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The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAction Steps for Every Amazon Seller to Increase Sales TodayAre you ready to supercharge your Amazon sales? Whether you're brand new to selling or you've been at it for years, there are simple, powerful steps you can take right now to see real results. In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca reveal actionable tips that can give your business an immediate boost. From account upgrades to pricing strategies, these are the daily habits and decisions that can move the needle—starting today! Tune in and discover the exact steps you need to implement right away to help your Amazon FBA bu...2025-06-0212 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSmart Amazon Reseller Expectations for Beginners (and Not So Beginners!)Starting an Amazon FBA business can feel overwhelming, but having the right expectations from the beginning can set you up for long-term success. In this episode, we kick off our Foundations Series by discussing the realities of selling on Amazon—what beginners should know, what experienced sellers should keep in mind, and how to navigate common challenges. From understanding the "profit snowball" effect to overcoming Amazon’s restrictions, we cover essential mindset shifts that will help you stay on track. Bonus points for learning Stephen’s video game analogy! Show Notes for this episode - http...2025-03-0312 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesBonus Episode – The Formula For Wholesale Sourcing Success in 2025Good news! The cart for The Wholesale Formula (TWF) program is finally open, but only for a few days! Grab it here: www.fulltimefba.com/wholesaleformula Plus, I have a valuable bonus package worth thousands (over $2000 to be exact) to give you as a bonus if you invest in The Wholesale Formula program. The number one reason I'm promoting this program is because I've personally taken The Wholesale Formula (way back in 2015) and have found amazing success with it. In fact, I'm still selling the wholesale items I sourced from way back in 2015. I mean, once you land a wholesale accoun...2025-02-2804 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Fast Track Your Journey to a Full-Time Income Selling on AmazonIn this episode of the Full-Time FBA podcast, we share the ultimate guide to fast-tracking your journey toward earning a full-time income selling on Amazon. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a part-time seller looking to scale, or someone struggling to achieve consistency, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you reach your goals faster. Join us as we break down the four keys to success, share Stephen’s inspiring story, and discuss how you can avoid common pitfalls along the way. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/274 Th...2025-01-1313 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWhat to do if a Seasonal Item Doesn't Sell in its SeasonSeasonal inventory can be a lucrative part of your Amazon FBA business, but what happens when a seasonal item doesn’t sell in its peak season? In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca walk you through actionable strategies for managing unsold seasonal inventory. They discuss the best tools to help you make informed decisions, as well as whether to hold onto items, reprice them, or remove them entirely. Tune in to learn how to turn seasonal inventory challenges into opportunities for profit. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com...2024-12-1611 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThrift Store Strategies for Sourcing Amazon FBA InventoryIn this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca dive into a practical strategy for new Amazon sellers: sourcing inventory from thrift stores. With the right approach, thrift stores can be treasure troves for new and used items that yield significant profits. However, as with any sourcing method, there are pitfalls to avoid. Join us as we break down how to source wisely from thrift stores, maintain your Amazon seller account's health, and build a sustainable FBA business. Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/270 The Full-Time FBA Po...2024-12-0916 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThe Holiday Survival Guide for Amazon SellersAs December begins, we’re entering the home stretch of Q4—the busiest time of the year for Amazon FBA sellers! But did you know that January can often be your third best month for sales and profits? In this episode, Stephen and Rebecca discuss how to keep the momentum going through the holidays while avoiding burnout. Learn how to balance your business goals, family commitments, and rest time for a stress-free holiday season. Join us for actionable strategies to thrive during the holidays and kick off January on the right foot. Show Notes for this...2024-12-0216 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAnother Four Incorrect Assumptions that are Costing You ProfitsThink you’ve got Amazon selling all figured out? Think again! In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca dig into four sneaky assumptions that could be holding your business back and eating into your profits. Whether you’re just starting out or you're a more seasoned seller, these insights will challenge what you think you know—and help you unlock even more potential in your Amazon business. Ready to avoid costly mistakes, streamline your process, and take your success to the next level? Let’s dive in on today's episode of The Full...2024-11-1820 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Frustrations Using OA Leads Lists to Source InventoryIn this episode, we dive into one of the most crucial aspects of a successful Amazon reseller business—finding reliable sources of profitable inventory. Online Arbitrage (OA) leads lists, or "deal lists," offer a way for sellers to get daily leads on profitable products to source online, yet many lists come with significant challenges. Hosts Stephen and Rebecca share their journey with various OA lists and discuss how they’ve tailored their own solution, OA Success Leads, to overcome all of the common frustrations of using a leads list and help support sellers in maximizing their OA prof...2024-11-0411 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSuccess Spotlight on Full-Time FBA Coaching Student Ciela LewisIn this episode of the Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen Smotherman sits down with one of our coaching students, Ciela Lewis, to discuss her journey in building an Amazon FBA business. Ciela joined the Full-Time FBA Coaching Program six months ago and has made incredible strides in her business. Through personal challenges, she found her way to Amazon FBA and is now sharing the insights and lessons she's learned along the way. From overcoming obstacles to strategizing for success, Ciela offers valuable advice for anyone looking to start or grow their Amazon FBA business. Listen in for inspiration...2024-10-2825 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesIs Selling on Amazon via FBA a Viable Business?Many of you know that Stephen first started selling on Amazon well over a decade ago – 13 years ago as of recording this episode. Some of you may be asking a question we regularly receive in the Full-Time FBA inbox: “Well, that might have been a good time to start, but is TODAY a good time to start selling on Amazon?” Or you might be wondering a variation on that question: “Is today a good time to try to GROW my Amazon business?” We’ll cut to the chase. YES. It’s going to take a lot of work, just lik...2024-10-0713 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Double Your Q4 Sales and ProfitsQ4 is finally here! The most wonderful time of the year (cue Stephen singing). Today’s episode is all about one seemingly small change you can make in your Amazon FBA business that will potentially double your Q4 sales this year. Who doesn’t want that kind of growth in their revenue, right? Be sure to check out the full episode to hear Stephen’s entire explanation of how this strategy impacted his own Amazon FBA business and how it could potentially help yours too. Missing this episode could cause you to lose out on doubled sales and pr...2024-09-3012 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesMaximize Your Inventory Sourcing with the Sourcing Success WorksheetToday we have a downloadable freebie for you... and it's something really special. We hope this is one of the most practical episodes for the Full-Time FBA Show you’ll ever listen to! In this episode we’re going to walk through the basics of how to use the Plan Your Sourcing Success Worksheet that we (Stephen and Rebecca) use with our coaching students and in the Amazon Income Accelerator Workshop. If you seem to be stuck in your FBA sourcing or you seem to never get enough done during your sourcing time, this episode is for you...2024-09-2312 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOnline Courses vs Group Coaching to Boost Your Amazon BusinessThere are times in the growth of your FBA business that it makes sense to use an online course and times when it makes sense to be part of a membership with a coach and other students. Both methods can bring tremendous benefits to your business and help you shorten the learning curve to achieve exponential growth compared to trying to figure things out in your FBA business by yourself. In today’s episode Rebecca shares lessons she’s learned from taking online yoga classes versus attending in-person classes at a studio – and how that relates to the di...2024-09-1616 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOutsourcing Amazon Back-End Activities - Interview with Karen LockerIn today’s episode we are excited to bring you Stephen’s interview with Karen Locker of Solutions4Ecommerce. Karen has been in the Amazon world since 2008, and she is a wealth of knowledge on how to keep your Amazon account running smoothly in your back office in Seller Central. Listen in today to hear her expertise on account maintenance and multi-platform listings, as well as how your business can benefit from outsourcing some of the super boring (and sometimes super frustrating) aspects of running a successful Amazon business. Show Notes for this episode - http...2024-09-0935 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThe Right Mindset for Scaling an Amazon FBA Business - Interview with Jamie & Larissa MirallesWe have a fun treat for you in today’s episode! Stephen interviewed Jamie and Larissa Miralles, long-time e-commerce sellers who have built their dream lifestyle around the flexibility of selling online through the Amazon FBA program. Listen today to hear them chat about life on the road in their RV, selling on various platforms, and how mindset plays an important part of their success at their e-commerce business. You do not want to miss this episode! Show Notes for this episode - http://www.fulltimefba.com/254 The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - ht...2024-08-1928 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow Amazon FBA Can Create Certainty in an Uncertain Business WorldStephen and Rebecca have been selling on Amazon for over a decade, and we still get so excited about the amazing opportunity of building a business through Amazon FBA, where you can outsource most of the mundane work of your business, create your own schedule, and scale your business to the level you want to see it working for you. Some sellers choose to operate their FBA business as a side hustle, while others build it up to a multi-million-dollar operation with multiple employees. And others, like us at Full-Time FBA, build it to a level where...2024-07-2914 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThe Only Thing Better than Higher ProfitsWhen it comes to selling on Amazon, we all want to make money…and it’s safe to say that most of us actually want to make a lot of money. But can it also be true that there is something in the Amazon seller world that’s even better than making higher profits? Today on The Full-Time FBA Show we are discussing the one thing that Stephen and Rebecca believe is better than higher profits: FAST SALES. We’re not saying we don’t love high profits; we just think fast sales are the best way to make mo...2024-07-0113 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesGrowing Your Wealth with Amazon while Becoming Debt Free: Interview with Jeremy KrulikowskiToday on The Full-Time FBA Show we are delighted to have as our guest Jeremy Krulikowski, a High Performance Wealth Coach who has built his own multi-million dollar business and is now guiding others to manage their finances and grow their wealth. Prepare yourself to hear some nuggets of wisdom that will challenge what you might have learned in the past about getting out of debt and building wealth that can benefit yourself and your family for generations. Stephen and Rebecca have built their own Amazon FBA business for over a decade to a point where it...2024-06-2423 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Source Inventory that Will Sell Within 30 DaysWe (Stephen and Rebecca) have been selling on Amazon for over a decade, and our goal is to source inventory that will sell via FBA within 30 days of being active on the Amazon website. In order to meet that goal, we have strategies for sourcing and strategies for after the product is live on Amazon. In today’s episode, you’ll hear our strategies and the tools we use for meeting this goal of selling our inventory as quickly and consistently as possible – and for the highest profits! There are strategies we use while sourcing, and other strate...2024-06-1714 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesIs Selling via Amazon FBA Passive Income?Stephen and Rebecca at Full-Time FBA have been selling via Amazon FBA for over a decade, and from time to time they still hear folks refer to Amazon reselling as “passive income” – but is that a good way to describe an FBA business? On today’s episode you will hear them discuss the ways Amazon FBA can be a form of passive income (including ways to make it even more “passive”), but they are also frank about the up-front work it requires to be successful at earning an income through FBA. Check out this episode today to learn more a...2024-04-2917 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOutsourcing Prep/Pack/Ship Warehouse – Nathan Bindschatel of My Prep Center InterviewBeing an Amazon seller is hard work. It requires a healthy amount of physical labor, and most notably, it consumes so much valuable time. But you don’t have to do everything yourself. As a seller, you can outsource your prepping, packing, and shipping. This will free up some time for you to find new ways of increasing your income even further, and your family will be grateful to have the garage space back! In today’s episode, Stephen sits down with the founder of My Prep Center, Nathan Bindschatel, to discuss why every Amazon seller should cons...2023-07-3129 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAmazon Seller Success Story - Interview with Kristy WinterToday, we have an insightful and inspiring conversation with Kristy Winter, in which she shares her FBA seller origin story and how leveraging her Amazon business enabled her to start living her dream by purchasing a farm in Texas with cash from her Amazon business! Kristy was already selling items on eBay when she decided to try Amazon on a whim, with little hope of profit. As soon as she saw the potential reward and convenience, she dived into learning as much as she could. With Stephen's help (and his Full-Time FBA content), Kristy was set on a life-changing...2023-07-0319 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHappy New Year!Happy New Year! Well, as many people in the world, Stephen is sick... and can't speak! No voice means no podcast this week. But don't worry, we'll be back next week to talk about Amazon Reseller New Year's Resolutions! The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/ 2023-01-0201 minThe Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTop Online Arbitrage Mistakes to AvoidToday we will be discussing how to avoid five costly mistakes that sellers make when it comes to online arbitrage (OA) in their Amazon FBA business. There are many benefits to online arbitrage, and while tools and extensions do make it simpler, it is by no means super easy. It still requires hard work and dedication, putting in the time to learn and master the skill of online sourcing. As with anything you learn to do in your business, mistakes are bound to happen. The OA blunders we're going to talk about today are mistakes that will...2022-08-2214 minThe Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTool Review - RevSeller Online Arbitrage & Wholesale Sourcing ToolIntroducing an online arbitrage (and wholesale) sourcing tool Stephen and Rebecca both love. Listen today to hear all about the mechanics of using RevSeller, and how having all the information together in one place helps us to make better sourcing decisions. You’ll also hear about the additional information RevSeller offers in the form of parent/child variation sourcing, sales trends and patterns, as well as quick results on whether you are approved to sell any particular item. We touch on ways RevSeller makes our lives more convenient, from quick links to cutting back on research time. We...2022-07-1809 minThe Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSix Pillars of Achieving Long-Term Success with Amazon FBAThere are six pillars to achieving long-term success with Amazon FBA. Today, we learn about the them all, including the importance of setting a strong foundation, the right foundation. Stephen and Rebecca guide us through the necessity of upgrading both your Amazon skills and your non-Amazon skills. In addition, we get a ton of reasons as to why outsourcing is important and why it is essential to develop a Full-Time FBA mindset. We round out the episode with how you can maintain success and continue your forward momentum as a business. Energized by the success Stephen and R...2022-06-2016 minThe Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Your Biggest Competition for Amazon SuccessWho is your biggest competition as a seller on Amazon and how can you be victorious? In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, Stephen and Rebecca help you figure out who your biggest competition as an Amazon seller is and home to overcome it. Today we unpack all types of competitors in the Amazon space, including competing against Amazon as a seller, competing against other 3rd party sellers, and finally competing against yourself! We dive into the most strategic and effective ways to help you become a better seller and beat all of your competition. We...2022-05-0917 minThe Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesGarage Sale Sourcing Secrets for Amazon ResellersOne of the best sources for profitable inventory with a low buy cost and high ROI are garage sales (also called yard sales). With the abundance of ROI opportunities garage saling is a skill that few people have mastered! Join us as Stephen and Rebecca break down their top six tips on garage sale sourcing. From why a sourcing app is essential, to costly assumptions, to why being nice will get you far in both garage sales and life, this episode is packed with pearls of wisdom. We also hear some examples of the highly profitable items that Stephen...2022-04-2515 minThe Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThe Wholesale Formula Course - Student Success InterviewFind out exactly what The Wholesale Formula course is actually like as I interview one of the course's students, Rebecca Smotherman. That's right, Rebecca took the course in early 2021 and has experience not only with the course, but also what it's like to put her new wholesale knowledge into action in real life. During Part One of this discussion, Rebecca shares what motivated her to move from mainly OA to wholesale sourcing, what she hoped to get out of the course, and what she loved about it. She talks us through the changes she made to the...2022-03-0124 minThe Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesBiggest Wholesale Mistakes I Made with My First OrderAmazon sellers are all bound to make mistakes as we begin to navigate our way through the world of wholesale, and boy did we make a few! Today, we share the six biggest beginner mistakes that Stephen made with our first wholesale order, so you don’t have to fall into the same traps. In this episode, you’ll find out just how conservative you should be with your first order and how to ensure you’re ordering goods that will stand you in good stead year-round. We also share some of the costly assumptions Stephen made, and we urge y...2022-02-2116 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAmazon FBA Predictions for 2022 (And Beyond)Today we hear about Stephen and Rebecca’s predictions for Amazon in 2022 and what they mean for FBA sellers like you. The first five predictions are covered in-depth, with the potential impacts (positive and negative) on FBA sellers discussed for each. These include changes to Amazon seller guidelines, an increase in online buyers, why retail arbitrage is not dying, why Amazon is building more fulfillment and distribution centers, and how Amazon is going to improve its advertising in 2022. Next, we launch into a lightning round, where we hear some rapid-fire predictions and comments around what el...2022-01-1016 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesBloopers from Our First 100 EpisodesAfter 100+ episodes, with each one between 15 and 30 minutes long (on average), we’ve had our fair share of bloopers. Tune in to hear the moments we messed up, the times we couldn’t stop laughing, and how many times Rebecca asked Stephen if he was still recording (spoiler alert: it happens a lot). We could all use a little laughter during the festive season. Join us to get a glimpse of all the fun we have behind the scenes and how we react when things go hilariously wrong.2021-12-2711 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & Stories5 Amazon FBA Strategies for After Christmas SuccessHaving a wise post-Christmas strategy is a great way to start the new year right! In today’s episode, Stephen and Rebecca share five ways to grow your Amazon FBA business after the Christmas rush, that you can start thinking about now. From not automatically lowering your prices and rather looking at the pricing trends first, to what to do if you’re low on sourcing funds, and how to work these strategies into your business model, we cover all the scenarios for this time of year. Hear the Smothermans' own personal and business goal-setting ritual, how to t...2021-12-2016 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Your Fear of Going Too Deep on a Buy - Fears SeriesFor many people, fear holds them back from turning their part-time selling into a full-time income. In this episode, we address how you can overcome your fear of going too deep on an inventory item. Stephen and Rebecca take us through what it means to "go too deep" and how it affects your profit margin and turnover time. We break down where your investment should go and why it's important to diversify your inventory. Stephen shares key tools he uses to predict demand and discusses the trade-off between buying lots of cheaper items versus a few expensive...2021-10-0412 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWhy We Don't Private Label (And What We Do Instead)Here at The Full-Time FBA Show, we do retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and wholesale, and one of the questions we get asked a lot is, “When are you going to start doing private labeling?” Well, we’re not. Many people believe that the real money to be made on Amazon is found in private labeling, but this is not necessarily the case. Today we define the two different types of private labeling, whether it’s your own unique item or applying your label to a preexisting item. From being in control of the product and its modifications to contr...2021-08-0919 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Handle Amazon Product Compliance Requests (Pesticides, Children's Toys, Etc.)Due to legislative changes in the US, Amazon has had to send out a bevy of compliance requests to sellers for a seemingly unrelated series of product types, ranging from pesticides to towels to toys. In today’s episode, Stephen and Rebecca look at what exactly is causing Amazon to send these compliance requests, why particular products are being affected, and what sellers can do upon receiving compliance requests. Stephen explains how new EPA regulations are affecting pesticides being sold on Amazon and why a pair of shoes might be making a pesticidal claim. We investigate how ne...2021-08-0214 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWholesale Sourcing Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make - Dylan Frost Interview“How can I make a profit while adding value to the brand whose products I am selling?” This is the question you need to ask yourself when starting an Amazon wholesale business, according to Dylan Frost, co-founder of The Wholesale Formula, who has sold over 30 million dollars worth of products on Amazon! Dylan joins us on the show today to share some of the knowledge he has accumulated over many years of learning from his mistakes in the Amazon wholesale industry. On the show, Dylan and Stephen debunk many of the myths that exist around Amazon wholesale sell...2021-07-1930 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & Stories8 Things You Need To Start Selling Wholesale Items on AmazonThere are a lot of factors to take into consideration when becoming an Amazon wholesale seller. In today’s episode, Stephen and Rebecca run through the 8 key elements which will ensure that you start this journey on the right foot. Among other things, they explain the importance of setting up an Amazon Pro account and selling wholesale items via FBA (rather than FBM), the benefits of creating an official business and business bank account, and why you need less sourcing capital than you may think. Also, Rebecca and Stephen are going to be holding a workshop which wi...2021-07-1212 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesBig Lessons from an Amazon Fulfillment Center TourOn today’s episode of The Full-time FBA Show, Rebecca and Stephen reflect on their tour of an Amazon Fulfillment center before the COVID pandemic. In their conversation, they discuss what they learned and how it has impacted the way they do business. One of their major takeaways was the phrase ‘customer obsession.' Since then they have adapted the standards of their business to be more oriented to client satisfaction. They discuss how customer obsession is not an altruistic instinct, but rather an effective way for Amazon to gain customer trust. Tune in to gain precious insi...2021-05-3117 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTactical Arbitrage for Online Arbitrage and Wholesale ProfitsIf you've ever tried manual online arbitrage (OA), you know that it can take up immense amounts of your time to find what you are looking for. On today’s show you’ll learn about a tool called Tactical Arbitrage which can, among other things, help you drastically reduce the amount of time you spend looking for items to resell. Rebecca has been using Tactical Arbitrage for well over four years, and her and Stephen’s FBA business has seen a great deal of success because of it. She has a lot of useful advice to share today...2021-04-1228 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSelling Seasonal Items on Amazon for Big ProfitsToday we dive into the topic of how to profit from selling seasonal items on Amazon. You might be wondering, what are seasonal items? Well, this category includes anything that isn’t usually promoted all year-round. From Easter eggs and Mother’s Day gifts to snow boots and bathing suits and everything in between, seasonal items (if done correctly) can bring in some big time seasonal profits. In this episode you’ll learn when the best times are to stock up and sell these kinds of items, how seasonal selling affects your sales velocity and ROI, and how a...2021-04-0513 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Avoid the Race to The Bottom For Amazon SellersA race to the bottom isn’t the kind of race you want to win. By beating your competitors' prices to the bottom, you can ruin your chances of making good ROI. In this episode, Stephen and Rebecca Smotherman go into detail about “racing to the bottom” and discuss some of the best ways to avoid it. To kick things off, we first look at how racing to the bottom is a sometimes drastic lowering of prices between two or more competitors, until nobody has any profits left on the table. Following this, we look into the multip...2021-03-2916 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAmazon Stats That Will Blow Your MindIn today’s episode, we are going to blow your mind with some incredible Amazon stats. Not only are they wildly impressive, but these facts and figures actually impact you as an Amazon seller and could get you excited about continuing to sell on Amazon. We start off by sharing some of the stats around Amazon’s popularity and supplement them with some of the many reasons why so many people shop there. Next we dive into Amazon’s sales and boil the numbers down to how much the online shopper sells every second, minute, hour, and day. S...2021-03-1513 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWorking With a Partner-Spouse in Your Amazon BusinessWhether it is a business partner or your significant other, working with a partner can have a hugely positive impact on your Amazon business. In today’s episode, you’ll hear our advice for successfully working with a business partner, from communicating risk tolerance and prioritizing the personal relationship over the business relationship to managing your time together and scheduling regular meetings to make sure everyone is on the same page. Working with a partner or spouse can really help grow your Amazon business, so tune in today to learn about the right ways to set up this...2021-03-0816 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTime Management Strategies for Amazon FBA SellersOne thing you can never get back is time. You need to manage your time wisely so that you can follow the quickest, most efficient path to success. Welcome back to another episode of the Full-Time FBA Show! We are excited about today’s episode, where we will be diving into some really nerdy stuff like time management, how to better use your time in your Amazon business, and make the most of your time. As we discuss today’s conversation, we answer some basic time management questions as they relate to your Amazon FBA business, including wher...2021-03-0114 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow Ian Bower Averages 40K a Month with Wholesale SourcingToday we sit with Ian Bower, who has been selling items on Amazon that he sourced via wholesale companies for over five years. In the time that has passed, Ian has managed to scale his business and averages around $40,000 in sales a month. In this episode, we start off learning Ian’s professional history and what he was doing before he got into wholesale. From there, we hear about his first mistakes in FBA wholesale and what he learned from the experience. Since then, Ian has honed his skills with his best monthly sales reaching over $100,000. So ho...2021-02-2239 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesBiggest Wholesale Sourcing Myths - Interview with Dan MeadorsSelling products wholesale on Amazon can seem like a daunting undertaking -- not only because it seems like there are so many people who are already doing it, but because there are pervasive myths around aspects of the wholesaling industry that make it seem almost impossible to get started. Dan Meadors joins us on today’s show to debunk five of the most common myths and to offer advice and encouragement to those who want to start their own wholesale business. Among other topics, we discuss the benefits of using third-party logistics/prep centers, the flexibility in th...2021-02-1538 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWhy Add Wholesale Sourcing To Your Amazon FBA BusinessWholesale is a great sourcing strategy to add to your FBA business. Kicking off our month-long wholesale series, today’s episode dives into some of the reasons you should add wholesale sourcing to your business. We talk about the tremendous return on investment wholesale provides, some of the advantages it has over online and retail arbitrage, and ways that wholesaling will save you time (you won’t have to drive around or repackage products, for example). We could not have scaled our business without wholesale sourcing, and we share how it can help you grow your own busi...2021-02-0816 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow To Turn Your Returned Items Into ProfitsReturns are the worst. But did you know it can still be possible to make nice profits from your returned items? Today, we want to help you make the most of those items that get returned, and then share some of the different ways you can make a profit in these scenarios. Just because something has been returned by a customer, for one of many possible reasons, does not mean you have to bear that cost – you can still find ways to make all (or at least some) of the money you originally planned on. Today, we'll wa...2021-02-0114 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWhy Are My Sales So Slow?Most Amazon sellers know that when you run an FBA business there will always be periodic times when sales are slow. This is inevitable, no matter what your strategy is, but there are definitely a few practices and habits to employ that will help you keep sales more consistent, as well as be less emotionally affected by slower periods. We decided to dedicate today’s show to dealing with slow sales on Amazon. In today’s episode, you will hear multiple success strategies of ways you can increase your sales. Some are easy fixes while a few othe...2021-01-2516 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTime vs Money and How to Get More of BothThe relationship between time and money is always changing, especially in an Amazon FBA business. In the beginning, time seems to be more expendable than money, but as your business grows and becomes more successful, your end goal becomes finding more time so that you can focus on the most important tasks of growing your business. We’ve been there, and today we share how to achieve the delicate balance of finding easy and creative ways to find more time. We kick off the show by diving into the nuances of owning an FBA business and how ou...2021-01-1815 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThe Secret Ingredient to Success with your Amazon FBA BusinessThere are many ingredients to becoming a successful Amazon seller. You need to buy the right products to sell, price your items competitively, learn and execute different sourcing strategies, and the list goes on… but today, we’re going to be discussing the one essential success strategy that nobody seems to talk about: Focus. By eliminating the noise and focusing on what truly needs your attention, you can finally transform your FBA business into a successful one. We open the show by taking a look at the starting points that’ll give you the best opportunities to achiev...2021-01-1116 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesIs Amazon Trying to Get Rid of 3rd Party SellersAs we stand at the beginning of the new year, you might be asking the same question many others are: Is Amazon trying to get rid of third-party sellers? Spoiler alert: The answer is "no." While common frustrations like increasing Amazon fees, storage limits, and brand restrictions seem to make it harder and harder to sell on Amazon, there are actually a multitude of solid reasons why Amazon needs third party sellers like you and me in order to be successful. In this episode, we explain why Amazon wants third-party sellers and why there is no need for you t...2021-01-0420 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSuccessful Goal Setting for Amazon FBA Sellers with Jo Ann ZimmermanIf you want to create success for your full-time FBA business, then setting goals should be your first step. Today we sit with full-time FBA seller Jo Ann Zimmerman to hear her secrets behind effective goal-setting. We open the show by talking about how Jo Ann sets goals for herself, first by looking at where she is in the present moment, assessing the past year, and then ultimately deciding where she’d like to be in the future. She complements this process by working backward, taking into account gross and net profit, as well as looking at how she ca...2020-12-2829 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSkills for Amazon FBA SuccessWe have so many great guests join us on The Full-Time FBA show to share their wisdom but the person who joins us today is extra special because he is Stephen and Rebecca’s son, Peter Smotherman! Peter is here for a "snack-sized" episode to share some of the pieces of wisdom he has been learning in his 8th-grade class called ‘Skills for Success,’ along with a little help from Dad to apply these skills to Amazon FBA sellers.2020-12-2107 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow Not to Waste Your Q4 ProfitsDuring the most lucrative part of the sales year, many sellers leave Q4 with high profits but without a clear plan on how to spend them. Today we give you our top tips on making the most of your Q4 profits. Early in our conversation, we highlight how investing in time-saving tools and software can unlock greater productivity and profit. After touching on how you can save money by switching from monthly to annual plans, we talk about what you should look for when buying new inventory. From purchasing office supplies in bulk, we explore the benefits of investing...2020-12-1414 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTop Strategies for Finishing The Year StrongSince December is one of our most lucrative sales months, today’s episode is devoted to helping your business end the year with a bang and not a whimper. We open by exploring why you should reprice your items, with host Stephen Smotherman sharing his liquidation repricing rules for offloading gift items and decorations. After touching on the benefits of using automatic pricers like BQool, we talk about why you may want to expand your business to include Amazon merchant fulfillment. Focusing on how buyers adopt different consumer behaviors over the festive season, we then discuss how these behaviors im...2020-12-0723 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow Amazon Sellers Use Deal Lists For Maximum ProfitsMany Amazon sellers avoid deal lists for the well-founded fear that items appearing on these lists will soon flood the market, leading to inflated competition and price drops. Today we dive into the issue and show listeners how, with the right list, they can make healthy profits with little to no competition. We open our conversation by exploring what deal lists are and why people use them. We then discuss the many forms that deal lists can take, how they’re structured, and how you can look for lists that fit your niche. Podcast host Rebecca Smotherman hi...2020-11-3023 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow Gratitude Impacts The Success of Your FBA BusinessThere are a lot of factors that can make your full-time FBA business successful, but sometimes it’s the simple things that can have the biggest impact. In today’s episode, we talk about how gratitude can help your bottom line and why you should make it a pillar of your FBA business. As we discuss, by expressing this attitude, you have the opportunity to maintain and build connections with others, create loyalty, and open up opportunities for yourself. Stay tuned and you will hear about the four things co-host Stephen is most grateful for with his Amaz...2020-11-2319 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesNovember Sourcing Ideas and Strategies for Amazon SellersHere are our best sourcing strategies you can use to turn bigger profits in your FBA business, specifically at this time of year. Christmas is just around the corner, and we all know how well toys sell this time of year, but today we will be casting our net wider and covering eight strategies you can use to help you capitalize in the second month of Q4: November. During the show we talk about how you can take advantage of limited-time clearance sales, getting out of your sourcing rut, and the best ways to use your time...2020-11-1616 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOnline Arbitrage Tips for Black Friday SourcingMany successful Amazon resellers are studying and strategizing for Black Friday sourcing weeks in advance, but many people don’t realize how profitable Black Friday can be by just sitting on your couch at home with your computer. In this episode, Stephen interviews Rebecca about some profitable strategies for Black Friday via online arbitrage (OA). Not only does Black Friday sourcing online help you avoid all the crazy crowds, but it offers up so many other benefits as well. From avoiding purchase limits, focusing on a particular niche, and collecting info on all the best sales, to ou...2020-11-0924 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesClearance Sourcing Tips to Help Increase Amazon FBA ProfitsA great way to make money through reselling on Amazon is to source clearance items for your business. But how do you make the most of this strategy and what are the things to keep in mind as you go about it? Never fear, we have you covered! In this episode, we give you all the best tips for sourcing clearance items in both retail and online stores. We look at four tips for finding more items on clearance, things to be wary of when sourcing, maximizing your profits, and more! There are a few tricks that...2020-11-0215 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Your Fear of Amazon Account Suspension with Lesley Hensell - Fears SeriesAn Amazon account suspension is the number one thing that most Amazon sellers fear. Today Stephen interviews Lesley Hensell from Riverbend Consulting to help clear up some of the grey areas that could lead to account or ASIN suspensions. Lesley starts off the podcast interview by giving us some tips to help you manage risk when it comes to sourcing. From there, she covers the difference between suspected and actual intellectual property complaints. Next up, Lesley weighs in on the two types of dropshipping, only one of which is allowed by Amazon. We talk about some red f...2020-10-2650 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Your Fear of Hiring Help for your Amazon Business - Fears SeriesSometimes it can be scary to think about actually hiring help in your Amazon FBA business. Expanding your business by adding more people can be a daunting process, with a long list of things to worry about. In today’s episode, we draw on our own practical experiences and share the best insider tips so you can overcome fear of hiring help for your Amazon business. We dive into how you can hire the best individuals, from virtual assistants to someone who comes to your home, and then we take it one step further by showing exactly wh...2020-10-1927 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Your Fear of Making Sourcing Mistakes - Fears SeriesSometimes the fear of making sourcing mistakes will actually lead you to making more sourcing mistakes. In today’s show, Stephen and Rebecca create a slightly different format where we present a few different scenarios that have to do with sourcing and what to do when faced with them. It's a little game we like to call "Should You Resell It?" We talk about whether to resell an item with decent sales rank, great ROI, but horrible reviews, and if you should resell an item with mediocre ROI and sales rank if it is the only thing yo...2020-10-1223 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Your Fear of Tanking Prices - Fears SeriesNo Amazon seller likes it when their items start tanking in price. When prices go down, so do potential profits. On today’s episode of Full-Time FBA we dive into a 4-week Fear Series with the topic of how to tackle overcoming your fear of tanking prices. We go into how to avoid tanking prices and how to deal with situations when prices do in fact tank. When you're out sourcing for inventory you might worry about going "too deep" on an inventory buy because you fear that the price might tank, leaving you with excess inventory th...2020-10-0517 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSelling Oversized Items for Super-Sized Profits on AmazonSelling oversized items on Amazon is often overlooked, but in today’s episode we talk about the benefits, dispel some of the misconceptions, and provide some tips for selling oversized items for supersized profits. From saving on storage fees, knowing which oversized items are worth reselling, and finding the right packaging, to saving money on inbound shipping and branching out into a new category, this episode covers it all. Spoiler alert from this episode: Don’t be afraid of sourcing and selling oversized items! Try it, test it out, and learn from the process, but you’ll never...2020-09-2817 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Prepare for Q4 for Maximum Sales and ProfitsQ4 can easily be the most profitable 3 months of your Amazon selling year. In fact, some sellers say that their Q4 sales eclipse the sales from the first nine months combined. As Amazon sellers head into the final months of the year, we need to make sure we’re fully prepared, because it is the run-up to the biggest holiday selling season when millions of people scramble to ensure they get gifts for their families and loved ones. Today we’ll be talking about how to prepare for the Q4 holiday selling season, in order to ensure maxi...2020-09-2116 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & Stories5 Major Profit Leaks for Amazon FBA SellersToday, we tackle five major profit leaks that affect many Amazon FBA sellers, also giving you solutions that will increase your revenue stream. It doesn’t matter how big your Amazon boat is, if it’s got a leak, then it’s going to sink. We'll break down all of the hidden and forgotten fees that are stealing your profits and show you how to lower these fees with just a few tweaks to your Amazon FBA business. One of the biggest profit leaks is because of some pricing mistakes that are stopping you from making...2020-09-1419 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHalloween Profits for Amazon FBA SellersAre you wondering whether selling Halloween-related stuff is even worth it this year? Well, Stephen and Rebecca are here to tell you that not only is it worth it, but it can also be a profitable opportunity! In today's episode, Stephen and Rebecca talk about some spooky, exciting, and awesome things you can do to grow your Amazon FBA business in the days leading up to Halloween. In today's episode, they discuss the three main categories that are the most profitable and help you navigate pricing both before and after Halloween sales. With Halloween being a holiday...2020-09-0720 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow an Automatic Repricer Literally Doubled My Amazon SalesTo remain competitive in the Amazon marketplace, it is imperative that you are constantly reassessing the pricing of your inventory. While some Amazon sellers choose to adjust their prices manually from time to time, Amazon sellers who are focused on achieving long-term success would rather rely on an automatic repricer to update their prices to remain competitive. The success of an automatic repricer depends solely on correctly setting up the right repricing rules. In this episode, Stephen and Rebecca weigh the pros and cons of a free repricing option like Amazon’s Automate Pricing tool, and Stephen sh...2020-08-3118 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesIs Buy and Hold a Good Strategy for Amazon Sellers?In this episode, we dive into the buy and hold strategy, which is basically buying products now in order to hold them to sell at a point in the near or distant future. Sometimes a reseller will find an item that is not profitable now (or that could be even more profitable in the future) and might be tempted to buy the items now to sell them some time down the road. Maybe you found an out-of-season item that might be profitable when it comes in season, or maybe you found a product you know will be...2020-08-2415 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesFrom Retail Arbitrage to Wholesale - An Amazon Success Story With Dan MeadorsMaking the transition from a retail arbitrage business model to a 100% wholesale model was not something that Dan ever envisioned when he first started selling on Amazon, but when Dan learned about the power of wholesale, he made the transition and has never looked back. As our first-ever returning guest, Dan talks about transitioning from retail arbitrage to the wholesale model, strategies for getting a "yes" from wholesale suppliers who repeatedly say no, and how to scale a wholesale business for your Amazon FBA account. His formula for success is one of adding irresistible value, and in...2020-08-1732 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesReverse Wholesale Sourcing Strategies - Interview with Dylan FrostWholesale sourcing does not have to be so hard. Most people who want to get into Amazon wholesale selling have met with the same old methodologies. But on today’s show, we’ll discuss a different formula for getting wholesale on Amazon right, which includes a simple, tried-and-tested model for reverse wholesale sourcing. Today, Stephen interviews Dylan Frost from The Wholesale Formula. Dylan, together with his business partner Dan Meadors, has achieved impressive results and is now teaching others the secrets to his success. Dylan shares how Dan first introduced him to wholesale on Amazon and how he s...2020-08-1035 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Get Approved to Sell Restricted Brands on AmazonAmazon Brand Restrictions. It's something that a lot of sellers get frustrated about when they're trying to grow their Amazon business. Today's episode covers how you can increase your chances of getting approved to sell those restricted items, plus a whole lot more on the approval process itself. Of course, the title of this episode refers how to get approved to sell restricted brands, but it will also help you with all the other types of restrictions, including category and ASIN restrictions too. Tune in today to find out what the terms restricted, gated, and approved even...2020-08-0319 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow Amazon Sellers Can Use Poshmark For More SalesWhile you may have built your empire by selling on Amazon, today’s episode shows you how you can sell more by expanding to Poshmark — a marketplace for new and used clothing, accessories, beauty and wellness products, and even home goods. In today's episode, Stephen interviews Rebecca and they talk all things Poshmark. After explaining what Poshmark is, Rebecca talks about how you can take items you can no longer sell on Amazon and list them on Poshmark. It's important to learn the differences between Amazon and Poshmark, and Rebecca breaks this down in an easy-to-understand way. One...2020-07-2725 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Deal With Returns so They Don't Ruin Your Amazon BusinessWe can all agree on one thing: returns stink. Imagine the scene — you’re an Amazon seller diligently checking your inbox when you get that painful message; another customer is returning one of your items. It's never a fun experience. In this episode, we'll show you how to deal with Amazon returns so that each time you get one of those return notifications, you’ll know exactly what to do. We'll break-down the process of how returns work from a customer and warehouse perspective so you're aware of all the steps in the return process. Then, we'll break...2020-07-2019 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThe Three Keys to Long-Term Amazon FBA SuccessWhen most people start selling on Amazon they have visions of creating a sustainable income stream that will last them a long time, but few ever actually achieve that goal. In this episode, we are going to share our three keys to Amazon FBA success, plus some game-changing tips and tricks to help you with your Amazon business. The bulk of this episode is focused on the main tips that have helped Rebecca and I work part-time hours in order to make a full-time income via Amazon. Not only will these strategies help you when you start...2020-07-1318 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAmazon to Amazon Flips - Online Arbitrage Strategies with Jo Ann ZimmermanDid you know you could actually buy items directly from Amazon and flip them back on Amazon for a profit? Today I'm talking with online arbitrage expert and seasoned Amazon seller Jo Ann Zimmerman. The former teacher discusses how she first learned about selling on Amazon, experimenting with private label selling before discovering her niche in retail and online arbitrage. Jo Ann talks about her favorite OA strategy, Amazon flips, and why they are such a lucrative opportunity. She also covers her tried-and-tested strategies for finding items on Amazon and other platforms to resell on Amazon, as...2020-07-0632 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesIs There Still Room for New Amazon FBA SellersWhether you're just starting to sell on Amazon or you've been selling for a while, you might have asked yourself if the number of Amazon sellers was getting to a saturation point. Every day, more sellers start selling on Amazon, but are there too many now or is there still room for new sellers? For those of you who are gathering information, trying to decide, “Is this the right time for me? Am I going to start selling on Amazon?” Well, you’re in the right place. In today's show, we'll address where this thought process comes from, s...2020-06-2917 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOvercoming Your Fears of Starting to Sell on AmazonAre you letting any fears stand in your way of pursuing the dream of starting and succeeding with an Amazon FBA business? Even though you might have read all the books, listened to the podcasts, and signed up for every related newsletter, there are those who still struggle to find the courage to start selling on Amazon. While we get that it can seem daunting, remember that you can starts as small as you like. It’s all about building up your confidence gradually and testing different things to find what you feel comfortable with. Plus—we are here ever...2020-06-2218 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTop Amazon FBA Myths You Need to Stop BelievingToday we are going to look at the top myths that may be preventing you from growing your FBA business and meeting your goals. These myths range from the serious to the trivial, but if you're believing these lies, then you're not only missing out on more profits, but you're also ruining your success potential. I've been selling on Amazon since 2011 and these are the most common misconceptions I’ve heard over the years from both long-time and new sellers alike, so tune in to learn about the top Amazon myths you need to stop believing.2020-06-1518 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWhy Some Amazon Sellers Sell at a Loss (And How That Impacts You)Why would anybody sell an item on Amazon for such a low price that they're actually losing money on the transaction? If you’ve ever been sourcing, found an item, but see it's for sale on Amazon at or around the same price you're seeing it sold for in the store you're at, then you’ve probably felt very confused as to why these sellers would be selling products at a loss. Today, we walk through why sellers may be inclined to use this "sell at a loss" strategy and how it affects you. There are actually seve...2020-06-0814 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow the eBay App Can Help Amazon FBA Sellers Make More MoneyYou don’t have to buy and/or sell on eBay to benefit from the platform! Creating an account and downloading the eBay app is free, and today we’re going to talk about how you can leverage this app to support and boost your Amazon business. Not only can you use the eBay app to check the profitability of an item with no product page, but it can also help you overcome the hurdles of restricted or damaged/used items that are a no-go on Amazon. Some products are not a good fit for Amazon, and that...2020-06-0112 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesTop 9 Free Tools for Amazon FBA ResellersFind out the top nine free tools for Amazon FBA resellers to help you make more money and save some time. These simple, easy-to-use, and – best of all – free tools will help you grow your Amazon business by calculating your FBA fees and potential profit, comparing prices, checking your sales, and comparing competition stock levels, as well as finding fantastic cash back benefits, coupons, promo codes, and deals. From the tools that Amazon provides, to mobile and desktop apps and browser extensions, plus some surprising tools you probably wouldn’t have ever thought about, tune in to find o...2020-05-2513 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOnline Arbitrage - Advanced Strategies for OA Success with Rebecca SmothermanToday we are following up on last week's show on online arbitrage. While we explored beginner strategies in that episode, today we are taking things a step further and going deep on some advanced tips and tricks for your OA endeavors. Rebecca is once again in the hot seat and answering all the questions on online arbitrage, tools, and mindset, so get ready for a whole lot of useful information! In this episode, we cover some of the basics of what makes OA so useful to your Amazon business before getting into potential hurdles that you can...2020-05-1830 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesOnline Arbitrage - Beginner Strategies for OA Success with Rebecca SmothermanGetting started with online arbitrage (OA) can feel overwhelming. From not knowing where to look for inventory to feeling like you don’t have enough time, it may seem like there are many roadblocks in your path. This does not have to be the case if you break your online arbitrage into easy-to-manage steps when you’re first starting out. In this episode, Rebecca is in the hot seat, and Stephen picks her brain to learn the best beginner strategies for OA success. Rebecca does almost 100% percent of the online arbitrage in the business, so she is well...2020-05-1134 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesThe Truth Behind Amazon's Return Policy - The Good The Bad and the UglyCould Amazon's return policy actually be a good thing for Amazon sellers? We all know that sinking feeling attached to a return notification from Amazon. While returns may not be our favorite part of the job of being an Amazon seller, it is a necessary aspect of business to deal with. Amazon's amazing return policy, as we explain in today's show, actually contributes to what makes Amazon such a great platform in the first place. Amazon is well-known for the ease with which a return can be logged, and the flexibility of this service is one of the ways...2020-05-0417 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWhere to Find Profitable Wholesale Accounts for Amazon SellersLooking for the best ways to source profitable wholesalers for your Amazon FBA business? This episode is especially for you. Finding these wholesale sources can make all the difference for you and your income, so we wanted to share multiple methods for tracking down those wholesale accounts to get you ahead in the Amazon game. All of the methods we discuss on today's show can bring replenishable inventory into your Amazon business, so why not give each strategy a spin and see what works for you?2020-04-2714 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSix Risky Amazon Strategies and Why We Don't Teach ThemThey say the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward. But some Amazon strategies are too risky to ever pay off. In this episode, we unpack six risky Amazon strategies and why we don’t teach them. We'll talk about everything from the risky strategies that might be obvious to you, to some risks you might not have ever thought were risky. All of these risky strategies have a high possibility of negative consequences. While some of the downsides of these risks are only just annoying, still others could totally cause Amazon to ban you from selling on...2020-04-2017 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesBehind the Scenes of the Full-Time FBA Amazon BusinessToday on the show, we give you a behind the scenes look at The Full-Time FBA Amazon business journey: How we got started doing FBA, how we’ve progressed to working part-time hours with a full-time income, and the key decisions, tools, and systems that have had the biggest impact on getting our business where it is today. We start from the very beginning before we were even married! From browsing thrift stores and garage sales to hunting clearance items, to mastering retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and outsourcing, to selling via wholesale, automatic-repricing, and much more – get read...2020-04-1334 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesSeven Things You Should Stop Doing in Your Amazon FBA BusinessThere will always be more and more things you can do to be productive, free up time, and accomplish more in your Amazon FBA business. Yet oftentimes we do a few things that are actually counter-productive and ultimately hinder the growth of our businesses. In today’s episode, we highlight seven things you should stop doing if you want your Amazon FBA business to flourish. These seven things to stop doing are all easy-to-follow, actionable steps that anyone with an Amazon FBA business can benefit from. When you stop doing these seven things, you'll see just how much they we...2020-04-0618 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesGain Confidence and Overcome Imposter SyndromeHow confident do you feel as an Amazon seller? In today's episode, we will help you build up the confidence you need to find that success you're looking for. Have you ever felt like you're just fooling yourself when it comes to actually building and running a successful Amazon FBA business? Do you let the success you see in others make you feel bad about your own minor accomplishments? This is called Imposter Syndrome and it's an outright lie that your brain tells you sometimes when you're not currently seeing the results that you're looking for. 2020-03-3025 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesInauthentic Claims and How to Respond with Kim CoghlanIt seems like almost every Amazon seller has to deal with being accused of selling an inauthentic item on Amazon - even if we know for a fact that it's not inauthentic at all. If you've never had it happen to you, then it'll probably happen soon. Today on the show, Stephen interviews Kim Coghlan, an expert on the topic, about how to properly handle inauthentic claims. This episode is probably one of the most note-taking episodes so far on The Full-Time FBA Show. After this episode, you'll be empowered to know exactly what to do when Amazon puts...2020-03-2331 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAmazon Announces a Temporary Pause for FBA SellersAmazon announced on March 17th that the FBA warehouses are temporarily prioritizing household staples, medical supplies, and other high-demand products coming into their fulfillment centers so that they can more quickly receive, restock, and deliver these products to customers. This temporary pause will be until April 5th. With this priority shift, 3rd party Amazon sellers are now temporarily put on hold when it comes to sending in to FBA warehouses any items that are not considered by Amazon as essential. In today's podcast, we'll break down how you can better know what items are allowed to be...2020-03-1926 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesHow to Respond to Coronavirus and COVID-19 as an Amazon FBA SellerWith all that’s going on in the world right now during the spread of Coronavirus and the resulting COVID-19, we at Full-Time FBA want to take a moment to check in with our listeners and let you know how we are handling this worldwide emergency as it relates to our Amazon FBA business. Usually we focus our podcast episodes on ways you can improve your FBA business and increase your profits, but right now we want to expand our focus to cover the broader impact your actions can have on both your business and the world in...2020-03-1719 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesAmazon Sales Rank: Top 8 Things You Need to KnowSales rank on Amazon can be one of the most perplexing aspects of the trade. In today’s episode, we clear up the confusion by unpacking this phenomenon, describing what it is and how it works so that you know how to best leverage this information. Sales rank numbers can be arbitrary since the same number can mean different things depending on the category: what is considered a good ranking in one category might be deemed below average in another. Today, you'll learn the top eight things you should know about Amazon sales rank and some just might surprise yo...2020-03-1618 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWho is Rebecca Smotherman of Full-Time FBA?Learn how Rebecca overcame her skepticism, started selling, and achieved her goal of making a full-time income on Amazon. We also talk balancing family with an online business, as well as obstacles to overcome working together as a couple.2019-07-1747 min
The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & StoriesWho is Stephen Smotherman from Full-Time FBA?On the first episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, you'll learn more about Stephen and Rebecca Smotherman and their journey to making a full-time income with only part-time hours via Amazon FBA.2019-06-0730 min