What if running your whole Amazon sourcing process came down to one thing: just log in?

In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, Jimmy Smith sits down with Khang Dang, the creator of 3P Mercury, to walk through a wave of new updates and where the tool is headed next. Khang breaks sourcing into four parts (finding listings, finding the sources for them, analyzing them, and tracking them) and shows how 3P Mercury is now automating each step so you spend less time clicking and more time deciding what to buy.

You'll hear about the new Lead Finder and the Auto Source feature, how the AI goes out and looks across the open web to match listings to real suppliers, how the MERC scoring system pre-analyzes leads before you ever look at them, and why Khang thinks the biggest challenge for sellers could soon be simply having enough capital to act on everything the tool surfaces. They also tackle a fair question every seller asks: if everyone runs the same filters, does that tank prices? Khang explains why he isn't worried, and what still separates the best sellers even in an AI-driven world.

Whether you sell retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, or wholesale, this conversation is a clear look at where sourcing is going.

Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What are the realities of Amazon suspensions and reinstatements?"

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/kwodDEG77I0

Show note LINKS:

Want to try 3P Mercury? There's a $1 30-day trial at Silentjim.com/thirty

Need 1-on-1 or group training coaching help? Head over to Silentjim.com/coaching

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - Get all our great training modules for $39/month

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 84,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

New strategies for updated sellers is the topic of today's episode.

Today, Jimmy explains the reason why the replens strategy is not the most effective strategy in sourcing for your Amazon selling business.

Discover the importance of sourcing as the engine, coupled with software that tracks so you will never forget the ASINs that have potential, as well as the opportunity in scaling the process and teaching it to a team that works for you.

How to find good sources, good leads, good profitable products, and then how you can maximize the profitability of those leads through discount codes, cashback, and discounted gift cards is all covered in today's episode with several recommendations in training to get you these results.

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/WTF35xMXz-8

Show note LINKS:

Askjimmysmith.com/3pm

3PMercury 30 day FULL ACCESS $1 trial with a training session:

SilentJim.com/evergreen

Evergreen Sourcing System - If you want to ramp up your sourcing and install over 60 of Jimmy's sourcing systems into your business, then check out the Evergreen Sourcing System program

SilentJim.com/bootcamp

The Sourcing Bootcamp - Step-by-step workshop with 100s of ungated brands, a 1,000+ ASIN lead list, and the exact AI-driven system our top students use to maximize profits and scale

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

After a recent online bootcamp we heard back from virtually EVERY student who took part. They sent us screen shots of their astoundingly consistent success in finding 100s of UNGATED brands and 1,000s of VIABLE ASINS within hours or days of following our system.

You can see it all for yourself here (and get the recordings): SilentJim.com/bootcamp

Here's the bottom line -

We are rapidly reducing Amazon reselling to TWO FUNDAMENTAL STEPS for those who want a straight forwards, short learning curve and inexpensive system for selling online.

1. Find ASINs anywhere, everywhere - it doesn't matter where (we show you several ways to do this)

2. Pour those products into 3P Mercury and let the software do the heavy lifting.

If you are still looking for one winning product at a time to sell on Amazon, you're being left in the dust by new sellers who don't know how hard it's supposed to be. It's time to learn the latest tools and strategies and also reignite your excitement for the Amazon reselling opportunity that is clearly better than it's ever been with AI locating millions of great products for and with you daily.

Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If my bank statements don't show the full account number, should I switch banks?" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!

Show note LINKS:

SilentJim.com/bootcamp - Walk away from this step-by-step workshop with 100s of ungated brands, a 1,000+ ASIN lead list, and the exact AI driven system our top students use to maximize profits and scale

SilentJim.com/coaching - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

"It's too late to start on Amazon." You've heard it. You may have said it to yourself. It's the number one reason people research for six months and never send a single shipment.

In this episode, we take that fear apart. We get to the truth about what has actually changed on Amazon, what hasn't, and why "too late" is almost always "too scared."

In this episode:

• Where the "too late" feeling really comes from, and why it shows up every single year

• What actually changed on Amazon, and the part nobody mentions that still works in your favor

• Why the fees-went-up, everyone's-already-doing-it story falls apart the moment you look closer

• The small, low-risk way to start that takes the pressure off

If you've been waiting for the perfect moment, this one's for you.

Want access to our flagship Amazon software for $1 for 30 days? You can try 3P Mercury for a dollar right here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/3pm

Looking for 1 on 1 or group coaching? Head over to https://www.silentjim.com/coaching to speak with our team

Show note LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 84,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

Amazon gets over half of all e-commerce activity, but there's a smaller platform that's actually growing faster than Amazon right now. It's Walmart.com - and they are welcoming resellers!

Today's guest is a Walmart.com expert who works for CrazyVendor.io (a great sponsor of our TheProvenConference.com event).

She's also helped 100s of brands get successful traction on Walmart.com.

Today we interview her to discuss:

>Walmart reselling opportunities

>Getting paid to help brands get onto Walmart

>How to refer her brand clients that want to get on Walmart and get paid

>How to rank very well on Walmart when setting up new listings/brands

>How to get coaching from us on Walmart (SilentJim.com/bookacall)

Come meet Michal at TheProvenConference.com

Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "Are Walmart policies changing and maturing?" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/rubS__hf3ps

Show note LINKS:

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - There's a "Walmart Selling" basic training course included in your pac membership! Get all our great training modules for $39/month

TheProvenConference.com - Come meet Michal at TheProvenConference in Vegas Aug 25-27!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

CrazyVendor.io - The multichannel software Michal talks about today

Today's guest: Michal Chapnick

Today's episode is an interview with another successful Amazon seller from our community who built a great business and then he saw a need that many other sellers required.

He began small and grew to be a large supplier of reseller supplies - specifically, poly bags!

This is a great example of what happens when you get into our community and build relationships and solve the challenges that you and others are facing. There's always a way to expand and add to your income streams when you're in e-commerce!

Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/uLIjsIe6bxs

Show note LINKS:

ILoveSupplies.com

3Pmercury.com/thirty - The world's first ever "Sourcing to Shipping" solution for Amazon resellers! Get 30 days trial and an onboarding session for $1

TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!

TheProvenConference.com/scholarship - Apply to attend the event in Las Vegas for a nominal registration fee, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors!

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

After selling $75 million in services, products and coaching over 24+ years and growing a robust, healthy, globally dispersed leadership team, I'm ready to start teaching others what I've learned about effective online leadership and influence.

If you've ever wanted to lead, influence, coach or grow a community of your own then this episode is for you. It's a peek behind the curtain and an invitation to come work closely with my son and I on a new adventure.

Trey Cockrum interviews his dad (me) on this episode and we talk about online leadership, coaching and the principles that have shaped our 24 years of success in this online arena. We discuss the biggest lessons learned after two decades of successfully teaching others how to lead online!

Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What is a Section 3 Amazon seller audit, and is Amazon actually punishing sellers?" Use coupon code "MISTAKE" to get your first month of services for only $1 with Jeff and his team!

Show note LINKS:

SilentJim.com/leader

TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!

TheProvenConference.com/scholarship - Apply to attend the event in Las Vegas for a nominal registration fee, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors!

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

Our platinum sponsor at TheProvenConference.com August 25-27th joins us today to talk about using virtual assistants to help automate your e-commerce journey.

Carter Maxwell, the founder of VAFastLane.com is our guest and he has a $500K amazon reselling business as well as a very successful company that finds and trains qualified VA's in the Philippines.

We discuss the ever improving landscape of opportunities for e-commerce warriors like YOU who understand that software and VA's can be a potent combo in giving you the income results you desire from your online income streams!

"Anything about your business that's tedious or repetitive that requires a computer should be managed by software or VA's!" Let's talk about it!

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/wfPSNg2ZDvk

Show note LINKS:

VAFastLane.com - Build a structured operation with an Amazon-trained VA matched to the work slowing your growth.

TheProvenConference.com - August 25-27th

TheProvenConference.com/scholarship

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!

Today's guest: Carter Maxwell

Today Jim's mom joins us on the show to talk about the impact of 3PMercury on Amazon reselling and encourage sellers on what's no possible!

If you didn't realize it, Judy Cockrum has been running Jim's online selling businesses for many years and she's quickly become one of the most valuable coaches on the team as well for those seeking to learn 3PMercury!

It's been a family affair for the Cockrum crew for over 20 years and Judy gives valuable insights and tips based on her years of experience in the Amazon reselling arena.

She discusses the evolution of Amazon reselling as 3Pmercury has changed the way sellers find opportunity and manage their businesses. We've come a long way from the days of managing spreadsheets and scanning barcodes as Amazon resellers and the latest strategies are making the game better all the time as the opportunity continues to explode!

Watch this episode on pour YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/7OkjfMHC35U

Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor, Sellerboard, our awesome sponsor - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely, accounting for all hidden fees and in real time. Use our link and get a free trial: https://SilentJim.com/numbers

Show note LINKS:

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!

3PMercury 30 day FULL ACCESS $1 trial with a training session: 3pmercury.com/thirty

Get the 3PMercury chrome extension (on screen calculator) free here: 3pmercury.com/extension

PrepCenterNetwork.com - A list of national prep centers we recommend

TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!

SilentJim.com/prepcentertraining - Learn to run a prep center in your spare space or how to prep more efficiently

Today's guest Judy Cockrum

Today we meet another very successful coaching student of ours who has built an incredible eight figure business on Amazon after going full-time a couple years ago. His specialty now is in going directly to brands to negotiate great deals. He shares the exact strategies he's using as well as the story of how it all came together.

He agrees that right now is arguably the best time ever to get into reselling with so many brands leaving the doors wide open for resellers - and more new brands coming on board Amazon constantly. The doors are wide open!

Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor, Sellerboard, our awesome sponsor - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely, accounting for all hidden fees and in real time. Use our link and get a free trial: https://SilentJim.com/numbers

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/dJx2-yVOhCE

Show note LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Learn more about our upcoming August 2026 event! The longest running annual event for Amazon sellers in the world!

TheProvenConference.com/scholarship - Apply to attend the event in Las Vegas for a nominal registration fee, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors!

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a call with us to talk over coaching options!

PrepCenterNetwork.com - Find a 3PL or prep center to avoid touching your own inventory!

SilentJim.com/prepcentertraining - Learn to run your own prep center using any spare space you have.

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training, including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started, then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart.

SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit SilentJim.com/free11

SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE!

Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else

Today's guest: Spencer Carlson