Music That Inspires

Music That Inspires

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Music That Inspires episodes

  • Expand Internationally with Kevin Sanderson

    Kevin Sanderson was once working in the corporate world. After realizing that he was working hard for somebody else’s dream, Kevin decided to work hard for himself, so he created his ecommerce business and focused on Amazon. Today, most of the sales in his Amazon business comes from nine different countries, including the US and it has been his mission to help people achieve similar results. Through his Expand to Canada Course and Maximizing Ecommerce Podcast, Kevin shares his wisdom with online business owners to help them grow their Amazon businesses internationally.

    Kevin joins me today to share his strategies on expanding your Amazon business internationally. He explains why he recommends expanding to Canada first and describes the difficulties and challenges he faced in entering markets in other countries. He discusses the benefits of opening an Amazon.CA account and illustrates the potential problems that can occur when doing Amazon Fulfilled By Merchant (FBM) in Canada. He also shares how selling internationally has benefited him and his business, especially during a pandemic where nonessential items were restricted in the U.S.

     

    “Every country reacted differently to the pandemic. If I weren’t selling internationally, I wouldn’t be getting these extra sales in Canadian dollars or Euros while my U.S. sales were down.” - Kevin Sanderson

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • Why Kevin started selling in Canada first when he expanded his Ecommerce business
    • The strategies Kevin came up with when he expanded his Amazon business internationally
    • The difference between merchant fulfilling from the US to Canada versus opening an Amazon.ca store
    • How expanding his Amazon business internationally helped Kevin earn more income consistently amid the coronavirus pandemic
    • Why expanding their online business into other countries scares some people
    • The biggest challenges Kevin had to overcome when he started expanding his Amazon business in Canada
    • The reason Kevin recommends starting in the UK when expanding your Amazon business into Europe
    • What product listing and research looks like when selling in other countries
    • How you can benefit from Kevin’s Expand to Canada course and done-for-you services

     

    Related Content:

    • Maximizing Ecommerce International Checklist

     

    Connect with Kevin Sanderson

    • Maximizing Ecommerce
    • The Maximizing Ecommerce Podcast
    • Expand to Canada
    • Maximizing Ecommerce on YouTube
    • Maximizing Ecommerce on Twitter
    • Maximizing Ecommerce on Facebook

     

    Join the Amazon Files HUB Community!

    Are you excited about starting Amazon wholesale bundles, but find that it’s a lot harder than you thought? You may have thousands of ideas, but without a firm, clear direction on how to turn those ideas into profits - it can be challenging to see true success from your efforts.

    Friends, you don’t have to do this alone.

    I want to personally invite you to join the Amazon Files HUB community. The Amazon Files HUB community is a member-driven training center specifically designed for Amazon wholesale bundle sellers.

     

    In the Amazon Files HUB community, you’ll enjoy:

    • Exclusive training videos
    • Over-the-shoulder demos
    • Live monthly Q&A sessions
    • On-Air coaching calls
    • PLUS additional community support

     

    If you’re ready to take your Amazon wholesale bundling business to the next level, then join me and thousands of others in the new Amazon Files HUB community!

    See you there!

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #International to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    48 min
  • The Key to 7 Figures - It's NOT Wholesale Bundles

    Throwback to 2010: A week after I had my third child, my husband got injured at work. The only income that we had was my eBay and Amazon online businesses, and they certainly weren’t enough to feed a family of five. Soon enough, we ended up losing our home because of foreclosure. Fast forward to today, I run a seven-figure online Amazon business while working from home.

     

    But how did I get from foreclosure to millions of dollars in Amazon revenue?

     

    What’s the secret sauce?

     

    In today’s episode, I share how I went from losing what I thought was our forever home to earning over $1-million in Amazon revenue. I explain how taking small and consistent steps can yield significant, powerful results, and why not all consistent steps are beneficial. I underscore the importance of planning for your business and describe how change can pave the way for business growth. I also discuss how fear prevents us from growing, both in life and business, and share some questions you can ask yourself to help you overcome these business fears.

     

    “Growth is not possible without change. You have to be willing to pivot and not quit.” - Kristin Ostrander

     

    This week on the Amazon Files: 

    • My story: from foreclosure to a seven-figure Amazon online business
    • Why change is possible no matter where you currently find yourself
    • The impact of taking consistent steps, no matter how big or small they are
    • The importance of planning when running a business
    • The brick analogy and why not all consistent steps are beneficial
    • Why business growth is impossible without change and why you need to be willing to pivot and not quit
    • The fundamental changes I made in my life and business that enabled growth
    • Why it’s essential to connect with other Amazon sellers, ecommerce business owners, mentors, and coaches
    • Why I was fearful of outsourcing tasks and getting a prep center
    • Understanding fear and how it stops us from growing our businesses
    • How to conquer your fears to make room for business growth

     

    Related Content:

    • Ask Me Anything Webinar Registration
    • Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander

     

    Join the Amazon Files HUB Community!

    Are you excited about starting Amazon wholesale bundles, but find that it’s a lot harder than you thought? You may have thousands of ideas, but without a firm, clear direction on how to turn those ideas into profits - it can be challenging to see true success from your efforts.

    Friends, you don’t have to do this alone.

    I want to personally invite you to join the Amazon Files HUB community. The Amazon Files HUB community is a member-driven training center specifically designed for Amazon wholesale bundle sellers.

     

    In the Amazon Files HUB community, you’ll enjoy:

    • Exclusive training videos
    • Over-the-shoulder demos
    • Live monthly Q&A sessions
    • On-Air coaching calls
    • PLUS additional community support

     

    If you’re ready to take your Amazon wholesale bundling business to the next level, then join me and thousands of others in the new Amazon Files HUB community!

    See you there!

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #Gratitude to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    58 min
  • Start buying Wholesale for $300 or less

    When you think about wholesaling on Amazon, do you immediately think about how it’s unaffordable and financially overwhelming? You’re not alone. We all have limiting beliefs about money. Whether it’s “I can’t afford it!” or “I don’t have enough money,” it impacts our lives and the decisions we make for our businesses. But while the struggle is certainly real, whatever thoughts are preventing you from taking that leap into wholesaling, the great news is that you have the power to change your money mindset and take control of growing your online business and success.

     

    In this episode, I debunk the myths that prevent Amazon sellers from wholesaling and dispel the money mindsets blocks that prevent us from investing in our businesses and ourselves. I share some of my childhood experiences and how it shaped my attitude towards money and illustrate how our money mindsets affect our decisions on life and money. I explain why you can afford to wholesale on Amazon and describe how it can earn you more money than doing retail arbitrage. I also discuss how you can overcome the challenges of selling single unit items on Amazon when you go wholesaling as well as reveal how you can find wholesale vendors and connect with them.

     

    “Wholesaling and bundling are the keys to growth on Amazon.” - Kristin Ostrander

     

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • Why I hate the words “I can’t afford it.”
    • Thoughts and beliefs that limit us from growing our businesses and ourselves
    • How negative money mindsets affect how we make decisions in life and business
    • The relationship between our childhood upbringing and our attitude towards money
    • What it means to ‘flip the script’ on our limiting beliefs and money mindsets
    • What changed my fears about investing in my online business and education
    • Debunking the myths of wholesaling and flipping the script on limiting beliefs in wholesaling
    • Why people are scared of trying out wholesaling on Amazon
    • The profit difference between retail arbitrage and wholesaling
    • Where to find wholesale vendors and how to connect with them
    • The challenges of selling single unit items on online platforms like Amazon
    • How bundling and wholesaling can help you overcome the competition on Amazon and earn more profit

     

    Related Content:

    • Wholesale Vendor List
    • Wholesale Bundle System
    • Ask Me Anything Webinar Registration
    • Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #300OrLess to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    35 min
  • Amazon Bundling Success Story with Al Bereznay

    If you’re sick of competition and want to scale your Amazon business to another level, then bundling is for you. I hear you: you are worried that you won’t find the right vendors or won’t be able to sell your products, so you’d rather stick to retail arbitrage on Amazon. But while it can be scary to venture into the unknown, the success stories of doing bundles on Amazon are real.

    Meet Al Bereznay, an e-commerce veteran who has been running his online business since 1999. He started his online business on eBay as a side hustle for additional income. Today, Al is a bundling expert who has grown his online family business on Amazon and believes strongly in doing Amazon FBA.

    Al joins me today to share his experience in growing an online business and bundling on Amazon. He discusses how he began selling on eBay as a source of side income and illustrates how he pivoted to Amazon. He explains why he was reluctant to do Amazon FBA at first and why he still does his bundling in-house with his family. He also shares his approach to research and bundling, how he leverages suppliers and vendors to increase business, and his advice to people who want to start bundling on Amazon.

     

    “It doesn’t matter how much we like the product; if we can’t bundle it, we walk away from it.” - Al Bereznay

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • Al’s background and how he stumbled into Ecommerce
    • Why Al switched from manufacturing management to selling on eBay full-time
    • The “Midas’ touch” days of Ecommerce
    • Growing his business from a side hustle to his family’s main source of income
    • How Al realized that eBay wasn’t enough and decided to explore other channels like Amazon
    • Al’s reluctance to start doing Amazon FBA and why he’s now a solid believer of it
    • How Al branched his Amazon business out to other products and the importance of diversification
    • Al’s first Amazon bundle and how he came up with the idea
    • Why Al still does his bundling in-house and the benefits of outsourcing to a prep center
    • Al’s approach to bundling and his research process and framework
    • The reason Al is a big fan of Merchant Words

     

     

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Helium10

     

    Related Content:

    • Merchant Words
    • Amazon Files HUB
    • Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander

     

     

    Want to Learn More?

     

    It’s time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success!

     

    To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system

     

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #Al’s Story to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    55 min
  • The Truth About Wholesale for Amazon Sellers

    When it comes to Amazon wholesaling, I get a lot of ‘buts’ and ‘what ifs’ from Amazon sellers: “I want to wholesale, but I won’t be able to afford it,” or “What if I don’t find vendors?” These worries and doubts are usually the results of myths about wholesaling, yet it’s the most legitimate thing that could help you succeed. With the right mindset and knowledge, you can wholesale on Amazon and scale your online business.

    Today, I debunk some of the myths and fears that stop E-commerce sellers from wholesaling on Amazon. I explain why you can afford to start wholesale on Amazon and reveal some ways you can cut costs when wholesaling. I discuss how you can find wholesale distributors and vendors through research and illustrate how leveraging prep centers can help you with product shipment. I also reveal the two ways to find profitable items to sell and underscore the benefits of creating product bundles on Amazon.

      

    “Wholesaling doesn’t need to be expensive. There’s always a way to save money when it comes to wholesaling.” - Kristin Ostrander

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • Why wholesale is extremely affordable and what the average minimum orders vendors and distributors allow
    • What a volume discount is and easy ways to save money when wholesaling
    • How to find wholesalers, distributors, vendors, and suppliers
    • What tradeshow websites are and why they’re better than Google
    • How to find local distributors and wholesalers
    • Making use of industry newsletters and product information to find wholesalers and distributors
    • How E-commerce is changing the wholesale distributing landscape
    • How a prep center can help you get wholesale vendors who won’t deliver to residential areas
    • Finding profitable products to sell on Amazon and why you shouldn’t compete with the top 10 selling items
    • The benefits of selling product bundles on Amazon and where to start

     

    Related Content: 

    • Find 100s of Wholesalers by Noon Today
    • Wholesale Bundle System
    • Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander

     

    Resources Mentioned:

    • My Prep Center

     

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword YesYouCan to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    36 min
  • Recession Proof Your Online Business

    A lot of financial gurus and experts in the world are talking about how the economy is heading to a recession. I don’t want to be all doom and gloom here, but it’s important to avoid putting our heads in the sand and hope for the best. We need to talk about the recession so that, as e-commerce sellers and Amazon business owners, we can make strategic adjustments in our businesses in preparation for an economic downturn.

     

    In today’s episode, I discuss the steps you can take to recession-proof your Amazon business. I share my experiences with the 2008 recession and the lessons I learned from it. I illustrate how people spend their money during a recession and reveal the kinds of products that sell during a downturn. I explain why cash is king during a recession as well as why you need to cut your costs wherever you can. I also underscore the importance of diversifying your business and how it can help you stay afloat in these trying times.

     

    “Diversify and change your mindset about what people are buying. People are reducing spending, but they’re not cutting out.” - Kristin Ostrander

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • Why it’s important to talk about the recession
    • How American’s used their money during the last recession
    • What people spend their money on during a downturn in the economy
    • The importance of cutting costs and reducing debt
    • Why you should go cash-based in a recession
    • Diversification: how building more streams of income can impact your financial health during a recession
    • Recession-friendly products to sell
    • Why camping products and outdoor gear spiked in sales during the 2008 recession
    • Why a recession is a great time to thrift and flip goods
    • The best items to sell on Facebook marketplace, eBay, and Etsy

     

    Resources Mentioned:

    • InventoryLab

     

    Related Content:

    • Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander
    • Mommy Income HUB

     

     

    Want to Learn More?

     

    It’s time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success!

     

    To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword RecessionProof to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    44 min
  • Selling on Amazon in 2020 - What to Expect Now

    2020 can be a little crazy for everyone. Many businesses have temporarily closed their doors, while others have closed shop indefinitely. If you had just started your Amazon business before the disease became a global pandemic, you might be wondering now if it’s still worth it. If you’re a long-term Amazon seller, you might be anxious about how you can jump over this hurdle.

    Is selling on Amazon still viable during this time of uncertainty? What business changes do you need to make so you can thrive?

    In today’s episode, I discuss the changes you need to expect while selling on Amazon in light of the coronavirus pandemic. I share how the COVID-19 spread has affected my Amazon business and the business decisions I made in response to the crisis. I reveal why it’s still an excellent time to start an Amazon business and illustrate how the Ecommerce industry is fairing under quarantine and lockdown measures. I also explain why retail arbitrage on Amazon is no longer a viable business model, especially during COVID-19, and reveal an alternative that can make your Amazon business thrive.

     

    “In 2020, where things have turned upside down, selling on Amazon still has tons of benefits if you do it correctly.” - Kristin Ostrander

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • Recent changes on Amazon’s shipping time
    • Why I’m currently doing Fulfillment by Merchant (FBM) on Amazon
    • Making pivots and changes in your own business in times of crisis
    • Recession predictions and how I started on Amazon during the 2008 recession
    • The impact of COVID-19 on Ecommerce and why you can still start your Amazon business
    • Why you need to think about what you want out of your Amazon business
    • Amazon business benefits that my family and I enjoy
    • How the coronavirus pandemic has affected my Amazon business, products, and operation
    • How wholesale bundling can help your Amazon business during these trying times

     

    Related Content: 

    • Quick & Easy Merchant Fulfillment Mini-Course

     

     

    Want to Learn More?

    It’s time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success!

     

    To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system

     

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Benefit to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    35 min
  • Cash Flow Management with Cyndi Thomason

    We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: risk comes hand-in-hand with business. The same is certainly true for any Amazon business. But while the struggle is real, knowing your numbers and managing your cash flow can help you protect your profit and stay in business - especially in times of a global health crisis. Cyndi Thomason is the President of Bookskeep, a virtual company that provides accounting services to e-commerce businesses worldwide. Cyndi is an Ecommerce specialist who’s driven by her passion for helping small businesses make sense of their numbers and understand their cash flow. She is a speaker and educator, and her book, Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers, reflects her mission and desire to support small businesses.

    Cyndi joins me today to discuss how Amazon business owners can better manage their cashflow. She explains how understanding cash flow can help businesses weather crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She illustrates the Business Crisis Trend and its different stages, as well as underscores the importance of setting aside a rainy day fund. She also defines the “profit first” strategy and reveals how you can recession-proof your Amazon business.

     

    “If every business were ‘profit first,’ they would have the cash reserves to get through whatever rainy day it is.” - Cyndi Thomason

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • Why Cyndi started Bookskeep and what services they provide
    • The impact of COVID-19 on Ecommerce
    • Mike Michalowicz’s Business Crisis Trend and its different stages
    • How to prepare for the economy’s resurgence
    • The 13-week cash flow plan for Ecommerce sellers
    • The importance of planning your money and setting aside an emergency fund for your business
    • The benefits of creating a financial calendar
    • How to recession-proof your Amazon business
    • What the Profit-First strategy is and why you need to have different bank accounts for your business
    • The “turn-and-burn” mentality in Ecommerce
    • Why you shouldn’t start your Amazon business on credit or loans
    • The power of taking small, consistent steps in your business

     

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Cash Flow Tool
    • Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz

     

    Connect with Cyndi Thomason:

    • Bookskeep
    • Book: Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers
    • Bookskeep on Facebook
    • Bookskeep on LinkedIn
    • Cyndi Thomason on LinkedIn

     

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with Amazon expert and your host, Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #ProfitFirst to join us on Facebook. Each week, Kristin hosts a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    50 min
  • Small Changes Equal Big Results

    Nothing happens overnight when it comes to growing your Amazon business. This doesn’t seem to be the case in social media, where you can see posts that look like instant success. We see these stories of overnight sensations or earning thousands of dollars in days, but what all the hype doesn’t tell is a deeper truth. They don’t show the journey of how they got there: we only see the stats and the dollars. The reality is - to achieve success, we need to make changes towards it, no matter how small the steps we take.

    In this episode, I discuss how small, incremental changes directly impact future significant results. I explain how the hype on social media platforms doesn’t show the hustle behind it. I discuss why you need to take small steps for your business right now and illustrate how the 15-Minute Hustle can help. I also share ideas on what consistent changes you can make for your Amazon business on a daily and weekly basis as well as underscore the importance of visualizing the progress of your business.

     

    “Small, calculated steps work. The first thing you have to remember is consistency.” - Kristin Ostrander

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • How social media hides the hard work behind Amazon success
    • The comparison monster and how everybody wants instant gratification
    • The impact of small, consistent changes on future results
    • Why you need to take small steps right now
    • The 15-Minute Hustle and small changes you can make for your Amazon business today
    • My struggle with shifting my mindset
    • Reaching out to suppliers and vendors using the 15-Minute Hustle
    • Making use of tradeshow stocking websites to reach wholesale vendors
    • Correcting, updating, and optimizing your Amazon listings
    • Researching an Amazon bundle idea with the 15-Minute Hustle
    • Using visual reminders to track your progress

     

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Unroll.Me

     

    Related Content:

    • The 15-Minute Hustle
    • Step-by-Step Guide to 100s of Wholesalers
    • Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander

     

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #SmallChange to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website  and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    40 min
  • Top Reasons Amazon Accounts are Suspended in 2020 & How to Avoid Them

    Change - it’s the only constant thing in business, whether it’s a brick-and-mortar store on an online Amazon business. Over the years, Amazon has made changes that can impact how we run our business. Sometimes, they even make changes without first announcing it, leaving some Amazon sellers surprised - or worse - suspended. Luckily, there are people and teams who can advise sellers on suspensions and reinstatement, like Lesley Hensell. Lesley is a specialist on Amazon account reinstatement who has built Riverbend Consulting, an agency that helps third-party sellers reinstate their businesses on platforms like Amazon.

    Lesley joins us today to discuss the common reasons Amazon accounts are suspended. She shares tips on how to avoid Amazon account suspensions and reveals what caused the rise of warnings for product detail and variations pages. She explains the different Code of Conduct violations on Amazon and shares the story of how an Amazon seller was suspended for collusion despite acting in good faith. She also discusses assessing your risk profile as an Amazon seller and underscores the value of saving money when running an Amazon business.

     

    “Amazon takes listing errors that we sellers see as small things very seriously. That’s part of why enforcement, when it comes, is surprising.” - Lesley Hensell

     

    This week on the Amazon Files:

    • How Riverbend Consulting helps Amazon sellers get reinstated
    • Ways you can change your Amazon account settings to avoid suspension
    • How creating custom packaging for Amazon items can help prevent account suspension
    • The rise of warnings for product detail page abuse and variation abuse
    • The challenges of contacting Amazon’s seller support
    • Lesley’s tips for creating Amazon bundles
    • The suspension risk of retail arbitrage and why online receipts are most likely to get rejected
    • Collusion, platform manipulation, and other Code of Conduct violations on Amazon
    • How Amazon suspended a seller for collusion
    • Assessing your risk profile as an Amazon seller
    • The importance of setting aside emergency funds when running an Amazon business
    • Why Amazon creates rules and policies

     

    Related Content:

    • Can You Suspension Proof Your Amazon Business?

     

    Connect with Lesley Hensell: 

    • Riverbend Consulting
    • Riverbend Consulting on Facebook
    • Lesley Hensell on LinkedIn
    • Email: [email protected]

     

    Want to Learn More?

    It’s time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success!

    To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system

     

    Grow Your Amazon Business!

    Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #PREVENT to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don’t forget to check out our website  and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

    47 min

About Music That Inspires

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Join Kristin Ostrander—speaker, author, teacher, and success coach—as she dives into the transformative power of music with her podcast, Music That Inspires (a passion project). For Kristin, music isn’t just background noise; it's a passion that heals the soul, sparks creativity, and breathes renewal in your current season. Each episode explores the profound impact a song can have, whether it's offering motivation, helping you navigate tough times, or simply providing that gentle nudge to brighten your day.