From starting with arbitrage to mastering wholesale and venturing into private label, Eric shares the strategies, challenges, and lessons that shaped his path to success.

📸 Follow Eric on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theresellingteacher/

In this episode, Eric discusses:

• How he transitioned from teaching to Amazon selling.

• The pros and cons of arbitrage, wholesale, and private label.

• Why building relationships with suppliers is key to success.

• The importance of systems and processes in scaling your business.

• Lessons learned from navigating Amazon’s competitive marketplace.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced seller, Eric's insights into sourcing, scaling, and staying adaptable in the ever-changing Amazon ecosystem help you grow your business.

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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0:00 - Introduction: Eric’s Journey from Teaching to Amazon Selling

3:15 - How Eric Got Started with Arbitrage on Amazon

7:45 - Transitioning from Arbitrage to Wholesale: Key Challenges and Wins

12:30 - The Importance of Building Supplier Relationships in Wholesale

16:20 - Scaling an Amazon Business with Systems and Processes

20:10 - Eric’s Insights on Navigating the Competitive Marketplace

24:00 - Lessons Learned from Early Mistakes in Arbitrage and Wholesale

28:30 - Exploring the Move to Private Label: Why and How Eric Pivoted

32:50 - The Role of Product Research in Wholesale and Private Label

37:15 - Tools and Resources Eric Uses to Streamline His Amazon Business

41:00 - Balancing Risk and Reward When Expanding Product Lines

45:40 - Building a Sustainable Business Model Beyond Arbitrage

50:10 - How Eric Leverages Networking and Community in the Amazon Space

54:30 - The Mindset Shift Required for Scaling to Wholesale and Private Label

59:00 - Key Takeaways for New Sellers Looking to Start or Scale on Amazon

1:03:15 - Advice for Balancing Multiple Revenue Streams on Amazon

1:08:00 - Closing Thoughts: Lessons from The Reselling Teacher’s Journey