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Podcast Episode 318 – Step One of Any Roadmap: Where Are You In Your Amazon Business?

November 17, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Before you can plan your next big move on Amazon, you’ve got to know your starting point.

In this episode, Stephen and Rebecca break down the three main stages of an Amazon FBA business (Build, Grow, and Scale) and help you figure out where you really are right now. Because if you don’t know your location, even the best roadmap won’t get you to your destination.

Listen today to assess your business honestly, avoid the trap of comparing your journey to others, and learn how to focus on the right strategies for your stage of growth.

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Key points from Episode 318:

  • Why knowing your current business stage saves you from wasted time and frustration
  • The difference between the Build, Grow, and Scale stages (and how to know which one you’re in)
  • Five self-assessment questions to pinpoint your exact position on the Amazon roadmap
  • How to use your sales consistency, profit margins, and systems as indicators of growth
  • The #1 mistake sellers make when trying to “scale” before they’re ready
  • How to approach learning strategically so you can keep growing without information overload

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Momentum FBA Membership
    • Join Stephen and Rebecca inside Momentum FBA to get personalized guidance, live training, and focused skills sprints (including the current Cash Flow Jumpstart Week).

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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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