Growing an Amazon business is full of ups and downs. We love the ups and try to avoid the downs, but the road to Amazon FBA success will include some failure for everyone! Listen to today’s episode of The Full-Time FBA Show where we share three of our biggest failures in our 10-plus years of reselling. We break down these heart-shattering mistakes and even share some tips on how you can avoid them. Finally, we tell listeners how they can avoid serious failures in their Amazon businesses. Don’t m...
Sep 11, 2023•16 min•Ep. 205
We all want to be more productive, but how can we actually find more time to get more things done in our Amazon business? Today on the show, we talk about crafting schedules that are super productive for Amazon sellers. It's not just about finding more time to work on your Amazon business, but about making the most efficient use of the time you have available to you. The more efficient you can be, the more profits you'll experience. The more tasks you can get accomplished, the faster you can rea...
Sep 04, 2023•17 min•Ep. 204
When you started your Amazon FBA journey, you probably began by selling one-off inventory items, and there’s nothing wrong with that! But when you are looking to grow and expand your FBA business, you have to start taking a closer look at replenishables or, as we call them, replens. Replens are the magic ingredient that will anchor your business for long-term success. The more replens you have, the more stable your Amazon business will become. On today's show, we'll share exactly what replens ar...
Aug 28, 2023•11 min•Ep. 203
Since 2020, increasing numbers of brick-and-mortar retail stores have gone out of business. When this happens, it’s often accompanied by a huge “Store Closing Sale,” where the store is shutting its doors and you’ve got one last chance to get some really good deals. You might be asking yourself: what can resellers do to take advantage of this particular situation? Well, you’re in luck! Today, we share 8 strategies that will help you source a going-out-of-business sale successfully. From understan...
Aug 21, 2023•12 min•Ep. 202
It may be the middle of August, but it is not too early to start thinking about how you can take advantage of all the incredible opportunities that Q4 brings for selling on Amazon! Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are sharing some tips and tricks for stocking up your Q4 inventory. Today you’ll find out what Q4 means (and what to expect from Amazon during this time), the importance of avoiding stock-outs, and much more. We also delve into why you should stock up on one-off items right now befo...
Aug 14, 2023•9 min•Ep. 201
Join us today as we celebrate our 200th episode of The Full-Time FBA Show! This milestone is not only about the number of episodes but also about the incredible guests we've had and the invaluable strategies we've shared to transform part-time hours into a thriving Amazon income. Most importantly, we celebrate you, our cherished listeners, who inspire us daily to provide free, actionable content that accelerates your Amazon business growth. In this special episode, we announce an exciting giveaw...
Aug 07, 2023•8 min•Ep. 200
Being an Amazon seller is hard work. It requires a healthy amount of physical labor, and most notably, it consumes so much valuable time. But you don’t have to do everything yourself. As a seller, you can outsource your prepping, packing, and shipping. This will free up some time for you to find new ways of increasing your income even further, and your family will be grateful to have the garage space back! In today’s episode, Stephen sits down with the founder of My Prep Center, Nathan Bindschat...
Jul 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 199
Over the years, we’ve managed to generate a very consistent six-figure income through our FBA business. Today, we share some very helpful advice on how we got there. In this episode, you’ll hear about the six critical questions that you need to think through in order to start earning a high six-figure Amazon income. These six questions will help you figure out your next steps, identify the cause of your procrastination, increase your intensity and focus, stop working on less important aspects of...
Jul 24, 2023•17 min•Ep. 198
The day this podcast episode releases coincides with Day One of our highly anticipated Amazon Income Accelerator Workshop, and in this episode, we're talking about how to get the most from it. This workshop is a five-day online experience, where we pull back the curtains to show you how you can realistically make a full-time income selling on Amazon and give you insights into how we and our students have done this successfully. Today, we break down what you can expect from the workshop day by da...
Jul 17, 2023•8 min•Ep. 197
Earning a full-time income on Amazon may seem intimidating, but with the right guidance, it can be a far more achievable goal than you might realize. In today’s episode we take a closer look at three big obstacles preventing Amazon sellers from making a full-time income on Amazon and what can be done to address them. Today, we break down why you need a lot less capital than you might think to get started, how a time audit can help you prioritize what's important, and what to do if you’re being h...
Jul 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 196
Today, we have an insightful and inspiring conversation with Kristy Winter, in which she shares her FBA seller origin story and how leveraging her Amazon business enabled her to start living her dream by purchasing a farm in Texas with cash from her Amazon business! Kristy was already selling items on eBay when she decided to try Amazon on a whim, with little hope of profit. As soon as she saw the potential reward and convenience, she dived into learning as much as she could. With Stephen's help...
Jul 03, 2023•20 min•Ep. 195
When it comes to running a successful Amazon FBA business, we usually emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive growth mindset and focusing on opportunities for improvement -- but we also believe it’s important to be aware of some of the big threats and potential challenges you might face. In this episode, we discuss how to cope with failure in your Amazon business, why you should adopt a CEO mindset to manage your to-do list more effectively, and why strategic product selection is so i...
Jun 26, 2023•15 min•Ep. 194
Books are the OG Amazon inventory, and today we’re going to share some of our best bookseller tips for making maximum profits. In this episode, you’ll hear about our favorite places to find profitable books and even hear how we once sold a $5 book for $250! We believe it’s best to sell books as used, not new, and by listening today you'll learn why. We'll even share some tips to make sure your books stand out from your competition and have some specific words of wisdom on how to properly grade t...
Jun 19, 2023•12 min•Ep. 193
We have a very special guest joining us today on The Full-Time FBA Show. Chris Green is one of the original Amazon resellers who kickstarted our own (and so many other people’s) Amazon FBA business. He has a multitude of books that help people learn how to resell online, and today he is here to tell us about his new book, The Flip Game . In this interview, you’ll hear about how Chris influenced our business, the difference between flipping and arbitrage, what inspired him to focus his new book o...
Jun 12, 2023•30 min•Ep. 192
Prime Day is almost among us and we are so excited to share some tips with you to help you maximize your sales! In this episode, you will hear all about the history of Prime Day, why Amazon created it, how you can benefit from it as a reseller, and why it’s longer than just a day. We explore the importance of being a Prime member, the rules on the things you can’t do on Prime Day, and why you have to have realistic expectations about your sales. We even share four comprehensive tips to maximize ...
Jun 05, 2023•13 min•Ep. 191
In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, we dive into the complex topic of selling on Amazon and competition. The question of how much competition is too much is often on the minds of Amazon sellers, and in this episode, we provide valuable insights to help answer that question. Today, you will learn that the number of sellers is not the only factor to consider when making sourcing decisions. We delve into how sellers can determine price competitiveness by examining the buy box and comparing p...
May 29, 2023•13 min•Ep. 190
In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, we discuss three Amazon seller truths that nobody else will tell you. We first unpack how integrity is crucial for us and how we always aim to be honest with our audience, before revealing the three truths that Amazon sellers need to know, including helpful resources to help you along your Amazon seller journey. We share our experiences and encourage listeners to view these hard truths as opportunities to learn and grow. Through this candid conversation...
May 22, 2023•14 min•Ep. 189
Having too much information or too many decisions to make can be overwhelming and cause you to simply freeze up. In this episode, we list three aspects that tend to cause analysis paralysis in Amazon sellers, and we share tips on how to overcome it in each given scenario. Whether you’re just starting your business, making sourcing decisions, or gauging whether/ what you should be outsourcing, this episode is for you. Listen today to find out how best to avoid analysis paralysis so you can return...
May 15, 2023•12 min•Ep. 188
Even if you give the best customer service as an FBA seller on Amazon, at some point, someone is still going to leave you negative feedback. Too much negative feedback will cause you to lose out on time in the buy box and could eventually get your account suspended if you're not careful. So today we're talking about how to deal with negative seller feedback and how to respond properly. Listen today to find out how the Amazon seller feedback scoring system works, strategies to get the negative fe...
May 08, 2023•15 min•Ep. 187
If you've been selling on Amazon for a while, you know by now that Amazon is always updating and trying new things. Today on the Full-Time FBA Show, we talk about three big Amazon updates that you do not want to be in the dark about. Whether you’ve heard about them or perhaps have no clue yet, we are not only talking through what they are, but we will also be sharing our takes on the updates and how they might impact your Amazon business. Stay tuned to hear more about frequently returned items, ...
May 01, 2023•15 min•Ep. 186
Are we heading for an economic downturn? Well, whether or not we are, it’s important to be prepared! Today on the podcast we talk about successfully selling on Amazon even during an economic downturn. Although the topic of today’s show doesn’t necessarily seem very positive, we believe it’s one that we should discuss so that you are equipped to handle your Amazon FBA business confidently, even amid the ups and downs of economic changes. Don’t miss out on this episode and make sure you check out ...
Apr 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 185
As Amazon sellers, it can be pretty easy to unknowingly fall into some bad habits that keep us from making as much money as possible. During today’s episode, we’re uncovering some of the things Amazon sellers commonly do (or don't do)that keep us from being successful at selling on Amazon. It might be tempting to keep making these mistakes, but these bad habits can easily stunt your growth and even cause you to lose profits. Listen today to hear our thoughts on scheduling, sourcing decisions, ou...
Apr 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 184
Every year, more and more resellers join Amazon to sell via FBA, and that leads some people to ask the question, "Is Amazon saturated with too many sellers?" In today's episode we dive deep into the many reasons why people are asking this question, what they might really be asking, and we'll even share with you our thoughts on if there are too many sellers on Amazon. Even if you're not wondering right now if Amazon is saturated with sellers, today will still be a good episode for you to listen t...
Apr 10, 2023•11 min•Ep. 183
Today we continue with our two-part series on dealing with counterfeit and intellectual property (IP) claims on Amazon. Our focus for this week’s episode is what the best course of action would be if a brand reaches out to you and asks you to stop selling an item, or what to do if you get an actual IP complaint in Seller Central on your selling account. We also cover how you should respond if you still aren’t sure if the brand complaint is actually legitimate. If you haven’t listened to part one...
Apr 03, 2023•14 min•Ep. 182
Today’s episode is part one of a two-part series on counterfeit and intellectual property (IP) claims on Amazon. You'll hear some great information that can really help protect or even save your Amazon account. Because these claims can be intimidating, it's good to know that IP and copyright infringements are not the same as counterfeit claims. We'll also go into detail on how exactly to respond in both situations, since they can be somewhat different. We'll share some insightful tips regarding ...
Mar 27, 2023•14 min•Ep. 181
It's totally possible for you to make 5 (even 6) figures per month on Amazon., and we're not just talking about Q4, but all year long. If you are just starting out as an Amazon seller or looking to take your income to the next level, this episode is all about the steps that can enable you to do this. That's right, we are sharing the secrets to our sourcing preparation and practices, as well as the most important factors in optimizing your Amazon business! We talk about some great tips for sourci...
Mar 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 180
A rabbit trail is when you’re focusing on sourcing one type of item to sell on Amazon and somehow you end up buying something completely different -- but it still works out as a really good purchase. The longer you sell on Amazon, the more rabbit trails you begin to discover, and today we want to help you hone this skill. In this episode, we’re talking about four different kinds of rabbit trails to follow when sourcing to find more inventory to sell. You’ll hear multiple rabbit trail starting po...
Mar 13, 2023•14 min•Ep. 179
Giving up on an aspect of your business is often hard to do and can be considered a form of failure. However, this could not be further from the truth, since giving up certain things can often be the best for you and your business. In this episode, we talk about the four things you need to let go of in your Amazon business and how to focus on what is important. Listening today, you will hear ways to free up capital for your business, essential resources that will help you save time and money, ho...
Mar 06, 2023•12 min•Ep. 178
In the space of a year, we managed to grow one particular wholesale account to six figures with only three easy phases. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are sharing a case study with you about how we managed to do this! We know it is no secret that to get the most profits from your wholesale accounts, they have to be looked after in order to help them grow. The more wholesale accounts that you're tracking, the faster the path to a successful FBA business. That's why we want to share this stor...
Feb 27, 2023•22 min•Ep. 177
Every Amazon seller wants to find as much profitable and in-demand inventory to sell as possible, and today on The Full-Time FBA Show we are giving you our top two secrets to do just that. Listening today, you’ll hear about how making two tweaks to your sourcing guidelines can open up an opportunity for you to find even more inventory that is both profitable and in demand. We even tell you the number one way to buy items at the absolute lowest price possible and give you some resources to learn ...
Feb 20, 2023•15 min•Ep. 176
