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Episode 316 - Daniel Boufford’s Journey from Real Estate to 7-Figure Amazon Success
Scott welcomes Dan Buford, known online as @1000Asins, to share the journey of scaling a wholesale Amazon business from the ground up.
Dan explains how he left a demanding real estate career in New York to pursue e-commerce, starting with retail arbitrage before shifting to wholesale during the pandemic. He highlights the breakthrough moment of selling yeast during COVID, which fueled his full-time transition, and discusses how his team now spans the US, Philippines, and Serbia with in-house prep operations to navigate changing FBA rules.
The conversation covers the realities of running a wholesale business today, from the challenges of account suspensions and rising fees to building profitable brand-direct relationships. Dan also shares insights into the future of wholesale, where resellers add value with SEO, content, and advertising support.
Episode Notes:
00:09 - Daniel Boufford Introduction
01:52 - Transition from Real Estate to Amazon Selling
03:15 - Retail & Online Arbitrage
04:05 - Pivot to Wholesale & Pandemic Opportunities
06:02 - Building and Scaling the Business
07:35 - Strategies for Wholesale Growth
08:40 - Market Trends & Seller Suspensions
12:15 - Evolution of the Wholesale Model
16:12 - Entry Barrier and Advice to New Sellers
20:14 - Wholesale Exit Opportunities & Business Valuation
23:00 - Insights from Seller Events & Community
25:10 - Content Creation and Personal Brand Building
Sellers United 2025
Related Post: The Best Carriers for Different Shipping Needs: A Data-Driven Guide
How to Reach Jeremy:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danielboufford
Instagram: @1000asins
Scott’s Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813
X: @itsScottNeedham
Instagram: @smartestseller
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371
Newsletter: https://www.smartscout.com/newsletter-sign-up
Blog: https://www.smartscout.com/blog
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Scott welcomes Dan Buford, known online as @1000Asins, to share the journey of scaling a wholesale Amazon business from the ground up.
Dan explains how he left a demanding real estate career in New York to pursue e-commerce, starting with retail arbitrage before shifting to wholesale during the pandemic. He highlights the breakthrough moment of selling yeast during COVID, which fueled his full-time transition, and discusses how his team now spans the US, Philippines, and Serbia with in-house prep operations to navigate changing FBA rules.
The conversation covers the realities of running a wholesale business today, from the challenges of account suspensions and rising fees to building profitable brand-direct relationships. Dan also shares insights into the future of wholesale, where resellers add value with SEO, content, and advertising support.
Episode Notes:
00:09 - Daniel Boufford Introduction
01:52 - Transition from Real Estate to Amazon Selling
03:15 - Retail & Online Arbitrage
04:05 - Pivot to Wholesale & Pandemic Opportunities
06:02 - Building and Scaling the Business
07:35 - Strategies for Wholesale Growth
08:40 - Market Trends & Seller Suspensions
12:15 - Evolution of the Wholesale Model
16:12 - Entry Barrier and Advice to New Sellers
20:14 - Wholesale Exit Opportunities & Business Valuation
23:00 - Insights from Seller Events & Community
25:10 - Content Creation and Personal Brand Building
Sellers United 2025
Related Post: The Best Carriers for Different Shipping Needs: A Data-Driven Guide
How to Reach Jeremy:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danielboufford
Instagram: @1000asins
Scott’s Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813
X: @itsScottNeedham
Instagram: @smartestseller
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371
Newsletter: https://www.smartscout.com/newsletter-sign-up
Blog: https://www.smartscout.com/blog
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