April 27, 2016

Listener Questions Answered I Amazon FBA I Private Label Show Podcast EP 24

37 minutes

Welcome To Episode #24 of the Amazon Private Label Show

Podcast!

In this episode I answer 4 questions from Amazon FBA

sellers and listeners of the Private Label Show Podcast.

It's gonna be awesome!

In this episode I answer 4 great questions from Amazon FBA

sellers.

If you have a question that you would like answered on a future

podcast episode please join the private Facebook mastermind group

to submit your question.

Lets get started!

QUESTION 1 - Luis

Hi Nick, first of all, awesome show! In terms of questions, I am

about to have my first shipment delivered to FBA and I am trying to

figure out the product photo strategy. Do I try to take the shots

myself (using a white background) or go to a pro, if latter, any

suggestions?

ANSWER -

Hire a professional every time no matter what unless you have

the skills to pull it off.

Ask your supplier if they have a photographer on site to assist

with images.

Head to Fiverr.com or Upwork.com to hire a skilled photographer

that knows how to shoot Amazon images.

Look into other professional services such as

Upgradedimages.com

QUESTION 2

- Garrett

Are all inspectors equal? What qualifications and/or

requirements are important when getting an inspection?

ANSWER -

Go for experience when your product is complicated or

sensitive.

If you have an electronics item

or specialty item then spend more on a specialized inspection

company.

If the product is basic go for

lower priced ones.

Test the communication with the

inspection company first.

Look for how many years they

have been in business and try to find reviews.

I use Frontline and love them.

Recently tried Richforth and not loving them.

Use Alibaba to book the

inspection for the best deals.

QUESTION 3 -

Jonathon

I think my biggest question right now is how and where to

organize effective giveaways (or selling for $1.00). For example,

if I want to give away 200 products over a 10 day period, how would

you organize that and get it in front of the freebie seekers?

ANSWER -

Here is my strategy for giveaways. Give away 10 codes personally

in Facebook review groups that you can post to. They know the

drill. Follow up personally with them or have a VA do it.

After you get some reviews come in… Do a blast with a review

service that meets your needs. I love GetBSR.com and regular

Facebook review groups. Let them handle the rest. If you want a 10

day package you might need to negotiate for custom pricing. Or you

can purchase the services of 2-3 blast or review groups to

coordinate a longer promotion.

Bottom line... Pay someone else to worry about organizing your

launch.

Question 4 - Ross

Hi Nick just caught up on all episodes and keen for more. As an

international and looking to land my first product direct to Amazon

via air (just receiving samples to Australia) two queries are UPS

and DHL custom agents as well as freight forwarders ( just need

some direction on what input from me to get through customs). Also

can you recommend a 3rd party fulfillment agent in the US that

could prep for delivery to Amazon at reasonable rates? ( I assume

also once in the US UPS Amazon shipping rates kick in hopefully).

Thanks Nick ps.. I love your intros on the pod casts they make me

smile, boom and how the heck are ya - choice, cheers

ANSWER -

Ask your supplier what their options are first. Get

quotes.

UPS/DHL will call you once the items hit US to verify. –

Consider getting an EIN number

I use WTC Logistics to handle my shipping from China to the US

where they handle everything. (get a quote from Holly

at [email protected])

If you are looking for prep services or full service then check

out the following sites

http://fbaforward.com/ -

full service

https://fbainspection.com/ -

receive and prep and forward

For a short article that details more important information for

International sellers then click the link below

http://importdojo.com/how-to-import-to-the-us-for-international-sellers-ship-to-amazon-directly/

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I talk about "How To Find A Winning Private Label

Product" then please do that as well.

Check Out Episode 3 of The Private Label

Podcast

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Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product

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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:

[2:35] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE

[4:50] QUESTION 1 ABOUT PHOTOS

[9:45] QUESTION 2 ABOUT INSPECTIONS

[17:15] QUESTION 3 ABOUT GIVEAWAYS

[25:40] QUESTION 4 ABOUT SHIPPING

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS

EPISODE:

Fiverr – A

great site to use to find freelancers with all sorts of skills.

Upwork – A

great hub that connects you with tons of freelancers to do all

sorts of work. Use this site to find a great photographer.

Upgraded Images –

A very high quality image studio that is perfect for Amazon sellers

in need of images. They understand what sells on Amazon and can

help you create winning product images

Get BSR – A

good site to be able to get some high quality reviews for you

products. The site doesn’t look like much but I assure you it is

legit and works well.

Facebook Review Group – A Facebook

review group that connects you with people who want to review your

product.

For all other resources and

tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources

link.

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