What are those things you wish you'd learned sooner regarding running an Amazon selling business? Today we discuss many of those core lessons! Too often, it's human nature to learn only by making mistakes, but if we are wise, we take time to learn from the missteps of others and save ourselves some heartache, lost time and lost money! Today's episode is inspired by a popular recent discussion that happened in our free, private Facebook group. Several basic lessons are unveiled in this episode. A...
Jan 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 249
In this episode Jim lists out the many income streams that he has established online over the years. As he comes up on 20 years of earning income online, it's quite a list! For over seventeen years, these income streams have been the only income for the Cockrum family of 7. Show notes https://SilentJim.com TheProvenConerence.com SilentSalesMachine.com ProvenPromoList.com ProvenAmazonCourse.com Our Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/...
Jan 09, 2020•39 min•Ep. 248
It can often feel unstable to have your income coming from online sources, so how can we fix this? Truth be told, there's few income strategies MORE stable than an online business, but for some reason it's still hard to convince ourselves of that sometimes. Today Jim gives several practical steps to take to ensure maximum stability in your online income adventure regardless of how big or small your business is! He also has a big update for us on our nearly 800,000 members strong buyer list and s...
Jan 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 247
As we roll into 2020, the evidence is clear - building multiple streams of income online is a MASSIVE opportunity! The future has never looked brighter! Let's talk through some of the big trends and news that tells us where things are heading. All show notes at https://SilentJim.com Our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam ProvenPromoList.com TheProvenConference.com The ONLY course you'll need to build a great business on Amazon: ProvenAmazonCourse.com...
Dec 30, 2019•18 min•Ep. 246
Today you'll meet a dad who is grateful to be home with a thriving online business! His last "real job" was as a delivery driver for FedEx and a Donut business. Brad was working up to 70 hours per week and wearing himself out. When he first discovered Amazon selling he hastily bought a pricey course and got burned by the terrible advice it contained - but fortunately for Brad he persisted and a friend told him about our podcast, the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and our community. The rest is hi...
Dec 20, 2019•54 min•Ep. 245
What does the future look like based on what we are seeing happening in our community right now? Is now a good time to start? Will 2020 bring growth? What fears should we have if any? What opportunities are expanding? Let's talk about it! Show notes at https://SilentJim.com TheProvenConference.com - our July 2020 conference will be here before you know it ProvenPromoList.com - partner with us and get your offers on our list ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the only training amazon sellers will ever need...
Dec 17, 2019•35 min•Ep. 244
In this episode we give you access to a full hour of training that we recently did with the paid attendees at our latest TheProvenConference.com event! We had over thirty sessions, but this one was on the topic of creating unique listings on Amazon called "kits" or "bundles". We explain the difference between the two, explore how to prevent competition and make sure you know what you need to know to start creating unique listings that repel competitors! LINKS: SilentJim.com/bundles : A link to t...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 243
I'm unaware of anyone else in the online business training world who is so confident in what they have to offer that they are willing to FLY to your hometown, spend 2 days with you and help you find 50 or more profitable products (unique to YOU - not a preset list!) that you can sell over and over again at predictable profits on Amazon...and we'll show you how to find as many more products as you'd like! This is our "REPLENS" strategy and we are seeing incredible results. In this episode we tell...
Dec 10, 2019•41 min•Ep. 242
Today you'll meet ProvenAmazonCourse.com student Eric Moy. He randomly ran into a couple great members of our community on different occasions and now he's an up and coming start of online selling! He has a bright future as a great student studying aerospace engineering, but he's even more excited about his rapidly growing Amazon business! We talk lessons in partnerships, finding great products to sell and scaling in today's episode. Enjoy! All show notes SilentJim.com The post that Eric made in...
Dec 04, 2019•36 min•Ep. 241
In this episode we go through the various strategies that can be used to build an incredible business on Amazon even if you don't even have an amazon seller account! These strategies are available to us all, but those who don't yet have an approved amazon seller account will especially love this episode! Notes at https://SilentJim.com/podcast LINKS: ProvenPerformanceInventory.com (a module that's included in the Proven Amazon Course) ProvenAmazonCourse.com Support@SilentSalesMachine.com - Our su...
Dec 03, 2019•23 min•Ep. 240
Today our guest shares some early struggles selling on Amazon that eventually lead to a healthy, profitable business that has him considering going full-time selling online! You'll love meeting Tim! He's recently been married, has a full-time job and he's not afraid to try new ideas online! Show notes https://SilentJim.com/podcast "Business Secrets From the Bible" book discussion group https://www.facebook.com/groups/355653061771202/ TheProvenConference.com : get details on our upcoming July 202...
Nov 27, 2019•32 min•Ep. 239
There's been some news lately from the world's largest selling platform that is making many sellers nervous." That opening sentence has been the topic of about 10,000 articles over the past 20 years. For the longest time it was eBay as the target of concern, and now it's Amazon. Today I address the most recent "scary" article and the concerns being raised there. Better yet, I tell you exactly how to THRIVE in spite of any changes that are coming! Show notes at https://SilentJim.com/podcast...
Nov 25, 2019•34 min•Ep. 238
In this short episode Jim celebrates his 18th year of earning 100% of his income from multiple streams of online income. From humble beginnings, hundreds of millions of dollars of products have been sold, 1000s of students have been coached and countless testimonials have emerged. In 2020 the best is yet to come, but be encouraged by today's simple message - if a guy can earn 100% of his income from the Internet for 18 years and take great care of his family of seven, you can do it do! Show note...
Nov 22, 2019•24 min•Ep. 237
I recently polled our community in our Facebook group and discovered that the vast majority of them are not doing one simple activity that is GUARANTEED to ignite their business and move it forward at warp speed. Ignore this simple lesson at your own peril. I'm about to give you (literally SPOON FEED YOU) an awesome SUPER POWER and you'll thank me for it! Expect to see results within days or weeks at the longest - this simple skill requires zero funds and WILL put more money in the bank every ti...
Nov 19, 2019•32 min•Ep. 236
Do you need entertainment in your life? How much screen time do you have each week? Is starting (or launching additional) income streams online a solution for your life? In this short episode I address these questions based on a recent online discussion I was part of. I hope it challenges you! Show notes are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast SilentSalesMachine.com - the $5 book that started it all ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the course that will help you launch income online better than any other...
Nov 15, 2019•10 min•Ep. 235
Our culture has a lot to say about "making money" and 99% of it is NEGATIVE! If you aren't fully aware of exactly how VIRTUOUS and HONORABLE it is to serve well in business, then you are likely shooting yourself in the foot without even realizing it! Today's episode is the second session from our recent big event where over 700 of your fellow listeners to this program gathered in central Illinois for TheProvenConference.com event. This episode is the second session from entertaining and always p...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 234
Two recent popular facebook discussions in our community prompted me to record this short episode today. One of those discussions revolved around the most common fears shared by many new online business builders and that's the COST and RISK of getting started. The other discussion showed us what the reality of day to day work looks like for so many in our community. My goal for this episode is to convince you that you DO have what it takes, the risks are TINY and the cost is MINIMAL. Success is ...
Nov 08, 2019•24 min•Ep. 233
Typically, PPC ads (Pay Per Click) is used to sell more of your product, but that's not how we use Amazon's paid ads. Today we'll discuss how to use PPC ads to uncover untapped opportunities in the Amazon marketplace! Guest Rob Chrin YouTube https://youtu.be/yBKHeq0sz9c Our sponsor: https://urtasker.com http://ProvenAZPPC.com Private Label Training - http://ProvenPrivateLabel.com (a module inside ProvenAmazonCourse.com)...
Nov 06, 2019•55 min•Ep. 232
Imagine being the co-author of a best seller, but making one small misstep that turns into your biggest oversight in the end. Today we meet a guy who co-authored the most successful self-published book EVER. Better still, he's actually joined our team and is creating some incredible opportunities - for all of us! You'll also learn how you can be a part of what we are building! Show notes are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast YouTube link: https://youtu.be/qdw6Ho9T0fA Our sponsor: https://urtasker...
Nov 01, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 231
There are some very simple strategies you can use to launch your own highly profitable products on Amazon! Today we meet a ProvenAmazonCourse student. You'll enjoy this story of a young married couple who has a business that initially took off slow, but now things are ramping up fast! Jonathan Marks (our guest) also shares his thoughts on the most recent live event TheProvenConference.com that took place in Sept 2019 YouTube link: https://youtu.be/dgL1akUOuTc Show note links: Urtasker.com - our ...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 230
Today we meet a married couple who have replaced their income with multiple internet-based income streams. They are JimCockrumCoaching.com coaches, and they've been full-time online for several years now. Topics covered are: How and when to make the transition, how working from home has impacted their family and marriage, the reality of what life feels like when you are working from home, and some of the ups and downs of the journey. Guests Larry and Sue Pruett Show notes at SilentJim.com/podcas...
Oct 25, 2019•52 min•Ep. 229
Which is better? Traditional investing in stocks, mutual funds, real estate, 401K etc. or building a business on the side? Today I dive into my thoughts on this topic based on having talked to and seen thousands go through this decision process. Show notes are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast ProvenAmazonCourse.com/replens : Our Replens Course https://provenreplentraining.com/ : We come to your hometown and train you ProvenAmazonCourse.com - Our comprehensive Amazon training course. All of our t...
Oct 22, 2019•14 min•Ep. 228
Oct 16, 2019•49 sec•Ep. 227
We share a lot of "mega success" stories on this show, but not everyone is quite where they want to be just yet. The proper mindset, a solid plan and the right community virtually ensure your success though and today we'll meet a mom from our community who is on that path to greatness! Guest: Milena ViVenzio. View this episode on youtube on our channel as well (see links below). All links posted at SilentJim.com/podcast YouTube link https://youtu.be/ikHp8m_Wdf8 TheProvenConference.com for videos...
Oct 14, 2019•55 min•Ep. 226
Jason and his wife have three kids ages 8,6 and 2 and one of them, is autistic. While living in Japan they struggled to find the care they needed so they moved to the US with a dream of getting their son the help he needed while also launching a company with products built to assist families with kids who are facing educational challenges. This year they expect $400,000 in sales, but it's not been an easy road. Today we meet Jason Hsieh from Lakikid.com. Notes https://SilentJim.com/podcast Watch...
Oct 10, 2019•48 min•Ep. 225
How have we consistently generated such incredible success stories and loyalty in our community? Being in a family means being in a community. For a community or family to be healthy there are exactly FIVE timeless truths that must be present, and we've intentionally "baked" all five of them into our community and you may not have even realized it! In this episode I go into each of these characteristics of an effective FAMILY and COMMUNITY (the rules are the SAME). My goal of this episode is to ...
Oct 07, 2019•39 min•Ep. 224
I've been using the internet creatively as the sole source of income for my family of seven for 17 years, but last week was the BEST WEEK I can recall. The results, momentum, success stories from the community, the live event that surpassed our expectations...and oh yeah - the #1 BEST SELLING TOY ON AMAZON are just the start. We measure our success by YOUR success - come hear how we are winning together with the greatest community of business building warriors in the world! Notes are all at http...
Oct 04, 2019•37 min•Ep. 223
Today we hang out with a seven figure Amazon seller who supports his young family with income from his growing business. We recently both returned from TheProvenConference.com event, so we are excited to share some of the highlights of what we learned from that event as well in this episode. As always, all links can be found at SilentJim.com or contact our support team here: support@SilentSalesMachine.com YouTube link to see the video of the interview https://youtu.be/Ag5Bs7AABOY ProvenTeamBuild...
Sep 30, 2019•52 min•Ep. 222
Having recently left his six figure corporate job to pursue the entrepreneurial lifestyle full-time, Richard along with his wife Shelley are very excited about the future. They have built three income streams and today we'll hear about each of them. Their Amazon selling business is currently centered on the wholesale selling strategies taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and they have two other exciting businesses as well that allow them to be home and together a lot with their beautiful...
Sep 26, 2019•47 min•Ep. 221
In today's episode we interview ProvenAmazonCourse.com success story Michelle Henderson. Her infectious energy and "overcomer" spirit will inspire and encourage you! You'll learn about "replens", "reverse sourcing" and how she's gone from barely selling $1,000 per month online to a healthy business generating $10,000 or more monthly with healthy profit margins! See the interview on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/S4rSpmy1Z6A TheProvenConference.com (get details on videos from our most recen...
Sep 24, 2019•40 min•Ep. 220
