labeling, whether it's your own unique item or applying your label to a preexisting item. From being in control of the product and its modifications to controlling the Amazon product page and price, there is a lot to be said for private labeling, and we give you a full rundown of all of its many pros. Then we break down the difficulty, expense, and time-consuming nature of this method of selling, as well as other pitfalls you may not have considered. To find out why Stephen and Rebecca don't do private labeling, what tried and tested methods they use instead, and what tool they find most useful for achieving results, tune in today!

Due to legislative changes in the US, Amazon has had to send out a bevy of compliance requests to sellers for a seemingly unrelated series of product types, ranging from pesticides to towels to toys. In today's episode, Stephen and Rebecca look at what exactly is causing Amazon to send these compliance requests, why particular products are being affected, and what sellers can do upon receiving compliance requests. Stephen explains how new EPA regulations are affecting pesticides being sold on Amazon and why a pair of shoes might be making a pesticidal claim. We investigate how new transparency laws are affecting toy regulation and what steps sellers can take when they receive a request for a children's product certificate. To answer all your questions on navigating compliance requests, be sure to tune in today!

On today's episode, we give you a full rundown of what the The Wholesale Formula course entails, how it compares to others that cover the same topic, and how each of us has benefited from doing it to help you make an informed decision. We kick off our episode by sharing our personal experiences with the course and letting you know when it is next available for you to enroll. We also share three main reasons that the course was useful to us, from being the most complete course of its kind to the evidence that it delivers actual results. To further back this up, we hear from two Full-Time FBA followers who have taken the course. The Wholesale Formula course may or may not be right for you at this point in your Amazon business journey, and so it's our goal with this episode to help you know if it's right for you. We hope you join us for a thorough exploration of the benefits of this great resource in order to make a more informed decision on your Amazon business journey!

"How can I make a profit while adding value to the brand whose products I am selling?" This is the question you need to ask yourself when starting an Amazon wholesale business, according to Dylan Frost, co-founder of The Wholesale Formula, who has sold over 30 million dollars worth of products on Amazon! Dylan joins us on the show today to share some of the knowledge he has accumulated over many years of learning from his mistakes in the Amazon wholesale industry. On the show, Dylan and Stephen debunk many of the myths that exist around Amazon wholesale selling, share examples of how you can create value as a wholesale seller, and explain how he and his partner found the "Goldilocks zone" companies which they have been growing alongside. Stephen's success is largely thanks to advice he was given by Dylan and his partner, and they are going to be sharing a lot of this information in a free webinar which has the potential to completely change your life - tune in to hear more!

There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when becoming an Amazon wholesale seller. In today's episode, Stephen and Rebecca run through the 8 key elements which will ensure that you start this journey on the right foot. Among other things, they explain the importance of setting up an Amazon Pro account and selling wholesale items via FBA (rather than FBM), the benefits of creating an official business and business bank account, and why you need less sourcing capital than you may think. Also, Rebecca and Stephen are going to be holding a workshop which will help you identify the most profitable wholesale products, and it's free, so be sure not to miss it!

When it comes to learning how to sell on Amazon, how to learn any particular Amazon reseller related skill, or how to improve your business, there is a ton of free information online. There is also a lot of paid information out there, which is why, in today's episode, we are going to help you sort through the noise. Having our own Amazon FBA business means that we have waded through our fair share of both free and paid information out there, and we are uniquely qualified to help you find the expert in your particular niche, discover paid content that is worth investing in, and verify content providers, whether free or paid. Tune in today for some valuable tips to maximize your learning with free or paid reseller trainings!

Whether you've just started selling on Amazon or you've been doing so for a few years, you are likely to have some questions about how the Amazon landscape has changed in recent times. In today's episode, we go deep on that topic and give you some valuable tips to navigate the changed selling environment to get the most out of it. We confirm that things are, in fact, both easier and harder than they were five years ago. In this episode, we dive into some of the new challenges we all experience today on Amazon and how we have dealt with them. These challenges include new brand restrictions, proving that you're a reliable seller, building up a history of seller metrics, and even sub-category restrictions. We move on to a chat about getting ungated for restricted categories (or sub-categories), and we talk about the relationship between IPI scores and limitations on inventory and warehouse. Next, we touch on the accessibility of Seller Support and offer a free resource for how to best go about getting the help you need. We talk about the impact of retail arbitrage sourcing apps and how digital tools have changed the game. Lastly, we define mindset as the difference-maker and urge listeners to look at both the positives and the negatives of these changes to carve out the best possible way forward. We hope you join us for a jam-packed episode today.

Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we follow up on last week's discussion on the topic of replens: items you can source and send to Amazon which sell so quickly that they continuously need replenishing. In this episode, we're going to talk about four types of replens that you should be selling on Amazon; not specific items, but the types of items. You'll hear how we came up with these four different types of replens and how this may help you widen your sourcing parameters so you can find more inventory -- and inventory that sells! From particular types of grocery items to certain toy accessories and pet accessories, as well as short-term seasonal items, find out how to discover specific items that you are approved to sell, that are profitable, and that sell fast enough that they need to be restocked over and over again.

In today's episode of the Full-Time FBA Show, we talk about how replenishables (or "replens" for short), can boost your sales and your profits in your Amazon FBA business. We kick off our episode by defining the term "replens" and unpacking what constitutes a good replen. Next, we talk about our 2020 top sellers and tell you why we think that Amazon sellers should consider adjusting their sourcing strategies to focus on replens. We touch on sustainability in terms of stock and tell you a bit about each of our relationships with the three methods: retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and wholesale. We also speak about outsourcing the sourcing process and answer the question of why we don't see more sellers focusing on replens. In closing, we consider why replens are not a quick fix but rather hold the power to set you up for long-term success. We point you in the direction of some helpful resources to learn more about how to maximize replens to boost sales and profits in your business. Tune in today and learn how to change the way you approach your Amazon FBA Business for the better.

Here at The Full-Time FBA Show, we get lots of questions from the Full-Time FBA community. What we have found is that often those questions are based on misunderstandings. In today's episode, we'll address the three most common wrong questions that Amazon sellers ask, explain why they are wrong, and tell you what questions you should be asking instead. We'll also provide you with some helpful resources and even a few money-saving discount codes to help you get your business going in the right direction. To find out if you're asking the wrong questions on important topics such as sales ranks, brand and category approvals, and inventory volumes to make a full-time income selling on Amazon, tune in today!

On today's episode of The Full-time FBA Show, Rebecca and Stephen reflect on their tour of an Amazon Fulfillment center before the COVID pandemic. In their conversation, they discuss what they learned and how it has impacted the way they do business. One of their major takeaways was the phrase 'customer obsession.' Since then they have adapted the standards of their business to be more oriented to client satisfaction. They discuss how customer obsession is not an altruistic instinct, but rather an effective way for Amazon to gain customer trust. Tune in to gain precious insight into how Amazon runs its business, from conveyor belts to Amazon Robotics. Join us today for an informative peek into the inner machinations of Amazon fulfillment centers along with all the lessons that we learned!