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Podcast Episode 255 – What to Avoid as a Beginner Seller on Amazon

August 23, 2024 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Many new Amazon FBA sellers ask the question What should I sell on Amazon? Another important question to ask is What should I avoid selling on Amazon while I’m a beginner? In today’s episode we’re going to talk about six types of items that you should not sell on Amazon until you have some experience

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Filed Under: Beginner, Finding Inventory, Inventory, Sourcing

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

The Biggest Mistakes I Made With My First Wholesale Order

August 14, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman 28 Comments

I’ll never forget when my very first wholesale order was delivered to my house… Of course, I had to take a picture – that’s me to the right standing in my garage with my first wholesale pallet order. It was the summer of 2015 and I was super excited about receiving my first wholesale order.

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Filed Under: Inventory, Sourcing, Wholesale

Podcast Episode 201 – When to Stock Up Your Amazon Inventory for Q4

August 11, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

It may be the middle of August, but it is not too early to start thinking about how you can take advantage of all the incredible opportunities that Q4 brings for selling on Amazon! Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are sharing some tips and tricks for stocking up your Q4 inventory. Today you’ll

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Filed Under: Holiday, Inventory, Podcast, Q4, Replenishables, Replens

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

9 Reasons Why You Should Add Wholesale to Your Amazon FBA Business

August 1, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman 45 Comments

The more you talk with Amazon FBA sellers from all walks of life, the more you understand why each seller prefers the sourcing model used in their business. Some folks love the thrill of the hunt, and they thrive on getting out there and scanning to their heart’s content at garage sales and thrift stores.

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Filed Under: Advanced, Business, Inventory, Replenishables, Restrictions, Sourcing, Wholesale

Podcast Episode 192 – Chris Green’s New Book, The Flip Game – Author Interview

June 9, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

We have a very special guest joining us today on The Full-Time FBA Show. Chris Green is one of the original Amazon resellers who kickstarted our own (and so many other people’s) Amazon FBA business. He has a multitude of books that help people learn how to resell online, and today he is here to

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Filed Under: BOLO, Book Reviews, Garage Sale Tips, Garage Sales, Interviews, Inventory, Podcast, Thrift Stores

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 87 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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