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Kevin King
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Billion Dollar Sellers
How to optimize your Amazon biz with DSI
Date: 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...
2026-02-09
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Math behind winning Amazon search rankings
Date: 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...
2026-02-02
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Why Amazon Blocks Your Product Updates
Date: 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...
2026-01-22
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
She made her first million at age 17
Date: 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...
2025-12-29
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
345X more AI traffic than all others combined
Date: 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 ...
2025-12-08
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How a US immigrant turned 10K into $200 million
Date: 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...
2025-10-20
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
7 game-changing insights about Amazon Rufus
Date: 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...
2025-10-13
18 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How Fake Amazon Reviews Actually Work
Date: 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...
2025-10-06
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
83.2% of Amazon sellers optimize for AI wrong
Date: 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...
2025-09-25
16 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The impending marketing revolution for Amazon sellers
September 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...
2025-09-11
18 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Why 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...
2025-09-01
18 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Fake supplement marketing tricks on Amazon
Date: 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...
2025-08-07
19 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
🐶 Does this Amazon Rufus image hack work
Date: 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
2025-07-31
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
More sellers are generating millions on Amazon
July 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...
2025-07-28
19 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How 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...
2025-07-24
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Can 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...
2025-07-21
18 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
OpenAI 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 ...
2025-07-17
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
R.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%) ...
2025-07-14
16 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The 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...
2025-07-10
16 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon lets you get reviews before launching
Date: 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...
2025-07-07
18 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Will 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...
2025-07-03
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Why 84% of social media brand videos fail
Date: 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...
2025-06-30
16 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Time to take agentic commerce seriously
June 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...
2025-06-26
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The Secret to Amazon Page 1 Domination
The 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...
2025-06-23
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon CEO: future is AI Agents selling
Monday, 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...
2025-06-19
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How 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 ...
2025-06-16
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The 1-click that instantly drops ACOS
June 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...
2025-06-12
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The new Amazon metric that affects your rank
June 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...
2025-06-09
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How Goli did it: $4.1m in 30 days +$3.8m more on Amazon
June 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...
2025-06-05
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Stop Amazon from wasting your ad spend
June 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...
2025-06-02
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Trump tariffs struck down + loophole
Thursday, 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...
2025-05-29
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
TikTok wins can wreck your Amazon Store
May 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 ...
2025-05-26
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The secret to getting your products discovered by AI
May 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...
2025-05-22
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Top 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...
2025-05-19
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How 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...
2025-05-15
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The Billion Search HEY ALEXA Seller Advantage
May 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...
2025-05-12
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
You will be crushed by sellers using AI swarms
May 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...
2025-05-08
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
If you know this #, you can rank better on Amazon
May 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...
2025-05-05
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
1-click spy exposes Amazon rivals' secrets
May 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...
2025-05-01
16 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
AI Revolution in Search Engine Optimization and Marketplace Strategies
Kevin 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...
2025-04-28
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
mazon Just Changed the Rules Again - Brand Owners Take the Hit
April 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...
2025-04-24
10 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How to win the new Amazon search game
April 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...
2025-04-21
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The hidden Texas trade zone saving importers millions in tariffs
Kevin 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...
2025-04-17
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Tariff 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...
2025-04-14
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon cracks down on Vine review merging
Kevin 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...
2025-04-03
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How 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...
2025-04-03
10 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Use maps to sell more on Amazon
Kevin 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...
2025-04-02
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
From $5K to $0: AI Photo Method Taking Over Amazon
Kevin 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...
2025-03-31
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Inside: 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...
2025-03-24
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How 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...
2025-03-20
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon AI Sourcing Secret Revealed
Kevin 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...
2025-03-17
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon Sellers: Wake Up or Get Left Behind
Kevin 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...
2025-03-13
20 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How to turn Amazon trash to cash
Kevin 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...
2025-03-10
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
The '$1 to $157' Amazon formula step-by-step
Kevin 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...
2025-03-06
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Your Amazon images are costing you sales
Kevin 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...
2025-03-03
17 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Ex-Amazon seller's $100M TikTok secret
Kevin 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...
2025-02-27
16 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Inside: The AI Revolution in Search Engine Optimization
Summary: 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...
2025-02-24
08 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon 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
2025-02-17
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Inside: The AI Revolution in Search Engine Optimization
February 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...
2025-02-13
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Could 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...
2025-02-10
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon 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 ...
2025-02-06
09 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
These 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...
2025-02-03
10 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon Revenue Rescue & The Rise of Alternative Platforms
January 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...
2025-01-30
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
American 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...
2025-01-28
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Urgent 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 "...
2025-01-23
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Inside 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...
2025-01-20
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How 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...
2025-01-15
10 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Shocking 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...
2025-01-13
10 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Selling with Amazon Rufus AI: Here's the blueprint
Summary: 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...
2025-01-09
14 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Mark 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...
2025-01-06
19 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
New 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...
2025-01-02
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
8 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...
2024-12-30
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Uh 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...
2024-12-26
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
This 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...
2024-12-23
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon F'ing 3P sellers again with new change
Kevin 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...
2024-12-19
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Stop! Do This Before Choosing Products
Summary: 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...
2024-12-16
15 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Silent 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 ...
2024-12-12
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How to rank #1 on Amazon's Rufus AI
Kevin 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...
2024-12-09
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Holiday Strategies to Crush Competitors
Kevin 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...
2024-12-05
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon'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" ...
2024-12-04
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Olympus to Upend Amazon Listing Optimization
Kevin 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...
2024-12-02
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Why Georank is Critical for Amazon Sellers
Summary: 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...
2024-11-23
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Optimizing 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...
2024-11-20
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How to Protect Your IP on Amazon & Understanding Meta Ad Budgets
Kevin 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...
2024-11-17
12 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Protecting Your Brand Against Counterfeiters & Amazon's Temu Competitor
Kevin 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...
2024-11-14
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Search Rank Factor Stack for Amazon Sellers
Kevin 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...
2024-11-11
10 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Secret fix that boosts Amazon listings
Kevin 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...
2024-11-07
08 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Best AI product photo tool revealed
Kevin 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 Amazon...
2024-11-04
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Do 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...
2024-10-30
06 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
My Dog Zoe Crossed the Rainbow Bridge
Summary: 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...
2024-10-27
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Fake Reviews & Amazon's Low Cost Store
In 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...
2024-10-24
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
No such thing as a "honeymoon" period on Amazon
In 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 12...
2024-10-21
13 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Rank on page 1 of Amazon w/o ads
In 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 ...
2024-10-17
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
3 Ways Chinese Sellers Manipulate Amazon
In 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...
2024-10-14
10 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Amazon hacks from China
In 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...
2024-10-10
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Optimize now or Amazon sales will crash
In 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...
2024-10-07
09 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
How to use sound to sell more on Amazon
In 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...
2024-10-03
11 min
Billion Dollar Sellers
Time to put some money in the bank
In 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...
2024-09-30
08 min
Maximizing Ecommerce
Excelling on Amazon in 2021 with Kevin King, Ep #88
Each 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
2021-01-07
51 min
The Kevin King Show
The Kevin King Show - Episode 1
In this pilot broadcast, Kevin discusses why this show is much needed, as well as the direction it will go.
2017-11-18
16 min