In today’s episode, we discuss what selling on Amazon looked like before, how it evolved, and the factors that drive Amazon’s policies and restrictions. We reveal tips on how to be more vigilant about policy changes and how to keep your Amazon seller account secure. We discuss what many people consider as ‘grey areas’ on Amazon’s rules and regulations as well as tips on identifying high-risk items. We also break down retail arbitrage—the good, the bad—and its alternatives.

Today, we celebrate our 5-year anniversary at Mommy Income by sharing our Amazon FBA success stories and why we started our e-commerce businesses. We share how we transformed them into long-term, sustainable Amazon businesses, and the value of having someone to share and bounce ideas off of. We discuss why you need to take those first steps to start your business now, even if you don’t feel ready.

Today, we discuss the pros and cons of seasonal versus evergreen product bundles. We share how to adapt to short and long term seasonal holidays and highlight how shopping habits have changed in recent years. We reveal why research is harder for seasonal items and why you need to plan to ensure your cashflow is primed for the different seasons. We also share the advantages of evergreen bundles and discuss how to deal with discontinued items.

Michelle Butler joins us on this episode to share what urged her to finally give up her day job to be a full-time Amazon business owner. She shares why “prepare” is the keyword to her success story, and a few unfortunate wholesale experiences she’s had that drove her to take wholesale classes and workshops. She also shares her must-have tools in the business as well as the educational resources she cannot do without as she established the foundation of her business.

In today’s episode, we share our Q4 holiday selling tips for Amazon FBA. We reveal why people are shopping later this year and how to research what gifts people will buy this year. We share how your personal experience is invaluable and the advantages of going wide in your inventory selection. We also reveal the top three categories in terms of growth on Amazon and stress the importance of getting your stock into Amazon as early as possible.

Today, we talk with special guest, Suzie Kresuk about her Amazon FBA success story and how she created a new career after 50. She shares how, as a single mom, she realized that she needed to make a career change. She highlights the fears she overcame and reveals the challenges of starting an Amazon business. She also shares what she finds exciting in her new role, highlights that anyone can start and grow an Amazon business at any age, and explains the importance of creating a support group.

Today, we highlight why product research is taking you too long and what you can do about it. We share how you can make research easier by focusing on products and niches that you know. We reveal where your research should begin and how to create your first bundle. We also share why it is vital to have a step-by-step research process, from finding an idea to finalizing a bundle.

Today we highlight some of the central reasons why your bundles may not be selling and discuss the mistakes you need to avoid when creating your bundles. We discuss why you shouldn't fall into the trap of only stocking your shop with products that you love and how to conduct keyword research to find the most appropriate search terms for your listings. We also share the organization and planning techniques and tools that will keep you on track as an Amazon seller and entrepreneur.

On today’s episode, we discuss the process of getting your business ready to sell wholesale bundles. We share the best way to prepare your first wholesale shipment and how to get it out to customers in a timely fashion. We also share how to avoid decision fatigue when you’re first starting to sell bundles and why you should stick to using just one wholesaler initially.

Today we discuss how to make the move from retail arbitrage to selling bundles and why this is the time to focus more on your customers and less on the data. We dive into the process of coming up with great bundle ideas and how to develop them into successful products that people need. We also discuss why combining bundles of products are doing a service in this one-click society to meet customer needs quickly and easily.