The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & Stories

Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we follow up on last week's discussion on the topic of replens: items you can source and send to Amazon which sell so quickly that they continuously need replenishing. In this episode, we're going to talk about four types of replens that you should be selling on Amazon; not specific items, but the types of items.

You'll hear how we came up with these four different types of replens and how this may help you widen your sourcing parameters so you can find more inventory -- and inventory that sells! From particular types of grocery items to certain toy accessories and pet accessories, as well as short-term seasonal items, find out how to discover specific items that you are approved to sell, that are profitable, and that sell fast enough that they need to be restocked over and over again.

In today's episode of the Full-Time FBA Show, we talk about how replenishables (or "replens" for short), can boost your sales and your profits in your Amazon FBA business. We kick off our episode by defining the term "replens" and unpacking what constitutes a good replen. Next, we talk about our 2020 top sellers and tell you why we think that Amazon sellers should consider adjusting their sourcing strategies to focus on replens.

We touch on sustainability in terms of stock and tell you a bit about each of our relationships with the three methods: retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and wholesale. We also speak about outsourcing the sourcing process and answer the question of why we don't see more sellers focusing on replens.

In closing, we consider why replens are not a quick fix but rather hold the power to set you up for long-term success. We point you in the direction of some helpful resources to learn more about how to maximize replens to boost sales and profits in your business. Tune in today and learn how to change the way you approach your Amazon FBA Business for the better.

Here at The Full-Time FBA Show, we get lots of questions from the Full-Time FBA community. What we have found is that often those questions are based on misunderstandings. In today's episode, we'll address the three most common wrong questions that Amazon sellers ask, explain why they are wrong, and tell you what questions you should be asking instead.

We'll also provide you with some helpful resources and even a few money-saving discount codes to help you get your business going in the right direction. To find out if you're asking the wrong questions on important topics such as sales ranks, brand and category approvals, and inventory volumes to make a full-time income selling on Amazon, tune in today!

On today's episode of The Full-time FBA Show, Rebecca and Stephen reflect on their tour of an Amazon Fulfillment center before the COVID pandemic. In their conversation, they discuss what they learned and how it has impacted the way they do business. One of their major takeaways was the phrase 'customer obsession.' Since then they have adapted the standards of their business to be more oriented to client satisfaction. They discuss how customer obsession is not an altruistic instinct, but rather an effective way for Amazon to gain customer trust.

Tune in to gain precious insight into how Amazon runs its business, from conveyor belts to Amazon Robotics. Join us today for an informative peek into the inner machinations of Amazon fulfillment centers along with all the lessons that we learned!

At one point or another, you are going to run out of sourcing money, but that does not have to mean you cannot grow your business anymore. In today's episode, we hear about seven ways you can grow your Amazon FBA business that do not require any sourcing.

From improving your product listing to advertising and spending time on your education and mindset, there are many ways to expand without additional sourcing capital. It just takes a bit of creative thinking and willingness to think outside the box. If you need some inspiration on how to scale without the cash injection, then be sure to tune in today!

Wholesale bundles have numerous benefits; to you as the seller, and to your customers. As someone who has been on the retail and online arbitrage side of things, as well as the wholesale and wholesale bundling side of things, our guest today has a lot of valuable knowledge to share when it comes to the positives and the negatives of these markets. Kristin Ostrander was once the Queen of Black Friday, until she realized the unsustainable model of business she was running and moved on to something bigger and better.

In today's episode, Kristin explains what wholesale bundles are, how she found her way into wholesale bundles, why she absolutely loves what she does, and where you can find the tools to follow in her footsteps. Sustainability is at the core of Kristin's business philosophy, and there is so much that we can all learn from her!

If you are looking for creative ways to differentiate yourself on Amazon while turning an extra profit too, think about starting to sell items in bundles! Creating bundles is all about batching items that match each other thematically, and today on the show you'll hear all of our tips around how and why you should consider implementing this strategy.

First up, we give you some definitions of what bundles are and give you pointers for how to create appealing bundles from thematically grouped items in a genre. We then move on to talk about the many benefits of bundles for customers who shop on Amazon. People don't just use Amazon to buy a specific product they have in mind anymore, but they search the platform for new ideas for things to buy. Bundles cater to this need brilliantly, and they also offer customers opportunities to find new products that come along with other items they already like.

Next up we get into the benefits of making bundles for Amazon sellers, and you'll hear about how they offer buy box ownership, lower fees, overall ownership of the listing, potential replenishment, and more. So for a deeper dive into what this means, and a few other top tips around sourcing and troubleshooting, be sure to tune in today!

While there are many products and services available that claim to be necessities for starting a new business, it's hard to know if you really need them, especially when you factor in the cost. After running a successful Amazon FBA business for over a decade, we have gained a lot of valuable knowledge and experience. We do, however, have some regrets.

In today's episode, we give you a rundown of six things we wish we had done sooner to bypass unnecessary frustration and set up our business for success a lot faster. We also share two more tips on things that we are glad we did at the right time.

Find out what resources you should be investing in, what help you should be getting and when, and how to free up your mental and physical energy to streamline your FBA business. Most importantly, you'll learn how you can avoid our mistakes and fast track your business for success, so make sure to tune in today!

Competing with Amazon as a third party seller can be a daunting task. It's easy to feel that the odds are stacked against you. After all, it's a huge company with tremendous resources and control over crucial elements, like who gets awarded the buy box. While it's often wise to avoid competing with Amazon, it's also important not to let fear blind you to potential opportunities of earning a customer's sale.

In today's episode, we outline the necessary conditions that make competing with Amazon a viable option. We discuss the many ways that Keepa graphs can be used to identify these instances ahead of time as well as minimize risk. We also take a look at various pricing strategies and how to employ them; the answers may surprise you! We conclude our episode by examining the best practices for minimizing risk and how to spot opportunities to help you obtain that coveted buy box. For all this and plenty of practical tips, join us today!

It's that time of year, where we spring clean various areas of our life, from our kitchens to our closets, to our computers. Just like everything else, over time our Amazon seller account can become cluttered and overwhelming for a multitude of reasons. Most of the time it's because there are other more pressing and profitable issues vying for our attention.

Today we share multiple tips and strategies for taking on all that clutter, both in your digital and physical inventory. We also discuss methods of forming good habits to avoid future clutter and make spring cleaning a less daunting task. From stranded inventory to pricing, to feedback that hasn't been checked for months, we have you covered with today's episode!