Billion Dollar Sellers

By Kevin King

Twice a week the Billion Dollar Seller Newsletter keeps Amazon, TikTok Shop and Shopify sellers up to date on the latest news and tactics to sty on the cutting edge of e-commerce selling. The ia the s... more

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March 03, 2025Your Amazon images are costing you sales
Kevin King discusses why Amazon product images are crucial for conversions, the importance of visual search, adapting to voice search with Alexa+, tariff increases affecting sellers, and creating high-converting product videos.
Key Points Discussed:
Why quality product images are essential for Amazon conversions
How to optimize for visual search and image recognition tools
Alexa+ changing the landscape for voice search and product discovery
How to create videos from Amazon product URLs
U.S. tariff increases on imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and potentially the EU
AI Agent Optimization as the new frontier for Amazon sellers
Links Mentioned:
Live Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
TikTok Shop Masterclass Registration
8-Figure Amazon Success Workshop Registration
AI-Powered "Automation Engine" Webinar
Hot Picks:
Amazon just made a big change to listings using AI
Amazon tests sending buyers directly to off-platform websites
Search Query Performance API finally debuts
Amazon developing its own LTL trucking service
Stump Bezos Answer: 41% of new Walmart sellers in 2024 were from China
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18min
February 27, 2025Ex-Amazon seller's $100M TikTok secret
Kevin King delivers an information-packed episode covering multiple high-impact topics for Amazon and e-commerce sellers. He shares insights from Rob Oliver, an ex-Amazon seller who built a $30M brand before pivoting to TikTok Shop, where he now runs five brands on track to exceed $100M in revenue. Kevin celebrates the success of Market Masters 2, highlighting how participant Palak grew her business from $1.5M to $5M in just five months after implementing strategies learned at the first event. He warns sellers about a critical patent mistake that could cost millions, explaining how the Paris Convention gives only one year from US filing to secure international protection. Kevin also covers Amazon's recent reimbursement policy changes devastating third-party service providers, introduces Stack Influence's micro-influencer platform for scaling Amazon product launches, and welcomes Melisa Vong to the Billion Dollar Dream 100 for her achievements in building and exiting multiple successful brands.
Key Points Discussed:
Rob Oliver's transformation from Amazon seller to TikTok Shop entrepreneur
The creator-driven sales model revolutionizing e-commerce on TikTok
Market Masters 2 success stories, including a seller who grew from $1.5M to $5M in 5 months
Patent protection strategies to prevent international knockoffs
Amazon's reimbursement policy changes affecting third-party service providers
Stack Influence platform for scaling product launches with micro-influencers
Links Mentioned:
Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
Stack Influence Platform (10% off code: BillionDollarSellers)
AI Workshop Registration
Hot Picks:
Amazon Buy with Prime: Is it worth it?
The way Amazon brand attribution royalties really work
How Shopify went from being a sleepy startup to an internet giant
Billion Dollar Dream 100 Inductee:
Melisa Vong: From BMW dealership employee to Amazon master with three successful exits and over $20M in sales. Her first brand, Namskara, went from $30K in first month to crossing $1M within a year.
Stump Bezos Answer: 69% of customers admit to "wardrobing" (buying an item to wear to one event and returning it afterwards)
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17min
February 24, 2025Inside: The AI Revolution in Search Engine Optimization
Summary: Kevin King discusses AI's impact on search engine optimization, marketplace algorithms, key strategies for PPC growth, and creating high-converting Amazon listings. This special episode features highlights from recent shows due to Kevin wrapping up BDSS Market Masters in Austin.
Key Points Discussed:
AI's growing influence on search engines like ChatGPT and Google Gemini
Case study: Viv's 400% traffic increase through AI-optimized content
Optimizing Amazon listings for intent-based search
Strategies for backend field optimization in Amazon listings
VAT service solutions for EU sellers
AI tools for compliance checking and listing optimization
PPC optimization strategies
Creating high-converting Amazon infographics
Importance of Google Knowledge Panels for brands
Links Mentioned:
Live Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
Complete PDF Guide for AI Backend Optimization
AI Image Generation Tools Comparison Report
Title Calculator Spreadsheet
RUFUS Scorecard Tool
ChatGPT Prompts Collection
AMZ Listing Compliance Guide
Hot Picks:
Amazon's AI Alexa revamp to be revealed February 26
E.U. to make e-commerce platforms liable for unsafe goods
Chat GPT for Amazon sellers: 5 high-impact use cases
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9min
February 20, 2025Best Of: AI Revolution in E-Commerce and Chinese Seller Strategies
This "Best Of" episode features top stories from recent months, including AI tools revolutionizing e-commerce, insights into Chinese Amazon seller strategies, sponsored brand video optimization, and innovative product visualization techniques.
Key Points Discussed:
AI automation systems transforming e-commerce businesses
Inside China South City - the hub of Chinese Amazon seller operations
Sound-based marketing strategies to increase product value perception
Sponsored Brand Video optimization techniques
AI-generated video creation with Amazon Bedrock and HeyGen
Links Mentioned:
AI & E-commerce Webinar Replay
Inside Chinese Amazon Seller Operations
Chinese Amazon Seller Community Website
Camp Miva 2025 Registration
Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree
How to Add Sound to Product Marketing
Stack Influence Amazon Influencer Platform (10% off code: BillionDollarSellers)
Sponsored Brand Video Examples
Luma AI Ray2 Video in Amazon Bedrock
HeyGen Product Placement Tutorial
Special Note:
Due to BDSS Market Masters event happening in Austin, TX, this episode features selected highlights from recent popular content.
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15min
February 17, 2025Amazon Inspire is Gone: Rufus Takes Over
Kevin King discusses Amazon's decision to shut down Inspire, the rise of Rufus AI shopping assistant, changing product discovery paradigms, and strategies for sellers to adapt to AI-driven commerce.
Key Points Discussed:
The end of Amazon Inspire and reasons for its discontinuation
Rufus AI shopping assistant's impact on product discovery
How AI is changing Amazon's search and ranking systems
The future of retail with AI shopping agents
Strategies for optimizing product listings for AI
Using Helium 10's Black Box for product research
Adapting to the new AI-driven marketplace landscape
PPC optimization strategies for current Amazon landscape
Links Mentioned:
Register for The New World Order In Product Discovery Webinar
ImageChek Tool by ProductPinion
Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
Next Big Niche AI Tool
MDS Inspire Free Pass Registration
Hot Picks:
Trump orders reciprocal tariffs on all countries
Top sellers are furious about the Chinese seller invasion
Amazon has trouble making physical stores work
Stump Bezos Answer: Shopify has 12% of the US e-commerce market share
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14min
February 13, 2025Inside: The AI Revolution in Search Engine Optimization
February 13th, 2025

Summary: Kevin King discusses the AI revolution in SEO, changes in marketplace search algorithms, PPC strategies that drove 10x growth, and creating high-converting Amazon infographics.

Key Points Discussed:
* AI's impact on search engine optimization and marketplace algorithms
* How to adapt to AI crawlers' limitations with structured data
* Strategies for marketplace SEO in an AI-driven environment
* Case study: Growing from 60 to 600 units/day using Amazon PPC
* Social video hack for higher conversions
* Creating high-converting Amazon infographics
* Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer collaborations
* Max Sigurdson-Scott's 365 Hack Masterlist highlights

Links Mentioned:
Live Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
Stack Influence Platform (10% off code: BillionDollarSellers)
365 Hack Masterlist Download (free for BDSN subscribers)

Hot Picks:
Amazon’s AI Alexa revamp to be revealed February 26
E.U. to make e-commerce platforms liable for unsafe goods
Chat GPT for Amazon sellers: 5 high-impact use cases
Stump Bezos Answer: Instagram's average organic reach is 4% compared to Facebook's 2.6%

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12min
February 10, 2025Could Amazon Give "Made in USA" a Boost?
February 10th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Amazon's new RUFUS AI search assistant, the TEMU/SHEIN tax reprieve, Made in USA manufacturing trends, and important Q4 earnings updates.
Key Points Discussed:
How RUFUS works and optimization strategies for sellers
Amazon surpasses Walmart in quarterly revenue
TEMU and SHEIN's temporary tax reprieve implications
Made in USA manufacturing trends and opportunities
Buy Box mapping to prevent lost sales
UPS reducing Amazon delivery volume by 50%
MDS Inspire networking opportunities
Links Mentioned:
Evan's Full RUFUS Report
SmartScout Buy Box Map Feature
TraceFuse Review Management Platform
MDS Inspire Event Registration (Code: VIPP)
ListKit Pricing and Details
FHL Party Registration (Contact Kevin or Athena)
Hot Picks:
What you need to know about Amazon’s Frequently Returned Badge
Top 5 software tools to find competitor keywords on Amazon
Investors rushing to support influencer/creator marketing platforms
Instagram offers TiKTok creators up to $50,000/mo to jump ship

Stump Bezos Answer: 8.5 billion of the 45 billion daily internet searches happen on Google

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14min
February 06, 2025Amazon Sellers: this research hack is a game-changer!
February 6th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses using Reddit for Amazon product research, new event-based bid rules for Sponsored Products, and upcoming sourcing opportunities in Indonesia.
Key Points Discussed:
Seven ways to use Reddit for Amazon product research and validation
Stack Influence platform for Micro-Influencer collaborations
Importance of review speed for new product launches
Super Bowl viewership trends from 1990-2024
Amazon's new event-based bid rules for Sponsored Products
AMZ One Step's creative optimization services
Indonesia sourcing trip opportunity
Links Mentioned:
Reddit Answers AI Research Tool
Stack Influence Platform Registration
Profitero Review Speed Study
AMZ One Step Creative Services Booking
Indonesia Sourcing Trip Registration
Hot Picks:
Amazon to release Q4 earnings report today
UPS cuts Amazon shipping volume by up to 50%, stock tanks 14%
The fastest growing brands on Amazon
Stump Bezos Answer: If TikTok is banned in April, creators would lose about $1.3 billion in revenue in the first month
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10min
February 03, 2025These folks love to STEAL from Amazon Sellers
Kevin King discusses Sponsored Brand Video strategies, AI copyright implications for sellers, wealthy customer fraud trends, and the suspension of the de minimis import exemption affecting major e-commerce platforms.
Key Points Discussed:
Best practices for Sponsored Brand Video (SBV) ads on Amazon
U.S. Copyright Office ruling on AI-generated images
Wealthy customer fraud trends affecting sellers
Trump's suspension of $800 de minimis exemption
Super Bowl commercial cost trends from 2002-2024
Convert More Clicks Summit preview
Links Mentioned:
HexClad Pans SBV Example Video
Luma AI Ray2 Demo on Amazon Bedrock
Free Affiliate Marketing Strategy Guide
The Marketing Misfits Interview with Ian Sells
Ava AI SDR Demo Booking
Convert More Clicks Summit Registration
Hot Picks:
Amazon AI now converts raw data into structured flat files
Amazon sellers getting more concerned about return fraud
Why Chinese e-commerce ad budgets hang in the balance
The surprising cluster of 2,604 hair extension sellers in China

Stump Bezos Answer: 23% of ByteDance's revenue comes from international markets
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11min
January 30, 2025Amazon Revenue Rescue & The Rise of Alternative Platforms
January 30th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the reshaping of Chinese e-commerce, examines a comprehensive Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree, explores the impact of TikTok's uncertain future on alternative platforms, and provides updates on ocean freight rates.
Key Points Discussed:
How 2024 changed Chinese e-commerce landscape
Temu's competition with Amazon and semi-managed logistics
Detailed walkthrough of the Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree
Stack Influence's micro-influencer strategy
Flip's growth amid TikTok uncertainty
Chinese New Year impact on ocean freight rates
Ben Leonard's reacquisition of Beast Gear from Thrasio
Links Mentioned:
Walmart Marketplace Registration
AMC Navigator GPT Tool Access
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank Video
Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree (Full Resolution)
Stack Influence Platform Registration (10% off ends January)
Ben Leonard's Beast Gear Turnaround Documentation
Hot Picks:
Walmart now lets suppliers test products in customers’ homes
How to make engaging videos using psychology hacks
The hidden power of backend keywords in Walmart listings
Stump Bezos Answer: Shopify sellers collectively do $250 million per year in sales
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FAQs about Billion Dollar Sellers:

How many episodes does Billion Dollar Sellers have?

The podcast currently has 130 episodes available.