Brian and Robin Joy Olson are beloved leaders, coaches ( SilentJim.com/bookacall ) and successful Amazon business builders who've contributed to the success of countless Amazon sellers in our community with their down to earth, practical, step by step insights and strategies for Amazon selling success. Their insights can be found in several of the modules in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course library, and you'll hear them on our podcast once a week or so for their "coaches corner" episodes. Big a...
Jul 03, 2025•46 min
This episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio takes you behind the scenes of the entrepreneurial journey most people don’t show on social media—the messy middle. Join Brian and Robin Joy in Coaches’ Corner as they share candid stories about working through setbacks, building confidence, and keeping promises to yourself, even when early results feel discouraging. Discover why success isn’t about plotting the perfect path but about taking the next imperfect step, testing one ASIN at a time, and learn...
Jul 02, 2025•36 min
A young family had the dream of building a business together - at home in spite of having no previous business experience. They wanted to involve the kids and inlaws and find financial independence on their own terms. They wanted a flexible schedule and to be in control of their daily routine. They've found all that and MORE with their Amazon reselling business! It's another success story born from the ProvenAmazonCourse.com strategies! They are on track to hit $1Million in sales at great margin...
Jun 30, 2025•48 min
After coaching literally 1,000s of students to success over the past 24+ years, with an emphasis on Amazon the past several years, we've noticed some obvious trends in where especially new sellers go wrong. Today's episode is specifically a list of the most common mistakes you'll make as a newer Amazon seller if you don't get some help and instruction. It's not enough to watch a few youtube videos and start scanning barcodes looking for "flips". You'll wind up losing your account and you'll also...
Jun 26, 2025•27 min
In this inspiring episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio , coaches Brian and Robin Joy return from a summer break with powerful stories from recent coaching sessions. The message is clear: success doesn't require perfection—just consistent, imperfect action. Whether you're struggling to hit that first stride or doubting your next step, this episode will reignite your motivation. Hear how simple weekly challenges, embracing the "messy middle," and staying in motion can double your business—even th...
Jun 25, 2025•39 min
Whether you've been selling on Amazon for 10 days or 10 years, there is a shift happening in how to best succeed with buying and selling products through Amazon arbitrage. Join Jimmy Smith as he discusses how this new change affects sellers and how you can capitalize on this for your business moving forward. 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 at silentjim.com/evergreen . Wat...
Jun 23, 2025•18 min
Today we spend time with a great coach on our team Grant Douglas. We recap some of the highlights from the TheProvenConference.com event that just happened and share tips and insights on the state of Amazon selling, the unique strategies that make the ProvenAmazonCourse so powerful and some new high-impact benefits of being a coaching student in our program. Stay tuned at the end of the episode today to hear from Taylor Thomas of Arbitrage Card ( SilentJim.com/giftcards) to learn how using disco...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 12 min
On today’s episode we review a great live session from the recent Proven Conference. The presenter Ryan Otwell shares how he grew a seven figure business rapidly purchasing inventory on Amazon and flipping it right back on Amazon at fantastic margins. We call this "Amazon to Amazon" flipping strategy "A2A". The new course that teaches the strategy is available at https://provenamazoncourse.com/a2a If you’d like to get access to all 50 sessions from this conference, look for the special deal we h...
Jun 11, 2025•35 min
Join Brian and Robin Joy as they reflect on their energizing experience at the 2025 Proven Conference. From saltwater adventures in Florida to standing-room-only sessions in Orlando, this episode is packed with both heart and strategy. They unpack the highlights of their powerful two-day workshop, built around the core pillars of predictability, sustainability, and scalability—achieved through consistency, frameworks, and systems. You'll also hear behind-the-scenes insights on impactful tools li...
Jun 09, 2025•52 min
Did you miss the conference? Here's a sneak peak at one of our several sessions. Nate and Jim answer questions and talk about exciting upcoming things for Amazon sellers. This is a long and exciting episode which is sure to inspire you. We hope some of the Amazon selling momentum which over 700 conference attendees experienced will rub off on you and you'll consider coming in person to our next live event. If you were with us in Florida, Nate and Jim capture the spirit of the whole event in this...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 52 min
There is a GROWING pool of viable, reseller eligible, understocked and ENTIRELY UNSTOCKED products that you could be selling on Amazon. Today I PROVE it and show you how to see it for yourself. In fact - I show you how to go see about 2 - 2.5 million of them ANYTIME YOU'D LIKE. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/OVRGTOFfx-U Show note LINKS: ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady s...
May 26, 2025•33 min
Did you know that we have a team of VA's running virtually our ENTIRE back end operation for our e-commerce businesses for just a few dollars per hour? They live in the Philippines where the US dollar spends like $5-$6 so we give them fantastic jobs for just a few dollars per hour! They manage all the painful, monotonous aspects of having an online business and they are ESPECIALLY talented and experienced with all aspects of the Amazon seller models we are running (and teaching in the ProvenAmaz...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Today's guest is a coaching student who started a few years ago as a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student. He now has a very successful business and a flexible schedule and we both agreed, "We want this for other families!" He's got a fantastic system for finding underserved small brands that he can sell on Amazon and he explains all the details. He has a very profitable reselling business and he breaks it all down! He's also in the early stages of launching his own brand although he's in the early st...
May 19, 2025•55 min
The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community. Important and timely announcement LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting! If you can't make it to Or...
May 17, 2025•48 min
As you know, we are a multiple income stream podcast and community. That means we love using any manner of creative strategies to generate new legitimate income streams that compound and complement each other. Today's guest is a long time member of our community who has succeeded in many different arenas and with many different income streams. You'll enjoy his story as well as learning about a creative strategy he's using right now on eBay that has put him into one of the best business and perso...
May 15, 2025•46 min
In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio’s Coaches Corner, Brian and Robin Joy tackle one of the most common misconceptions in business: the search for a foolproof, step-by-step blueprint to success. Drawing from personal stories, coaching experiences, and even a 10-mile race through Colorado’s Garden of the Gods, they reveal why growth doesn't come from copying someone else’s path but from navigating your own challenges. They share the difference between blueprints and frameworks, the valu...
May 14, 2025•38 min
I've been in e-commerce for nearly a quarter Century. That makes me sound pretty old doesn't it? It's the only income I've earned in that time. I tried real estate, MLM, affiliate marketing, etc before I got into selling physical products about 20 years ago. It's been my "go to" model for 20 years now and as of right now, the future has literally NEVER looked brighter for the model we do and teach in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com to all new students. I've never seen anything that : > is this con...
May 12, 2025•35 min
The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community. Important and timely announcement LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting! If you can't make it to Or...
May 10, 2025•39 min
Is right now possibly the greatest time in e-commerce history to become a reseller on Amazon? I think it just might be - and I explain why on today's episode. Also - we are entering Covid 2.0 (and I'm not talking about the disease). I'm talking about the BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. The last time we saw conditions like what's about to happen we saw THOUSANDS of sellers make a killing on Amazon as resellers - and the conditions are the same again now! I'll explain what I mean on this episode. Stick arou...
May 08, 2025•58 min
In this Coaches Corner episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio , Brian and Robin Joy unpack a surprisingly common challenge among resellers: the obsession with sourcing new ASINs over building sustainable, replenishable inventory. Through humorous anecdotes, practical coaching insights, and relatable metaphors, they explore the psychology behind the "thrill of the chase" and how to shift focus toward long-term e-commerce success. Whether you're stuck in the cycle of constant test buys or strugglin...
May 07, 2025•43 min
Today's guest Tim was invited to our community by a friend, and he says it's been life changing. In 2024 Tim sold well over $500K at great margins by using the strategies we teach in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training. He's also attending our Amazon/Walmart seller event May 29-31st in Orlando FL - TheProvenConference.com . He attended last year as well and tells listeners, "It's a must attend event!" He came away with several practical strategies last year and he shares sever of them on today's...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min
The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community. Important and timely announcement LINKS: SilentJim.com/monlive - Get the training we did last week fof FREE! Note: you will need to be a member of the MST Facebook group to participate in our upcoming LIVE. You can join for free here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100...
May 03, 2025•43 min
Today's guest is the CEO of one of the largest software companies serving Amazon sellers. There are 500 employees at threecolts, and Yoda Yee manages all of it! He has a unique perspective on the momentum and direction of the Amazon selling opportunity. I had a great time discussing with him the current trends, challenges and favorable developments that all sellers should be aware of. He's a big sponsor of our upcoming TheProvenConference.com event in Orlando as well as one of the few events he ...
May 01, 2025•45 min
In this Coaches Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy reveal how a simple golf lesson— check your aim —translates into powerful business strategies for Amazon sellers and entrepreneurs alike. They discuss the importance of consistent action, the hidden impact of missed shipments, and how commitment drives results. Plus, discover practical ways to put yourself "in the way of success" and fuel your growth with coaching, community, and proven systems. Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, ...
Apr 30, 2025•35 min
Today's podcast guest has only been selling a few weeks and he started with just a few hundred dollars buy he's finding great inventory consistently just by understanding how to read a KEEPA chart through the lens we teach in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training. On some of his ASINs (products) he's even selling right alongside Amazon while being priced WAY higher and making sales! He breaks it all down in the episode. His next goal is $5,000 in sales per month and he's well on his way while work...
Apr 28, 2025•52 min
The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community. Important and timely announcement LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting! ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100...
Apr 26, 2025•45 min
Today we meet a successful Amazon seller who was suspended for about a month on Amazon several months ago, so they decided to pivot to include Walmart selling as well. As a six figure plus seller on Amazon, it wasn't a perfectly smooth transition, but he's done it and he's doing well! We discuss: -who should consider Walmart in addition to Amazon -how he finds good inventory for Walmart -what it's like to sell on both platforms Watch this episode on out YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/dQL...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Struggling to understand where your profits are going—even with a strong ROI? In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio: Coach's Corner , Brian and Robin Joy unpack one of the most common pain points Amazon sellers face: Why am I not taking home more money? Inside this episode: A breakdown of gross vs. net profit (and why the difference matters) What overhead is REALLY costing you The dangers of depending on a single "unicorn" ASIN (The Anchor ASIN Trap!) How to scale without burning out Rea...
Apr 23, 2025•50 min
Amazon to Amazon flips are HEATING UP! You can source right on Amazon and sell right back on Amazon as a REPLENS seller! Today i talk to a coach on our team who recently did $60K in a month at 22net on AtoA flips! We are leading the charge as well in talking to Keepa to integrate new features that make flips easier to find and jump on! Today's guest is emerging as yet another incredible, successful leader in our community. He's traveling the world, doing work he loves, supporting ministries he b...
Apr 21, 2025•28 min
The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community. Important and timely announcement LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting! ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100...
Apr 19, 2025•32 min
