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Podcast Episode 322 – The Full-Time FBA 2025 Debrief: What This Year Taught Us

December 15, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Every Amazon business tells a story…and 2025 might have felt like a plot twist nobody asked for. In this episode, Stephen and Rebecca pull back the curtain on their own year: the wins, the flops, the unexpected lightning-strikes-your-house moments (literally), and the lessons every seller needs before heading into 2026. If you’ve ever felt like

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Filed Under: Growth Hacks, Mistakes, Podcast

Podcast Episode 321 – Your Next 30 Days of Online Arbitrage

December 7, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

If you’ve been curious about online arbitrage, overwhelmed by it, or secretly convinced it’s “just a bunch of clicking around,” today’s episode is your fresh start. Stephen and Rebecca walk you through a simple, steady, confidence-building 30-day plan to add OA to your sourcing routine…without burning out, second-guessing yourself, or drowning in spreadsheets that don’t

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Filed Under: Beginner, Finding Inventory, Getting Started, Online Arbitrage, Podcast

Podcast Episode 320 – Why OA Wins for Sellers Who Don’t Want to Hustle 24/7

November 28, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

If the thought of “scanning the whole aisle” makes your right eye twitch…welcome home. This week, we’re diving into why online arbitrage is the perfect sourcing strategy for sellers who want consistent profits without the retail grind. Whether retail stores drain your energy, your schedule demands more flexibility, or you’re simply wired for strategy over

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Filed Under: Finding Inventory, Growth Hacks, Inventory, Online Arbitrage, Podcast

Podcast Episode 314 – Why Q4 Isn’t About Luck — It’s About Location

October 17, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Too many Amazon sellers chalk up Q4 success to “being in the right place at the right time.” But the truth is, thriving in Q4 isn’t about luck…it’s about having a strategy and knowing exactly where to look. In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca pull back the curtain on what

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Filed Under: Finding Inventory, Podcast, Q4, Sourcing

Podcast Episode 313 – The Silent Killer of Amazon Profits Hiding in Your Inventory

October 13, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

It’s spooky season—and the scariest thing lurking in your Amazon business isn’t what you think. It’s not a lack of capital, competition, or even sourcing speed. The real silent killer of your profits? Bad inventory decisions. In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca pull back the curtain on how the wrong

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Filed Under: Business Growth, Increase Sales, Inventory, Keepa, Mistakes, Podcast, Q4, Troubleshooting

Podcast Episode 311 – The VA ROI Equation – How to Know When They’re Paying for Themselves

September 28, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Hiring a virtual assistant (VA) for your Amazon business can feel like a huge leap. You know you need help…but how do you really know if the money you’re paying them is worth it? In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca break down the VA ROI equation: a simple way to

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Filed Under: Business Growth, Finding Inventory, Growth Hacks, Next Level, Online Arbitrage, Outsourcing, Podcast, Virtual Assistants

Podcast Episode 307 – Successful Retail Arbitrage Strategies for 2025

August 29, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Retail arbitrage isn’t just about scanning shelves and hoping for the best—it’s about knowing where to focus your time, energy, and money for maximum profits. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s actually working in RA for 2025… and what to avoid if you want to protect your business from unnecessary risks. Whether you’re brand

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Filed Under: Finding Inventory, Podcast, Retail Arbitrage, Scoutify, Sourcing

How to Read & Understand Keepa Graphs

August 8, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman 61 Comments

Have you ever looked at a Keepa graph and thought, “Are you sure those are Amazon prices and sales ranks? It looks more like the results of a crazy lie detector test.” Keepa is great tool that, when used correctly, can provide you with the vital information you need to make smart sourcing decisions. We

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Filed Under: How To, Inventory, Keepa, Resources, Retail Arbitrage, Sourcing, Tools

Podcast Episode 298 – Outsource Like a Pro: The Smarter Way to Work with a VA for Amazon Sourcing

June 30, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Are you ready to break free from the overwhelm of sourcing inventory and finally scale your Amazon business like a pro? In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, we’re diving into one of our favorite topics: how to work with a virtual assistant (VA) to outsource your sourcing smartly and effectively. Whether you’re brand

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Filed Under: Finding Inventory, Online Arbitrage, Outsourcing, Sourcing, Virtual Assistants

Podcast Episode 296 – The Top 7 Amazon Wholesale Sourcing Fails

June 15, 2025 By Stephen Smotherman Leave a Comment

Are you trying to break into wholesale sourcing on Amazon but feel like you keep hitting a wall? In this episode, we’re kicking off a wholesale-themed series with the most common reasons people fail at wholesale sourcing—and how YOU can avoid making the same costly mistakes. From treating wholesale like retail arbitrage to chasing after

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Filed Under: Finding Inventory, Mistakes, Podcast, Wholesale

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