Get weekly tips and strategies on how to succeed as an Amazon seller - Subscribe for FREE today.

Subscribe
  • Home
  • Coaching
    • Momentum FBA
    • The Power 30 Coaching Program
  • Training Courses
    • JumpStart Amazon (beginner course)
    • The Reseller’s Guide to Replenishables
    • The Reseller’s Guide to Online Arbitrage
    • The Reseller’s Guide to Keepa
    • The Reseller’s Guide to Pricing For Profits
  • Deal Lists
  • Podcast
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Start Here
    • Sales Rank
    • Privacy Policy
    • Sales Numbers
    • Full-Time FBA Fulfillment Policies
  • Promo Codes & Recommendations
  • Members Area

Full-Time FBA

Turn part-time hours into a full-time income via Amazon FBA

Turn Part-Time Hours into a Full-Time Income via Amazon FBA

5 Retail Arbitrage Sourcing Tips for Amazon FBA Success

February 15, 2018 By Stephen Smotherman 5 Comments

Although my FBA business has transitioned to become more focused on wholesale over the past couple of years, retail arbitrage (RA) is still one of my top methods of sourcing. I’ve shared some of my favorite RA sourcing strategies with you in blog posts in the past: The 2 Best Retail Arbitrage Sourcing Strategies How

Read More →


Filed Under: Finding Inventory, Ideas, Inventory, Retail Arbitrage

Case Study – Electronics Sales Ranks and Competing Against Amazon

September 2, 2017 By Stephen Smotherman 14 Comments

In this blog post, I asked you, according to your own sourcing strategies, if you would buy a particular Electronic item or not. Here’s the item we looked at: Product: Adonit Jot Pro Fine Point Stylus – Silver ASIN: B00931DHKM Clearance price at Target: $3.94 Total available for sale: 20 NOTE: This post was updated

Read More →


Filed Under: Case Studies, Exercises, How To, Inventory, Pricing Tips, ROI, Sales Rank

Seller Central Tip #6 – The Magic Words for Communicating with Seller Central

August 23, 2017 By Stephen Smotherman 10 Comments

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get your point across to a Seller Central representative and feeling like you are continually being misunderstood. In previous blog posts, we have covered ways to handle different glitches within the Amazon inventory system – some of which require opening a case and sending a written message to

Read More →


Filed Under: Business, Seller Central, Seller Central Tips

Blunders & Benefits of Having Unique Review Request Emails

April 26, 2017 By Stephen Smotherman 15 Comments

By now I hope you know just how important it is to follow all of Amazon’s rules. Breaking too many Amazon guidelines could easily get your seller account suspended. Recently Amazon has updated how sellers can communicate with their customers, and I want to make sure you know about how to correctly go about these

Read More →


Filed Under: Account Suspension, Feedback, Guest Post, Interviews, Product Reviews, Seller Metrics

Why You Shouldn’t Give Up Your eBay Account

August 23, 2016 By Stephen Smotherman 23 Comments

We all know the old saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” If you drop the basket, the basket spills, or Amazon suspends your basket (wait, what?) you risk losing all of your eggs. Spread those eggs out in a few different baskets, and you protect yourself from a number of unforeseen circumstances. One of the

Read More →


Filed Under: Account Suspension, Business, Category Approval

Overcoming Your Fear of Branching out into New Categories

October 28, 2015 By Rebecca Smotherman 10 Comments

Many of us got our start on Amazon selling books or toys. For most of us, at some point after we get our feet wet selling via FBA, the idea comes into our minds to expand beyond those entry-level categories. We hear over and over about the new hot Amazon category of the month that’s

Read More →


Filed Under: Category Approval, Fears, Grocery

Overcoming Your Fear of “Tanking” Prices

October 27, 2015 By Stephen Smotherman 31 Comments

It seems to happen far too frequently. You buy an item (or multiples of an item), price it just right, send it to Amazon… and your competition starts to lower their prices. What once was selling for $29.99 is now selling for $15.99 only a week or so later. What happened? Why would someone want

Read More →


Filed Under: Fears, Pricing Tips, Repricing, Retail Arbitrage

Overcoming Your Amazon FBA Fears

October 14, 2015 By Stephen Smotherman 14 Comments

Fear. It’s not always a bad thing. In fact, it’s a vital, God-given response to both physical or emotional danger. If we didn’t feel fear, we wouldn’t be able properly protect ourselves from legitimate threats. But sometimes we can get to a point in our lives where we fear situations that are far from life

Read More →


Filed Under: Beginner, Fears, Getting Started, How To

How To Find Out How Much Inventory Your Competition Has in Stock

August 25, 2014 By Stephen Smotherman 61 Comments

When you’re out sourcing, one of the things you need to consider is your competition. Say you’re out sourcing at Big Lots and come across an item with a great ROI. You research the item with your favorite scouting app and see that there are other FBA sellers selling this item. Do you join them?

Read More →


Filed Under: Exercises, How To, Ideas, Inventory, Tips & Tricks

Tips for Working with a Partner or Spouse at Amazon FBA

May 8, 2014 By Stephen Smotherman 3 Comments

Perhaps you came to the Full-Time FBA blog because you’re wanting to grow your Amazon business into your full-time income. Or maybe you’re wanting to take it from a hobby to a good source of side income. Regardless, it’s one thing if you decide you’re ready to get further into selling on Amazon, but how does your

Read More →


Filed Under: Beginner, Business, Family Involvement, How To, Ideas, Sourcing, Spouse, Tips & Tricks

  • Newer Posts
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • Older Posts

Enter your name and email to join our newsletter and receive your free download of our Sourcing Success Worksheet to help plan your first (or your next) inventory sourcing session.

We respect your email privacy.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Get coached to make a full-time income via Amazon!

Recent Posts

  • Podcast Episode 328 – From Side Hustle to Full-Time Amazon Income
  • Podcast Episode 327 – What Successful Amazon Sellers Do Differently (That Most Others Don’t)
  • Podcast Episode 326 – Your Amazon Replen Sourcing Starter Kit
  • Podcast Episode 325 – 2026 is the Year of the Replen
  • Podcast Episode 324 – Start 2026 Strong in Your Amazon Business

Smarter Sourcing

Navigation

  • Home
  • Coaching
  • Momentum FBA
  • Training Courses
  • Deal Lists
  • Podcast
  • Start Here
  • About
  • Promo Codes & Recommendations

Our Trainings

  • JumpStart Amazon (beginner course)
  • The Reseller’s Guide to Replenishables
  • The Reseller’s Guide to Online Arbitrage
  • The Reseller’s Guide to Keepa
  • The Reseller’s Guide to Pricing For Profits

Disclaimer

At times we might use affiliate links for services or products we endorse. If you click through and purchase one of these items, I will make a small commission on the sale, but your price will not be any higher. I only post these links when I firmly believe they will help you and your business, and I do not endorse products or services that I haven’t personally used and found to benefit my business.


Copyright © 2026 Full Time FBA | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Designed By Digital Business Managers

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • Get weekly success tips on how to succeed as an Amazon seller - Subscribe for FREE today.

    Your Privacy is protected.

    x