The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast

How to Make Money Selling Used Books on Amazon in 2025


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How to Sell Used Books on Amazon for Beginners (Step-by-Step from a $100M Seller)
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In episode 105 of The Side Hustle Experiment Podcast  John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew  (https://www.instagram.com/realdrewd/) talk with Bill (https://www.instagram.com/billmartlink/)

Discover how to start a profitable book reselling business on Amazon—even if you’re starting from scratch.

In this episode clip, Bill Martling (one of the first Amazon sellers and a $100M+ bookseller) breaks down exactly how to find free and cheap books, what to say at estate sales, and how to flip them for serious profit.Whether you're just starting out or looking for ways to scale, this strategy will show you how to trade time for money, build local relationships, and get free inventory without risk.

✅ What You'll Learn:
 🟢 Where to find thousands of free books
 🟢 What to say at estate or rummage sales to get access
 🟢 How to price, source, and flip your first books
 🟢 Tips for avoiding the biggest book-selling mistakes
 🟢 How to scale from side hustle to serious income🔔 Like + Subscribe if you're looking to find the best ways to make money online
Chapters
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Bill Martling and His Journey03:16 The Book Business Landscape07:39 The Scale of Book Selling11:22 Sustainable Book Selling Practices16:25 Data-Driven Decision Making18:00 Opportunities in Thrift Stores and Estate Sales21:18 Common Pitfalls for New Sellers24:00 Transitioning from Self-Employment to a Larger Company25:49 Selling a Business: The Process and Insights27:57 Unexpected Finds in Book Reselling29:39 Efficiency Metrics in Book Processing32:34 Market Trends and Seller Dynamics33:41 Meeting Jeff Bezos: Insights from the Early Days36:33 The Evolution of Technology and Business39:23 Finding the Next Big Opportunity41:40 Starting a Book Reselling Business44:45 Key Performance Indicators for Book Sales46:13 Textbook Reselling: Opportunities and Risks48:30 Maximizing Profit Margins in Book Sales49:34 Outsourcing Tasks for Business Growth

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FREE Resources
✅ AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List https://bit.ly/44FMt6M
✅ 10 Questions to Ask A Prep Center Before Hiring Them: https://bit.ly/3K3HQK4 
✅ How to Make your first $500 Reselling: https://bit.ly/3UJS47g
✅ Get the Discount Calculator: https://bit.ly/4dEhaNN  
✅ The OA Tracking Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/4bfqupO (the spreadsheet I use to run my Amazon Business)

🛠️The tools I use to run my Amazon Business with Special Discounts🛠️ 
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