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Podcast Episode 283 – Skills You Need to Learn as an Amazon Beginner

March 1, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Starting an Amazon FBA business is an exciting journey, but to build a sustainable and profitable business, every beginner must develop a few key skills.

In this episode, we dive into the foundational skills necessary for success, from sourcing profitable inventory to navigating Seller Central with confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your current skill set, this episode will give you a roadmap to mastering the essentials of selling on Amazon.

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Key points from Episode 283:

  • 🔎 The secret to finding profitable inventory—and how to avoid costly sourcing mistakes
  • 📦 The step-by-step process for listing, prepping, and shipping your products like a pro
  • 🧭 How to navigate Seller Central without feeling lost in a sea of reports and metrics
  • 💬 The best way to handle customer service so you can keep your account in top shape
  • 💰 Smart money moves for Amazon sellers—how to budget, reinvest, and scale for long-term success
  • 🚀 A mindset shift that will set you up for lasting growth (hint: Amazon’s “Day One” philosophy isn’t just for employees!)

🔥 Plus, don’t miss our Amazon Income Accelerator Workshop starting March 24! It’s a free 5-day training designed to help you fast-track your success. Register now at fulltimefba.com/workshop!

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Full-Time FBA Newsletter
  • How to Find Profitable Inventory for Amazon FBA Sourcing
  • Seller 365 (includes Scoutify, InventoryLab, and many other helpful tools)
  • RevSeller
  • You Need a Budget book
  • JumpStart Amazon Course
  • How to Get Approved to Sell Restricted Brands on Amazon
  • Amazon’s Seller Central (need an Amazon seller account to log in)

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Stephen loves helping people turn part-time hours into a full-time income via Amazon FBA. When not reselling or blogging, Stephen enjoys reading with his wife Rebecca, playing games with his kids, serving at his church, and watching baseball.

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