#493: Five mini lessons that put more cash in the bank

Our guest for today's episode started on Amazon many years ago, but he was on a TREADMILL model of scanning bar codes, going store to store, always selling different items and getting stuck with an ever growing "pile" of unsellable inventory.   He got (understandably) frustrated and his margins were dropping.   He did this model for TEN FULL YEARS and then he took a full two years off - he quit Amazon feeling defeated... and then he found our community just a few months ago.   He found the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course - he discovered the REPLENS model (the model behind the 100s of sellers success stories you've heard on this show)...   ... and now, just three months in, you won't believe what he's built and the great margins he's getting. His business has come back to life, and he's energized by the results and margins of this new model!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/vWxEQ_Qzx2c   Show note LINKS:    SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on Amazon.com - it's the latest version of the Silent Sales Machine book!   TheProvenConference.com - So much information and great networking at our LIVE event. We'll have Rabbi Lapin as our keynote speaker and 40 break out sessions at the upcoming event in May 2024 in Orlando!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + 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!   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!   JimCockrumCoaching.com - Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here! We’ve been setting the standard for excellence in e-commerce and Amazon seller coaching since 2002 with over 7,000 students served! Hundreds of our successful, happy students have been interviewed on our podcast!   Today's guest: Nic Bennett      

What can the different offerings in this community give me that I can’t just get from the ProvenAmazonCourse.com?   This coaches corner podcast episode discussion explores various educational resources provided by the community that complement the "textbook" knowledge from PAC (Proven Amazon Course).   We discuss everything from free options like our 75K member Facebook group to our $37 Kickstart small group coaching which focuses on getting started with actionable steps. Also discussed are the the Workshop opportunities that demonstrate planning and execution for building a low-risk, predictable business as well as our personalized Coaching offers with will give you the guidance you need one-one-one regardless of your experience level.   Additionally, we discuss the power of the the Proven Conference - our live event which exemplifies the success attainable by applying the various "PAC" strategies.   A blend of self-study, classroom style learning, experimental labs, and tailored coaching ensures a well-rounded approach to business education that is supported by free community platforms like our podcasts and Facebook groups.   There's something we offer that's a perfect fit for you! Let's talk about it!   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What's a 'good invoice/receipt' for Amazon, and what's a 'bad invoice/receipt' for Amazon sellers?" Get additional info on this topic in this Facebook discussion: silentjim.com/receipts   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/aRCbnqjA3-s   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on Amazon.com - it's the latest version of the Silent Sales Machine book!   TheProvenConference.com - so much information and great networking at our LIVE event. We'll have Rabbi Lapin as our keynote speaker and 40 break out sessions at the upcoming event in May 2024 in Orlando!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 - our upcoming small group workshop happens the two days prior to the TheProvenConference.com event in Orlando. Come get one-on-one instruction on how to scale fast with our time tested REPLENS model!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + 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!   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!   https://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.    JimCockrumCoaching.com - get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here! We’ve been setting the standard for excellence in e-commerce and Amazon seller coaching since 2002 with over 7,000 students served! Hundreds of our successful, happy students have been interviewed on our podcast!      

Today I interview a married couple who has used our coaching and the relationships they've built in our community to build an incredible business based on the concepts taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course.   He left his career in banking behind and she left her teaching career behind as well - and they've been ALL IN for over two years - and it's going great!   They are doing Amazon REPLENS, Brande Bundles and a bit of wholesale too...and they are starting to experiment with Walmart as well. It's a family business that they both work full-time along with help from their two kids.   This episode has plenty of practical tips and loads of encouragement for you regardless of where you are in your ecommerce business journey!   As discussed on today's episode, come meet this family and hundreds of others at TheProvenConference.com event in Orlando May 23-25th!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/lqVy8HfGy_c   Sponsored by SilentJim.com/buyorsell  - Our preferred partner for selling your amazon account or buying a new or seasoned account!   Show note LINKS:    My Silent Team Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - 100% FREE! Join 75,000 + 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!   TheProvenConference.com - Mark your calendar for this May! Our LIVE event has more content and training than ever before .... !   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!   JimCockrumCoaching.com - Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here!   Humnbird.com - They help sellers get established on Amazon.com (sell in the US from anywhere in the world) They specialize in everything from Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Corporation Setup to Branding, Design and Marketing. We recommend their affordable systems and solutions giving you everything you need for your wholesale and private label business even overseas!   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 or visit https://silentjim.com/free11   Today's guests: Nick and Michelle Tricomi

Once per week or so our Amazon seller leadership team and I love to go live on Zoom with whoever can join us and answer as many ecommerce and Amazon selling related questions as possible. We love to capture the best moments from these Monday night sessions for you and turn them into a podcast episode.   Here's the topics of today's clips put together by the team:   Jim gives us an introduction and background on SilentJim.com and the ProvenAmazonCourse.com   Coach intro to Kickstart Bootcamp - Robin Joy gives an overview    A question about the new shipping fees and a twist in the seller's advantage of them   A question about the upcoming Proven Conference schedule   A question about selling on Walmart and upcoming training for that   A question about the safety certificates needed to sell toys   Show note LINKS:   Episode #820 is our panel discussion about the changes in fees and how it can actually benefit sellers https://silentjim.com/podcast/episode-820-how-scary-are-the-latest-amazon-fee-and-shipping-changes-whats-the-good-and-bad-news/   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 or visit https://silentsalesmachine.com/ssm11/ffv11/!   Need a coach? Schedule a free consultation https://silentjim.com/bookacall   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 72,000 + 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!   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!

A panel of leaders from our team got together to tackle these questions recently and we recorded the conversation. ALL Amazon resellers, bundle sellers and anyone who is considering selling on Amazon will benefit from hearing this discussion.   Overview: A couple times per year for the past 20+ years we've seen both minor and major updates and changes come into play for sellers on Amazon, eBay etc.   Amazon has changed policy and fee structures recently so we dive into the details.   Right now there's a lot of discussion about the latest fee and shipping changes on Amazon for example. How concerned are serious sellers? How big of an impact will these changes have?   Topics covered among others: Has the opportunity on Amazon changed? Is it harder now? If so, how much? Are changes necessary in light of these changes? How are these changes BENEFITING especially newer sellers? What's the bottom line impact we are predicting as far as total impact sellers will see? What solutions have already floated to address these changes?   Watch this epiosde on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Pm2YNbxg-yU   This episode is sponsored by https://humnbird.com - They help sellers get established on Amazon (sell in the US from anywhere in the world), They specialize in everything from Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Corporation Setup to Branding, Design and Marketing. We recommend their affordable systems and solutions giving you everything you need for your wholesale and private label business even overseas!   Show note LINKS:   Khang's podcast episode 754 https://silentjim.com/podcast/episode-754-fully-automated-oa-replens-business-doing-multiple-seven-figures   SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on Amazon.com - it's the latest version of the Silent Sales Machine book!   TheProvenConference.com - So much information and great networking at our LIVE event. We'll have Rabbi Lapin as our keynote speaker and 40 break out sessions at the upcoming event in May 2024 in Orlando!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + 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!   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!   New Amazon sellers can inquire about a $400 credit towards seller shipping fees here: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/new-seller-incentives/dashboard

Today's all new episode tackles common questions and challenges faced by newcomers to selling on Amazon, specifically around restrictions and approved categories. It begins by addressing the concerns of many new sellers who find themselves confused by the limitations placed on what they can sell, noting that initial approval typically includes categories like Home and Kitchen, Arts and Crafts, Office Products, and Pet Supplies (excluding pet food).   Even with all the initial restrictions that Amazon has though, there are a significant number of available ASINs (products) in these approved categories that total over 50,000 products—that meet specific criteria such as having some past or current FBA offers, being non-hazmat, having no Amazon sales in the past 30 days and experiencing at least 30 or so sales rank drops in the past month.   Further, the episode provides strategic advice on how to expand your list of potential ASINs by selecting trustworthy sources.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If I get some 'free stuff' from a supplier or elsewhere, can I sell it safely on Amazon?"   Watch this episode on ourYouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x2WajDhHOwA   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/ungating - a post in our facebook group that's all about what categories are open to you as a new seller   SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on Amazon.com - it's the latest version of the Silent Sales Machine book!   TheProvenConference.com - So much information and great networking at our LIVE event. We'll have Rabbi Lapin as our keynote speaker and 40 break out sessions at the upcoming event in May 2024 in Orlando!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + 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!   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!   JimCockrumCoaching.com - Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here! We’ve been setting the standard for excellence in e-commerce and Amazon seller coaching since 2002 with over 7,000 students served! Hundreds of our successful, happy students have been interviewed on our podcast!  

Today's podcast guest lives in Laos and runs a successful Amazon selling business in the US on Amazon.com. He's using concepts from the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course to provide all the living expenses he needs while he's living permanently in the country that God called him to  serve and love on the people of a poor nation.   Laos is a poor nation where the US dollar goes very far, so our guest for today's show is using the proceeds to bless those near him and even training them on how to get into ecommerce themselves as you'll hear.   It's another great example of what's possible when you learn the basics of Amazon the way we teach it - the flexibility of location is powerful and you won't believe what he's been able to achieve so fast in his young journey of only a few months as a REPLENS student of our training!   This episode is sponsored by the https://JimCockrumCoaching.com team! We have nearly 60 coaches currently. Set up a time to chat with us about coaching if you are ready to speed up your journey towards having a real business that you can be proud to own. Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 or set up a calendar date at https://SilentJim.com/bookacall   Watch this episode on our YouTuve channel: https://youtu.be/yMv4Amf_Owc     Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on Amazon.com - it's the latest version of the Silent Sales Machine book!   TheProvenConference.com - So much information and great networking at our LIVE event. We'll have Rabbi Lapin as our keynote speaker and 40 break out sessions at the upcoming event in May 2024 in Orlando!   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + 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!   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!   https://PrepCenterNetwork.com - Need a hand in prepping inventory? We have a list of all known Amazon seller prep centers worldwide. If you know of a prep center that’s not listed, please let us know!   Today's guest Roger Dunn      

Once per week or so our Amazon seller leadership team and I love to go live on Zoom with whoever can join us and answer as many ecommerce and Amazon selling related questions as possible. We love to capture the best moments from these Monday night sessions for you and turn them into a podcast episode.   Jim gives us an introduction and background on SilentJim.com and the ProvenAmazonCourse.com   Coach intro to Kickstart Bootcamp - Robin Joy gives an overview    Podcast best hits -- Jim covers which episodes are most helpful and popular with our listeners of the Silent Sales Machine Radio podcast https://silentjim.com/podcast   They touch on cross the border selling and the advantages of doing so   Jim clarifies what a replen is and how knowing this is intregal to your success   Lots of discussion on why Keepa is so important to your Amazon business   Question My question is, I'm in Canada and I did start my journey as a private label seller and that didn't go too well and then I joined you I think a year ago, should I sell here or in the US? You have a very unique advantage living in Canada. We've got some cross border training coming from Debbie on our team here and we're going to actually be rolling it out at the conference in May. https://theprovenconference.com   Question My question is how do I do replens? I've always done replens and home goods products which sell very well but I have to get my income up more. Replens definition Let's talk about what a replen is real quick. The difference between where you are now and having a business where you pay someone to put tape on boxes which is $12 $15 an hour work, you need to be spending time perfecting your Keepa skills.  You really got to dive into replens, find test worthy asins and build your book of ASINs When you start off in the Proven Amazon Course you're going to start off with Amazon 101, then both Replens courses we offer in the PAC. You will see exactly where to start on the tab "get started" and that's going to keep you busy the next three or four months.   Question  What podcast could help me understand keepa charts? If you want a shortcut get the course get the proven Amazon course go through Kickstart. https://silentjim.com/kickstart/ Podcast episodes which are helpful and fan favorites. Episodes 369 is the go to beginner's understanding of how we use Keepa, then episodes 612, 554, 555, 754 at https://silentjim.com/podcast For those of you who around earlier when I was mentioning it podcast episode 754 is our interview with Khang Dang. He's brilliant and created a software program to help manage his multimillion dollar Amazon business. We're very proud of how low we're going to make the price on this thing. https://silentjim.com/thesystem   Question Someone asked if there's any repricing training inside the Proven Amazon Course. Yes, there is. Bqool is one of our great sponsors. Repricer training - Bqool training module inside the ProvenAmazonCourse.com (direct link) https://learning.silentsalesmachine.com/members/courses/bqool/  Bqool webpage with group special https://SilentJim.com/repricer   Support Questions for us? If you got any questions about anything that we talked about tonight you can always contact our support team at [email protected]          

On today’s new podcast episode we meet a married couple who began their Amazon selling journey just a few short months ago.   They are ProvenAmazonCourse.com students who quickly jumped into our coaching program as well and they are doing great!   As you'll hear, they have made incredible progress in a very short time! You’ll hear what types of products that are selling, how they find a new "test worthy asins", and all the realities of the day today routines they’ve established to give them an incredible trajectory towards a very bright financial future.   They are also joining us in Orlando at the upcoming TheProvenConference.com event along with nearly 700 registered attendees May 23-25th! If you can't make it, be sure to grab livestream access as soon as possible on that same website while it's on sale!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/yi63GHcMDnE   Check out our sponsor for this episode. Aura https://try.goaura.com/jim Aura is the modern Amazon repricer, powered by AI. Leverage advanced features like Maven and Hyperdrive to safeguard your margins and keep you competitive. Start growing your sales profitably by automating your pricing—in under 10 minutes. Claim your free 14-day trial today, no credit card required. If you're a new Amazon seller doing under $10k per month, you'll want to check out Aura's Early Stage program. Get access to Aura's advanced features for only $27/mo for up to 12 months. Visit https://try.goaura.com/jim-early-stage   Today's guests Silas and Christine Anderson   Show note LINKS:    SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course   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 or visit silentjim.com/free11!   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + 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!   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!   JimCockrumCoaching.com - Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here! We’ve been setting the standard for excellence in e-commerce and Amazon seller coaching since 2002 with over 7,000 students served! Hundreds of our successful, happy students have been interviewed on our podcast!      

Sorry to burst your bubble, but after helping hundreds of students succeed on Amazon last year we are positive that "There is No Magic Formula".   We can teach you the SYSTEM, but there are lessons to learn and opportunity comes with a steady ongoing learning curve.   This new podcast episode discusses the opportunities and complexities of finding profitable Amazon products (aka Amazon Standard Identification Numbers or ASINs).   We address the common misconception that there's a simple magic formula for success in selecting "winning profitable" ASINs. There just isn't!   The discussion emphasizes the importance of matching any ASIN you find with a reputable source, avoiding third-party sellers, ensuring brand accuracy, and verifying listing details. It further highlights that testing is crucial for gaining experience, understanding inventory placement, improving account health, receiving seller feedback, and uncovering profit opportunities.   Once you have these habits, you will be an ASIN hunting NINJA, but until then, you're taking unnecessary risks and cutting your success short!   The episode advises testing safely by choosing fast-moving items, protecting capital, and being open to testing rather than finding reasons not to. It concludes that there's no universal formula for testing or replenishing ASINs, stressing that experience and inventory control, even with a small number of units, are key to making informed decisions.   The importance of diligence and careful evaluation is underscored in the conclusion.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of https://JeffSchick.com answers the question: "Can the actions I take with my amazon SHOPPING (buyer) account effect my Amazon SELLER account?"    Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/ss8W5rfeLZE   Show note LINKS:    SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on Amazon.com - it's the latest version of the Silent Sales Machine book!   TheProvenConference.com - so much information and great networking at our LIVE event. We'll have Rabbi Lapin as our keynote speaker and 40 break out sessions at the upcoming event in May 2024 in Orlando!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 74,000 + 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!   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!   JimCockrumCoaching.com - Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text)  ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here! We’ve been setting the standard for excellence in e-commerce and Amazon seller coaching since 2002 with over 7,000 students served! Hundreds of our successful, happy students have been interviewed on our podcast!