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Podcast Episode 227 – Wholesale Sourcing Red Flags

February 11, 2024 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Do you know how to spot red flags in potential wholesale suppliers when you see them? Sometimes a wholesale supplier looks too good to be true, and other times something looks just a bit off for that supplier. On today’s episode we’re going to discuss the top red flags you should be aware of when

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Filed Under: Business Growth, Finding Inventory, Red Flags, Wholesale

Podcast Episode 225 – Are “Done For You” Automated Amazon Agencies a Scam?

January 26, 2024 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Have you heard of the so-called “done for you” automated Amazon agencies claiming to give you a fast-and-easy return on your investment? These all-in-one services make big promises that all you have to do is pay thousands of dollars, and you’ll have all the work of opening and running an Amazon business done for you.

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Filed Under: Account Suspension, Business Growth, Finding Inventory, Mistakes, Outsourcing, Podcast, Sourcing, Warning

Podcast Episode 219 – Items Beginner Amazon Sellers Should Focus on Reselling

December 15, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

In our previous episode, we looked at the items that new Amazon sellers should avoid trying to sell. Today, we’re focusing on the items that newer Amazon sellers should be selling if this is your first foray into Amazon FBA. We walk you through the best categories for new Amazon sellers to focus on and

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Filed Under: Beginner, Finding Inventory, Getting Started, Inventory, Podcast, Restrictions, Sourcing

Podcast Episode 218 – Items Beginner Amazon Sellers Should Avoid Reselling

December 8, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

When Amazon sellers first get started with their Amazon business, the foremost thing they tend to ask is, “Which items should I sell for a profit?” But an equally important question (and one that is often overlooked) is whether there is anything a new Amazon seller should avoid selling on Amazon — and if so,

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Filed Under: Beginner, Finding Inventory, Inventory, Sourcing

Podcast Episode 207 – How to Get the Most from Your Online Arbitrage Subscriptions

September 23, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman 2 Comments

Online arbitrage (OA) is a great way to buy inventory online with the purpose of selling that inventory for a big profit on Amazon. With OA being such a popular way to source for Amazon inventory, there are many possible tools that you can  subscribe to that promise you both time saved and money made!

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Filed Under: Deal Lists, Finding Inventory, How To, Online Arbitrage, Sourcing, Tactical Arbitrage, Tools

Podcast Episode 202 – How to Source a “Going Out of Business” Sale Successfully

August 18, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Since 2020, increasing numbers of brick-and-mortar retail stores have gone out of business. When this happens, it’s often accompanied by a huge “Store Closing Sale,” where the store is shutting its doors and you’ve got one last chance to get some really good deals. You might be asking yourself: what can resellers do to take

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Filed Under: Clearance Sourcing, Finding Inventory, Sourcing

The 8 Things You Need to Start Selling Wholesale on Amazon

August 7, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman 12 Comments

One of the best ways to grow an Amazon business that will be set up for long-term success is to source profitable wholesale inventory. The list of reasons wholesale is the safest and most profitable way to go is very solid. But what exactly does someone need to actually get started selling wholesale items on

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Filed Under: Beginner, Finding Inventory, Inventory, Wholesale

Podcast Episode 197 – Get the Most from The Amazon Income Accelerator Workshop

July 14, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

The day this podcast episode releases coincides with Day One of our highly anticipated Amazon Income Accelerator Workshop, and in this episode, we’re talking about how to get the most from it. This workshop is a five-day online experience, where we pull back the curtains to show you how you can realistically make a full-time

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Filed Under: Advanced, Beginner, Business Growth, Finding Inventory, Next Level

Podcast Episode 184 – The Bad Habits of Unsuccessful Amazon Sellers

April 14, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

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

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Filed Under: Advanced, Business, Business Growth, Finding Inventory, Inventory, Mistakes, Podcast, Troubleshooting

How to Get Approved to Sell Restricted Brands on Amazon

April 12, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman 85 Comments

It’s happened to all of us at one time or another. You find a great product to list for amazing profits via Amazon FBA, but there’s one not-so-tiny catch: You’re restricted from selling the item on Amazon. Restrictions for selling on Amazon are one of the biggest annoyances for FBA sellers, regardless of whether you’ve

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Filed Under: Advanced, Finding Inventory, How To, Inventory, Restrictions, Sourcing, Tips & Tricks, Troubleshooting

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