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Silent Sales Machine Radio

Voted the #1 podcast for Amazon sellers in late 2024! Still the ONLY Amazon seller podcast that features 100's of RECENT, REAL stories and strategies for Amazon FBA sellers around the world! Welcome to the most listened to and success filled Amazon/Walmart/eBay seller podcast on the web! This is the official podcast of the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course. Inside the free 78,000+ member Facebook group for fans of the show (SilentJim.com has a link) you'll MEET and INTERACT with an amazing community that uses the strategies taught on this show to grow incredible businesses. This show features "real people" from all walks of life who pull back the curtain on the struggles, victories and strategies that come with WORKING HARD to build a beautiful business online. Nothing worth having comes easy, but prepare to be inspired by those who are charting a course towards building an amazing business online. The hundreds of featured guests on the show are ProvenAmazonCourse.com students as well as some of the 7,000+ coaching students from our Ecommerce coaching program that's been operating with a great reputation since 2003. The host, Jim Cockrum (SilentJim.com) has had a reputation as one of the most credible sources of eCommerce strategy advice to be found since 1999. Bottom line: Regardless of experience level, you'll learn proven online business strategies on this show and become an Amazon selling NINJA! This show applies timeless, proven strategies to modern eCommerce challenges. This podcast is for anyone who is looking to build or start an online business the RIGHT way with advice from one of the most trusted names in online marketing. With over 6.3 million downloads on iTunes heading into 2025, you've found the right place to launch and grow the online business of your dreams. NOTE: This show and related content are not related to or endorsed by Amazon.com, nor are the success stories you'll hear representative of typical or average results you can expect. Results discussed are provided for demonstration of what is possible, but are not intended to imply that you'll achieve similar results or any results.
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#310: Small group mentoring on our most popular fast start strategy

Today Jimmy Smith interviews one of our top Amazon RA Replenshibles experts, Kate Chattic, whom quickly grew a $1million biz and is one of our trainers! They discuss the success of our mentorship program and share tips for scaling up an Amazon biz with the Replens strategies. All link resources mentioned on the podcast are at https://silentjim.com/podcast Learn more about Legends here: ProvenAmazonCourse.com/legendstrial Replens group mentorship info https://ProvenAmazonCourse.com/rgm Our stand ...

Sep 03, 202028 minEp. 310

#309: The $0 Cost Product that you Don't Even Have to Touch

If you're looking for a way to get started in an online business that is free and that you don't have to keep inventory of then listen to this episode. Stephen knows print on demand as well as anyone in our community and he has a great story too. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vxptFWsBhIw Links Mentioned in this Episode: Mega Print on Demand Summit Videos https://jimc.biz/podsummit Printful - https://www.printful.com/ PrintTech - https://printtech.us/...

Aug 27, 202033 minEp. 309

#308: Bye Bye Full Time Corporate Job

Eric is a 2nd time guest on this podcast. In episode 205 he goes deep into his business model and shares with Jim that his goal is to quit his high paying corporate job. Well, Eric has done that and in this episode he talks about how he made that decision and gives advice for others to know when might be the right time for them to make the jump. Resources mentioned on the show are at https://silentjim.com/podcast watch the interview on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/7Qnjzwq6ELg Proven Amaz...

Aug 25, 202034 minEp. 308

#307: How a Mom of 3 Young Kids (One a Newborn) Doubled Her Sales

Amy is a busy mom with 3 kids, one of them a newborn yet she has managed to double her sales since joining our Legends group and even leave her high paying Pharmacist job! Please go to https://silentjim.com/podcast to get any resources mentioned on the episode. YouTube link: https://youtu.be/drtnrh_NwHc Links Mentioned in this Episode: Legends $1 Trial - https://provenamazoncourse.com/legendstrial...

Aug 21, 202027 minEp. 307

#306: Building an ecommerce business from South Africa

Today's guest started out selling on Amazon.com in the US from South Africa, but he found far bigger opportunities locally! He used the lessons he'd learned as a listener to this show along with the lessons he picked up as a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student to begin selling on a local marketplace and now his business is exploding! There are so many great lessons for all of us on today's episode! The "online selling" explosion is only beginning - you are in the right place to learn how to build som...

Aug 17, 202035 minEp. 306

#305: Building an incredible Amazon business living in Mexico

Today's interview is with a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student who lives in Mexico and has built an incredible business selling into the US and Mexico. He reached out to us to share his first $10K US sales month and we asked him to hop on a podcast episode to share his story of how this business model can be done from anywhere in the world! You'll love meeting Jonathan! Check out the show notes and links at https://silentjim.com/podcast Our YouTube channel interview of Jonathan https://youtu.be/V0q9...

Aug 14, 202041 minEp. 305

#304: "Control the controllable" and "Stick-to-itness" - the keys to this couple's business success

Michael and Rachel Keesey are Amazon veterans and long time members of our Amazon Legends group. Rachel was able to quit her nursing job to go full time in their Amazon business. They drop some incredible wisdom in this episode about their Amazon journey. All resources mentioned on the podcast are at the podcast website https://SilentJim.com/podcast Our YouTube channel interview: https://youtu.be/DT4r6AOU1u4 Links: Amazon Legends $1 Trial - https://provenamazoncourse.com/legendstrial Pre Q4 Amaz...

Aug 10, 202042 minEp. 304

#303: This couple outsourced their way to $80,000 per month in sales!

Frank and Amy implemented what was taught in the Replens and Legends groups, but couldn't get past $45,000 in sales.....until they started outsourcing. Now they're on pace to hit $100,000 per month by September! All resources mentioned on the podcast are at https://silentjim.com/podcast Links : The outsourcing and team building course https://provenamazoncourse.com/outsourcing/ Proven Replen Course https://provenamazoncourse.com/replens Legends Group https://provenamazoncourse.com/legends...

Aug 07, 202030 minEp. 303

#302: Three ways to include your kids in your business

What do a stroller, an eBay box and grace have in common? Come and find out - Today our guest host shares a bit of her story starting 17 years ago when her kids were toddlers. She shares three ways she has learned to include her children in her business. If you have children of any and all ages who are living busy life with you, you’ll want to listen in on strategies to get them involved. All resources mentioned found at https://silentjim.com/podcast Links: Proven Amazon Course - www.provenamazo...

Aug 03, 202018 minEp. 302

#301: Over $500K his first year selling on Amazon with great tips for all

Today's guest is Oscar. He returns to update on his journey! Within 90 days he was selling $30K per month on Amazon, and now at the one year mark he's just passed the $500K mark! You'll love the strategies and encouragement that just flows from this guy- it's infectious! If you are looking for practical tips for Amazon selling success mixed in with plenty of motivation and encouragement, this episode is for you! All resources mentioned on the podcast are at https://SilentJim.com See the intervie...

Jul 29, 202040 minEp. 301

#300: From cutting grass to a $million dollar month selling on Amazon

Today's ProvenAmazonCourse.com student has an incredible story. There's no hype, no slick tactics or pricey tools. His strategy is simply this, "learn the basics, do the work and then build relationships". If that sounds too simple, we are sorry - it's all he's got! When Jeff was laid off from his job he had to scramble to find income as they burned through savings. He got started on Amazon using our PAC course, played around with a couple simple strategies and then quickly built an amazing busi...

Jul 24, 202045 minEp. 300

#299: Using a $500 credit limit to build a $7million biz in 4 years

Today's guest said, "Four years ago I signed up for Jim Cockrum's coaching program starting from scratch with a $500 credit card." That's a direct quote from Cameron who recently shared in our Facebook group proof that he had built a $7million sales biz on Amazon! Today we will take you through his story of how he started out using his bed as his "prep center" but now has an amazing business story to share with us! Catch the resources https://SilentJim.com Watch the interview on our YT channel h...

Jul 22, 202031 minEp. 299

#298: Where do I start with guest host Ryan Reger

Welcome to all the new folks joining our community! This is a great time to start a new business, but we know it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. In this episode Ryan chats with Honey Woods, who is a homeschool mom of 6 kids about how she started her business and the various ways there are to begin selling physical products online. Show notes and resource links mentioned are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast YouTube channel link https://youtu.be/tHWAXVgU1rE Proven Amazon Course - http:...

Jul 20, 202034 minEp. 298

#297: Aiming for a $750K year in Amazon sales as a married couple

Today's guests have seen their share of struggle on their way to building an amazing business using the ProvenAmazonCourse. They started out frustrated and unable to find profitable inventory, but now they say they literally "see deals everywhere" because of what they've learned. They even have family members and friends in other parts of the country who are doing the shopping for them and sending in inventory for them as their business soars! You'll learn several sourcing strategies as well as ...

Jul 15, 20201 hr 3 minEp. 297

#296: From high school teacher to $850K ecommerce business

Today's guest went through a dark time about 6 years ago with his family struggling through loss. He was a teacher at the time and he became determined to build something positive out of the losses he and his wife had faced. One of the beautiful things that came from that dark time was Tim's ecommerce business including a thriving Amazon business selling his own sporting goods products as well as grocery! His business has expanded to include family on the team, and they are selling in other nati...

Jul 13, 202028 minEp. 296

#295: Find your people in unexpected places

We talk a lot in this community about finding your audience first. What if you want to turn something you're interested in or passionate about into income? Where do you find that audience? In this episode Ryan chats with Jenni Hunt about some unexpected places to find your audience, serve them and engage with them. Even if you sell physical products online then you'll want to tune in as the strategies discussed will help you find more people to serve with your products. Don't have a course or a ...

Jul 08, 202034 minEp. 295

#294: Young family building an $800K Amazon business while keeping a full-time job

Today you'll meet a coaching student who has used the concepts from the ProvenAmazonCourse to build an incredible business that is on track to hit $800K this year. He shares some powerful sourcing strategies that have never been shared before as well (like how he scouts for products using only Amazon.com!) This young couple started out selling books on Amazon, but they found it to be a grind. They transitioned to our "replens" model and began to build a stable business that has them setting thei...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 294

#293: Another single mom Amazon seller success story

Today's guest has sold books on Amazon and played with dropshipping on Shopify, but she didn't quite find the stability and sustainability that she'd been hoping for in those models. Eventually she discovered the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and jumped into our "Replens" module. She applied the simple process we teach and her first full month was a huge success and she quickly opened up her own "prep space" to get her business out of her house! Now she's excited to tell others about her journey...

Jun 29, 202043 minEp. 293

#292: Full time working mom builds $10K per month in sales

Today's guest has a job she loves and a wonderful family, but she's a serial entrepreneur and she has the Amazon bug! Today we meet JimCockrumCoaching student Leigha Modlin, and she shares her journey from selling products from estate sales, to books, and now on to our very popular "replens" Amazon model. You are going to enjoy hanging out with us today! As always, get all show and subscribe for new episode alerts at SilentJim.com/podast Watch this interview on our YouTube channel https://youtu....

Jun 25, 202045 minEp. 292

#291: 300K per year in sales while overcoming health issues

The right mindset has helped Christie overcome her challenges. Even multiple sclerosis Can't Stop Her from Building a 300k per year Amazon Business! If you're holding on to an excuse as to why you can't build an ecommerce business, then listen to this episode for inspiration. Show notes are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast This interview can be viewed on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/nMePBCnbY9E Amazon Legends - the group that Christie credits for much of her success https://provenamazonc...

Jun 22, 202034 minEp. 291

#290: A million $ Amazon biz built while working a corporate job

Today we meet JimCockrumCoaching.com student Adam Chontos. His business has taken off as he looks to do $1million in sales in his first full calendar year. He shares the struggles of working full-time while building a business with his wife and other family members helping. It's a great story of determination and showing what's possible. All his strategies are from the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and the great coaches we assigned him. You'll love hearing about Adam and his beautiful family and...

Jun 19, 202055 minEp. 290

#289: From a Stressful Job to a Full Time Amazon Business

"Bringing Dads Home" is a quote you'll hear from time to time around here and in today's episode you'll hear from yet another dad that left his job to pursue his Amazon business full time. Jason talks about the strategy he used to create a stable business that allowed him to make the leap away from his stressful job. Links and full descriptions are at https://SilentJim.com Jason's interview on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/6mwi44PySO0 Amazon Legends - the group that Jason credits for much...

Jun 17, 202029 minEp. 289

#288: Can you build an Amazon biz without an account?

In this episode we brainstorm through the numerous ways you can grow an incredible business (and multiple income streams) using Amazon WITHOUT needing an Amazon account! It's an interesting challenge to think through, but our ProvenAmazonCourse.com course has strategies inside it that require NO AMAZON ACCOUNT of your own! This is useful information for those who want to consider what other income streams they might launch besides selling on one AZ account, as well as for those who are facing an...

Jun 15, 202019 minEp. 288

#287: Stop scanning barcodes and build a $750K Amazon biz

After buying an expensive Amazon selling course from a company that went out of business, our guests today were a bit frustrated by the experience, but Kip and Wendy quickly found the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and the story changed fast! To make a long story short, they quickly ramped up and expect to see $750K in sales in 2020 after just a couple months of new strategy. You'll love meeting this kind, loving couple and hearing their encouraging story of success - and BIG plans for continued ...

Jun 12, 202039 minEp. 287

#286: Another multiple income stream success story during the virus chaos

Today's young couple are the latest success story from our JimCockrumCoaching.com coaching program and their only income is from the online strategies they've learned from our training and the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course! Income streams include their own coffee brand that's doing well on a shopify site (they learned that from the coffee training module in the PAC), they sell many other RA/OA products on Amazon and have helped other brands and businesses get onto Amazon as well by helping busin...

Jun 09, 202030 minEp. 286

#285: Three experts on the topic of Amazon price gouging issues

During the virus chaos there have been an unusual number of sellers who have complained about Amazon's fair price warnings and gouging issues. While this is a topic we've already discussed recently in other episodes, today I tracked down three of the top experts who can help us dive a bit deeper on the topic. Each of our guests today provide us with similar, but unique perspectives on the issue because each of them provide sellers with assistance if/when they are suspended or threatened with sus...

Jun 06, 20201 hr 32 minEp. 285

#284: Amazon seller success is like two buckets. It really is this simple

Those who are building great businesses on Amazon right now all have something in common. In this short episode I help you figure out if you've got "IT". Can you solve this related brain teaser? There are two identical buckets sitting level in an open field positioned next to each other. Both are open to the sky with no obstructions nearby. It's been raining hard for hours, and while one bucket is full and overflowing with rain water, the other identical bucket is only partially full. How is thi...

Jun 03, 202012 minEp. 284

#283: Do some lack a business building mindset? I say it's a choice!

A recent post in our free facebook group (we just passed 57,000 members!) was talking about mindset and it prompted me to record this. If you are struggling with having a business building mindset, you should try out the simple strategy I reveal in this episode. It's based on TIMELESS strategies that have worked for millions of successful business builders over thousands of years! It's not "wisdom from Jim" - it's "wisdom from the best selling book in world history"! Get all the links at https:/...

May 28, 202027 minEp. 283

#282: Are you ready to have your own product on Amazon?

Our approach to helping you launch your own product with predictable success is unique in the industry. We suggest a "test small, fail small" strategy rather than the "go all in and go big" strategy. Today I explain why ESPECIALLY during the virus chaos, this is a far superior strategy that puts money in the bank faster, and protects you from losses. All links are at https://SilentJim.com ProvenAmazonCourse.com course - the only course you'll ever need. JimCockrumCoaching.com - our industry lead...

May 20, 202020 minEp. 282

#281: So many great free resources for you right now!

Are you new to this podcast? You need this episode. Even if you've been around awhile, you need to pay attention for some great updates! We have many great FREE resources available to you to help you launch and grow multiple income streams with a focus on Amazon selling growth! Odds are you aren't aware of the free ways we can help. You'll also hear about some exciting upcoming projects such as our new platform for sellers, our mask site and updates on our next live event. Get access to all link...

May 18, 202034 minEp. 281
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