Shows
Billion Dollar SellersHow to optimize your Amazon biz with DSIDate: February 9th, 2026
Summary: Kevin King covers how to use Amazon's Downstream Impact (DSI) framework to find your highest-value product, Amazon's Q4 2025 earnings highlights, Rufus AI hitting $12 billion in incremental sales and what it means for sellers, an AWD vs 3PL cost calculator, TikTok's new Halo Performance Tool that tracks off-site Shopify sales, and Amazon opening its ad platform to AI agents via MCP.
Key points discussed:
How to calculate Downstream Impact (DSI) for your Amazon business using a 3-step process to find your "gateway drug" ASIN
Amazon Q4 FY2025: $213 billion revenue, 3P seller...
2026-02-0915 minBillion Dollar SellersMath behind winning Amazon search rankingsDate: February 2nd, 2026
Summary: Kevin King breaks down new data on Amazon search rankings, explains how to calculate revenue potential for ranking higher, and dives deep into how Amazon sellers can win in the age of AI with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).
Key points discussed:
New data from Smart Scout on Amazon search position click and sales share
How to calculate revenue potential using Amazon's first-party data
Why AI citations are the new currency and backlinks are dying
How Rufus, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini discover products
The shift from traditional SEO to Answer Engine...
2026-02-0215 minBillion Dollar SellersWhy Amazon Blocks Your Product UpdatesDate: Thursday 22nd of January 2026
Summary: Kevin King discusses how to turn returns into repeat buyers using returnless refunds, the psychology behind communal relationships with customers, Error 8541 and why Amazon blocks your listing updates, Patent Geyser for affordable provisional patents, and how a seven-figure seller found $14K in hidden cash flow by paying suppliers with credit cards.
Key Points Discussed:
The psychology of returnless refunds and how they build brand loyalty
Seven actionable tactics for implementing returnless refunds strategically
Why early delivery can actually increase return rates
Understanding Error 8541 and Amazon's contribution hierarchy
How...
2026-01-2214 minBillion Dollar SellersShe made her first million at age 17Date: Monday, December 29th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Claude's time-saving Chrome extension, marketplace statistics, Makenna Riley's journey to making her first million at age 17, TikTok Shop growth tactics, Genstore AI platform, Holiday 2025 AI-powered shopping trends, and Amazon's new AI-powered ad instructions.
Key Points Discussed:
BDSS 13 live online event "The Billion Dollar Ascent" (January 20-22, 2026)
Claude Chrome extension for workflow automation
E-commerce marketplace statistics (40% of all online transactions)
Makenna Riley's journey from age 12 to making a million by 17
TikTok Shop growth tactics: Sniper Approach, GMV-Max, and Hero Program
Genstore AI: All-in-one AI-native ecom platform
Holiday 2025: The AI-powered...
2025-12-2914 minBillion Dollar Sellers345X more AI traffic than all others combinedDate: December 8th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses how AI shopping assistants are rewriting Chinese e-commerce, the rise of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Chinese sellers fleeing Amazon due to tax crackdowns, ChatGPT becoming the second largest product discovery platform, and marks the end of an era with the final AM/PM Podcast hosted by Kevin.
Key Points Discussed:
AI shopping assistants rewriting Chinese e-commerce and what it means for US sellers
The rise of GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) versus traditional SEO
AI influenced $73 billion in global sales during the Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday period
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2025-12-0817 minBillion Dollar SellersHow a US immigrant turned 10K into $200 millionDate: October 20th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King explores the incredible success story of Ivan Tsvilik, who grew True Sea Moss from $10K to $200M in 5 years. Learn his strategies for small category selection, multi-channel brand building, TikTok marketing tactics, and why branded traffic creates an unbeatable Amazon advantage.
Key Points Discussed:
Ivan Tsvilik's journey: $10K immigrant to $200M brand owner in 5 years
Small category strategy: Finding growth without dominant players
Product evolution through customer feedback (raw sea moss → ready-to-consume gel)
Breaking the Amazon-only model with Shopify, TikTok, and Amazon integration
TikTok strategy: Building community over di...
2025-10-2017 minBillion Dollar Sellers7 game-changing insights about Amazon RufusDate: Monday, October 13th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King explores Amazon's Rufus AI shopping assistant, revealing how it's transforming product discovery through reasoning, memory, and real-time sourcing. The episode covers Reasoning Path Optimization (RPO), the collapse of Amazon aggregators, Chinese seller dominance, Google's "Buy For Me" feature, and a complete guide to the Amazon Influencer Program.
Key Points Discussed:
Seven game-changing insights about how Rufus works as a smart shopping assistant
The three pillars of Rufus: Reasoning (The Planner), Memory (Never Forgets), and Real-Time Sourcing
Reasoning Path Optimization (RPO) - fitting products into customer missions
Five...
2025-10-1318 minBillion Dollar SellersHow Fake Amazon Reviews Actually WorkDate: Monday, October 6th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King exposes the sophisticated world of fake Amazon reviews, discusses Amazon's new partial refund policy for Q4, introduces the BDSS Oracle AI tool, covers OpenAI's Sora 2 commerce strategy, and reveals a major Keepa update for tracking competitor inventory.
Key Points Discussed:
Introducing the BDSS Oracle: AI trained exclusively on vetted Amazon experts
Amazon's expanded FBA partial refunds without returns starting October 1st
Inside investigation: How fake review networks actually operate
OpenAI's Sora 2 as a commerce platform competing with TikTok Shop
Keepa's new feature to view entire historical product...
2025-10-0614 minBillion Dollar Sellers83.2% of Amazon sellers optimize for AI wrongDate: Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses AI's impact on Amazon SEO, shares strategies from the Billion Dollar Sellers Club, reviews Q4 preparation tools, and covers industry news including cardboard box demand decline.
Key Points Discussed:
AI's impact on Amazon search optimization and seller strategies
Exclusive tips from the Billion Dollar Sellers Club monthly sessions
Q4 holiday preparation strategies and revenue optimization
TikTok product discovery and GMV Max advertising methods
AI-powered cross-selling and search indexing techniques
Cardboard packaging industry downturn and its e-commerce implications
Search Query Performance analysis tools
Links Mentioned:
Join Kevin for the...
2025-09-2516 minBillion Dollar SellersThe impending marketing revolution for Amazon sellersSeptember 11th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses MCPs and their revolutionary impact on Amazon business automation, AI-powered product feeds for discovery platforms, Q4 holiday strategies, and Amazon's upgraded Product Opportunity Explorer tool.
Key Points Discussed:
MCPs (Model Context Protocol) as the "USB-C for business tools" - connecting AI to real business data
How MCPs solve AI hallucination problems by using actual Seller Central data vs. training data guesses
The 2-year competitive window for early MCP adoption before large agencies catch up
Strategic approach: focus on expertise-requiring tasks that don't need creativity
Setting up product...
2025-09-1118 minBillion Dollar SellersWhy keywords, not AI, are still king on Amazon (for now)Date: September 1st, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses whether Rufus is distracting sellers from fundamentals, how keywords still provide instant ranking benefits, the evolution of Rufus AI, strategies for balanced optimization, and insights from Chinese Amazon seller schools.
Key Points Discussed:
Why keywords still drive instant results despite AI advancements
The balance between keyword optimization and conversion optimization
How Rufus is evolving with transparent reasoning workflow and multi-source discovery
Smart seller strategy: building foundation first, then layering AI optimization
Cross-cultural collaboration opportunities between Chinese and American Amazon sellers
The impact of ending de minimis exemption...
2025-09-0118 minBillion Dollar SellersFake supplement marketing tricks on AmazonDate: August 7th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Trump's new tariff regime affecting Amazon sellers, exposes the dark truth about fake supplements on Amazon, analyzes Amazon's withdrawal from Google Shopping ads and its agentic AI strategy, plus reviews of the best Amazon FBA training courses.
Key Points Discussed:
Trump's new tariff regime launching August 7th with rates from 10% to 41%
The 40% "transshipment" penalty for products made with components from other countries
De minimis exemption elimination on August 29th affecting all packages under $800
Dark truth about fake supplements on Amazon marketplace exposed by industry insider
Amazon's complete w...
2025-08-0719 minBillion Dollar Sellers🐶 Does this Amazon Rufus image hack workDate: July 31st, 2025
Summary: Kevin King explores a potential Rufus image hack using hidden keywords, Amazon's new AI partnerships with major publishers, the controversial star-only feedback system, and how external content is reshaping Amazon's search algorithms.
Key Points Discussed:
Testing hidden keyword embedding in Amazon product images for Rufus
Amazon's content partnerships with Condé Nast and Hearst for Rufus AI
New star-only seller feedback system causing seller backlash
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) as the new SEO frontier
Amazon ending FBA prep services in 2026
Neil Patel's 2025 SEO strategies across platforms
$1M/month Amazon PPC campaign breakdowns
2025-07-3114 minBillion Dollar SellersMore sellers are generating millions on AmazonJuly 28th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the AI revolution taking over e-commerce, from content engines and Walmart's Sparky AI to PayPal's vision for agentic commerce, plus data on Amazon's consolidating seller marketplace where 100,000+ sellers now generate $1M+ annually.
Key Points Discussed:
Kallaway's 7-step content engine blueprint that transformed Sarah's jewelry business from scattered social media to systematic success
Amazon seller consolidation: 100,000+ sellers now generate $1M+ annually (up from 60,000 in 2021)
Walmart's "Sparky" AI agent replacing traditional search bars entirely
PayPal CEO's prediction: 25% of e-commerce spending driven by AI agents by 2030
GPT-5 launch imminent with all-in-one...
2025-07-2819 minBillion Dollar SellersHow she does 21 million/yr on TikTok Shop
July 24th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Notebook LM's mind mapping feature for newsletter organization, Instagram posts now being indexed by Google, Amazon's new Fee Explainers feature, rising return abuse costs, and the AI wars between Amazon and Shopify over shopping agents.
Key Points Discussed:
Notebook LM mind mapping technique for organizing newsletter content
Instagram posts now indexed by Google - SEO game changer
Amazon's new "Fee Explainers" feature for transparency
Rising return abuse costing sellers $103 billion in 2024
Amazon vs Shopify battle over AI shopping agents
Tiffany Ivanovsky's $21M TikTok Shop success story
Affiliate marketing...
2025-07-2414 minBillion Dollar SellersCan you trust what AI says about PPC?July 21st, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses AI accuracy in PPC advice, Amazon's new budget settings that could be burning ad spend, FTC crackdowns on fake reviews, and strategies for ranking on AI search platforms in 48 hours.
Key Points Discussed:
AI tool accuracy testing across ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta AI, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews
Google Gemini emerges as most accurate with only 6% incorrect responses
Amazon's hidden "maximize reach" PPC setting burning budgets on off-Amazon placements
Product review hit jobs and how to combat fake negative reviews
FTC crackdown on fake reviews and compliant testimonial practices
AI...
2025-07-2118 minBillion Dollar SellersOpenAI vs Amazon WAR begins (marketplace bombshell)July 17th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the groundbreaking news of ChatGPT becoming an e-commerce marketplace, Amazon's AI initiatives including Starfish project, Prime Day 2025 analysis, OpenAI's Shopify integration, and strategies for scaling product launches with micro-influencers.
Key Points Discussed:
ChatGPT's secret preview of checkout features to become a marketplace by Holiday 2025
OpenAI planning to take a cut of sales and compete with traditional marketplaces
Amazon's Starfish AI project cataloging world's products with $7.5B projected impact
Prime Day 2025 analysis: 99% increase in orders but 35% drop in average order value
OpenAI quietly integrating Shopify as shopping search partner
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2025-07-1715 minBillion Dollar SellersR.I.P. Amazon 2025
Date: July 14th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the end of Amazon and Walmart as we know them due to AI-powered agentic commerce, international expansion statistics for US sellers, TikTok's new Creator Reviews system, and Amazon's Rufus AI transforming product discovery.
Key Points Discussed:
The impact of AI agents and agentic commerce on traditional e-commerce platforms
How AI-powered LLMs convert at 9x the rate of traditional search traffic
Perplexity's Comet browser and OpenAI's upcoming agentic browser
Three strategies for businesses: price leadership, distribution excellence, and content authority
US sellers' international expansion statistics (Canada 12%, Mexico 5%, UK 1.2%)
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2025-07-1416 minBillion Dollar SellersThe Shelf is Dead : Prime Day down 41%July 10th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Prime Day 2025's shocking 41% sales drop, AI's disruption of traditional commerce, the end of the de minimis exemption, TikTok's new M2 app for the US, and strategies for winning in the AI-driven discovery era.
Key Points Discussed:
Prime Day 2025 sales appear down 41% year-over-year according to Momentum Commerce
AI-driven shopping traffic up 3,200% as consumers shift to GenAI tools
Discovery has moved upstream - brands filtered out before shoppers reach Amazon
Strategies for AI optimization and off-Amazon touchpoints
De minimis exemption ending July 1, 2027 for all countries
TikTok's secret M2 app launching...
2025-07-1016 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon lets you get reviews before launchingDate: July 7th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Prime Day strategy and prep, Amazon's traffic hijacking tactics, new Vine pre-launch reviews, AI's impact on SEO citations, Helium 10's affiliate changes, and Fakespot's shutdown.
Key Points Discussed:
Prime Day 2025 expanded to 4 days (July 8-11) with competitor events overlapping
Sponsored Products dominated 86% of Prime Day 2024 sales - focus there over DSP
Amazon bidding on competitor brand terms during Prime Day to hijack traffic
New Vine program allows up to 30 reviews before product launch
Google AI Overviews cite Reddit (21%), YouTube (19%), Quora (14%) - not brand sites
Helium 10 c...
2025-07-0718 minBillion Dollar SellersWill Amazon take away your PPC targeting control?July 3, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the shift toward AI-controlled advertising platforms, explores TikTok's removal of manual ad campaigns, Meta's plan for full automation by 2026, and analyzes whether Amazon will follow suit with PPC targeting control. Also covers Amazon's new reimbursement policy issues and rollout of two-part title structures.
Key Points Discussed:
TikTok's elimination of manual ad campaign types in favor of GMV Max only
Meta's roadmap to fully automate ad creation and targeting by 2026
Amazon's increasing reliance on AI across sponsored products and targeting
Industry speculation about Amazon's potential move to algorithmic control
Amazon's...
2025-07-0314 minBillion Dollar SellersWhy 84% of social media brand videos failDate: June 30th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses why most social media brand videos are failing, Amazon's proactive reimbursement tactics, AI shopping agents threatening traditional retailers, and strategic approaches to social commerce. Plus insights on Amazon FAQ optimization and creator marketing strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Why 84% of branded TikTok videos fail and how to fix them
Obvi's 7-step UGC flywheel for TikTok Shop success
ByteDance's leadership overhaul and China's influence on TikTok Shop
Amazon's proactive reimbursement program hidden costs
AI shopping agents as the next threat to Amazon and Walmart
How Amazon FAQs are "clicked...
2025-06-3016 minBillion Dollar SellersTime to take agentic commerce seriouslyJune 26th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the agentic commerce revolution, AI shopping agents transforming e-commerce, tariff deferment strategies for DTC brands, overlooked Amazon reports for better targeting, and July sales events across major platforms.
Key Points Discussed:
Agentic commerce and autonomous AI shopping assistants
The 5 levels of AI shopping agent capability
How AI agents will change seller strategies and competition
Tariff deferment solutions for inventory management
July sales events across Amazon, TikTok Shop, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy
Amazon's Demographic Report and Market Basket Analysis combination
International Amazon marketplace revenue and traffic data
Jeff...
2025-06-2614 minBillion Dollar SellersThe Secret to Amazon Page 1 DominationThe Secret to Amazon Page 1 Domination
Date: Monday June 23rd, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses AI avatars outselling humans in e-commerce, AI highlights on Amazon, the disruption of commerce search with AI agents, TikTok Shop affiliate strategies, and introduces his new puppy Kona.
Key Points Discussed:
AI avatars generating $7.65M in 7 hours without human hosts going live
Chinese influencers using Baidu's AI to outperform traditional livestreams
Walmart Marketplace explosive growth reaching 200K new sellers monthly
Amazon AI highlights as powerful conversion tools beyond simple summaries
Jason Goldberg's insights on commerce search disruption and AI agents
T...
2025-06-2317 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon CEO: future is AI Agents sellingMonday, June 19th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's internal message about the company's commitment to Generative AI, new review-based badges on mobile, funding pitfalls that can wreck Amazon businesses, AI-powered photo/video creation with Higgsfield, and Adobe's LLM Optimizer for AI search visibility.
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's June 17th internal message on Generative AI commitment
AI's impact on product listings, advertising, and shopping assistants
AI optimization in inventory placement, demand forecasting, and fulfillment
The future of AI agents for sellers: intent-based product research, code writing, customer service...
2025-06-1913 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to find your competitor's traffic sources
June 16th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses tracking external traffic to competitor listings, TikTok Shop vs Amazon fee comparisons, Walmart's AI shopping assistant Sparky, Amazon's new "Customers Mention" ad placement, and critical UPC compliance issues affecting ASIN suppressions.
Key Points Discussed:
SmartScout's new Traffic Links feature for tracking competitor external traffic
TikTok Shop fee comparison with Amazon (4-9% vs 15% average)
Walmart's AI shopping assistant "Sparky" and conversational commerce trends
Amazon's "Customers Mention" sponsored ads placement for review-rich listings
UPC compliance issues causing silent ASIN suppressions via Amazon's "Bulldog" AI
Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer gifting campaigns
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2025-06-1615 minBillion Dollar SellersThe 1-click that instantly drops ACOSJune 12th, 2025
Kevin King discusses Amazon's AI-driven changes to search bar suggestions, the Amazon Influencer Program myths, new PPC targeting strategies, and Amazon's AI video generation tool for sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's AI revolution in search bar auto-complete suggestions using Large Language Models
How to optimize product listings for LLM-generated search suggestions
Amazon Influencer Program myths debunked - approval with under 300 followers possible
Why most brands waste 65%+ of ad spend on customers already planning to buy
Amazon's new PPC audience targeting that drops ACOS with one click
Amazon's free AI-powered video generation tool...
2025-06-1215 minBillion Dollar SellersThe new Amazon metric that affects your rankJune 9th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Amazon's new Customer Experience (CX) Score that impacts rankings and Buy Box placement, Amazon's beta business-only targeting feature, TikTok's shift away from organic traffic, and Amazon's massive ASIN purge initiative "Bend the Curve."
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's new Customer Experience (CX) Score affecting rankings and Buy Box placement
Beta feature for targeting only Amazon Business accounts with 3X higher returns
TikTok phasing out organic traffic boosts for US merchants
Amazon's "Bend the Curve" initiative to cut ASINs from 74 billion to under 50 billion
Tactical wisdom from BDSS Dream 100: Destaney...
2025-06-0913 minBillion Dollar SellersHow Goli did it: $4.1m in 30 days +$3.8m more on AmazonJune 5th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King explores Goli's million-dollar affiliate playbook and lessons for Amazon sellers, Amazon's SERP transformation with Rufus AI, how to get to $100K+ monthly revenue through product gifting, and the death of the traditional marketing funnel.
Key Points Discussed:
Goli's $4.1 million TikTok Shop success in 30 days using strategic affiliate marketing
Tiered commission structures that motivate creators (10% to 25% based on performance)
How Amazon's Rufus AI is transforming the search results page into an interactive product page
The importance of optimizing listings for AI-readable content and pre-click understanding
Product gifting strategies to reach $100...
2025-06-0517 minBillion Dollar SellersStop Amazon from wasting your ad spendJune 2nd, 2025
Summary: Kevin King explores how to sell to win with the 5 levels of market sophistication, Amazon's AI upgrade for understanding customer search intent, and strategies to prevent Amazon from wasting your advertising budget on ineffective off-Amazon placements.
Key Points Discussed:
The 5 levels of market sophistication and how to position products accordingly
MaryRuth's Level 4 strategy with dissolvable strips vs traditional gummies
Barrière's Level 5 approach using story and design for vitamin patches
Amazon's AI upgrade that interprets negation queries (e.g., "no laces" → "slip-on shoes")
How to analyze and block off-Amazon ad placements for bet...
2025-06-0214 minBillion Dollar SellersTrump tariffs struck down + loopholeThursday, May 29th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the major court ruling striking down Trump's tariffs, legal loopholes for sellers, social commerce growth, AI's impact on e-commerce discovery, and tools every Amazon seller should use.
Key Points Discussed:
U.S. Court of International Trade unanimously strikes down Trump's sweeping tariffs
First Sale Rule - legal tariff loophole for importers
Social commerce now powers 1 in 5 online sales
How ChatGPT is reshaping product discovery and e-commerce
Tariff refunds may be available for importers
Walmart now officially allows Amazon MCF for order fulfillment
Two essential tools for Amazon sellers...
2025-05-2914 minBillion Dollar SellersTikTok wins can wreck your Amazon StoreMay 26th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses how to auto-track competitors' social posts using AI, why viral TikTok success can lead to Amazon account suspensions, ChatGPT traffic conversion rates, and new Amazon features including AI-powered audio summaries and Sponsored Brand audience targeting.
Key Points Discussed:
How to auto-track competitors' Instagram posts using Apify + Make + ChatGPT + Google Sheets
Why viral TikTok products are triggering Amazon suspensions and red flags to avoid
Safe TikTok strategies that protect your Amazon store
4.2% conversion rate insights from ChatGPT traffic analysis
Amazon seller competition shrinking - 31% more traffic per active seller since 2021
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2025-05-2614 minBillion Dollar SellersThe secret to getting your products discovered by AIMay 22nd, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the revolutionary llms.txt file for AI discovery, the "Attention Is All You Need" paper that changed AI forever, Google's I/O 2025 AI announcements, and key strategies for e-commerce sellers adapting to the AI-powered future.
Key Points Discussed:
The new llms.txt file for optimizing AI discovery of your products
How to implement llms.txt with structured data and best practices
The groundbreaking "Attention Is All You Need" paper and its impact on AI
Google I/O 2025 AI revolution announcements and their e-commerce implications
AI Search Mode, Visual...
2025-05-2217 minBillion Dollar SellersTop AI expert: This can kill Amazon search
May 19th, 2025 Summary: Kevin King discusses how AI shopping agents are changing e-commerce, Amazon's AI monitoring off-platform content, the state of SEO in 2025, ChatGPT's new shopping features, and strategies for protecting profit margins during the tariff tsunami.
Key Points Discussed:
ChatGPT's new shopping features and how it ranks products differently from traditional marketplaces
Amazon's AI monitoring of sellers' off-platform content for compliance issues
The changing landscape of SEO in 2025 with AI-driven search results
Walmart's preparation for AI shopping agents that will transform retail
Strategies for e-commerce sellers to protect margins during tariff increases
Current container shipping freight rates...
2025-05-1915 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to wipe out your competition in one shot
May 15th, 2025 Summary: Kevin King discusses Weaponized Compliance, Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer marketing, tariffs' impact on US manufacturing, the rise of agentic shopping, and Amazon's new AI-powered ad formats.
Key Points Discussed:
Using Weaponized Compliance to remove non-compliant Amazon competitors
How to reach Amazon's first page via micro-influencer collaborations
Why tariffs alone won't bring manufacturing back to the USA
The rise of AI Shopping Agents and agentic shopping trends
Amazon's new AI-driven advertising formats and strategies
Links Mentioned:
Send an email to Paul Rafelson about Weaponized Compliance
Stack Influence Platform (10% off code: BillionDollarSellers)
TikTok: Can money buy...
2025-05-1517 minBillion Dollar SellersThe Billion Search HEY ALEXA Seller AdvantageMay 12th, 2025 Summary: Kevin King discusses voice search optimization, the AI revolution in Google ads, ChatGPT's new shopping integration, and how Amazon sellers can leverage these emerging technologies for better conversions.
Key Points Discussed:
Voice search optimization strategies using AnswerThePublic
How to adapt listings for voice search and AI crawlers
Amazon blackhat services still being used by some sellers
The importance of newsletters for e-commerce brands
Google's new "AI Max" keywordless ad system
ChatGPT's transformation into a shopping platform
Amazon's backend listing management tips
Links Mentioned:
AnswerThePublic.com
Live Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
BDSN Mystery Link of the...
2025-05-1213 minBillion Dollar SellersYou will be crushed by sellers using AI swarmsMay 8th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King explains how AI swarms will revolutionize e-commerce by automating listing optimization, inventory management, and customer experience, shares insights on Alexa+ impact on product discovery, and provides actionable strategies for using micro-influencers to reach Amazon's first page.
Key Points Discussed:
AI swarms: How specialized software agents will transform Amazon selling
The tech stack needed to implement AI swarm automation
Alexa+ changes to Amazon search and product discovery
How to reach #1 page on Amazon using micro-influencers
World population distribution statistics
Google Ads keyword generation prompt for better PPC campaigns
22 SOPs for creating AI-generated product images
L...
2025-05-0812 minBillion Dollar SellersIf you know this #, you can rank better on AmazonMay 5th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses how Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal are entering agentic commerce, Amazon's Q1 profits, the impact of tariffs on sellers, tradeshows for product sourcing, AI creative tools in advertising, and brand metrics for better Amazon ranking.
Key Points Discussed:
Visa, Mastercard and PayPal's move into AI shopping agent payment systems
How agentic search will change product discovery and purchasing
Amazon's Q1 financial performance with $156 billion in revenue
How US tariffs benefit Amazon more than individual sellers
Zuckerberg's "Infinite Creative" AI ad tools and implications for Amazon
Tactics to bypass Amazon's keyword censors...
2025-05-0512 minBillion Dollar Sellers1-click spy exposes Amazon rivals' secretsMay 1st, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the end of China's De Minimis exemption affecting Temu and Shein, OpenAI turning ChatGPT into a shopping engine, Competely.ai's 1-click competitor analysis tool for Amazon sellers, and Stack Influence's external traffic strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
End of De Minimis exemption for Chinese shipments and its impact on e-commerce
How Temu and Shein are responding to new tariffs with price increases
OpenAI's transformation of ChatGPT into a shopping platform
Competely.ai tool for 1-click competitor intelligence analysis on Amazon
Using Stack Influence for Amazon external traffic strategies
Liran Hirschkorn inducted i...
2025-05-0116 minBillion Dollar SellersAI Revolution in Search Engine Optimization and Marketplace StrategiesKevin King discusses schema implementation for improved SEO, AI-driven product development, Amazon Business Reports updates, Amazon seller social media fact-checking, and effective PPC strategies for marketplace success.
Key Points Discussed:
Schema implementation for better AI visibility and search rankings
Using structured data to improve AI crawlers' understanding of your content
Amazon Business Reports Deep Dive feature for ASIN-specific performance data
Fact-checking viral claims about Amazon seller origins
PPC strategies for marketplace growth
AI-driven product development for profitable launches
Upcoming Prime Day inventory deadlines
Links Mentioned:
BDSS XI Iceland and Elevate 360 replays
Iceland conference video on YouTube
Slim SEO...
2025-04-2812 minBillion Dollar Sellersmazon Just Changed the Rules Again - Brand Owners Take the HitApril 24th, 2025 Summary: Kevin King discusses Amazon's updated counterfeit policy forcing difficult choices, Josh Hadley's award-winning TikTok strategy, new Amazon Marketing Cloud insights, and AI techniques for creating product images.
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's new counterfeit policy requiring brand owners to report entire ASINs
Josh Hadley's TikTok Shop pivot that increased sales 5x after declining profits
5-year purchase history data now available in Amazon Marketing Cloud
AI product image creation techniques using file-name tricks
Partnering with creators at scale using Lyra by AMT.ai
US international trade data with top partners
Links Mentioned:
BDSS XI Iceland replays
Stack In...
2025-04-2410 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to win the new Amazon search gameApril 21st, 2025 Summary: Kevin King discusses AI transformation in Amazon search systems, the impact of changing tariff regulations, how to optimize for AI-powered search engines, and tools for automating cross-platform content distribution.
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's semantic search improvements using AI and shopper behavior patterns
The $111.8B impact of Chinese sellers on Amazon marketplaces
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies for AI-powered search systems
The transformation of Amazon's Haul platform and closure of the De Minimis loophole
Amazon's new "Buy for Me" AI agent that orders from non-Amazon websites
Content automation tools for cross-platform marketing strategies
Links Mentioned:
Live...
2025-04-2114 minBillion Dollar SellersThe hidden Texas trade zone saving importers millions in tariffsKevin King discusses YouTube strategies for Amazon sellers, foreign trade zones in Texas saving importers millions, how illegal transshipping whistleblowers can earn rewards, and 288 pages of AI tools and hacks for e-commerce sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Derral Eves' YouTube monetization strategies for Amazon sellers
Foreign-Trade Zones in Texas offering tariff reduction opportunities
How reporting illegal transshipping can lead to financial rewards
Stack Influence platform for external traffic and influencer collaborations
288 pages of AI tools and marketing hacks for e-commerce success
Chinese sellers and marketplace competition dynamics
Links Mentioned:
Watch the full YouTube strategy presentation from BDSS Iceland
Tariff...
2025-04-1713 minBillion Dollar SellersTariff Strategies from BDSS XI in Iceland
Kevin King discusses tariff strategies from BDSS XI in Iceland, with insights from Pattern's Rob Hahn, Bernie Thompson's deferral approaches, and Brandon Young's cost-breakdown tactics, plus audience demographics and Ritu Java's AI-driven marketing strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Strategic approaches to the new tariff landscape from top Amazon sellers
Understanding tariffs as trade deficit based rather than reciprocity based
Bonded warehouse deferral strategies to minimize immediate financial impacts
"First sale doctrine" cost-saving methods and component breakdown tactics
Audience demographic breakdown from BDSS XI in Iceland event
Shifting from keyword-driven strategies to audience-obsession and AI conversational commerce
Five Levels of...
2025-04-1414 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon cracks down on Vine review mergingKevin King discusses the evolving Amazon seller exit landscape, Amazon's surprise bid for TikTok, the impact of new US reciprocal tariffs, and strategies for creating high-converting Amazon storefronts using background videos.
Key Points Discussed:
Evolution of Amazon seller exits from aggregator-focused to strategic omni-channel buyers
Amazon's last-minute bid to acquire TikTok before the April 5th restructuring deadline
President Trump's new reciprocal tariff rates affecting 180+ countries
How to create engaging Amazon storefronts using strategic background videos
Amazon's AI evolution in product listing translation with the DeDiT framework
Links Mentioned:
Live BDSS XI Iceland Stream
Stack Influence Platform (10% off code...
2025-04-0315 minBillion Dollar SellersHow much do Amazon sellers really make?Kevin King discusses Amazon seller earnings, cash flow strategies, the $750M success story of Utopia Deals, external traffic tactics for ranking higher, and advanced SEO techniques using Q&As.
Key Points Discussed:
5 essential cash flow strategies for Amazon businesses
Jungle Scout report on Amazon seller earnings and profits
Case study: Jabran Niaz's journey building Utopia Deals ($750M/year)
External traffic strategies to get page 1 rankings on Amazon
A-CoS benchmarks across different product categories
Using Q&A to significantly improve keyword rankings
Links Mentioned:
Watch ELEVATE 360 live or replays
Izzy Benoliel
Bankrate - Find 0% credit cards
Melio Payments
Buy...
2025-04-0310 minBillion Dollar SellersUse maps to sell more on AmazonKevin King discusses why Georank is critical for Amazon sellers, geotargeted marketing strategies, Search-Rank-Factor stack, and a ninja way to capture target customers using geofence advertising.
Key Points Discussed:
Why Georank is critical for Amazon sellers and its impact on keyword rankings
How to leverage Georank variability for competitive advantage
FORI and TORI ranking impact factors explained
Practical strategies to implement geotargeting in Amazon listings
Using geofence advertising to capture target customers
Search-Rank-Factor stack for Amazon sellers
The truth about making money without being the smartest person in the room
Links Mentioned:
Watch BDSS live or replays here
Qujam...
2025-04-0212 minBillion Dollar SellersFrom $5K to $0: AI Photo Method Taking Over AmazonKevin King discusses OpenAI's revolutionary product image generation tool, Amazon's fee changes affecting marketplace promotions, the challenges of multi-country selling, and the upcoming BDSS XI and Elevate 360 events in Iceland.
Key Points Discussed:
OpenAI's new image generation tool revolutionizing product photography
Jo Lambadejieva's viral persona-based image generation approach
Andrew Bell's 9 key takeaways for effective AI product images
Amazon's fee restructuring for promotional tools (effective June 2, 2025)
Most Amazon sellers focusing on single-country operations
Benefits of affiliate marketing for external traffic generation
Flora as an all-in-one creative canvas for Amazon sellers
Danny McMillan's technique for enhancing listing back-end attributes
Links...
2025-03-3112 minBillion Dollar SellersInside: Never Guess Your Amazon Break Even Again
Kevin King discusses Izzy Benoliel's free Amazon profit calculator, Amazon's new Interests AI, and how platforms like TikTok and Google are empowering sellers while Amazon restricts.
Key Points Discussed:
Free Amazon profit simulator to accurately calculate break-even points
Amazon's Interests AI and how it transforms product discovery
How TikTok and Google are empowering sellers vs. Amazon's restrictions
Strategies to reduce Amazon placement fees with the 5-Box Rule
Robotics advancements transforming e-commerce logistics
Europe's e-commerce headquarters vs. market power analysis
Links Mentioned:
The Order - Vegas events list
Prosper Underground - Vegas events list
Andrew Bell's LinkedIn post on Am...
2025-03-2414 minBillion Dollar SellersHow smart sellers win on Amazon
Kevin King discusses the AI revolution in SEO, changes in marketplace search algorithms, PPC strategies that drove 10x growth, and creating high-converting Amazon infographics.
Key Points Discussed:
AI's impact on search engine optimization and marketplace algorithms
How to adapt to AI crawlers' limitations with structured data
Strategies for marketplace SEO in an AI-driven environment
Case study: Growing from 60 to 600 units/day using Amazon PPC
Social video hack for higher conversions
Creating high-converting Amazon infographics
Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer collaborations
Winning strategies amid the aggregator market crash
Links Mentioned:
Live Profitable PPC Challenge Registration
Stack Influence Platform (10% off...
2025-03-2014 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon AI Sourcing Secret RevealedKevin King explores the AI revolution in product sourcing with Accio, discusses Amazon's shift toward voice-powered Alexa+ shopping experiences, reviews exit multiples for Amazon sellers, and shares PPC strategies and content marketing tips.
Key Points Discussed:
How Accio's AI-powered sourcing agent is revolutionizing product sourcing for e-commerce businesses
Amazon's shift toward a voice-powered shopping experience with Alexa Plus integration
The importance of attribute-rich product data and conversational language for voice search
Current exit multiples for Amazon e-commerce companies showing partial recovery to 2.5x EBITDA
Why Amazon sellers should test one-shot videos for engaging product marketing
Content marketing strategies focused on...
2025-03-1713 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon Sellers: Wake Up or Get Left BehindKevin King discusses how agentic AI is transforming e-commerce, strategies for profitable Amazon PPC campaigns, maximizing listings with multi-sensory marketing, and leveraging influencer marketing for brand growth.
Key Points Discussed:
The revolution of agentic AI in Amazon and e-commerce selling
How AI is evolving from SaaS to "Intelligence-as-a-Service"
OpenAI's new Responses API and its implications for sellers
Strategies for profitable Amazon PPC campaigns
How to leverage multi-sensory marketing on Amazon listings
Buy with Prime advantages that won't harm your Amazon buy box
The rise of influencer marketing among major brands like Unilever
Links Mentioned:
Prosper Show
Profitable PPC...
2025-03-1320 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to turn Amazon trash to cashKevin King discusses options for liquidating dead Amazon inventory, the 5 P's of Amazon selling, benefits of live unloads for FBA receiving, and how to use Reddit data for effective product research.
Key Points Discussed:
The 5 P's of Amazon selling: Product, Price, Promotion, Place, and People
Four services for liquidating dead product stock
How to use GummySearch for Reddit-based product research
Cutting FBA receiving times by up to 83% with live unloads
Indonesia becoming a hot destination for product sourcing
Converting TikTok traffic into Amazon sales with Spliced.io
Sea freight rates trending down from pandemic highs
Links Referenced in...
2025-03-1013 minBillion Dollar SellersThe '$1 to $157' Amazon formula step-by-stepKevin King discusses AI's transformation of SEO, storytelling's impact on perceived value, Rufus's new visual capabilities, evolving Amazon main images, and changes to Amazon's user access policies.
Key Points Discussed:
AI tools and techniques for e-commerce success in 2025
How storytelling significantly increases product perceived value and pricing
Amazon Rufus's advanced vision-language model capabilities
Evolution of Amazon main image optimization strategies
Changes to Amazon's secondary user access policies
Micro-influencer collaborations for product launches
Links Mentioned:
Live AI Workshop 2025 Replay
BDSN Iceland April 4-9
Andrew Bell's Rufus Vision Analysis
John Aspinall
Elizabeth Greene's LinkedIn Post
Prem Gupta's LinkedIn Post
Stack...
2025-03-0617 minBillion Dollar SellersYour Amazon images are costing you salesKevin King discusses why Amazon product images are crucial for conversions, the importance of visual search, adapting to voice search with Alexa+, tariff increases affecting sellers, and creating high-converting product videos.
Key Points Discussed:
Why quality product images are essential for Amazon conversions
How to optimize for visual search and image recognition tools
Alexa+ changing the landscape for voice search and product discovery
How to create videos from Amazon product URLs
U.S. tariff increases on imports from China, Mexico, Canada, and potentially the EU
AI Agent Optimization as the new frontier for Amazon sellers
Links Mentioned:
Live...
2025-03-0317 minBillion Dollar SellersEx-Amazon seller's $100M TikTok secretKevin King delivers an information-packed episode covering multiple high-impact topics for Amazon and e-commerce sellers. He shares insights from Rob Oliver, an ex-Amazon seller who built a $30M brand before pivoting to TikTok Shop, where he now runs five brands on track to exceed $100M in revenue. Kevin celebrates the success of Market Masters 2, highlighting how participant Palak grew her business from $1.5M to $5M in just five months after implementing strategies learned at the first event. He warns sellers about a critical patent mistake that could cost millions, explaining how the Paris Convention gives only one year from...
2025-02-2716 minBillion Dollar SellersInside: The AI Revolution in Search Engine OptimizationSummary: Kevin King discusses AI's impact on search engine optimization, marketplace algorithms, key strategies for PPC growth, and creating high-converting Amazon listings. This special episode features highlights from recent shows due to Kevin wrapping up BDSS Market Masters in Austin.
Key Points Discussed:
AI's growing influence on search engines like ChatGPT and Google Gemini
Case study: Viv's 400% traffic increase through AI-optimized content
Optimizing Amazon listings for intent-based search
Strategies for backend field optimization in Amazon listings
VAT service solutions for EU sellers
AI tools for compliance checking and listing optimization
PPC optimization strategies
Creating high-converting Amazon...
2025-02-2408 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon Inspire is Gone: Rufus Takes Over
Kevin King discusses Amazon's decision to shut down Inspire, the rise of Rufus AI shopping assistant, changing product discovery paradigms, and strategies for sellers to adapt to AI-driven commerce.
Key Points Discussed:
The end of Amazon Inspire and reasons for its discontinuation
Rufus AI shopping assistant's impact on product discovery
How AI is changing Amazon's search and ranking systems
The future of retail with AI shopping agents
Strategies for optimizing product listings for AI
Using Helium 10's Black Box for product research
Adapting to the new AI-driven marketplace landscape
PPC optimization strategies for current Amazon landscape
2025-02-1713 minBillion Dollar SellersInside: The AI Revolution in Search Engine OptimizationFebruary 13th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the AI revolution in SEO, changes in marketplace search algorithms, PPC strategies that drove 10x growth, and creating high-converting Amazon infographics.
Key Points Discussed:
* AI's impact on search engine optimization and marketplace algorithms
* How to adapt to AI crawlers' limitations with structured data
* Strategies for marketplace SEO in an AI-driven environment
* Case study: Growing from 60 to 600 units/day using Amazon PPC
* Social video hack for higher conversions
* Creating high-converting Amazon infographics
* Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer collaborations
* Max Sigurdson-Scott's 365 Hack...
2025-02-1311 minBillion Dollar SellersCould Amazon Give "Made in USA" a Boost?
February 10th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses Amazon's new RUFUS AI search assistant, the TEMU/SHEIN tax reprieve, Made in USA manufacturing trends, and important Q4 earnings updates.
Key Points Discussed:
How RUFUS works and optimization strategies for sellers
Amazon surpasses Walmart in quarterly revenue
TEMU and SHEIN's temporary tax reprieve implications
Made in USA manufacturing trends and opportunities
Buy Box mapping to prevent lost sales
UPS reducing Amazon delivery volume by 50%
MDS Inspire networking opportunities
Links Mentioned:
Evan's Full RUFUS Report
SmartScout Buy Box Map Feature
TraceFuse Review Management Platform
MDS Inspire...
2025-02-1013 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon Sellers: this research hack is a game-changer!February 6th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses using Reddit for Amazon product research, new event-based bid rules for Sponsored Products, and upcoming sourcing opportunities in Indonesia.
Key Points Discussed:
Seven ways to use Reddit for Amazon product research and validation
Stack Influence platform for Micro-Influencer collaborations
Importance of review speed for new product launches
Super Bowl viewership trends from 1990-2024
Amazon's new event-based bid rules for Sponsored Products
AMZ One Step's creative optimization services
Indonesia sourcing trip opportunity
Links Mentioned:
Reddit Answers AI Research Tool
Stack Influence Platform Registration
Profitero Review Speed Study
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2025-02-0609 minBillion Dollar SellersThese folks love to STEAL from Amazon Sellers
Kevin King discusses Sponsored Brand Video strategies, AI copyright implications for sellers, wealthy customer fraud trends, and the suspension of the de minimis import exemption affecting major e-commerce platforms.
Key Points Discussed:
Best practices for Sponsored Brand Video (SBV) ads on Amazon
U.S. Copyright Office ruling on AI-generated images
Wealthy customer fraud trends affecting sellers
Trump's suspension of $800 de minimis exemption
Super Bowl commercial cost trends from 2002-2024
Convert More Clicks Summit preview
Links Mentioned:
HexClad Pans SBV Example Video
Luma AI Ray2 Demo on Amazon Bedrock
Free Affiliate Marketing Strategy Guide
The...
2025-02-0310 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon Revenue Rescue & The Rise of Alternative PlatformsJanuary 30th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the reshaping of Chinese e-commerce, examines a comprehensive Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree, explores the impact of TikTok's uncertain future on alternative platforms, and provides updates on ocean freight rates.
Key Points Discussed:
How 2024 changed Chinese e-commerce landscape
Temu's competition with Amazon and semi-managed logistics
Detailed walkthrough of the Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree
Stack Influence's micro-influencer strategy
Flip's growth amid TikTok uncertainty
Chinese New Year impact on ocean freight rates
Ben Leonard's reacquisition of Beast Gear from Thrasio
Links Mentioned:
Walmart Marketplace Registration
AMC Navigator...
2025-01-3014 minBillion Dollar SellersAmerican Amazon Sellers Are Losing Big Time
Monday, January 27th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses how Chinese sellers are dominating Amazon's marketplace, reveals a major account security breach at KeaBabies, explores new AI tools for sellers, and shares insights about PPC management strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Foreign sellers now make up over 50% of top Amazon sellers
How overseas sellers exploit tax and duty loopholes
KeaBabies' $78M account hijacking incident
HeyGen's new Product Placement AI feature
Sophie Society's approach to profitable PPC
Account security best practices
Upcoming AI Automation Matrix system
Links Mentioned:
"The Wizard of Ads" PPC Training Registration
HeyGen...
2025-01-2813 minBillion Dollar SellersUrgent Warning: 85% of Chinese Goods Flunk
Kevin King discusses alarming findings about Chinese products failing EU safety standards, analyzes upcoming tariff changes affecting e-commerce sellers, reviews top product seeding platforms, and shares effective headline strategies for digital marketing. Plus info on the upcoming AI for E-commerce Virtual Workshop.
Key Points Discussed:
EU safety compliance issues with Chinese e-commerce products
Amazon's new Trusted Expert Network (TEN) program
Upcoming tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico imports
De Minimis Rule changes affecting e-commerce
Top 10 product seeding platforms for 2025
Most effective headline types for digital marketing
Links Mentioned:
AI for E-commerce Virtual Workshop Registration
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2025-01-2312 minBillion Dollar SellersInside the Mecca of Amazon Chinese Sellers
Kevin King provides an in-depth look at China South City in Shenzhen, analyzes SEO ROI trends, explains new Amazon title requirements, and discusses intent-based search optimization for AI engines. Plus updates on Walmart Marketplace opportunities and urgent Amazon listing compliance deadlines.
Key Points Discussed:
China South City's role in Amazon seller ecosystem
Black hat tactics and enforcement challenges
SEO ROI comparison for new vs established websites
Amazon product title compliance requirements
Intent-based search optimization strategies
Walmart Marketplace seller opportunities
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Events Q&A livestream (YouTube)
BDSS Events Q&A livestream (LinkedIn)
EcomCrew's...
2025-01-2012 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to Sell to the Rich (It's Not Temu)Kevin King discusses a $130M Amazon brand's turnaround story, shares Dan Martell's business insights, analyzes Amazon vs eBay revenue trends, and provides updates on Amazon acquisitions market. Plus podcast insights on product development, brand referral bonuses and PPC metrics.
Key Points Discussed:
$130M Amazon brand turnaround case study
Dan Martell's 30 Brutal Business Truths highlights
Amazon vs eBay revenue comparison 1997-2023
FBA acquisition market analysis for 2025
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform benefits
Berlin Amazon seller events preview
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Market Masters registration
Dan Martell's full "30 Brutal Business Truths" video
AMZ One Step consulting (10% off with...
2025-01-1510 minBillion Dollar SellersShocking truth about Amazon agencies
Kevin King discusses the upcoming Marketing Misfits AI tool reveal, TikTok's uncertain future in the US, Amazon's new product title policy, Chinese New Year impacts, and Walmart's new AI search feature.
Key Points Discussed:
Marketing Misfits' upcoming AI tool announcement
TikTok's status in the US and potential sale scenarios
Amazon's new product title policy effective January 21st, 2025
Chinese New Year 2025 shutdown timeline
Walmart's new Rufus-like GenAI search feature
Amazon conversion rate vs unit session percentage analysis
Links Mentioned:
Marketing Misfits AI Tool Announcement
TikTok Ban Explanation Video
Amazon Title Policy GPT Checker
New Package...
2025-01-1310 minBillion Dollar SellersSelling with Amazon Rufus AI: Here's the blueprintSummary: Kevin King explains how Amazon's new Rufus AI works and how sellers can optimize for it, discusses the Temu vs Amazon battle, and shares his personal sleep optimization strategy.
Key Points Discussed:
How Rufus AI works and key optimization strategies for sellers
Complete breakdown of Temu's rise and Amazon's countermeasures
Stack Influence's micro-influencer automation platform
Kevin's sleep optimization using Eight Sleep technology
Links Mentioned:
Full 8,000-word Rufus AI Report
AMZ One Step Creative Services (10% off with code BDSN)
TikTok Viral Video Tracker Tool
Stack Influence Platform (10% off until end January)
Eight Sleep Pod...
2025-01-0914 minBillion Dollar SellersMark Cuban weighs in on Amazon fakes
Kevin King discusses his AI predictions for e-commerce in 2025, Mark Cuban's stance on Amazon counterfeits, Carbon6's $210M acquisition, Mexico's new tariff regulations, and Amazon's AI-driven recommendations system Rufus.
Key Points Discussed:
2025 AI predictions for e-commerce including Solo Seller's Revolution
Scott Adams' counterfeit Dilbert calendar situation and Mark Cuban's response
Carbon6 Technologies' $210M acquisition by SPS Commerce
Mexico's new tariff regulations affecting e-commerce
Amazon's Rufus AI image recognition capabilities
Links Mentioned:
Secret PPC Mastery Webinar Registration (Thursday 2pm EST)
Scott Adam's post on X
8fig's Restock Planner Demo
Bozeman Clicks Free PPC Audit
Dealcon...
2025-01-0619 minBillion Dollar SellersNew Alibaba tool for Amazon product sourcing
Kevin King discusses Michelle Barnum Smith joining the Billion Dollar Dream 100, AI's impact on search, Accio - Alibaba's new AI tool, social media post lifespans, and TikTok's uncertain future in the US.
Key Points Discussed:
Michelle Barnum Smith's journey from corporate to TikTok marketing queen
AI search impact on Amazon traffic and listings
Accio AI procurement tool from Alibaba
Half-life statistics for social media posts
TikTok's potential US ban and Trump's evolving stance
Links Mentioned:
TTShopSellers.com - Michelle's TikTok framework
The Marketing Misfits - Amber Spears affiliate strategies video
AM/PM Podcast Episode #427...
2025-01-0213 minBillion Dollar Sellers8 Most Clicked Amazon Money-Makers of 2024
Kevin King shares the year's most popular content, including AI's impact on Amazon listings, inventory management strategies, and crucial updates for sellers heading into 2025.
Key Points Discussed:
How to calculate required Amazon sales for target income
Google SGE's impact on Amazon traffic
Amazon's AI (Rufus) and its effect on product search
New approach to Amazon listing optimization for AI
Steve Rolle's 100+ reviews launch strategy
Amazon's AI listing modification issues and solutions
Creator Connections tool success metrics
Helium 10 year-end offer details
Links Mentioned:
Bookskeep & Profit First E-commerce Sales Calculator
Google's Search Generative Experience
Vanessa Hung A...
2024-12-3012 minBillion Dollar SellersUh oh - your Amazon listing may get suspended Jan. 1
Kevin King discusses Trump tariffs impact on sellers, finding viral influencers, compliance tools, TikTok Shop's global performance, and worldwide Amazon events for 2025.
Key Points Discussed:
Trump-era tariffs returning in 2025 and impact on Amazon sellers
U.S. trade deficits by country for Jan-Oct 2024
Supply chain diversification strategies
Marketplace professional salary ranges
Extracta.ai bookkeeping automation tool
TikTok Shop vs Amazon Influencer comparison
TikTok Shop's dominance in Southeast Asia
Gen Z and Millennial shopping behavior on TikTok
TikTok Shop fee structure vs competitors
Viral Amazon products on TikTok
Links Mentioned:
Lunch with Norm Podcast
Hidden Influencers...
2024-12-2611 minBillion Dollar SellersThis Little-Known Ninja Hack Goes Live Dec 25
Kevin King discusses post-holiday gift card strategies, true cost of Christmas gifts, Thrasio lawsuit, new video AI developments, and exclusive services for Amazon sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Gift card market statistics and redemption patterns
Post-holiday gift card marketing strategies
2024 PNC Christmas Price Index analysis
Thrasio lawsuit against founders
New video AI models from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Pika
Riverbend Consulting's suspension coverage programs
ASIN conversion rate comparison tool
Bozeman Clicks PPC audit service
Links Mentioned:
Bozeman Clicks Complementary PPC Audit
OpenAI's release of Sora
Veo 2
Riverbend Consulting Free eGuide
Jon Derkits' ASIN Conversion Calculator
BDSS...
2024-12-2312 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon F'ing 3P sellers again with new changeKevin King discusses Amazon's new FBA reimbursement policy changes, marketing campaign timing data, TikTok's potential US ban, and updates from BDSS speakers.
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's March 2025 FBA reimbursement policy changes
Planning and execution times for different marketing campaigns
TikTok ban implications and scenarios
8fig's Restock Planner tool features
Dream 100 Market Masters Think Tank insights
Top 12 e-commerce podcasts
Colin Campbell's new book
Links Mentioned:
Amazon PPC Partnership Application
Market Masters Secrets from the Basement ($47 special offer)
8fig Restock Planner Demo
Arcads AI Video Creation Tutorial
BDSS X Level Up Hawaii Registration
Hot Picks:
Marketplace...
2024-12-1911 minBillion Dollar SellersStop! Do This Before Choosing ProductsSummary: Kevin King shares marketing psychology insights from his recent webinar, discusses ByteDance's growth and potential TikTok ban, introduces new Amazon features and services, examines quantum computing developments, and provides cognitive bias insights.
Key Points Discussed:
Marketing psychology principles from Kevin's webinar
ByteDance's explosive revenue growth compared to competitors
TikTok ban deadline and implications
Stack Influence's micro-influencer platform
Amazon's expansion into housing sales
Riverbend Consulting's suspension coverage
FlatFilePro's listing optimization tool
Corporate Transparency Act updates
Google's quantum computing breakthrough
Thinking Fast and Slow key lessons
Links Mentioned:
Marketing Psychology Webinar Recording
Stack Influence Platform (10...
2024-12-1615 minBillion Dollar SellersSilent threat that could destroy your e-com biz overnight
Kevin King discusses the dangers of not having Chinese trademarks, shares insights about search platform statistics, introduces new Amazon price protection features, examines a major Amazon fraud case, and previews upcoming seller events.
Key Points Discussed:
The importance of Chinese trademarks for Amazon sellers
Brian and Janine's trademark dispute case study
Search volume statistics across major platforms
AMZ OneStep's creative optimization service
Amazon's new price floor protection feature
Crackdown on influencer reviews
Brett Michael Bartlett fraud case
Prosper Show and MDS Inspire event details
Links Mentioned:
Today's Webinar Registration
Reddit Thread on Chinese Trademarks
...
2024-12-1213 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to rank #1 on Amazon's Rufus AIKevin King reveals a case study of a product transformation, shares Alina from AZ Rank's strategies for Rufus AI optimization, discusses Cyber Week 2024 results, analyzes TikTok Shop developments, and provides insights on business valuations.
Key Points Discussed:
Product transformation case study preview ($800K to $800M)
AZ Rank's Rufus AI optimization strategy
Adobe's Cyber Week 2024 statistics
Walmart Search Engine Marketing success story
TikTok Shop's regulatory challenges and fee changes
Empire Flippers' business valuation data
EU's potential new fees for Chinese e-commerce platforms
HONU Worldwide 3PL services
Links Mentioned:
Thursday's Product Transformation Webinar Registration
AZ Rank's...
2024-12-0912 minBillion Dollar SellersHoliday Strategies to Crush CompetitorsKevin King welcomes Matt Kostan to the Billion Dollar Dream 100, shares P&G's holiday listing strategy, discusses major changes to Amazon's return policy, explores TikTok Shop performance data, and breaks down key podcast insights on Amazon algorithms and PPC strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Matt Kostan's background and ProductPinion platform
P&G's holiday product image strategy
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform benefits
Amazon's 2025 return policy changes
TikTok Shop global performance analysis
Fei-Fei Li's new 3D AI technology
India sourcing opportunity details
Links Mentioned:
Golden Seller Awards
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank invitation
BDSS XI
Matt Kostan's Holiday...
2024-12-0511 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon's Rufus Has a Competitor
Date: Thursday, November 28th, 2024
Kevin King discusses Perplexity's new AI shopping assistant competing with Amazon's Rufus, analyzes Trump's proposed tariffs, explores Amazon DSP strategies, and shares insights on pricing psychology and supplier negotiations.
Key Points Discussed:
Perplexity's AI shopping assistant features and merchant program
Trump's proposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
Amazon DSP targeting capabilities and effectiveness
Global passport power rankings
Temu's expansion to US sellers
Pricing psychology for .99 vs .95 endings
Lyden Smithers' supplier negotiation strategies
Links Mentioned:
Adam Heist's YouTube video: "The Most Powerful Amazon FBA Growth Strategy in 2025"
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2024-12-0411 minBillion Dollar SellersOlympus to Upend Amazon Listing OptimizationKevin King discusses Amazon's upcoming Olympus AI announcement, explores Temu's innovative logistics solutions, analyzes changes to de minimis trade rules, and shares valuable social media frameworks for sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's Olympus AI capabilities and impact on listing optimization
Temu's home-based warehouse solutions
US government's evaluation of de minimis changes
BRAVE and ELSA frameworks for social media success
Helium 10 Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer
Links Mentioned:
Link to BDSN newsletter where Olympus development was first reported
Shopify's Live BFCM Sales Counter
Article about immigrant-run home-based warehouses
Howard Thai & Liz Herrera's TikTok Webinar Registration
V...
2024-12-0211 minBillion Dollar SellersWhy Georank is Critical for Amazon SellersSummary: Kevin King explains the importance of georank for Amazon sellers, shares TikTok's new selling features, discusses China's growing trade surplus, breaks down Cyber Five retail sales data, and covers important Amazon bidding strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Understanding georank and its impact on Amazon sales
FORI and TORI ranking impacts explained
Analysis of 2023 Cyber Five e-commerce sales
TikTok's new Refundable Samples and Affiliate Links features
Amazon suggested bid strategies
China's record trade surplus implications
Market Masters Think Tank announcement
Links Mentioned:
The Marketing Misfits: How to Win Big on TikTok Shop with Michelle Barnum...
2024-11-2313 minBillion Dollar SellersOptimizing Amazon in a Rufus & Cosmo World
In this episode, Kevin King deep dives into Amazon's new AI-driven COSMO system, discusses the importance of Rufus optimization, and shares key strategies for sellers to adapt to these new tools. He also covers interesting Amazon statistics and micro-influencer marketing opportunities.
Key Points Discussed:
Understanding COSMO's intent-based search system
Steps to optimize listings for COSMO
The importance of Rufus optimization
Vanessa Hung's three-step Rufus optimization process
Micro-influencer marketing strategies with Stack Influence
Market Masters Think Tank event announcement
Links Mentioned:
Online Seller Solutions
RUFUS Scorecard tool
Vanessa's ChatGPT prompts
Stack Influence Platform (10% off in...
2024-11-2011 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to Protect Your IP on Amazon & Understanding Meta Ad BudgetsKevin King discusses the importance of Google Knowledge Panels, analyzes 1P vs 3P Amazon seller statistics, explains the new Amazon Marketing Cloud features, covers BOIR filing requirements, and shares insights on Meta advertising budgets.
Key Points Discussed:
Benefits of Google Knowledge Panels for brands
Comprehensive comparison of 1P vs 3P Amazon sellers
Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC) integration with Ad Console
BOIR filing requirements and deadlines
Meta ads testing budget calculations
IP Moat brand protection software overview
Lake Como's innovative "canned air" marketing
Links Mentioned:
Google Knowledge Panel
Grapevine Creator Platform
Destaney Wishon's LinkedIn Post...
2024-11-1712 minBillion Dollar SellersProtecting Your Brand Against Counterfeiters & Amazon's Temu CompetitorKevin King discusses strategies to protect against counterfeiters with ME BRAND founder Kitty Lai, explores Amazon's new low-price storefront "Amazon Haul," analyzes De Minimis shipping trends, and shares insights from Dario Amodei's discussion on AI advancement.
Key Points Discussed:
Brand protection strategies from Kitty Lai
Amazon Haul launch details and features
De Minimis packages trend analysis
AI development timeline with Dario Amodei
Cash flow strategies for e-commerce sellers
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform overview
Q4 FBA reimbursement optimization
Links Mentioned:
ME BRAND
Vericast report
Walmart Marketplace Seller Application
Lex Fridman Podcast #452 with Dario Amodei
Link...
2024-11-1411 minBillion Dollar SellersSearch Rank Factor Stack for Amazon SellersKevin King discusses Amazon's new Rufus AI challenges and opportunities, breaks down credit card strategies for FBA sellers, explores search rank factors, and shares Market Masters event insights.
Key Points Discussed:
Rufus AI opportunities and challenges for sellers
Search Rank Factor (SRF) stack breakdown from Brian Johnson
Best credit cards for Amazon FBA sellers
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank event highlights
Search Query Performance template from Andrew Bailiff
CapEc inventory funding opportunities
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank Video
Dog Walker for Rufus Chrome Extension
Link to DeepM's Website
AM/PM Podcast Episode 420...
2024-11-1110 minBillion Dollar SellersSecret fix that boosts Amazon listingsKevin King discusses upcoming tariff changes affecting Amazon sellers, reveals a powerful listing issue solution, analyzes declining interest in Amazon seller tools, and shares holiday networking opportunities.
Key Points Discussed:
Proposed Trump administration tariff changes impacting imports
De minimis threshold modifications and implications
Listing Issue Specialists tool within Seller Support
Traffic decline trends for Amazon seller tools
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform success metrics
A/B testing tools comparison
Helium 10 listing optimization strategies
Global holiday networking events
Links Mentioned:
Daniela Bolzmann's Title Calculator Spreadsheet
Matt Farm's TikTok video
Scott Needham's LinkedIn Analysis
Blueland Micro Influencer...
2024-11-0708 minBillion Dollar SellersBest AI product photo tool revealedKevin King discusses AI image generation tools for Amazon sellers, critical legal considerations for AI-generated product photos, major logistics developments, and Amazon's record-breaking Q3 financial results.
Key Points Discussed:
Copyright implications of AI-generated product images
Amazon FBA Export Program expansion to 136 new countries
Changes in Amazon's inbound fulfillment process
Walmart's Multichannel Solutions (MCS) program launch
Top 10 AI image generation tools comparison results
Amazon-Temu arbitrage issues
Amazon's Q3 FY24 financial results
Chinese seller dominance on Amazon marketplace
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank Video
Get started with MCS today
Envision Horizons AI Image Tools Report
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2024-11-0411 minBillion Dollar SellersDo this and Boost revenue 200 to 500%In this special "Best of" episode, Kevin King shares key strategies for Amazon and TikTok sellers, covering everything from PPC optimization to deep linking techniques that can dramatically boost revenue.
Key Points Discussed:
Brand-specific PPC ad spend optimization strategies
Four essential TikTok seller tools used by Chinese sellers
Micro-influencer collaboration techniques
Amazon review mining insights
Deep linking strategies for 200-500% revenue boost
Black Friday and Cyber Monday discount stacking tactics
Links Mentioned:
BDSS and BDSN 2025 Events Video
Anthony Nguyen LinkedIn
Chen Yue LinkedIn
EchoTik Analytics Platform
TikBuddy Influencer Tools
PipiaAds Analysis Platform
FastMoss Seller...
2024-10-3006 minBillion Dollar SellersMy Dog Zoe Crossed the Rainbow BridgeSummary: In this emotional episode, Kevin King shares the story of his beloved dog Zoe and her impact on his Amazon business journey. He also covers important upcoming webinars, brand assessment strategies, PPC management solutions, and emotional marketing tactics.
Key Points Discussed:
Kevin's journey with Zoe and her influence on his Amazon product line
Expert-led BFCM webinar announcement
AI brand assessment techniques using Perplexity.ai
Emotional marketing strategies for non-essential goods
Apple stock vs iPhone investment comparison
SmartScout's top Amazon seller statistics
AI voice and style replication tips
Eye angle photography techniques
Links Mentioned:
BDSS and...
2024-10-2713 minBillion Dollar SellersFake Reviews & Amazon's Low Cost StoreIn this episode, Kevin King discusses the differences between entrepreneurs and business owners, Amazon's new Low-Cost Store initiative, and the FTC's new rules on fake reviews. He also covers important insights about Amazon SERP layouts and micro-influencer marketing strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Differences between entrepreneurs and business owners
Amazon's new Low-Cost Store initiative
2025 Tax bracket adjustments
FTC's new rules on fake reviews
Amazon SERP layout analysis
Links Mentioned:
Marketing Misfits Podcast - Rachel Miller Episode: "The Viral Strategy No One Talks About"
Stack Influence Platform (10% off in October)
Blueland Micro Influencer campaign case study
Demian...
2024-10-2411 minBillion Dollar SellersNo such thing as a "honeymoon" period on AmazonIn this episode, Kevin King discusses the myth of the "honeymoon" period for new product launches on Amazon, insights from AI expert Kevin Dolan on Amazon's AI initiatives, and recommendations for marketing psychology TED Talks. He also covers complementary tools for image optimization and email marketing, shares interesting stats about Amazon sellers, and introduces Bozeman Clicks for PPC management.
Key Points Discussed:
Debunking the myth of the "honeymoon" period for new Amazon product launches
Key shifts in product launches on Amazon, including AI and semantic search
Insights from Kevin Dolan on Amazon's AI initiatives like Rufus and COSMO
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2024-10-2113 minBillion Dollar SellersRank on page 1 of Amazon w/o adsIn this episode, Kevin King discusses Amazon's stricter Product Bundling Policy, RankBell's success in launching Amazon products, and strategies for creating effective product videos. He also covers Stack Influence's micro-influencer collaborations, the "Festify" strategy for Amazon listings, and shares interesting stats about Birkin bag appointments.
Key Points Discussed:
* Amazon's new Product Bundling Policy for consumables
* RankBell's success in launching Amazon products
* Strategies for creating effective product videos
* Stack Influence's micro-influencer collaboration platform
* "Festify" strategy for Amazon listings
* Interesting stats about Birkin bag appointments and dog stroller sales in South Korea
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2024-10-1711 minBillion Dollar Sellers3 Ways Chinese Sellers Manipulate AmazonIn this episode, Kevin King discusses the magic of decoy pricing, Amazon's new Returns Processing Fee, Helium 10's Heat Maps tool, Amazon's Big Prime Days sales records, and upcoming events for Amazon sellers. He also shares insights on online selling as a popular side hustle and provides several hot picks for Amazon sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
The psychology behind decoy pricing, illustrated by The Economist's subscription model
Amazon's new Returns Processing Fee for sellers with higher than average return rates
Helium 10's Heat Maps tool for tracking inventory distribution and sales
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days...
2024-10-1410 minBillion Dollar SellersAmazon hacks from ChinaIn this episode, Kevin King introduces Greg Mercer as the newest inductee to the Billion Dollar Dream 100, discusses pairing image zoom levels with time lengths, explores the Stack Influence platform, and covers important updates for European seller accounts. He also shares insights on income thresholds across US states and provides several hot picks for Amazon sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Greg Mercer's induction into the Billion Dollar Dream 100
Pairing image zoom levels with time lengths for better customer engagement
Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer collaborations
Distribution of Amazon sellers across North America
Listing Sniper tool for comparing...
2024-10-1011 minBillion Dollar SellersOptimize now or Amazon sales will crashIn this episode, Kevin King discusses the importance of Search Engine Everywhere Optimization, Amazon's new visual search tools, Google Trends enhancement with Glimpse, and the upcoming 2024 Golden Seller Awards. He also covers Roku Ads Manager and provides tips for getting featured in product roundups.
Key Points Discussed:
Search Engine Everywhere Optimization tactic for holiday season
Steps to get featured in high-profile product roundups
Amazon's five new visual search tools and their implications for sellers
Using Glimpse to enhance Google Trends data
Roku Ads Manager for CTV advertising
2024 Golden Seller Awards announcement
Quick conversion booster hack for...
2024-10-0709 minBillion Dollar SellersHow to use sound to sell more on AmazonIn this episode, Kevin King discusses innovative ways to use sound in Amazon product listings, the impact of East Port strikes on sellers, dynamic keyword insertion in Google Ads, and upcoming events for Amazon sellers. He also covers new AI tools for listing optimization and strategies for micro-influencer marketing.
Key Points Discussed:
* Using sound to increase product sales on Amazon
* Micro-influencer marketing strategies with Stack Influence
* Amazon's new show "Buy It Now" coming to Prime Video
* Impact of East Port strikes on Amazon sellers
* How to use dynamic keyword insertion (DKI) in...
2024-10-0311 minBillion Dollar SellersTime to put some money in the bankIn this episode, Kevin King discusses the start of Q4, the busiest time of year for e-commerce, and provides strategies for maximizing profits during the upcoming Black Friday Cyber Monday period. He also covers a class action lawsuit against Walmart by Amazon sellers, calculating customer lifetime value, and tools for boosting TikTok Shop sales.
Key Points Discussed:
Black Friday Cyber Monday sale event dates and consumer spending trends
Strategic reading recommendations for Q4 success
Class action lawsuit against Walmart by Amazon sellers over fraudulent schemes
How to calculate customer lifetime value (CLTV) for Amazon sellers
Tools and...
2024-09-3008 min
Maximizing EcommerceExcelling on Amazon in 2021 with Kevin King, Ep #88Each year it can be fun having a discussion about what works and what are the strategies and tactics going into the new year. I am excited to welcome serial entrepreneur Kevin King to talk about what he see for 2021 and beyond on Amazon. Connect with Kevin King Kevin on Facebook Connect with Kevin Sanderson Join the Maximizing Ecommerce Facebook Group
2021-01-0751 min
The Kevin King ShowThe Kevin King Show - Episode 1In this pilot broadcast, Kevin discusses why this show is much needed, as well as the direction it will go.
2017-11-1816 min