Discover why simplicity might be the ultimate Amazon strategy. This is straight from an industry veteran who’s seen it all.
In this episode, Scott sits down with Scotty O. of Quickfire and Always Off Brand podcast to unpack decades of experience navigating Amazon’s third-party marketplace.
From working with iconic brands like Columbia Sportswear and North Face to building agencies and embracing straightforward solutions over flashy tech, Scotty O. shares practical wisdom for sellers at every stage. They dive into the realities of ad management, finding your ideal client fit, surviving category competition, and why Amazon Business is suddenly a hot topic.
Episode Notes:
00:11 - Scotty O Introduction
03:08 - Scott Ohsman's Retail Journey
05:15 - Entering the Agency World
06:22 - Life at Quickfire
09:51 - Tech, Tools, and Agency Value
10:40 - Audience Awareness and Communication Styles
13:43 - Niche Services and Transparent Relationships
15:49 - The Realities of the Amazon Marketplace
17:39 - The Seller's Dilemma: Guarantees and Incremental Wins
21:15 - Pricing and Competition: Can Small Brands Win?
26:00 - Chinese Sellers, External Traffic, and Ad Tech
27:54 - Amazon Business: The Sleeping Giant
Related Post: How to Know Amazon Market Share by Category: What Brands Are Winning on Amazon and Why
How to Reach Scotty O:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6
Website: quickfirenow.com
Always Off Brand Podcast: Spotify | Apple Podcast
Scott’s Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813
Instagram: @smartestseller
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371
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