Selling pools, mattresses, couches, furniture, or any other oversized product across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, or retail? Fulfilling big and bulky is a different world entirely  and most 3PLs aren't built for it.

AMZ Prep is.

In this episode, Blair Forrest breaks down exactly why AMZ Prep is the go-to fulfillment partner for big and bulky brands selling across every major channel.

What's covered:

If you're a big and bulky brand and you're losing margin to Amazon FBA fees or struggling with shipping rates on oversized products, this episode is for you.

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Most 3PLs are losing freight revenue every week without knowing it. Their merchants are shipping with Amazon LTL discounted labels, using unknown carriers, and stock is sitting unchecked for three to six weeks. When check-ins are slow, the 3PL takes the blame.

AMZ Prep has spent millions building one of the largest Amazon FBA inbound freight networks in North America. Through the Middle Mile Program, we're now opening that infrastructure directly to 3PLs.

In this episode, Blair Forrest walks through exactly how it works and why it matters for every 3PL servicing Amazon merchants today.

What's covered:

This is the same infrastructure AMZ Prep uses to win large merchant deals. The Middle Mile Program puts those same tools in the hands of 3PLs across the country.

If you run a 3PL and you want to stop losing freight business to Amazon, this episode is built for you.

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Every year, Amazon’s meltable season catches brands off guard, but 2026 is shaping up to be bigger than ever, with over 58,000 ASINs already flagged and FBA restrictions kicking in on April 20th.

In this episode, Blair Forrest, Founder of AMZ Prep, breaks down exactly what’s happening, what it means for your catalog, and the three paths every affected brand needs to seriously consider right now.

We dive into the realities behind disputing flagged ASINs, the true cost structure of Seller Fulfilled Prime for cold chain products, and why for many brands, FBM may be the only viable option during this period.

Blair also shares real-world scenarios to highlight how pricing and packaging decisions—like selling a $39 single unit versus an $80 case pack, can completely change your margins and fulfillment strategy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

If you’re selling meltable products on Amazon, this is a must-listen episode to protect your margins and avoid costly mistakes this season.

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Most 3PLs are losing freight revenue every week without realizing it. Their merchants are shipping with Amazon LTL labels or unknown carriers, stock is sitting unchecked for three to six weeks, and the 3PL ends up taking the blame for delays they didn't cause.

AMZ Prep built one of the largest Amazon FBA inbound freight networks in North America, and now we're opening it to 3PLs through our Middle Mile Program.

In this episode, Blair Forrest breaks down exactly how it works:

This is one of the core reasons AMZ Prep wins large merchant deals. Now we're giving 3PLs access to the same infrastructure.

If you run a 3PL and you're ready to stop losing freight business, this episode is for you.

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Os1WOIMxmCw

Are you selling hazmat products across Amazon, DTC, or retail? In this episode, Blair Forrest, CEO of AMZPrep, explains why hazmat fulfillment requires specialized infrastructure and how AMZPrep is built to handle it.

We cover our dedicated hazmat-certified facilities, in-house MSDS review team, compliant storage, prep, and approved carrier network for regulated shipping. Blair also breaks down our Amazon middle-mile strategy, including hazmat load consolidation and faster inbounds to approved Amazon facilities.

The episode explores how hazmat brands can maintain Prime eligibility through Seller Fulfilled Prime, while also supporting omnichannel fulfillment across Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, Target, and B2B retail partners.

If you sell regulated products and need compliant, scalable fulfillment, this episode breaks down how hazmat logistics should actually work.

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WgWGHkDrohI

Are you a brand running omnichannel fulfillment across Amazon, DTC, and retail? In this episode, Blair Forrest, CEO of AMZPrep, breaks down why AMZPrep is built for omnichannel brands selling across Amazon, Walmart, Target, Shopify, and major B2B retailers.

I explain what omnichannel fulfillment really means in practice and how we support Amazon, DTC, B2B, and retail operations under one platform with full visibility. I also walk through how our marketplace, ERP, and B2B integrations work, including Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, NetSuite, SAP, and more, so everything flows through a single system instead of disconnected tools.

We talk about Seller Fulfilled Prime and how we enable one- and two-day delivery while maintaining the Prime badge, and how that same Prime-like infrastructure can improve conversion rates across every other channel you sell on. I also cover how we handle flexible, fully compliant prep for Amazon, retail routing guides, and strict B2B requirements without slowing down inbound timelines.

If you’re an Amazon seller, brand owner, or operations leader looking to simplify fulfillment while scaling across multiple channels, this episode explains how omnichannel logistics should actually work.

In this episode, we break down the real trade-offs between single-node and multi-node fulfillment strategies for e-commerce brands. From inventory complexity and storage costs to regional carriers and Seller Fulfilled Prime, discover when additional warehouses actually help—or harm—your margins.

Learn how to use data-driven network optimization to decide the right number of facilities for your brand, plus practical, battle-tested battle-tested tips for apparel, bulky items, high-SKU catalogs, and Amazon prep operations. Whether you're scaling from one warehouse or managing multiple nodes, this episode gives you the framework to make smarter fulfillment decisions in 2025.

Amazon has officially announced it will end FBA prep services in January 2026. This episode explains what that change means for merchants, the timeline, and the immediate risks including inbound delays, higher chargeback exposure, and stranded inventory.

We cover the opportunities this creates: specialized AMZ Prep centers and 3PLs that can be cheaper and faster, how to vet partners (SLAs, compliance, technology), and how pricing models work post-shutdown.

Actionable guidance includes questions to ask prospective 3PLs, how to handle Seller Central integrations and shipment plans, and contingency agreements for mislabeled or mispacked shipments. Prepare now to avoid disruption when the change takes effect.

Ads don’t matter if inventory sits outside Amazon for weeks. This episode reveals AMZ Prep’s exact inbound playbook to get stock into Amazon faster, reduce costs, and avoid bottlenecks.

Learn Amazon infrastructure (NXIDs, RXIDs, FCs) and tactical steps: split to regionals, pre-book appointments, floor-load for live unloads, consolidate shipments, and choose carriers for better check‑in speed.

Practical Q4 guidance: start early, obsess over inbound speed per DC, limit peak storage, avoid over‑indexing AWD, and measure metrics to prevent lost sales and negative reviews.

Join Blair Forrest, founder of AMZ Prep, as he dives into the journey of transforming a small logistics company into a major player competing against billion-dollar firms. This episode explores the challenges and strategies of thriving as a bootstrap company in a rapidly evolving industry dominated by private equity giants. Discover how AMZ Prep uses technical expertise, face-to-face customer relationships, and bold moves to stand out from the crowd. Learn about the importance of media and content creation in building a brand, along with Blair’s predictions on market consolidation, efficiency innovations, and the future of logistics. Follow along this David and Goliath story, where the underdog aims to make a significant mark in the world of logistics.