Episode 117: Turning your finances into a business strength
Join Scott and the founder of Xendoo as they talk about the finances involved in running an amazon business.
Aug 24, 2021•36 min
The Smartest Amazon Seller
Scott Needham is the Founder of SmartScout. An Amazon software developer for 10 years his company BuyBoxer has done over $300m in sales on Amazon. Scott has accumulated a deep knowledge about selling product online, and in the podcast he shares his knowledge with you to help you become a better Amazon seller.
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Episode 115: Multiply your efforts with the best virtual assistants
I have used many people from the Philipines to help build my business. They are excellent and very professional. I'm joined with Yoni Kozminski of https://multiplymii.com/ where we talk about that opportunity. Getting top level talent at a very affordable rate is a can't miss opportunity.
Aug 10, 2021•24 min
Episode 114: Importer of Record and how I launched in Australia with the flip of a switch
I was trying to ship overseas without this key element. Then I came across Zee. They pushed their services to my attention and then I realized they were exactly what I needed. Getting into international marketplaces is simply too difficult.
Aug 04, 2021•25 min
Episode 113: Unfair Advantages and Great Placements with Onsite Editorials
Follow Scott, and James from Seller Rocket as they dive into the unfair advantages and great placements with Onsite Editorials.
Jul 28, 2021•25 min
Episode 112: A personal touch makes the difference in China with Athena Severi
Join Scott and Athena Severi as they talk about how personal touch makes all the difference when selling in China. We also talk about the benefits of the Titan Network and what being apart of them means to learning about growing on Amazon.
Jul 20, 2021•39 min
Episode 111: Pick your best photos with PickFu
Come with Scott and Andy from PickFu, on how to better optimize your Amazon listings.
Jul 14, 2021•28 min
Episode 110: Solutions for when inventory limits get uncomfortable
Join Scott on this episode, where he talks about different solutions to help your uncomfortable inventory limits.
Jul 06, 2021•33 min
Episode 109: Boosted Commerce is boosting revenue
Follow a long with Scott on how to boost your revenue using Boosted Commerce.
Jun 29, 2021•19 min
Episode 108: What to do if you’re scared of getting scammed by an Alibaba supplier
Are you scared of getting scammed? There's no need! Follow a long as Scott explains how to successfully avoid scammers.
Jun 22, 2021•41 min
Episode 107: Is a Brand Storefront a low hanging fruit?
How to tell if you are missing out on Brand Storefront, or if it is just a waste of time.
Jun 15, 2021•15 min
Episode 106: FBA Scales. Getting inventory into FBA doesn’t. Best solutions with Taylor Smits
Everyone has challenges getting inventory into Amazon. https://myfbaprep.com/ with Taylor Smits makes this process much easier. Learn how they help!
Jun 08, 2021•37 min
Episode 105: There are 42,000 Categories. Do you know yours???
Come a long as Scott helps define and discover the categories most fit for your selling.
Jun 01, 2021•10 min
Episode 104: Why my company BuyBoxer was not built to sell
Why would Scott build a company that he didn't want to sell? Come a long to find out!
May 25, 2021•15 min
Episode 103: What Does it Mean for a Marketplace to Have Perfect Competition?
Follow along as Scott talks about Perfect Competition. What are the requirements for a marketplace to be described as perfect competition, how perfect competition applies to Amazon and how Amazon breaks it down.
May 18, 2021•17 min
Episode 102: To Rebate or not to Rebate
Whether or not to give rebates is a heavy debate in the community. I bring in the founder of rebaid and discuss whether it's a viable strategy today. Interview with Brendon Fields of www.rebaid.com
May 11, 2021•32 min
Episode 101: Traffic you own with Andrew Juarez
The best way to build your sales off of Amazon is to start building lists. This becomes traffic you own and I talk with Drew Juarez who's done this many times. I've seen him work his magic in person and I'm a big fan of what he does and what he has to share. Get your lists built at www.buildmycustomerlist.com
May 04, 2021•38 min
Episode 100: Built to Sell with Ben Leonard
Ben built an Amazon business which became one of Thrasio's first acquisitions in the EU marketplaces. We talk about what it means to remove yourself from a business and start with selling in mind. This is in jumping hoops on Amazon and protecting your brands with IP. https://www.benleonard.pro/
Apr 27, 2021•30 min
Episode 99: What to do if you’re starting on Amazon with nothing at all with @reezyresells
Mike Reezy, AKA @reezyresells has been a longtime Amazon book seller and has grown several businesses including a media business inside his Amazon story. His story definitely will resonate with those in the early stages of starting their Amazon career. He knows retail arbitrage better than most.
Apr 20, 2021•37 min
Episode 98: Creating ads that help your customers find their own way to convert with Gabriel goldenberg
Here's the link to the case study. It's quite well documented and you will see that a very natural approach to making sponsored brands a more compelling advertisement. https://www.reddit.com/r/FulfillmentByAmazon/comments/lfhxyg/with_gds_help_how_we_made_425000_in_6_months_from/
Apr 13, 2021•27 min
Episode 97: The low hanging fruit of Amazon to Shopify followed by a challenge
Jason Miles has been on Shopify for quite some time and has been able to share that success with many others. He also is sharing a challenge for those looking to get started in a profitable and growing Amazon business. Check it out at www.replenschallenge.com
Apr 06, 2021•30 min
Episode 96: What Did Amazon Do Last Week? With an Amazon journalist Paul Armstrong
Talking with Journalist Paul Armstrong on what it is like to cover the most ambitious company of our generation. Every week Paul gives interesting information regarding the company and helps us have the best of the best. Check it out. https://whatdidamazondothisweek.substack.com/
Mar 30, 2021•19 min
Episode 95: A $500 million business built in BuyBoxer’s backyard with Dan Meszaros
We bring in the GM of BuyBoxer Services to talk about brand building and what you should consider if you're building a brand or you're building many brands. Dan has been instrumental in many successful ecommerce businesses and so we're thrilled to have him lead our services team. www.buyboxerservices.com to learn more!
Mar 23, 2021•33 min
Episode 94: Scaling Retail Arbitrage into Scaling Private Label with James Stein
James Stein of Elevate Brands has the rags to riches story. From starting a retail arbitrage business and scaling that to heights I haven't heard of into buying other private label businesses. This is one of the most natural conversation podcast episodes. We have similarities but a lot of motivational points that left me very entertained and simply just having fun.
Mar 16, 2021•32 min
Episode 93: This announcement expires at the end of march! Hurry, a special offer from Amazon
Amazon VAT services are offering something quite unique. Free VAT taxes for a year. Hurry, offer expires at the end of march!!! https://services.amazon.co.uk/services/vat-services-on-amazon.html?ref=UK_header_VATAMZN Then I'm launching my course. My best ideas organized in one place! Check it out for the early bird pricing! https://www.smartestamazonseller.com/webinar-sign-up...
Mar 11, 2021•7 min
Episode 92: What you can do with your second image on Amazon with Ian Bower
Everyone talks about optimizing the primary image, well here's a strategy for focusing on the second image on a product page. These are the best chances to engage with your customer and share your brand.
Mar 09, 2021•24 min
Episode 91: Why Amazon SEO is not set it and forget it with Steven Pope of MyAmazonGuy
Excellent episode where we dive in with Amazon SEO Expert Steven Pope on how to get products better attention and love from the Amazon algorithms. Getting products indexed is more important than ever and can help catapult your products to new heights!
Mar 02, 2021•34 min
Episode 90: Why Bundles are good for shoppers and sellers. How an Amazon business used this to achieve an 8 figure exit.
I take an deep dive on an electronics seller and how they leveraged existing brands to create better products for shoppers. Wholesaling can act a lot like private label if you have the right creativity. Check out the Amazon Seller Map here: https://app.smartscout.pro/pub/seller-map-preview
Feb 23, 2021•16 min
Episode 89: What Happens When Your Product Is Featured On The Frequently Bought Together Page
Today I talk about the Frequently bought together widget on Amazon product pages. The reason we're covering it, is because SmartScout has brought a new tool to the market that uses this to create a unique discovery tool. The traffic graph is very useful for advertisers, product research and competitor research. You find complementary products. To learn how to redirect Amazon Traffic: https://www.smartscout.pro/traffic-graph SMARTPODCAST20 for 20% off!...
Feb 16, 2021•12 min
Episode 88: The Wholesale Formula is here to stay with Dan Meadors
I talk with a long time wholesale expert Dan Meaders who has been a pioneer in teaching other people about the wholesale model of selling on Amazon. His story is uniquely inspiring and I try and figure out what more we can learn. Dan and his business partner Dylan are actually hosting a Free, Live Workshop event coming up this month where they'll be teaching the reverse sourcing wholesale method they use and much more. Their workshop will be February 17-19. You can register for the the digital l...
Feb 09, 2021•32 min
Episode 87: Hello Europe with HelloTax and guest Nick Penev
We are looking to get our business VAT compliant and so I talk with hellotax that specializes in this service for european Amazon sellers. Czech it out!
Feb 02, 2021•17 min
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