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Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Amazon seller, it is common for business owners and entrepreneurs to eventually feel stuck and overwhelmed with the demands of the business. There can be sudden growth spurts in the business and you may need to work with more clients than you initially expected as well as deal with quick turnarounds. If you’re feeling like giving up, pause and evaluate -- maybe it’s time to take that bold move and make a shift in your business

Today, we’re discussing how to determine if it is time to make a change in your Amazon business. We share why it is a must that you don’t do everything on your own as well as the tools and resources that can help you deal with these periods of feeling stuck. We also share the actions we’ve taken and changes we’ve made during these challenging times and how setting S.M.A.R.T. goals have helped us achieve success in businesses and personal lives.

“Sometimes, it’s taking a step back and re-evaluating that opens up doors that you didn’t see the first time because you rushed by them so quickly.” - Kristin Ostrander

This week on The Amazon Files:

• The importance of remembering your “Why”
• How your day to day tasks help you re-evaluate your purpose
• Why it’s significant to look back and see the progress you’ve made
• Redefining the word “goal”
• How to set S.M.A.R.T. goals and how it helps you see your progress on your goals
• “I Will” statements versus “I Hope/Wish” statements
• How to divide your hours so you can make time for new strategies in your business
• The best way to break out of a plateau
• Why you should make time to do something fun every week
• How to set boundaries when working from home
• How to find ways to add time back into your life
• Why you should consider hiring or enlisting help
• What makes 168 your magic number

Key Takeaways:

• Remember why you started.
• Set your S.M.A.R.T. goals -- Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-based, Time-bound
• Make a change and be consistent.
• Have some fun in your life.
• Make a mental shift about time -- from “I don’t have time” to “I will.”
• Hire help to reduce your stress and overwhelm.
• Make sure to have accountability.
• Be 100% present in whatever activity you do.

Join Us Live!

Join us LIVE on June 4th at 9pm EST to learn about our Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling on Amazon. We’ll share the mistakes we’ve made throughout our Amazon journey, the lessons we have learned from those mistakes, and what you need to know to avoid mistakes while running your Amazon business.

Register for the live episode next week! Go to TheAZFiles.com today.

Confident Wholesale Bundling in Philadelphia!

We are bringing the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop to Philadelphia this July 21 and 22, 2018! We want you to experience the best kind of bundling confidence to move your business forward. Best of all - you will be able to implement what you learned from the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop the next day at the Philly Gift Show! There are only 20 seats available so head over to MommyIncome.com/philly to grab your spot now! For our podcast listeners, we have a special code for you! Enter the code workshop18 to receive special pricing!

Take the First Step to Turn Your Dream Into Reality!

How can you work on your Amazon business when it seems that you just don’t have the time to do it? It’s time for you to take action and take back your life -- and we can help you do that. By getting a copy of The 15-Minute Hustle: A Simple Way to Get Everything Done eBook, we can help you get back 26 hours of your life in a week by learning how to start making your list and how to capitalize on it to get things done 15 minutes at a time. Go to www.15MinuteHustle.com to start realizing your dream, one step at a time.

Got Questions?

Shoot your questions on our Facebook Group! we’ll be happy to answer your questions, listen to your vents, and encourage you to carry on in the right direction. Join our community where you can interact with sellers of all levels -- from people who are starting their Amazon journey to those who have been full-time sellers for years. Go to MommyIncome.com/joinus with the code word CHANGE to start interacting with our community.

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! Visit us on Facebook each week for a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business and check out our website for even more resources.

At some point throughout your journey as an Amazon seller, you may have to deal with slow-moving inventory. Several elements can contribute to this challenging and, at times, frustrating phase. It is vital to know how to deal with such challenge to avoid getting discouraged and prevent your company from losing money.

Today, we’re sharing a few real strategies to start moving your slow-moving inventory before you lower the price and lose money. We discuss the factors that contribute to slow-moving inventory and why you should set a personal standard for them. We also explain how to identify when you should keep and when to dump your inventory as well as the significance of thinking the way your buyers are thinking when it comes to coming up with the best keywords for your listing.

“Be patient with things. Start changing one thing at a time and document it.” - Amy Feierman

This week on The Amazon Files:

• Customizing your SKU
• A great way to dump toy inventory
• Why price is often not the problem
• Why you should pay attention to your title
• How to get the best keywords for your listing
• How long to hang on to your inventory before you rebundle
• Why Pay Per Click Ads should be your last resort

Key Takeaways:

• You don’t marry your inventory.
• Have realistic expectations.
• It’s important to include the keywords and search terms in your title bullet points.
• The first five keywords are what Amazon picks up on first.
• Use descriptive words.

Resources Mentioned:

• Pinterest
• Google Trend

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Confident Wholesale Bundling in Philadelphia!

We are bringing the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop to Philadelphia this July 21 and 22, 2018! We want you to experience the best kind of bundling confidence to move your business forward. Best of all - you will be able to implement what you learned from the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop the next day at the Philly Gift Show! There are only 20 seats available so head over to MommyIncome.com/philly to grab your spot now! For our podcast listeners, we have a special code for you! Enter the code workshop18 to receive special pricing!

Take the First Step to Turn Your Dream Into Reality!

How can you work on your Amazon business when it seems that you just don’t have the time to do it? It’s time for you to take action and take back your life -- and we can help you do that. By getting a copy of The 15-Minute Hustle: A Simple Way to Get Everything Done eBook, we can help you get back 26 hours of your life in a week by learning how to start making your list and how to capitalize on it to get things done 15 minutes at a time. Go to www.15MinuteHustle.com to start realizing your dream, one step at a time.

It’s Not a Guessing Game! Trust Your Keywords!

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Got Questions?

Shoot your questions on our Facebook Group! we’ll be happy to answer your questions, listen to your vents, and encourage you to carry on in the right direction. Join our community where you can interact with sellers of all levels -- from people who are starting their Amazon journey to those who have been full-time sellers for years. Go to MommyIncome.com/joinus with the code word slow to start interacting with our community.

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! Visit us on Facebook each week for a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business and check out our website for even more resources.

What does your ideal Amazon FBA business look like? Are there tasks you are currently doing yourself that you know you can delegate, but fear that you’re not earning enough or feel like you aren’t established enough to begin outsourcing? Imagine what your life would be like if you could achieve all of your business goals and dreams and make more money in your Amazon business while working less hours.

On today’s episode, we’re sharing one simple, yet powerful Amazon FBA growth strategy that can help you grow your business, get farther in your business journey, double - or even triple - your revenue, and spend more time with your family. We explain how dreaming big helps you push your business to the next level and how outsourcing various tasks can help you achieve your goals. We also share how to identify which tasks you should consider outsourcing and how to vet and train virtual assistants as well as debunk the myths, misconceptions, and excuses that are preventing you from taking action to build a strong support team.

“If you want freedom - it doesn’t matter if you are a multi-hundred-dollar business or multi-million-dollar business - having employees buys you time.” - Kristin Ostrander

This Week on The Amazon Files:

• The importance of dreaming big.
• How outsourcing can help you scale and grow your business.
• Tasks you should outsource and tasks you should do yourself.
• How resisting to outsource tasks can impede your business and revenue growth.
• The importance of identifying your “stuck points.”
• How hiring a VA can impact your revenue.
• How to train new hires.
• Understanding that you don’t need to have everything figured out before you begin outsourcing.
• Finding trustworthy people to work with.
• Strategies for vetting new VAs
• Overcoming the fear of losing money by outsourcing.
• Dealing with taxes, liability, and insurance when hiring an employee or contractor.
• How outsourcing household tasks can impact the growth of your business.
• The importance of identifying what you want in your business.
• Creating a list of your daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to help you identify things you can outsource.

Resources Mentioned:

• Protecting Your Amazon Business with Ashlin Hadden

Focus on Money Making Tasks by Hiring a Team Member - Hiring Guide Workbook

Are you ready to take your business to the next level and double - or triple - your current revenue while working less? Are you ready to put your fears of outsourcing aside and begin growing your powerful team so you can focus more on the things you enjoy, things that will make you more money and grow your business, and give you the freedom to spend more time with your family? Head over to MommyIncome.com/Assist to grab your free hiring guide workbook that will help you build an amazing team for your Amazon business.

Get Your Amazon Reimbursement Money Back!

Are you losing money on unclaimed Amazon reimbursements? Learn how to get your money back on lost, damaged, or destroyed inventory and shipment reconciliations with our easy-to-follow Getting Your Money Back from Amazon course! Head over to MommyIncome.com/moneyback to grab your training course today!

Confident Wholesale Bundling in Philadelphia!

We are bringing the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop to Philadelphia this July! We want you to experience the best kind of bundling confidence to move your business forward. Best of all - you will be able to implement what you learned from the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop the next day at the Philly Gift Show! There are only 20 seats available so head over to MommyIncome.com/philly to grab your spot now!

Discover the Wholesale Bundles System

Are you ready to start your wholesale bundling journey? Learn our proven system for confidently - and profitably - offering wholesale bundles on Amazon to grow your business, increase your revenue, and improve your life! Head over to MommyIncome.com/System to register for our Wholesale Bundles System course today!

Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income!

Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cash out! We’re going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we’re currently running through wholesale bundles. If you’re serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.

Got Questions?

Shoot your questions on our Facebook Group! we’ll be happy to answer your questions, listen to your vents, and encourage you to carry on in the right direction. Join our community where you can interact with sellers of all levels -- from people who are starting their Amazon journey to those who have been full-time sellers for years. Go to MommyIncome.com/joinus with the code word Assist to start interacting with our community.

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! Visit us on Facebook each week for a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business and check out our website for even more resources.

Have you ever purchased a wholesale product only to realize it isn’t moving off the shelves as fast as you originally anticipated? What do you do with that inventory that simply isn’t selling as well as you would like? Many new and experienced Amazon sellers experience the natural ebbs and flows of moving product inventory and the challenges associated with sourcing great products that will sell well in their Amazon store. Wholesale bundles are an amazing way to impact the growth of your Amazon business, move inventory that didn’t sell well individually as well as meet your customer’s needs and their desire for shopping convenience.

On today’s episode, we share how we got started in wholesale bundling, our top reasons we decided to sell wholesale bundles on Amazon, and the impact this decision has made for the growth of our business. We explain how bundling products have helped us reduce competition and improve customer retention while offering product varieties and mitigating risks associated with selling on Amazon. We also share tips on how you can start bundling products in your Amazon store, how bundled products help prevent price tanking, and how wholesale bundling can help you identify the items your customers truly want.

“You can turn a failure into a success with bundles.” - Kristin Ostrander

This Week on The Amazon Files:

• How bundling wholesale products help reduce competition.
• How bundling helps prevent price tanking.
• How bundling products cater to your customer’s desire for convenience.
• How bundling products help you identify replenishable items.
• Why customers prefer purchasing bundled products.
• The best category to start bundling products.
• How bundles help mitigate risk.
• The importance of establishing a good tracking system while submitting new products to Amazon.
• Overcoming the fear of losing money on a product.
• How bundles help identify what customers truly want.
• What are “value-add” products?
• How bundling helps you scale your business and achieve location and financial freedom.
• Challenges associated with Retail Arbitrage and Wholesale Arbitrage.
• The benefit of working with prep centers that are willing to bundle your products.
• How bundling inspires creativity.
• How to pack your bundled products.
• When to invest in pay-per-click advertising.
• Setting goals with your wholesale bundles.
• What to consider when purchasing wholesale seasonal items.
• SEO and keyword strategies.
• Legitimate ways to use GTINs and UPCs on Amazon.
• How to decide how many items to include in your bundled products.

Confident Wholesale Bundling in Philadelphia!

We are bringing the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop to Philadelphia this July! We want you to experience the best kind of bundling confidence to move your business forward. Best of all - you will be able to implement what you learned from the Confident Wholesale Bundles Workshop the next day at the Philly Gift Show! There are only 20 seats available so head over to MommyIncome.com/philly to grab your spot now!

Discover the Wholesale Bundles System

Are you ready to start your wholesale bundling journey? Learn our proven system for confidently - and profitably - offering wholesale bundles on Amazon to grow your business, increase your revenue, and improve your life! Head over to MommyIncome.com/System to register for our Wholesale Bundles System course today!

Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income!

Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cash out! We’re going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we’re currently running through wholesale bundles. If you’re serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.

Got Questions?

Shoot your questions on our Facebook Group! we’ll be happy to answer your questions, listen to your vents, and encourage you to carry on in the right direction. Join our community where you can interact with sellers of all levels -- from people who are starting their Amazon journey to those who have been full-time sellers for years. Go to MommyIncome.com/joinus with the code word Smash to start interacting with our community.

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! Visit us on Facebook each week for a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business and check out our website for even more resources.