Podcast Episode 293 – Individual Seller Account VS Professional Seller Account

If you’re just getting started with Amazon—or even if you’ve been selling for a while—there’s one decision that can make or break your FBA success: choosing the right type of seller account.

In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, we break down the crucial differences between an Individual and a Professional seller account and reveal why making the switch to Professional might be the smartest move you make for your business.

We’ll cover how this one choice can impact your sales, access to tools, category approvals, and so much more.

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Key points from Episode 293:

The major (and minor) differences between Individual and Professional seller accounts
Why the Buy Box is critical to your sales—and how your account type affects your eligibility
How your account level impacts your access to gated categories and third-party seller tools
What you’re missing out on by sticking with an Individual account
Why the $39.99/month Professional fee can actually motivate you to succeed faster
How to easily switch from an Individual to a Professional seller account today

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

🔁 How to change your account from an Individual to a Professional Seller Account
- Log in to the Manage Your Services page in Seller Central
- Select the Selling on Amazon box to open up your current seller account preference.
- If your seller account is set up for the Individual Seller plan, then click on the Professional Seller option.
- Select Apply changes.
- Start enjoying all the perks of being a professional seller!
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