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Podcast Episode 281 – Smart Amazon Reseller Expectations for Beginners (and Not So Beginners!)

March 1, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Starting an Amazon FBA business can feel overwhelming, but having the right expectations from the beginning can set you up for long-term success. In this episode, we kick off our Foundations Series by discussing the realities of selling on Amazon—what beginners should know, what experienced sellers should keep in mind, and how to navigate common

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Filed Under: Beginner, Business Growth, Getting Started, Restrictions

Podcast Episode 222 – 5 More Mistakes Even Smart Amazon Sellers Make

January 8, 2024 By Stephen Smotherman 1 Comment

We all make mistakes…and we all want to avoid mistakes, right? If this is you as an Amazon seller, then you’re in the right place! On today’s episode we’re discussing 5 more mistakes that even smart Amazon sellers make – and how to avoid those mistakes. If you’re making these mistakes, you will want to

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Filed Under: Mistakes, Outsourcing, Podcast, Restrictions

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

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

Restricted Again? Why Your Approved Brands Become Re-Restricted on Amazon & How to Get Re-Approved

May 23, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman 14 Comments

It’s a common problem for Amazon FBA sellers, particularly those who source via retail arbitrage or online arbitrage: You’re restricted from selling a brand on Amazon. You apply to sell the brand. You gain approval to sell the brand (YAY!). You buy inventory from that brand to send to the FBA warehouse. You may even

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How to Check Open Amazon Applications and Reapply to Sell Restricted Products

April 14, 2023 By Stephen Smotherman 22 Comments

Did you know that if you apply to be approved to sell an item on Amazon and you don’t get auto-approved, it’s possible to be auto-approved if you simply apply again in the near future? In our last blog post, I outlined the steps to take in order to increase your chances of getting auto-approved

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Filed Under: Advanced, Category Approval, Restrictions, Troubleshooting, Ungating

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

Amazon FBA IPI Score 2022 – What We Know So Far

January 6, 2022 By Rebecca Smotherman 10 Comments

While many aspects of the IPI (inventory performance index) remain a mystery for Amazon FBA sellers, in this blog post we want to compile what information we do know about how the IPI works and what it means for us as Amazon sellers moving forward. What is IPI and why should I care? The IPI

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Filed Under: Advanced, Inventory, Inventory Performance Index, Restrictions, Seller Central, Seller Metrics

Does Amazon Accept Receipts?

March 1, 2021 By Stephen Smotherman 8 Comments

A common question we see in our Facebook group for Amazon FBA sellers is this one: “Does Amazon accept receipts?” Actually, if I’m being more accurate, it’s not always posed as a question, but often as this statement: “I heard Amazon doesn’t accept receipts.” Fact or Rumor? Before we get into the meat of this

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Filed Under: Account Health, Account Suspension, Copyright Infringement, Counterfeit, Inauthentic Claims, Restrictions, Troubleshooting

Podcast Episode 043 : How to Get Approved to Sell Restricted Brands on Amazon

July 30, 2020 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Amazon Brand Restrictions. It’s something that a lot of sellers get frustrated about when they’re trying to grow their Amazon business. Today’s episode covers how you can increase your chances of getting approved to sell those restricted items, plus a whole lot more on the approval process itself. Of course, the title of this episode

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