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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
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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:
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.
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
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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:
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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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