#1198: The '$10K to Start' Lie (You Need Way Less)

  Today we spend time with the leading Amazon policy and legal expert Jeff Schick talking about the latest insights for sellers on Amazon. His team is comprised of several former Amazon policy and seller support workers who know how to get things done when it comes to catalog changes, suspension issues, IP alerts etc. He's also offering a new high end service in addition to other traditional services he's always offered where you can get his team working for you instantly 24/7 any day of the year! It's a new service level for serious sellers.   If you have policy, legal or Amazon support questions, Jeff and his team are the ones to help!   Show Note LINKS:   3pshield.com - Account health management for Amazon and Walmart sellers   3pmercury.com/friends - The best pricing on 3pMercury software!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!      

You've probably heard that you need $10,000 to start selling on Amazon. In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, Jimmy Smith explains where that number comes from, why it's true for one path, and why it doesn't have to be true for you.   Jimmy has been selling on Amazon since 2015, and he breaks down the real reason private label carries that big price tag: overseas manufacturing runs, prep, software, advertising, and reorders all stack up before you ever turn a profit. Then he lays out the model this community actually recommends for new sellers, reselling through arbitrage and wholesale, where you can get started with around a thousand dollars and spread your risk across dozens of products instead of betting it all on one.   You'll hear why starting small and testing many products beats going all in on a single item, how tools like Keepa and 3P Mercury help you read a product's real selling history before you buy, and why having too much cash early can actually work against a new seller. Jimmy also walks through some simple, honest math on how small tests can average out (results are never guaranteed, but the examples show why lower risk matters so much when you're learning).   If you've been sitting on the fence wondering whether you can even afford to start, this episode is for you.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Lj2EC1_dORs   Resources mentioned: Try 3P Mercury for $1 for 30 days: askjimmysmith.com/3pm Group and one-on-one coaching: silentjim.com/coaching     Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11  

Finding leads feels like progress. But a pile of leads sitting in your database does nothing for your business until you actually buy something and send it in.   In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, Jimmy Smith breaks down one of the most common patterns he sees after years of training Amazon sellers: people get great at finding leads, then freeze when it comes time to buy. He explains why that happens, both the practical side of filtering a huge lead list down to the best opportunities, and the mental side of being scared to make a purchase and get it wrong.   You'll hear why 10 leads you actually buy will beat 10,000 leads you never touch, how to think about the small cost of a lesson when a buy doesn't work out, and a simple daily rhythm you can use to keep momentum going: one hour finding leads, one hour buying.   Jimmy also shares his starting markers for newer sellers, why breaking even can still be a win when you're learning, and how to lean on the community when you're not sure about a product.   If you've been building your list but haven't been pulling the trigger, this episode is for you.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If I don't have Jeff's team on retainer, can they still help me? (Answer: YES!)" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/jXDhUlVvMqg   Resources mentioned:   Try 3P Mercury for 30 days at $1: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/3pm (affiliate) Group and one-on-one coaching options: https://www.silentjim.com/coaching   Show Note LINKS: ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 84,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else  

What if running your whole Amazon sourcing process came down to one thing: just log in?   In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, Jimmy Smith sits down with Khang Dang, the creator of 3P Mercury, to walk through a wave of new updates and where the tool is headed next. Khang breaks sourcing into four parts (finding listings, finding the sources for them, analyzing them, and tracking them) and shows how 3P Mercury is now automating each step so you spend less time clicking and more time deciding what to buy.   You'll hear about the new Lead Finder and the Auto Source feature, how the AI goes out and looks across the open web to match listings to real suppliers, how the MERC scoring system pre-analyzes leads before you ever look at them, and why Khang thinks the biggest challenge for sellers could soon be simply having enough capital to act on everything the tool surfaces. They also tackle a fair question every seller asks: if everyone runs the same filters, does that tank prices? Khang explains why he isn't worried, and what still separates the best sellers even in an AI-driven world.   Whether you sell retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, or wholesale, this conversation is a clear look at where sourcing is going.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What are the realities of Amazon suspensions and reinstatements?"   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/kwodDEG77I0   Show note LINKS:   Want to try 3P Mercury? There's a $1 30-day trial at Silentjim.com/thirty   Need 1-on-1 or group training coaching help? Head over to Silentjim.com/coaching   ProvenAmazonCourse.com -  Get all our great training modules for $39/month   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 84,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else  

New strategies for updated sellers is the topic of today's episode.   Today, Jimmy explains the reason why the replens strategy is not the most effective strategy in sourcing for your Amazon selling business.   Discover the importance of sourcing as the engine, coupled with software that tracks so you will never forget the ASINs that have potential, as well as the opportunity in scaling the process and teaching it to a team that works for you.   How to find good sources, good leads, good profitable products, and then how you can maximize the profitability of those leads through discount codes, cashback, and discounted gift cards is all covered in today's episode with several recommendations in training to get you these results.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WTF35xMXz-8   Show note LINKS:   Askjimmysmith.com/3pm 3PMercury 30 day FULL ACCESS $1 trial with a training session:   SilentJim.com/evergreen Evergreen Sourcing System - If you want to ramp up your sourcing and install over 60 of Jimmy's sourcing systems into your business, then check out the Evergreen Sourcing System program   SilentJim.com/bootcamp The Sourcing Bootcamp - Step-by-step workshop with 100s of ungated brands, a 1,000+ ASIN lead list, and the exact AI-driven system our top students use to maximize profits and scale   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else        

After a recent online bootcamp we heard back from virtually EVERY student who took part. They sent us screen shots of their astoundingly consistent success in finding 100s of UNGATED brands and 1,000s of VIABLE ASINS within hours or days of following our system.   You can see it all for yourself here (and get the recordings): SilentJim.com/bootcamp   Here's the bottom line - We are rapidly reducing Amazon reselling to TWO FUNDAMENTAL STEPS for those who want a straight forwards, short learning curve and inexpensive system for selling online.   Find ASINs anywhere, everywhere - it doesn't matter where (we show you several ways to do this) Pour those products into 3P Mercury and let the software do the heavy lifting.   If you are still looking for one winning product at a time to sell on Amazon, you're being left in the dust by new sellers who don't know how hard it's supposed to be. It's time to learn the latest tools and strategies and also reignite your excitement for the Amazon reselling opportunity that is clearly better than it's ever been with AI locating millions of great products for and with you daily.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If my bank statements don't show the full account number, should I switch banks?" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/bootcamp - Walk away from this step-by-step workshop with 100s of ungated brands, a 1,000+ ASIN lead list, and the exact AI driven system our top students use to maximize profits and scale   SilentJim.com/coaching - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!    ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else    

"It's too late to start on Amazon." You've heard it. You may have said it to yourself. It's the number one reason people research for six months and never send a single shipment.   In this episode, we take that fear apart. We get to the truth about what has actually changed on Amazon, what hasn't, and why "too late" is almost always "too scared."   In this episode: • Where the "too late" feeling really comes from, and why it shows up every single year • What actually changed on Amazon, and the part nobody mentions that still works in your favor • Why the fees-went-up, everyone's-already-doing-it story falls apart the moment you look closer • The small, low-risk way to start that takes the pressure off   If you've been waiting for the perfect moment, this one's for you.   Want access to our flagship Amazon software for $1 for 30 days? You can try 3P Mercury for a dollar right here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/3pm   Looking for 1 on 1 or group coaching? Head over to https://www.silentjim.com/coaching to speak with our team   Show note LINKS:   TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 84,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else  

Amazon gets over half of all e-commerce activity, but there's a smaller platform that's actually growing faster than Amazon right now. It's Walmart.com - and they are welcoming resellers!   Today's guest is a Walmart.com expert who works for CrazyVendor.io (a great sponsor of our TheProvenConference.com event).   She's also helped 100s of brands get successful traction on Walmart.com.   Today we interview her to discuss: >Walmart reselling opportunities >Getting paid to help brands get onto Walmart >How to refer her brand clients that want to get on Walmart and get paid >How to rank very well on Walmart when setting up new listings/brands >How to get coaching from us on Walmart (SilentJim.com/bookacall)   Come meet Michal at TheProvenConference.com   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "Are Walmart policies changing and maturing?" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/rubS__hf3ps   Show note LINKS:   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - There's a "Walmart Selling" basic training course included in your pac membership! Get all our great training modules for $39/month   TheProvenConference.com - Come meet Michal at TheProvenConference in Vegas Aug 25-27!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else   CrazyVendor.io - The multichannel software Michal talks about today   Today's guest: Michal Chapnick

Today's episode is an interview with another successful Amazon seller from our community who built a great business and then he saw a need that many other sellers required.   He began small and grew to be a large supplier of reseller supplies - specifically, poly bags!   This is a great example of what happens when you get into our community and build relationships and solve the challenges that you and others are facing. There's always a way to expand and add to your income streams when you're in e-commerce!   Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/uLIjsIe6bxs   Show note LINKS:   ILoveSupplies.com   3Pmercury.com/thirty - The world's first ever "Sourcing to Shipping" solution for Amazon resellers! Get 30 days trial and an onboarding session for $1   TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!   TheProvenConference.com/scholarship - Apply to attend the event in Las Vegas for a nominal registration fee, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else      

After selling $75 million in services, products and coaching over 24+ years and growing a robust, healthy, globally dispersed leadership team, I'm ready to start teaching others what I've learned about effective online leadership and influence.   If you've ever wanted to lead, influence, coach or grow a community of your own then this episode is for you. It's a peek behind the curtain and an invitation to come work closely with my son and I on a new adventure.   Trey Cockrum interviews his dad (me) on this episode and we talk about online leadership, coaching and the principles that have shaped our 24 years of success in this online arena. We discuss the biggest lessons learned after two decades of successfully teaching others how to lead online!   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What is a Section 3 Amazon seller audit, and is Amazon actually punishing sellers?" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!   Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/leader   TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!   TheProvenConference.com/scholarship - Apply to attend the event in Las Vegas for a nominal registration fee, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!   SilentJim.com/kickstart  - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else