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096 - Why We Don't Private Label (And What We Do Instead) Aug 09, 2021

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Here at The Full-Time FBA Show, we do retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and wholesale, and one of the questions we get asked a lot is, "When are you going to start doing private labeling?" Well, we're not. Many people believe that the real money to be made on Amazon is found in private labeling, but this is not necessarily the case.

Today we define the two different types of private labeling, whether it's your own unique item or applying your label to a preexisting item. From being in control of the product and its modifications to controlling the Amazon product page and price, there is a lot to be said for private labeling, and we give you a full rundown of all of its many pros. Then we break down the difficulty, expense, and time-consuming nature of this method of selling, as well as other pitfalls you may not have considered. To find out why Stephen and Rebecca don't do private labeling, what tried and tested methods they use instead, and what tool they find most useful for achieving results, tune in today!

095 - How to Handle Amazon Product Compliance Requests (Pesticides, Children's Toys, Etc.) Aug 02, 2021

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Due to legislative changes in the US, Amazon has had to send out a bevy of compliance requests to sellers for a seemingly unrelated series of product types, ranging from pesticides to towels to toys. In today's episode, Stephen and Rebecca look at what exactly is causing Amazon to send these compliance requests, why particular products are being affected, and what sellers can do upon receiving compliance requests.

Stephen explains how new EPA regulations are affecting pesticides being sold on Amazon and why a pair of shoes might be making a pesticidal claim. We investigate how new transparency laws are affecting toy regulation and what steps sellers can take when they receive a request for a children's product certificate. To answer all your questions on navigating compliance requests, be sure to tune in today!

094 - Is The Wholesale Formula Course Worth It? Jul 26, 2021

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On today's episode, we give you a full rundown of what the The Wholesale Formula course entails, how it compares to others that cover the same topic, and how each of us has benefited from doing it to help you make an informed decision. We kick off our episode by sharing our personal experiences with the course and letting you know when it is next available for you to enroll. We also share three main reasons that the course was useful to us, from being the most complete course of its kind to the evidence that it delivers actual results.

To further back this up, we hear from two Full-Time FBA followers who have taken the course. The Wholesale Formula course may or may not be right for you at this point in your Amazon business journey, and so it's our goal with this episode to help you know if it's right for you. We hope you join us for a thorough exploration of the benefits of this great resource in order to make a more informed decision on your Amazon business journey!

093 - Wholesale Sourcing Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make - Dylan Frost Interview Jul 19, 2021

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"How can I make a profit while adding value to the brand whose products I am selling?" This is the question you need to ask yourself when starting an Amazon wholesale business, according to Dylan Frost, co-founder of The Wholesale Formula, who has sold over 30 million dollars worth of products on Amazon! Dylan joins us on the show today to share some of the knowledge he has accumulated over many years of learning from his mistakes in the Amazon wholesale industry.

On the show, Dylan and Stephen debunk many of the myths that exist around Amazon wholesale selling, share examples of how you can create value as a wholesale seller, and explain how he and his partner found the "Goldilocks zone" companies which they have been growing alongside. Stephen's success is largely thanks to advice he was given by Dylan and his partner, and they are going to be sharing a lot of this information in a free webinar which has the potential to completely change your life - tune in to hear more!

092 - 8 Things You Need to Start Selling Wholesale Items on Amazon Jul 12, 2021

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There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when becoming an Amazon wholesale seller. In today's episode, Stephen and Rebecca run through the 8 key elements which will ensure that you start this journey on the right foot.

Among other things, they explain the importance of setting up an Amazon Pro account and selling wholesale items via FBA (rather than FBM), the benefits of creating an official business and business bank account, and why you need less sourcing capital than you may think. Also, Rebecca and Stephen are going to be holding a workshop which will help you identify the most profitable wholesale products, and it's free, so be sure not to miss it!

091 - Maximize Learning with Free or Paid Reseller Trainings Jul 05, 2021

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When it comes to learning how to sell on Amazon, how to learn any particular Amazon reseller related skill, or how to improve your business, there is a ton of free information online. There is also a lot of paid information out there, which is why, in today's episode, we are going to help you sort through the noise.

Having our own Amazon FBA business means that we have waded through our fair share of both free and paid information out there, and we are uniquely qualified to help you find the expert in your particular niche, discover paid content that is worth investing in, and verify content providers, whether free or paid. Tune in today for some valuable tips to maximize your learning with free or paid reseller trainings!

090 - Selling on Amazon: Easier or Harder Than 5 Years Ago? Jun 28, 2021

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Whether you've just started selling on Amazon or you've been doing so for a few years, you are likely to have some questions about how the Amazon landscape has changed in recent times. In today's episode, we go deep on that topic and give you some valuable tips to navigate the changed selling environment to get the most out of it. We confirm that things are, in fact, both easier and harder than they were five years ago.

In this episode, we dive into some of the new challenges we all experience today on Amazon and how we have dealt with them. These challenges include new brand restrictions, proving that you're a reliable seller, building up a history of seller metrics, and even sub-category restrictions. We move on to a chat about getting ungated for restricted categories (or sub-categories), and we talk about the relationship between IPI scores and limitations on inventory and warehouse.

Next, we touch on the accessibility of Seller Support and offer a free resource for how to best go about getting the help you need. We talk about the impact of retail arbitrage sourcing apps and how digital tools have changed the game. Lastly, we define mindset as the difference-maker and urge listeners to look at both the positives and the negatives of these changes to carve out the best possible way forward. We hope you join us for a jam-packed episode today.

089 - Four Replens You Should be Selling on Amazon Jun 21, 2021

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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.

088 - How Replens Can Boost Sales and Profits in Your Amazon FBA Business Jun 14, 2021

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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.

087 - Wrong Questions Amazon Sellers Ask (And What To Ask Instead) Jun 07, 2021

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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!

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