While Blake’s off adventuring in Alaska, Jon and Pete hold down the fort with a focused two-man update and this one’s packed with practical gems. 💎

With Q4 just around the corner, Pete shares how he and his wife are stockpiling inventory using GAP cash and seasonal discounts. Meanwhile, Jon goes deep on why he’s ditched OA for good and is going all in on brand-direct wholesale exclusives.

In this episode, we cover:

📦 The shift from OA to wholesale (and why Jon’s not looking back)

🔐 Locking in exclusive Amazon contracts that guarantee margin & reduce risk

🔁 Using contracts to eliminate returns, ungating, and price tanking

🧱 How to build a foundation for six-figure months

🛒 Q4 sourcing strategies and planning inventory flow

🔍 What to expect from next week's guest: a military vet–turned–prep center owner

If you're still on the OA hamster wheel or stressing over returns and ungating, this one is your wake-up call. Jon breaks down the numbers, the pitch, the contracts and how this shift has changed everything for his Amazon business.

👀 Next Week's Episode Teaser:

We sit down with the owner of Zero Tax Prep Center, a military logistics vet who opened a prep center in Delaware and he’s giving us the full behind-the-scenes tour of what it takes to run one.

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It’s a Marketplace Mavericks first — this episode brings the women behind the hustle front and center! 💥 Pete is joined by his wife Rachel, along with new guests Lynn and Steve, two husband-and-wife teams crushing Amazon as a side hustle in midlife.

Together, we dive into:

👩‍❤️‍👨 How couples split Amazon tasks (listing, sourcing, shipping, billing)

🛒 Why they’re shifting from RA to OA — and the exact moment it clicked

🚨 A terrifying early Section 3 account freeze — and how they recovered

📦 When and why wholesale makes more sense than arbitrage

🤝 The power of brand exclusives, VAs, and selling the agency alternative

📞 Cold-calling for wholesale accounts — Jon’s raw take on doing it scared

Whether you're working with your spouse, building your Amazon biz while holding down a job, or just tired of hamster-wheeling your way through RA... this episode is real, funny, and ridiculously relatable.

🎯 Spoiler: Wholesale might just be the ultimate side hustle for couples over 40.

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In Episode 18 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete get real about the overwhelm of Amazon opportunities and the ups and downs of running an FBA business.

Pete opens up about feeling stuck juggling wholesale, RA, OA, web scraping, and even the Amazon Influencer program and the struggle of deciding which path to go all in on. Blake shares updates on his RA road trips, private label progress, and life balance, while Jon takes us on a rollercoaster ride of wholesale wins, costly mistakes, and finally finding a VA who’s a game-changer.

💡 Inside this episode:

- Pete’s “paralysis by opportunity” moment and exploring influencer marketing

- Blake’s $10K RA month, brand partnership updates, and family-life balance

- Jon’s seasonal wholesale misstep, prep center struggles, and a $2,800 day

- Why hiring the right VA can transform your Amazon business

- The truth about patience, brand partnerships, and surviving the ups and downs

This is one of our most relatable episodes yet for any Amazon seller who has ever felt stuck, stretched, or overwhelmed but still pushing forward.

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The Marketplace Mavericks are back with their very first returning guest — The Gap King! Six months into his Amazon arbitrage journey, he’s built a reputation by crushing it with Gap clothing and is now expanding into new categories like grocery.

In this episode, Jon digs into The Gap King's first-hand experiences, wins, and challenges as a reseller. From clothing flips to the early moves into groceries, this conversation is full of insights for both new and seasoned Amazon sellers.

We also dive into:

- Why Gap products became his bread and butter

- How he evaluates products for ROI and velocity

- The transition into grocery arbitrage

- Lessons learned in his first 6 months of reselling

- What he’s focusing on for the next stage of growth

Reach out to The Gap King via his social platforms!

- https://youtube.com/@thegapking

- https://www.instagram.com/thegapking

- https://x.com/thegapking

If you’re curious about how niche arbitrage strategies can evolve into broader Amazon businesses, this is the episode for you!

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In Episode 16 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete dive deep into how they’re using ChatGPT to work smarter, not harder, in their Amazon businesses.

From streamlining product research to writing killer product descriptions, ChatGPT is quickly becoming a must-have tool in every seller’s toolkit — and we’re showing you exactly how.

🎙️ Inside this episode:

✅ How ChatGPT can help Amazon sellers brainstorm keywords, titles, and bullet points

✅ Using AI to write emails, SOPs, and product descriptions faster

✅ Real examples of how it’s helped us speed up sourcing and decision-making

✅ The balance between automation and your own seller intuition

✅ Why AI is a supplement, not a substitute, for seller experience

If you’ve been curious about ChatGPT or want to level up your Amazon business without adding more hours to your workday — this episode is for you.

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In Episode 15 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete dig into the real ROI of coaching and mentorship as Amazon sellers — and whether it’s worth the investment when you're facing mental blocks, capital churn, and frustration with wholesale sourcing.

If you’ve ever wondered when it’s time to go all-in, bring in outside help, or step back to rebuild your mindset… this one’s for you.

🎙️ Inside this episode:

✅ Jon gets vulnerable about the pressure to deliver results fast

✅ Pete talks through the capital churn and the importance of disciplined purchases

✅ Blake breaks down his mindset on coaching, accountability, and keeping momentum

✅ Discussion on when to pause sourcing, how to self-assess, and why ROI isn’t always dollars

✅ Wholesale wins vs. false positives — and how to define your own success

This is the episode that brings the emotional and tactical together — for the Amazon seller playing the long game.

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In Episode 14 of Marketplace Mavericks, we sit down with Amazon reseller-turned-wholesaler Paulo Sathler, who’s not only running a growing FBA business — he’s doing it while working a 9-to-5 job.

From VA delegation to building out systems that now run his backend operations, Paulo shares how he transitioned from hustle-mode to a streamlined wholesale machine.

🎙️ In this episode:

✅ How Paulo built scalable systems for sourcing, prep, and inventory

✅ His experience transitioning from OA to wholesale while holding down a full-time job

✅ What’s working for him with repricers, VAs, and backend ops

✅ His thoughts on coaching, team culture, and when to start outsourcing

✅ Pete, Blake, and Jon reflect on what they would’ve done differently earlier

This episode is packed with insight for every Amazon seller balancing real life, real work, and real ambition.

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After a short summer break, the Marketplace Mavericks are back in Episode 13 with one of the most informative and inspiring episodes yet! 💥

Pete dives into his first steps with web scraping to streamline product sourcing, while Blake updates us on a private label project that’s moving forward despite some real-world challenges. Meanwhile, Jon shares wholesale strategies that cut prep time, increase ROI, and strengthen brand-direct relationships.

We also go deep on using ChatGPT to build systems, SOPs, and even Slack workspaces — and yes, we have fun with our new AI assistants (Veronica and Echo).

Whether you're an introvert looking to automate or a hustler scaling through outreach, this episode is loaded with insight. And don't miss our talk about merch, systems, and what's coming next for the Mavericks!

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We’re running a giveaway for the most creative email or social post — winner gets free merch!

🎧 Listen. Learn. Laugh. Sell.

We’re 3 guys on the Amazon journey, and we’re here to help you win yours.

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📄 Episode Description:

In Episode 12 of Marketplace Mavericks, we sit down with Miles "Flips4Miles", the social media GOAT of Amazon reselling. From selling Legos and sneakers as a teenager to becoming a top Amazon wholesale coach and content creator, Miles shares how he built a thriving business and community from scratch.

We dig deep into:

The origins of his reselling journey

Why social media is a must for Amazon sellers

How online connections fuel long-term success

Mistakes new sellers should avoid

Building lasting wealth through arbitrage and wholesale

Why community beats competition every time

Whether you're a seasoned seller or just getting started, this episode delivers actionable advice and powerful mindset shifts from one of the industry's most respected voices.

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In Episode 11 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon, Blake, and Pete return with a raw, honest update on their Amazon reselling journeys. From road trips to Ollie’s with their spouses to hitting sourcing walls, the guys open up about their struggles with staying motivated, balancing family life, and trying to scale their businesses with limited time and capital.

Jon shares his full-time commitment to wholesale and how he’s managing 12–14 hour days. Pete opens up about nearly quitting and how a sourcing trip reignited his passion. Blake discusses the ups and downs of part-time selling and the importance of velocity when choosing products.

Whether you’re just starting or trying to break through to the next level, this episode is full of real-world insights and relatable challenges.

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