Podcast appearances and mentions of amy feierman

Amy had a solid Amazon business. It was growing and expanding, as is the dream for all our businesses. But guess what? She didn't enjoy it anymore. Nothing was wrong, it just didn't light her up like it once did. So – time for a change. That's what this episode is all about - reigniting your handmade business passion. And what we can learn from the journey Amy took to discover what was next for her. Spoiler alert! It wasn't a smooth jump from one thing to another. But it was definitely worth it. Her passion and energy is back! We get into: How Amy started and scaled two successful businesses in e-commerce over 10 years The transition out of both businesses in search of something new. https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/gasparaflora (Pivoting) to something that https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/building-a-business (brings you joy) and allows you to bring out your talent How to know if this kind of change and https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/affirmations (transformation) is right for you. Listen in to hear what gets her out of bed in the morning now and Amy's new life as a furniture artist, thrift-a-holic & mom of two. Resources Mentioned https://giftbizunwrapped.com/episodes/mommyincome (Ep 191 - Why Amazon Over eBay) https://giftbizunwrapped.com/bash (Save your seat for the next FREE Gift Biz Bash)! Amy's Contact Links http://weedpatchstudio.com/ (Website) | https://www.instagram.com/weedpatch_studio/ (Instagram) Join Our FREE Gift Biz Breeze Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/GiftBizBreeze (Become a Member of Gift Biz Breeze) If you found value in this podcast, make sure to subscribe so you automatically get the next episode downloaded for your convenience. Click on your preferred platform below to get started. Also, if you'd like to do me a huge favor - please leave a review. It helps other creators like you find the show and build their businesses too. You can do so right here: https://ratethispodcast.com/giftbizunwrapped (Rate This Podcast) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gift-biz-unwrapped/id986323267 (Apple Podcasts) | https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5naWZ0Yml6dW53cmFwcGVkLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Q=&inf_contact_key=f00b9b282a6156da6dc2e642eb167c2f680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 (Google Podcasts) | https://open.spotify.com/show/380HmeoVquMHRzOepaoF0s (Spotify) Thank you so much! Sue Know someone who needs to hear this episode? Click a button below to share it!

Amy Feierman was 38 when she realized she wasn't happy anymore in her very successful business as an Amazon seller and coach.  Prior to that she had loved her business, but it was starting to feel more like a “J.O.B.”  than the entrepreneurial endeavor she had started out with.  She realized she needed a change and it was going to require her to get out of her comfort zone to explore her next move.   Also, she found that there was some Judo required in changing the way she was thinking about giving up that business in order to feel good about moving on.

You don't hafta be “steering the ship” 24/7 to deliver a phenomenal client experience. And you *definitely* don't hafta drown in a sea of admin work just to personalize your service.Luckily, I've got Amy Feierman on the show today to show us how it's done. Amy is a client experience strategist who helps service-based solopreneurs develop the kind of solid client relationships that lead to loyal, repeat clients.She's even gonna throw you the life jacket you so desperately need (aka systems) to save you from drowning in all that extra admin work. Bleh.PRESS PLAY to learn how to personalize the client experience without the overwhelm, exactly what to say to limit unnecessary communication and actually save time and get Amy's hot tip for creating killer email templates without sacrificing that personal touch.Take Amy's quiz!  https://amyfeierman.com/quiz_________________________________________ Wanna be fully booked with ideal clients for 2021, without the stress and overwhelm? Check out my 1:1 sales coaching program COLD to CLOSED: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/cold2closed/  Or take a look at my 90 min sales coaching intensive for service-based entrepreneurs: https://www.sidegigcentral.com/90min/  Get the FREE 30 Day Calendar to grow your sales here : bit.ly/sidegig30  Want more sales strategies? Let's connect! https://instagram.com/sidegig_central 

Once someone hands you their money in exchange for your service, your client experience gives them an immediate taste of what it will be like working with you. And you want to start off on the right foot so that there are clear expectations and no regrets.    Today, Meaghan Lamm is speaking with Amy Feierman about designing a client experience that puts the client first at every step and the importance of establishing a client relationship built on trust and communication.   For full show notes, visit: www.feministvisionaries.com

My guest today is Amy Feierman, who you might remember as our first Action-Taker of the Month. Amy is a client experience strategist and a student in the Go Pitch Yourself program. Her experience might seem like a bit of a stretch in terms of its relevance to ‘visibility’ at first glance. But, since I’ve always maintained that the key to podcast pitching is building and maximizing relationships, with both the host and audience, having Amy on as a guest was a no-brainer.  In this conversation, Amy and I chat about the ideal client experience as a two-way street, relating to both the potential guest and the podcast host. Listen in to find out what a client experience strategist does, how Amy’s work relates to podcasting, and why losing her job when six months pregnant was one of the greatest things to ever happen to her. Reminder:  the doors for the Go Pitch Yourself program are opening back up very soon. So make sure to sign up for the ‘Pitch like a Pro’ masterclass if you’re ready to take your visibility game to the next level. Are you our Action-Taker of the Month? If you’re using strategies from this episode in your visibility work, whether pitching yourself, changing up your topic list, or appearing on shows, tag me on Instagram and share what you’re doing. I’d love to choose you and your business to feature on the podcast, in my email newsletter, and on Instagram! Topics covered include: NEW Pitch Like A Pro masterclass in May 2021 - reserve your spot at angietrueblood.training/pitchlikeapro How Amy transitioned into client experience after 10 years in eCommerce  Why Amy’s genius for systems is only there to help with maximizing relationships and create better experiences for clients Why the various touchpoints in any client experience system have to be intentional, clear and action-oriented  How thinking about the client experience relates to podcasts - whether you’re a host accepting pitches or a potential guest Why Amy wanted to join the Go Pitch Yourself program, despite her experiences in the podcast space - and what she has learned Resources mentioned in this episode: Reserve your space for the May 2021 Pitch Like A Pro masterclass at angietrueblood.training/pitchlikeapro  Sign up for the waitlist and be notified as soon as we open the doors for the next round of the Go Pitch Yourself program Get your free downloadable version of Angie's roadmap for podcast pitching success to be notified when the Go Pitch Yourself program reopens Book a discovery call to see if Angie can support YOUR visibility needs Follow Angie on Instagram - and submit your screenshots when you're ready to Go Pitch Yourself Get more info on Angie's website including details of the Go Pitch Yourself program  Listen to Go Pitch Yourself episode 13: How to be a Gracious Podcast Guest and Host Brandi Mowles’ Beta to Biggie Accelerator Program Listen to Angie on Melissa Guller’s Wit & Wire podcast: Podcast interviewing tips & the power of being a podcast guest with Angie Trueblood Visit AmyFeierman.com Connect with Amy on Instagram Take Amy’s quiz: “Do your clients have a reason to tag you?” Now it’s time for you to get out there and Go Pitch Yourself! Be sure to screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram @angie_trueblood and let me know that you are ready to #gopitchyourself! I’ll add your post to my story and help you spread the word!

The future is hazy. It's unknowable. And that makes taking decisive action to build a stronger business much more challenging. But we have a choice. We can either fight it--and metaphorically try to shake that damn ball until we have a complete picture of what the future is going to be. Or we can make decisions based on the information we have, a solid understanding of our goals, and an acceptance of the uncertainty of it all. Waiting until you have all the answers you need or want is a great way to keep spinning your wheels. While embracing uncertainty might be risky and it's can definitely be scary, but it's the only way we move forward. This month, we looked at 3 different stories of embracing uncertainty. Lou Blaser told us how a big life change allowed her to look at her business in a new way and see how she could finally build the business she'd been dreaming about for years. Sarah Avenir shared how she leads herself and her team through uncertainty. And Cher Hale told us about getting clearer and clearer on her vision for life and business--and the big moves it required of her. We're rounding out this conversation about embracing uncertainty today by hearing from 4 more small business owners: Podge Thomas, Melissa Dinwiddie, Kat Lu, and Amy Feierman. Each entrepreneur embraced uncertainty in a way that allowed them to move forward despite not having all the answers or a guarantee of what the future would hold. My guess is that you'll hear a version of situation or question you're wrestling with right now in at least one of these stories. The post EP 291: Reply Hazy. Try Again. appeared first on What Works.

Nothing happens overnight when it comes to growing your Amazon business. This doesn't seem to be the case in social media, where you can see posts that look like instant success. We see these stories of overnight sensations or earning thousands of dollars in days, but what all the hype doesn't tell is a deeper truth. They don't show the journey of how they got there: we only see the stats and the dollars. The reality is - to achieve success, we need to make changes towards it, no matter how small the steps we take. In this episode, I discuss how small, incremental changes directly impact future significant results. I explain how the hype on social media platforms doesn't show the hustle behind it. I discuss why you need to take small steps for your business right now and illustrate how the 15-Minute Hustle can help. I also share ideas on what consistent changes you can make for your Amazon business on a daily and weekly basis as well as underscore the importance of visualizing the progress of your business.   “Small, calculated steps work. The first thing you have to remember is consistency.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files: How social media hides the hard work behind Amazon success The comparison monster and how everybody wants instant gratification The impact of small, consistent changes on future results Why you need to take small steps right now The 15-Minute Hustle and small changes you can make for your Amazon business today My struggle with shifting my mindset Reaching out to suppliers and vendors using the 15-Minute Hustle Making use of tradeshow stocking websites to reach wholesale vendors Correcting, updating, and optimizing your Amazon listings Researching an Amazon bundle idea with the 15-Minute Hustle Using visual reminders to track your progress   Resources Mentioned: Unroll.Me   Related Content: The 15-Minute Hustle Step-by-Step Guide to 100s of Wholesalers Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #SmallChange to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website  and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Change - it's the only constant thing in business, whether it's a brick-and-mortar store on an online Amazon business. Over the years, Amazon has made changes that can impact how we run our business. Sometimes, they even make changes without first announcing it, leaving some Amazon sellers surprised - or worse - suspended. Luckily, there are people and teams who can advise sellers on suspensions and reinstatement, like Lesley Hensell. Lesley is a specialist on Amazon account reinstatement who has built Riverbend Consulting, an agency that helps third-party sellers reinstate their businesses on platforms like Amazon. Lesley joins us today to discuss the common reasons Amazon accounts are suspended. She shares tips on how to avoid Amazon account suspensions and reveals what caused the rise of warnings for product detail and variations pages. She explains the different Code of Conduct violations on Amazon and shares the story of how an Amazon seller was suspended for collusion despite acting in good faith. She also discusses assessing your risk profile as an Amazon seller and underscores the value of saving money when running an Amazon business.   “Amazon takes listing errors that we sellers see as small things very seriously. That's part of why enforcement, when it comes, is surprising.” - Lesley Hensell   This week on the Amazon Files: How Riverbend Consulting helps Amazon sellers get reinstated Ways you can change your Amazon account settings to avoid suspension How creating custom packaging for Amazon items can help prevent account suspension The rise of warnings for product detail page abuse and variation abuse The challenges of contacting Amazon's seller support Lesley's tips for creating Amazon bundles The suspension risk of retail arbitrage and why online receipts are most likely to get rejected Collusion, platform manipulation, and other Code of Conduct violations on Amazon How Amazon suspended a seller for collusion Assessing your risk profile as an Amazon seller The importance of setting aside emergency funds when running an Amazon business Why Amazon creates rules and policies   Related Content: Can You Suspension Proof Your Amazon Business?   Connect with Lesley Hensell:  Riverbend Consulting Riverbend Consulting on Facebook Lesley Hensell on LinkedIn Email: lesley@riverbendconsulting.com   Want to Learn More? It's time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success! To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #PREVENT to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website  and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

There's a lot of hype about retail arbitrage on Amazon. Blog posts, ads, and websites are out there talking about retail arbitrage to people who want to start an Amazon business. It's viable for you if you want to set up an online store as a side hustle to fund your Disneyland adventure. What the hype isn't telling you is that retail arbitrage comes with risks that you need to be mindful of. And if you want a legitimate online business that will get you out of your 9 to 5, you wouldn't want to invest everything that you have in something as risky.   In today's episode, we discuss the risks involved in doing retail arbitrage on Amazon and how they can get your seller account suspended. We share the story of an Amazon seller whose merchant account was suspended and illustrate what happens when Amazon suspends your account. We define what an Amazon Plan of Action is and why wholesaling on Amazon is a better alternative. We also reveal some of the reasons Amazon business owners avoid wholesaling and bundling as well as underscore the value of building multiple income streams.   “Retail arbitrage is not sustainable if you want to grow - it's scary and risky, and it's not worth it to risk your business.” - Kristen Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files: The risks of doing retail arbitrage on Amazon How an Amazon seller who did retail arbitrage got suspended What a proof of authenticity is and what happens when Amazon suspends your account What an Amazon Plan of Action is and what to do when your account gets suspended Other platforms where you can do retail arbitrage and resell items Why Amazon wholesaling and bundling are better alternatives to retail arbitrage The difference between manufacturers and liquidators The reasons Amazon sellers shy away from wholesaling The importance of building multiple streams of income and not putting all your eggs in one basket   Related Content: Find 100s of Wholesalers by Noon Today   Want to Learn More? It's time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success! To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword RiskyBusiness to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

It can definitely feel like a real hurdle the first few times you create Amazon wholesale bundles. With all the steps involved in the creation process, you'd feel like you're always out of time! But while the struggle is certainly real, so are the solutions and success stories. Ryan Parmen, an Amazon business rockstar and part of the Amazon Files community, started on Amazon in the summer of 2017 as a side hustle while she worked a corporate job. Through grit, patience, and consistency, Ryan was able to go through the challenges of time management and scaled her Amazon business. Ryan joins me today to share her journey in managing and growing her Amazon business. She explains how she transitioned from a corporate job to running her online business. She describes the struggles she faced when she first started doing retail arbitrage full-time and how patience and consistency helped her grow her Amazon business. She also discusses how she manages her time how using tools like InventoryLab allowed her to balance her business and personal life.   “Be patient and practice.” - Ryan Parmen    This week on the Amazon Files: How Ryan started selling on Amazon, her background in the corporate world, and how she transitioned to managing her Amazon business full-time What running an Amazon store full-time initially looked like for Ryan How patience and consistency helped scale Ryan's online business Why Ryan decided to shift from retail arbitrage to wholesale bundling How Ryan managed her time when she transitioned into wholesale bundling The challenges Ryan faced when she first did wholesale bundling How a prep center freed up more time for Ryan and her Amazon business Tools and resources Ryan uses for her business Ryan's advice for people who want to start an Amazon business   Related Content: Mommy Income Hub InventoryLab MerchantWords How Much Time It Really Takes to Run an Amazon Business   Want to Learn More? It's time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success!   To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Ryan'sStory to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website  and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Do you know the tasks you need to do each day to ensure that your Amazon business is running smoothly? Do you know how long it takes you to complete each step of the bundling process? If your answer is “no” or “kinda-sorta-maybe,” you need to start paying attention to the time you spend on things because, when it comes to business, time is money. But don't worry - we've all been there, and there are systems you can put in place so that you don't lose time or money.   In this episode, we discuss the importance of time management in running an Amazon business, especially when creating bundles. We underscore the value of tracking time and writing down a step-by-step process. We illustrate how the Wholesale Bundle Framework can help you as well as how you can use the 15-Minute Hustle to streamline your business processes. We also discuss the best time to do keyword research and share an example of an ordering system we created for our Amazon business.   “Consistency, processes, and routines make businesses faster.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files:  How the Amazon Wholesale Bundle Framework can help you save time Why you need to track the time you spend on specific tasks How to reduce your ordering process on Amazon The importance of writing down a step-by-step process for your Amazon bundles Why we procrastinate on the things we need to do An example of an Amazon ordering process How writing a step-by-step process can help you when you expand your Amazon business Why McDonald's franchises have employee manuals and operating procedures The reason you shouldn't do keyword research while doing your Amazon listings “Stupid tax” and how to efficiently manage your inventory   Related Content: Mommy Income Hub 15-Minute Hustle Finding Profitable Products to Sell on Amazon How Much Time It Really Takes to Run an Amazon Business InventoryLab   Want to Learn More? It's time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success! To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword TimeIsMoney to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website  and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Debbie Joyce is a long-time member of the Mommy Income community. Not only is she a veteran bundle seller on Amazon, but she is also the Queen of Bundle Variations: she trusts in her knowledge bank, takes what she knows, and turn it into substantial profit. Debbie is living proof that you don't have to reinvent the wheel or find the next shiny object to scale your Amazon business. All it takes is working smarter, not harder. Debbie joins me today to share her Amazon journey. She explains how she began her online business and how she pivoted from eBay to Amazon. She shares how she uses keywords and Google Trends as part of her product research and explains how looking at customer reviews on Amazon helps her identify popular items. She also illustrates how you can use other apps and websites such as Pinterest and Etsy to find products to sell on Amazon as well as underscore the importance of sticking to your knowledge bank and expanding it.   “Look at your knowledge bank, look at what you know, and do your research before you jump in.” - Debbie Joyce    This week on the Amazon Files:  How Debbie transitioned from eBay to starting an Amazon business The lessons Debbie learned from the Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Research challenges Debbie faced when she started bundling How Debbie uses keywords and Google Trends to increase her sales on Amazon The steps Debbie takes to add variations on her Amazon bundles Why Debbie decided to focus her Amazon business on quality over quantity Using Pinterest and Etsy to discover product trends The benefits of working with a fewer number of wholesale vendors The importance of paying attention to your customers' reviews on Amazon How Debbie sells seasonal items on Amazon How brand registry and trademarking has changed Debbie's business operations Software and applications Debbie uses for her online business Debbie's advice to people who want to start an Amazon business    Related Content: What Wholesale Bundles Can Do for You Finding Profitable Products to Sell on Amazon [2020 Research Method]   Resources Mentioned: Helium 10 Glorify MerchantWords InventoryLab     Want to Learn More? It's time to discover our Wholesale Bundle System™ that is your roadmap to bundling success! This course is packed with valuable information & tools to help you maximize your Amazon profits. The destination: freedom to spend less time sourcing products and to spend more time with your family. We give you the exact framework & strategy we use to create and sell wholesale bundles with massive success! To learn more, visit: http://www.mommyincome.com/system   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Debbie'sStory to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Do you spend an entire day researching products for your Amazon business, but always seem to come up short? Do you have thousands of Amazon bundle ideas but come up with no products? You're not alone. Many new Amazon sellers know that they need to do some product researching but have no idea where to start, and we've certainly been there before. If you feel like you've been spinning your wheels for nothing, know that there are research strategies you can execute to help you grow your Amazon business.   In this episode, we discuss how to research for profitable products to sell in your Amazon business. We underscore the importance of a niche and explain how you can use your knowledge bank to find your niche. We illustrate the benefits of business relationships with wholesale vendors and describe how they can help you scale your online business. We also explain why you need to focus on one to three catalogs as well as share tips to help you work smarter with creating Amazon bundles.   “People don't buy products - they buy solutions. You have to think about the customer and what they want.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files: Why you need to have a niche and a plan to find profitable products to sell on Amazon How to find a niche using your knowledge bank The importance of thinking about your customer's needs and problems Contacting wholesalers and why you need to focus on a smaller number of catalogs How refocusing our catalogs benefited our Amazon business How building a solid relationship with wholesale vendors can help you source profitable products for your Amazon business How to “deluxify” your Amazon bundles to make more sales Looking at competing products to enhance your own product bundles How to stop overthinking your product research and sourcing   Related Content: Find 100s of Wholesalers by Noon Today 15-Minute Hustle   The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan? Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop! Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on: What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword FRAMEWORK to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Amazon is making changes, yet again. This time, product bundling on Amazon is at the crosshairs due to policy changes on GTIN exemption listings. But Amazon policies seem different for everyone - while some sellers go ungated, others get error messages for the same receipts and invoices. We hear you: it's like Amazon doesn't even follow its own rules! The struggle is real, but you need to ensure that you are compliant when it comes to listing bundles on Amazon to scale your online business.   This week, we share an overview of Amazon bundling rules and policies, what's changed, and what you can do to ensure your Amazon business is compliant. We explain what GTIN is and illustrate how changes to it can affect bundling. We share alternatives and solutions to GTIN exemption listing on Amazon and discuss how you can leverage your relationships with your Amazon vendors to get Universal Product Codes. We also discuss why Amazon makes these policy changes as well as explain how to sell on Amazon without using big brand names.   “Changes on GTIN exemptions now require you to have packaging. It's part of Amazon wanting to make the whole buyer experience better for its end-users.” - Amy Feierman   This week on the Amazon Files: What the GTIN exemption is and how it works Changes with Amazon's GTIN exemption policies, how they affect bundling, and why Amazon makes changes to their policies Why you don't need big brand names to make your Amazon bundles sell What Universal Product Codes are and why generating random UPCs won't work How to use generic as a GTIN exemption on Amazon Using your business relationship with vendors to get UPCs Getting a trademark to get GTIN exemptions with brand packaging How long it takes to get a GTIN exemption and trademark Buying GS1 UPCs and other alternatives to custom packaging on Amazon A faster way to get brand registry   Related Content: Mommy Income - Custom Packaging InventoryLab Amazon IP Accelerator Program   The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You! Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan? Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop! Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on: What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more! To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword 2020 Update to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

When it comes to running an online business, time is money. But managing a business could sometimes feel like you have an endless to-do list: just as soon as you cross out a task, another one pops up. Before you know it, you're procrastinating to avoid the swamp of tasks that piled up on you, you're wasting time, and you're wasting money. While the struggle is certainly real, there are tools and methods you can use to successfully manage your time and make your Amazon business survive and thrive. Today, we discuss the time you need to invest to run an Amazon business successfully. We explain why investing and managing your time is as important as doing the same things for money. We reveal the minimum amount of time it requires to run a successful business online and share some time management tips for your business. We also describe how doing 15-minute hustles helped us scale our businesses as well as the kinds of tasks you need to prioritize to grow your Amazon business.   “You can't expect something to grow and thrive if you don't invest time into it. Giving yourself time to focus on your business is the key to success in an Amazon business.” - Amy Feierman   This week on the Amazon Files:  The minimum amount of time you need to run a successful Amazon business Why you need to be intentional and consistent with your time Why we recommend spending at least 20 hours a week working on your Amazon business The power of making a master list of tasks and why you need to put tasks into specific groups How your online business can impact where you spend your time and vice versa How we grew our Amazon businesses by doing 15-minute hustles The kind of tasks you need to prioritize for your Amazon business Why you should use the 80-20 rule for your business and how to do it How to change your Amazon business model   Related Content: Dream Big, Step Small: Learn to Reduce Overwhelm While Building the Business of your Dreams by Kristin Ostrander 15-Minute Hustle Amazon Files Ep. 123: How To Get More Done In Your Amazon Business   Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword THRIVE to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

There's a lot of Amazon FBA sellers out there waving their banner of achieving six and seven figure incomes. Whether those numbers are real or exaggerated, the reality is it takes money to make money. All kinds of legitimate businesses need investment in time and money, and you certainly need them before starting an Amazon business. But knowing how much you need is as important as having them. Setting your expectations is part of running a successful online business. Today, we discuss how much money you need to invest to start an Amazon business. We explain why it's important to know what to expect before starting. We list the initial fees you need to consider when starting on Amazon, including the operational costs you should expect as you grow your store. We also share some of the tools we use in our Amazon businesses as well as explain why we don't recommend taking out a loan to start your Amazon journey.   “If you don't want to pay fees, remember what Amazon gives you in place of that: warehousing, shipping, customer service, and all of your returns.” - Amy Feierman   This week on the Amazon Files: The importance of investing in education before starting your Amazon business and why free courses and YouTube tutorials may not be enough The difference between a hobby and a business and why you need to ensure your Amazon business is fun Why you need money to start a business and how to start an Amazon business with as little as $500 Why we don't recommend taking out loans to start with Amazon The differences and similarities between operational and initial costs Initial, selling, storage, and other fees associated with setting up an Amazon store How much an Amazon Pro-Merchant account costs and why we recommend it Paying for your taxes and the Amazon 1009-k Tools and resources that we use and how to beat the shiny object syndrome   Related Content: Amazon Tools & Resources     Jumpstart Your Amazon Business Today! Are you ready to jumpstart your Amazon business but don't know how? We can guide you step by step through easy-to-understand video instructions for your Amazon business must-haves. We've got everything you need in one place -- from setting up your Amazon account to shipping your items to Amazon fulfillment centers. Go to Start FBA Today to start your exciting Amazon journey.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword COST to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

If you've just started poking around to see what it's like to run an Amazon business, there's a high chance you're bombarded with hype. We've seen a lot of content on the interwebs - from YouTube videos to blogs - hyping up their Amazon businesses. There's a ton of information out there highlighting their sales and how they can work from home, and while you're interested in starting an Amazon business, you're not sure where and how to start, or if it's right for you. Don't worry! We understand this struggle, and we're here to help. In this episode, we share what it's like to sell on Amazon and if it's the right business model for you. We reveal the different processes involved in running a business on Amazon and illustrate how much time and money you need to invest to start your business. We define what Amazon FBA and wholesale bundling are and explain why we recommend them. We also share the reasons we started a business online as well as the questions you need to ask yourself before you start selling on Amazon.    “Failure isn't the opposite of success. It's part of the journey.” - Amy Feierman   This week on the Amazon Files: How to start selling on Amazon What is the Fulfilment-By-Amazon program and what makes it different? The benefits of using Amazon FBA Why we recommend starting as a sole proprietor How much time and money you need to invest on Amazon Starting an Amazon business for $500 or less The learning curve involved with starting an Amazon store Why Kristin switched from eBay to Amazon Product research, prepping, and other processes involved in running an Amazon business The role data plays in your online business The benefits of selling on Amazon Free tools you can use for your Amazon business How much money we spend on advertising and pay-per-click Why we encourage beginners to start with wholesale bundles on Amazon   Related Content:  Wholesale Bundle System Amazon Tools & Resources Dream Big, Step Small: Learn to Reduce Overwhelm While Building the Business of your Dreams by Kristin Ostrander   Jumpstart Your Amazon Business Today! Are you ready to jumpstart your Amazon business but don't know how? We can guide you step by step through easy-to-understand video instructions for your Amazon business must-haves. We've got everything you need in one place -- from setting up your Amazon account to shipping your items to Amazon fulfillment centers. Go to Start FBA Today to start your exciting Amazon journey.    Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword StartAZ to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Money is one of the essential factors you need to start and operate your Amazon Business. While there are traditional ways to come up with the money for the business, many times, the means to raise capital is already in front of you but you don't see it. On today's episode, we're going to share some untapped ways to find money to support your Amazon business. We're going to discuss how to go on a personal treasure hunt at home, how to keep your time and money disciplined as you look at your bigger financial goals, and how to look at that one thing you can give up today to bring you one step closer to your dream.   “You have to look at your goals and your desires and your hopes and dreams in light of the way you're spending money.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on The Amazon Files: The things you can sell from your personal space How to utilize technology to generate money How to sell your space Multiple ways to sell what you know How to build a side hustle to fund your Amazon business Sample savings plan so you can invest in your business The significance of sacrifice and rewards How to analyze your costs and subscriptions Why you should regularly evaluate your insurance The importance of making your “I” statement   Key Takeaways: The first way to find capital is to sell your unused stuff. You can sell your space as well. Sell what you know. Cut back on your spending.   Resources Mentioned: Facebook Yard Sale Groups Offer Up Craigslist Let Go App Consignment shops eBook Kindle Direct Publishing Create Space Fiverr Happy Treasure Hunting! Do you want to have the money to support your Amazon business but don't know how? Start with what you have -- start at home! Do a treasure hunt within your personal space to gain extra capital for your Amazon business. Go to www.MommyIncome.com/zerotofive to grab a worksheet for your treasure hunt and to start supporting your Amazon business today.   Set Yourself Up for Success in Your Amazon Business! If you missed our Wholesale Bundling Workshop in Atlanta, worry no more because you can still grab some seats on our upcoming event on March 12, 2018 in Las Vegas. Go to  MommyIncome.com/Workshop and prepare to fast-track your Amazon business success.   Jumpstart Your Amazon Business Today! Are you ready to jumpstart your Amazon business but don't know how? We can guide you step by step through easy-to-understand video instructions for your Amazon business must-haves. We've got everything you need in one place -- from setting up your Amazon account and shipping your items to Amazon fulfillment centers. Go to StartFBAToday.com to start your exciting Amazon journey today.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Visit us on Facebook each week for a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business and check out our website for even more resources.

Nathan Bindschatel is the owner and founder of My Prep Center. Since 2005, My Prep Center has been helping Amazon businesses scale the processing of their inventory. Nathan and his team are committed to building strong relationships with their clients to help them focus on making the best products for their Amazon customers. As a former Amazon seller himself, Nathan understands that the struggle of packaging is certainly real.   Nathan joins us today to discuss using prep centers to scale your Amazon FBA business. He shares his experience with selling used books on Amazon and reveals the reason he started My Prep Center. He defines what a prep center is and describes the tasks that they do to help Amazon sellers. He illustrates how My Prep Center processes bundles and how they manage vendor-specific issues. He also explains why My Prep Center is keen on maintaining good relationships with their clients as well as shares the experience that inspired this philosophy. “Some people are not ready for prep centers yet because giving up full control of their business is hard. You need to be able to trust.” - Nathan Bindschatel   This week on the Amazon Files:   Why Nathan stopped selling used books on Amazon and started a prep center What a prep center is and what they do The reason My Prep Center focuses on processing bundles for Amazon stores Why Nathan believes in building relationships with his clients Our personal experiences with using other prep centers Questions Amazon FBA sellers should ask before working with a prep center How My Prep Center ensures the quality of its products and services Why some Amazon sellers find it difficult to let a prep center work on their inventory My Prep Center's minimum requirements for processing bundles Items that My Prep Center avoids working with Why Nathan doesn't believe in hidden fees Common problems and issues that may come with using prep centers and how My Prep Center manages them How Nathan and his company deals with vendor-specific problems Why we encourage Amazon FBA sellers to use InventoryLab     Related Content:   InventoryLab Mommy Income HUB     Connect with Nathan Bindschatel:   My Prep Center My Prep Center on Facebook Nathan Bindschatel on Facebook   The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword MyPrepCenter to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Despite having that deep desire to grow, we struggle and fail to take the necessary steps to do so. Whether it's trying to widen our skillset, learn something new, or grow our Amazon businesses, there's that force that keeps us from moving forward. We procrastinate, get distracted, and delay making decisions for what we want to achieve.   What keeps us lazy? Why do we sit on the couch binging on Netflix instead of working towards goals we've set for ourselves?   In this week's episode, we discuss the one thing that prevents us from growing our Amazon businesses. We illustrate how the language we use in our everyday lives affects our mindset and explain why you shouldn't make decisions to please everyone else. We reveal the roots of laziness and illustrate how to crush it by scheduling downtime. We also highlight how fear affects the way we decide and act as well as share a few tips and advice to overcome it.   “We procrastinate because we are afraid in some capacity. Fear is an illusion that we think protects us from something.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files: How fear and guilt affect the decision-making process for our online businesses How to make the best business decisions without fear The fear of embarrassment and disappointing others Why you shouldn't please anyone and believe in yourself instead The impact of taking small, baby steps to change your mindset The power of the language we use and how it impacts the way we think The roots of laziness and how to overcome it Amy's recent guilty pleasures and how she manages them Using the 15-minute hustle to overcome lazy spells How Kristin balances her downtime and working on her Amazon business How to overcome laziness by creating schedules and breaking down large goals Why you should outsource or hire help for parts of your online business Why Kristin decided to hire a prep center for her Amazon store How to say no to things you don't enjoy doing How fear prevents us from learning opportunities Why you should schedule your downtime Focusing on the best thing that could happen     Related Content:   Dream Big, Step Small: Learn to Reduce Overwhelm While Building the Business of your Dreams by Kristin Ostrander 15-Minute Hustle Amazon Files Ep. 122: What Do You Want Your 2020 To Look Like? Amazon Files Ep. 123: How To Get More Done In Your Amazon Business    The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop    Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword KillingIt to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our websiteand subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Focus and confidence are two things every entrepreneur needs to successfully manage an online business. But with the variety of products and services marketers aggressively pressure business owners into buying, Amazon sellers either fear choosing the wrong tools to expand their business or get distracted by the next shiny thing. No wonder a lot of us are bogged down by analysis paralysis.   How do you choose the best tools for your online business?   How do you overcome overthinking and expand your Amazon store?   In this week's episode, we discuss how to be a better decision-maker for your online business to help you overcome overthinking. We explain how confidence can affect your decision making when buying products and reveal how FOMO (the fear of missing out) can pressure you into purchasing items and services that aren't a priority. We share the tools and apps that we use in our businesses and explain why we use them. We also share some of the most important questions to ask yourself before you invest in a tool or service to expand your Amazon store.   “You don't need more information; you just need the right information and ask yourself the right questions.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files:   How confidence can help you make better decisions for your business How the fear of missing out affects decision making The importance of determining your goals when buying a product or service for your online business Why budget and time constraints should be taken into account when choosing a product or service The reason you shouldn't buy products or tools that you wouldn't use immediately Why you should look for an alternative product or service before making a decision How understanding the features of tools you need can help you choose better products or services for your business Research tips to help you ensure the quality of a product, tool, or service How tracking your finances can help reduce your expenses Why we chose InventoryLab to help manage our Amazon businesses How to get unstuck from analysis paralysis The difference between JungleScout and MerchantWords and which one is best for your Amazon business     Related Content:   InventoryLab Mint JungleScout MerchantWords     The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Overthink to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

As the decade starts anew, many people will want to get more done in their Amazon businesses as part of their new year's resolutions. But running an online business means running an overwhelming number of tasks such as admin, bookkeeping, and accounting, to name a few. Where do you even start? And to add to that, the world is full of distractions that could lull you into procrastination. The struggle is certainly real, and before you know it, entrepreneurs feel like they've failed their goals.   It doesn't have to be this way. You can have the Amazon business of your dreams.   In this week's episode, we discuss how you can get more done in your Amazon business while reducing the overwhelm. We share some of the best productivity apps that we use along with tips on how to manage distractions and increase your focus. We explain how to deal with procrastination and reveal the reasons we put things off. We also share our 15-Minute Hustle strategy as well as illustrate how it can help overcome procrastination.    “As your business evolves, you have to evolve your organization and planning along with it.” - Amy Feierman This week on the Amazon Files:   The impact of planning and scheduling tasks for your business How to use time blocking to organize your tasks and how it can help manage distractions How sticky notes help Kristin focus on her Amazon business How long it takes to recover from getting distracted The power of using technology and apps for focus and distraction management How fear, ignorance, and discomfort drive procrastination How to overcome procrastination by limiting to-do lists to four tasks What is the 15-Minute Hustle strategy and how to use it to achieve your goals Why you should set time aside once a week for planning and organizing Why tasks and projects should be broken down into smaller pieces The value of setting up reward systems when completing tasks The importance of outsourcing tasks and asking for help   Related Content:   15-Minute Hustle FBA Task Management List Dream Big Step Small: Learn to Reduce Overwhelm While Building the Business Of Your Dreams by Kristin Ostrander Freedom FocusMe   The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword 15MinuteHustle to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

With a keen mind and a love for mathematics, Nick Cox studied accounting and information systems in college. He began his career in IT & Financial Services after graduating, where he made use of his analytical mind. When he pivoted to running his own business on Amazon two years ago, Nick found that his knack for analysis is as useful in an ever-changing online marketplace. After educating himself and joining the Amazon Files' Facebook community, Nick is now reaping the rewards of his hard work and business acumen.   Nick joins us today to share his experience with selling private label items on Amazon as a beginner and how wholesale bundling changed his business. He explains how market research supports his Amazon business, how he utilizes it, and why he focuses on selling evergreen items on Amazon. He highlights the importance of being adaptable when it comes to running an Amazon store. He also shares the biggest lessons he learned from joining the Amazon Files community. “You may start with great products - whether it's private label or wholesale bundles - but you can't stop there. You need to always look for what's coming next.” - Nick Cox   This week on the Amazon Files:   Why Nick started with private labeling on Amazon The challenges Nick met when he began selling private label items How wholesale bundling helped Nick scale his Amazon business The benefits of creating wholesale bundles How Nick makes use of market research to support his Amazon store The value of adaptability and flexibility when managing an Amazon business The biggest lessons Nick has learned from the Amazon Files podcast and community How joining an Amazon community can help scale your business Why Nick doesn't focus on selling seasonal items on Amazon   Related Content:   Amazon Files Ep. 118: Amazon FBA Success Story with Michelle Maple Wholesale Bundle System Course   Connect with Nick Cox:   Nick Cox on LinkedIn   The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Nick to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Many Amazon sellers, both seasoned and new, turn to private labeling. With all the buzz going on around it, Amazon business owners think they can just jump right into private labeling, create new products, and rake in millions of dollars. This, however, isn't always the case.   In reality, while private labeling isn't entirely bad, there's a lot of parts and pieces that need to be put together before you can make it sustainable. There are also lots of other routes and avenues you can take when starting a business on Amazon—alternative paths that are more beginner-friendly.   In today's episode, we discuss the facts and myths about private labeling. We explain the pros and cons of creating a private label product as well as the steps to create one. We share some of the biggest roadblocks we've met in creating private labels, including issues with customs and the FDA. We also explain why we don't recommend private label for Amazon beginners and suggest a better alternative to begin building your Amazon empire.   “Private label can be the holy grail of Amazon selling if you could do it correctly - and correctly means slowly.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files:   The definition of private labeling and how it differs from white labeling Examples of products with private and white labels The pros and cons of private labeling The importance of market research when creating private label items How to build a brand for private label products The legal liabilities you need to be aware of How Amy's private label items met an issue with customs and FDA The financial costs and how to ensure product quality How long it takes to manufacture a custom-made item How to manage and mitigate private label risks Why Amy and Kristin don't recommend starting on Amazon with a private label item Why bundling is an excellent alternative     Related Content:   2020 Workshops Wholesale Bundle System Course   The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Poor Man's PL to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

The last month of 2019 is finally here. ‘Tis the season that demands all our time and attention. It's the time of the year for family, friends, and celebrations. It's also the time for making money--lots of it. But when you're in retail, the pervasive belief is that you have to simply sacrifice the festivities for the grind.   It doesn't have to be that way!   We've been there, we've done that, and we want you to be able to enjoy this time of the year. So how do you not miss out on the holidays while turning a great profit on Amazon?   In today's episode, we share strategies to ensure that you can enjoy your holidays without having to worry about your Amazon business. We discuss the importance of planning, buying, and shipping ahead of time as well as explain why you should wholesale on Amazon. We stress the value of finding and working with prep centers and how they can help you manage the holiday season. We also share our personal struggles with FBA reselling during the holiday season and how we overcame those hurdles.   “You owe it to yourself to take some time and enjoy it.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files:   The importance of planning for FBA reselling on Amazon Why working with UPS deliveries can be a disaster during the holidays How prep centers can help Amazon business owners manage the holiday season Why Amazon FBA resellers worry about using prep centers How long it took Amy to fully transition her inventory to prep centers How to find and start working with prep centers Why you should plan your meals during Q4 How to schedule shopping and shipping in batches, and why you should do it The value of protecting time-off and self-care days How to take your Amazon business to the next level     Related Content:   Amazon Files Ep. 118: Amazon FBA Success Story with Michelle Maple Amazon Files Ep. 111: Q4 Holiday Selling Tips for Amazon FBA Wholesale Bundle System Course My Prep Center   The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword JOY to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our websiteand subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

What a great story of planning, follow through and success. Do you have a plan? Are you looking for a way to scale your business with your own private label? Maybe bundles are for you?   Mentioned: https://classes.mommyincome.com/mommy-income-the-amazon-files-podcast (Amazon Files Podcast) https://www.facebook.com/mommyincome/ (Mommy Income group) https://classes.mommyincome.com/ (Mommy Income Wholesale Bundles Workshops) Sponsors https://asinzen.com/momentum/ (AsinZen.com – 30 DAY FREE TRIAL) https://viral-launch.com/aff/idevaffiliate.php?id=2083 (Viral Launch – Save $50 with this link (Use coupon code: Momentum)) http://www.amazingfreedom.com/momentum-arbitrage (SPECIAL OFFER FOR MY LISTENERS ONLY) http://www.amazingfreedom.com/momentum-arbitrage (TWO WEEKS FREE TRIAL!!!!) http://www.amazingfreedom.com/momentum-arbitrage (Gaye Lisby and Garry Ray's Seller Tribe – (Get 14 day free trial!!)) https://www.solutions4ecommerce.com/momentum/ (Solutions4ecommerce) http://sellerlabs.com/momentum (Scope from Sellerlabs) https://tacticalarbitrage.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ (Tactical Arbitrage) – Get an 10 day free trial with code: “Tactical” https://freeeup.com/ecommercemomentum/ (Freeeup)– Save 10% (forever) and get an instant $25.00 voucher for your first hire. http://trygodaddy.com/click.track?CID=344983&AFID=419630&godaddy.com=momentum (GoDaddy) http://trygrasshopper.com/click.track?CID=336231&AFID=419630&grasshopper.com=momentum (Grasshopper) Transcript: Amy:                                     https://www.temi.com/editor/t/Mn079rRITq-4NmEvhnrrkXkHI7SgTMiYkHpV2ubEo8N640F4fVlR14aUH3BzXya-YFBOjVCtBy2SPuUsUWs506chejs?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=0 ([00:00])                     But then you get to explore competition. There’s 45 pages of red towel bundles on Amazon. Guess what that tells you? You’re not going to be able to land on page one and be successful with that bundle idea, but at each different step along the way, we help you make the decision of is this a go? Is this a no-go? Cool voice guy:                  https://www.temi.com/editor/t/Mn079rRITq-4NmEvhnrrkXkHI7SgTMiYkHpV2ubEo8N640F4fVlR14aUH3BzXya-YFBOjVCtBy2SPuUsUWs506chejs?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=16.95 ([00:16])                     Welcome to the e-commerce momentum podcast where we focus on the people, the products, and the process of eCommerce selling. Today. Here’s your host, Steven Peterson. Stephen:                             https://www.temi.com/editor/t/Mn079rRITq-4NmEvhnrrkXkHI7SgTMiYkHpV2ubEo8N640F4fVlR14aUH3BzXya-YFBOjVCtBy2SPuUsUWs506chejs?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=30.72 ([00:30])                     Welcome back to the eCommerce momentum podcast. This is episode 418. Amy Fearman. Uh, this is the third time I’ve had Amy on and um, it’s been a long time and we get into that. All right. Welcome back to the eCommerce [inaudible] podcast. Excited about today’s guest, a repeat guest, uh, from way back. She’s old. Well, not really. I’m old. She’s not Amy for your man. Welcome Amy. Amy:                                     https://www.temi.com/editor/t/Mn079rRITq-4NmEvhnrrkXkHI7SgTMiYkHpV2ubEo8N640F4fVlR14aUH3BzXya-YFBOjVCtBy2SPuUsUWs506chejs?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=52.78 ([00:52])                     It’s great to be here. Stephen:                             https://www.temi.com/editor/t/Mn079rRITq-4NmEvhnrrkXkHI7SgTMiYkHpV2ubEo8N640F4fVlR14aUH3BzXya-YFBOjVCtBy2SPuUsUWs506chejs?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=54.54 ([00:54])                     Um, March, 2017. Can you believe it? Amy:                                     https://www.temi.com/editor/t/Mn079rRITq-4NmEvhnrrkXkHI7SgTMiYkHpV2ubEo8N640F4fVlR14aUH3BzXya-YFBOjVCtBy2SPuUsUWs506chejs?loadFrom=DocumentDeeplink&ts=57.61 ([00:57])                     Wow. That’s a lot. Has changed in the time since I was last on. Stephen:     

Running a household of four kids while managing a thriving Amazon business, Michelle Maple is one busy, hardworking lady. Michelle started her online business career selling handcrafted items on Etsy. After realizing that she couldn't scale her business the way she wanted to, she knew that she needed to find another opportunity to make a living. Luckily, Michelle discovered the Amazon Files podcast and a chance to start a business on Amazon. She immediately jumped into scouring information and learned how to earn an income through Amazon FBA. By taking one step at a time, having grit, attending Amazon workshops, and with the support of her family, Michelle is now able to run a prosperous Amazon FBA business.   Michelle joins us this week to share her experiences of running an Amazon business and how the wholesale bundling workshop helped her scale her online business. She shares her experience of selling on Etsy and the reason she moved to selling on Amazon. She explains how she runs her business from home and why she makes sacrifices to protect her time. She also emphasizes the importance of defining your goals and the value of investing in education.   “As an entrepreneur, you have to be willing to give up a lot of things. You have to have a plan and you have to be willing to hold yourself to it.” - Michelle Maple   This week on the Amazon Files:   Michelle's life before starting an Amazon business Her experiences with running an Etsy shop and why she pivoted to Amazon How Michelle started an online store on Amazon The benefits of outsourcing parts of a business How wholesale bundling changed Michelle's Amazon journey Why retail bundling on Amazon is a great way to start a business How Michelle runs her business from home and the importance of being willing to make sacrifices Why writing down your goals can help you achieve them How to turn seasonal Amazon products into evergreen items Michelle's advice for people who want to start on Amazon   Related Content:   Amazon Files Ep. 112: the Michelle Butler Story on iTunes Amazon Files Ep. 112: the Michelle Butler Story on Spotify    The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access - visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop       Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword #BusyMom to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Initiating a call with wholesale vendors and maintaining great relationships are the keys to an excellent, high-profit Amazon business. But simply picking up the phone and knowing that you'll be talking to complete strangers could be an overwhelming experience for the shy entrepreneur. How can you communicate with wholesale distributors and vendors if you're an introvert? Well, you have the permission to be a beginner, and with a little practice and preparation, you'll start making solid relationships and reaping high profit in no time.   In today's episode, we discuss how to find, approach, and maintain good working relationships with wholesale vendors and Amazon FBAs. We share tips to help you prepare for your first contact, the questions you should expect to receive as well as the questions you should ask. We explain how to turn around a ‘no' from wholesale distributors and vendors to create great working relationships. We also share a few exercises to help you practice for your first call and how a solid relationship with a wholesale representative has protected our business.       “It's all about preparing yourself ahead of time. By knowing how to respond before you pick up the phone, you can have a conversation that builds relationships.” - Amy Feierman This week on the Amazon Files:   How to find legitimate wholesalers and why you should avoid middlemen How to prepare for your first call with wholesale vendors The first thing you should NOT tell your wholesale representatives How focusing on a product niche can help build your Amazon business The benefits of building great relationships with wholesalers How to turn around a rejection from a wholesale vendor Techniques and tips for practicing talking over the phone with wholesale distributors Why it's okay to be a beginner How a solid business relationship saved Kirstin's Amazon business     Related Content:   2020 Workshops Wholesale Bundle System Course Step-by-step guide to 100s of Wholesalers Trade Show Stalking       The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access -  visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Communication to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.  

Competition can be a real hurdle to overcome in any business or industry. This certainly is the case in Amazon, where competitors can be as unpredictable as the market itself. The struggle is real: how can you earn a real living income on Amazon with so many businesses trying to sell the same products to the same customers? How can you set yourself apart? Many businesses lower their prices to compete but it's not just about the money. With the right steps and strategies, you don't need to worry about losing money to your competitors: you can stand out. In today's episode, we discuss how to manage, reduce, and eliminate competitors on Amazon. We discuss what a direct and indirect competitor is and identify the kinds of items associated with a huge amount of competition. We share tips and tricks on how to identify Amazon competitors and item and product differences as well as explain why it's important that you do so. We also explain why knowing your customer base on Amazon is as important as knowing your competitors.   “Competition happens more frequently when things are easy. Easy equals less profit.” – Kristin Ostrander     This week on the Amazon Files:   Why retail arbitrage won't eliminate your competition The pros and cons of Amazon wholesaling Why you shouldn't start selling on Amazon with private label products The items that have the largest competition How to understand your Amazon customer base and why it's important What are product bundles and how can they reduce competition? How to sell product bundles on Amazon Why selling bundles on Amazon is not enough to eliminate competitors The importance of identifying direct and indirect competitors on Amazon and how to identify them How to go from reducing to completely eliminating competitors How to bring in a value-add to your Amazon bundles and products     Related Content:   2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Wholesale Bundle System 2.0     Resources:   My Prep Center     The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan? Join us for the2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop! Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access- visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Eliminate to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget tocheck out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Like any other business environment, Amazon is a constantly evolving marketplace. At one time, Amazon sellers had a ‘Midas' touch' and could put anything up for sale. But today, Amazon puts rules and policies in place that restrict some products and brands from being sold. To top it off, Amazon sometimes shoot their regulatory changes first before they give a warning—if they do at all! These constant changes mean that online business strategies that work today may not work within the next six months. It also means that although your Amazon seller account is safe from suspension right now, it may be at high-risk tomorrow. But that does not mean you have to run around in fear. In today's episode, we discuss what selling on Amazon looked like before, how it evolved, and the factors that drive Amazon's policies and restrictions. We reveal tips on how to be more vigilant about policy changes and how to keep your Amazon seller account secure. We discuss what many people consider as ‘grey areas' on Amazon's rules and regulations as well as tips on identifying high-risk items. We also break down retail arbitrage—the good, the bad—and its alternatives.     “Amazon has house rules. You have to follow their rules and protect yourself. Excuses and ignorance don't fly with Amazon.” – Kristin Ostrander     This week on the Amazon Files: The evolution of selling on Amazon Why Amazon developed restrictions and policies How being adaptive to change brings success to Amazon businesses Tips on managing your Amazon seller account risk Identifying low-risk and high-risk Amazon items How retail arbitrage can affect your Amazon seller account's security A secure alternative to retail arbitrage sourcing on Amazon A better way to earn income on Amazon    Related Content:   2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Step-by-step guide to 100s of Wholesalers Wholesale Bundle System 2.0    The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on trainingon:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access- visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

You may think that building your own seven-figure business is impossible. Maybe you don't feel ready to take the first steps and have been delaying starting your new venture. Perhaps you believe the market is over-saturated with Amazon sellers and you won't be able to truly make a full-time living from this endeavor. These feelings shouldn't stand in your way, and while a successful business venture requires hard work and perseverance, there is room for you. It is possible for anyone to build a thriving Amazon business.   Today, we celebrate our 5-year anniversary at Mommy Income by sharing our Amazon FBA success stories and why we started our e-commerce businesses. We share how we transformed them into long-term, sustainable Amazon businesses, and the value of having someone to share and bounce ideas off of. We discuss why you need to take those first steps to start your business now, even if you don't feel ready. We also highlight how failures are opportunities to learn and grow as entrepreneurs and can open the door to success for yourself and your business.     “All you have to do is start something. You don't have to have all your stuff together, and you don't have to know everything. Just put it out there and see what happens.” - Kristin Ostrander       This week on the Amazon Files:   How Kristin's journey began and why she built an Amazon business. Creating a sustainable long-term Amazon business. The birth of the Mommy Income podcast. How technology is opening doors to new opportunities. How we met, became partners, and started doing wholesale bundles. Amy's journey and how she turned something she enjoyed into an e-commerce business. The value of having someone to discuss ideas or problems with. Why we want others to benefit from our Amazon wholesale bundle system. Why you must take the first step now, even if you don't feel ready. How failures are a step on the journey to success.       Resources:   My Prep Center     Related Content:   Confident Wholesale Bundle California Workshop! (till Nov 8) Dream Big Step Small by Kristin Ostrander       The Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop Comes to a City Near You!   Are you ready to take your Amazon business to the next level? Want to meet other amazing Amazon sellers while gaining a fresh perspective and developing an action plan?   Join us for the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop!   Unlock the skills and strategies you need to consistently make successful bundles on Amazon. At the Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop, you'll receive hands-on training on:   What wholesale bundles are and why they work How to build bundles that SELL The foundation and framework for building successful wholesale bundles from the ground up How to find and properly communicate with vendors How to organize all of your wholesale research information Pricing strategies for your wholesale bundles And much, much more!   To reserve your spot at the 2020 Confident Wholesale Bundlers Workshop - or request VIP Exclusive Access- visit: MommyIncome.com/2020Workshop     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword 5th Birthday to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

There are many different seasonal holidays throughout the year. Some sales seasons are long, like Christmas, while others are short, like St. Patrick's Day. With this in mind, as a wholesale Amazon seller, you are likely wondering where to put your focus. Trying to find a balance between how much focus and attention you should give to seasonal and evergreen products can be a challenge for new and veteran sellers alike. There are many decisions you need to make, including how to make your cashflow work when running evergreen bundles and planning for seasons.   Today, we discuss the pros and cons of seasonal versus evergreen product bundles. We share how to adapt to short and long term seasonal holidays and highlight how shopping habits have changed in recent years. We reveal why research is harder for seasonal items and why you need to plan to ensure your cashflow is primed for the different seasons. We also share the advantages of evergreen bundles and discuss how to deal with discontinued items.   “There's always an element of risk, so it depends on how much risk you want to take and how much time you want to spend making bundles.” - Amy Feierman   This week on the Amazon Files:   The pros and cons of evergreen and seasonal bundles. How your personality might affect which type of bundle you choose. Adapting and testing bundle ideas for different seasons. Adapting to short and long-term holidays and seasons. Determining whether to spread the net wide or go deep on a few bundles. How more people shopping last-minute can determine the way you handle your inventory. Why research is harder and less predictable with seasonal items. The difficulty of seasonal cashflow and planning ahead. The risks of following trends. Why the longevity and replenishable nature of evergreen bundles are their most significant advantage. Using less popular keywords and creating bundle variations. How to add value to bundles and ensure that others don't copy them.    Related Content:   Confident Wholesale Bundle California Workshop! Wholesale Bundle System 2.0    Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Evergreen to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Michelle Butler is a mom and wife who quit her day job of 22 years to start her own Amazon business. She used to work in senior management for a large company before she took the plunge to be a full-time Amazon business owner. Today, she lives in Orlando, Florida with her family - watching her child grow - and spending as much time as she wants with them. Michelle joins us on this episode to share what urged her to finally give up her day job to be a full-time Amazon business owner. She shares why “prepare” is the keyword to her success story, and a few unfortunate wholesale experiences she's had that drove her to take wholesale classes and workshops. She also shares her must-have tools in the business as well as the educational resources she cannot do without as she established the foundation of her business.   “Everybody's got different circumstances, so you really have to evaluate your circumstances, and what works for you, and what works for your family. This is a business model that works. Take the time to learn everything you can.” - Michelle Butler   This week on The Amazon Files: What Michelle dreaded when she was working in corporate How she came up with the idea to start an Amazon business How she managed to work 16 hours and work on her Amazon business The turning points in her Amazon business that made her realize she can do it full time How being a planner helped her count the cost of starting a business When she made the move from retail arbitrage to wholesale to bundles Where she learned to do wholesale The benefits of attending classes and joining workshops How being an introvert became a benefit to her The perks of being your own boss Why she had to outsource everything in her life now Words of encouragement for those who want to quit their 8-to-5 job The difference between a live workshop and the research class and wholesale bundle course   Key Takeaways: Prepare your family and your finances before making any decision that would also impact them. What will set you apart on Amazon is to do what everyone else is not doing. Having an Amazon business helps you guard your time with your family. At least once or twice a week, educate yourself with something new. If it's something you want to do bad enough, you will figure out a way. Don't give up.   Resources Mentioned: Financial Freedom Workbook for EntrePreneurs by Nate McCallister Price Checker Jungle Scout Jungle Scout YouTube Channel Greg Mercer Jungle Scout Pay Per Click (PPC) Campaigns w/ Kevin David Kevin David YouTube Channel     Got Questions? Shoot your questions on our Facebook Group! We'll be happy to answer your questions, listen to your vents, and encourage you to carry on in the right direction. Join our community where you can interact with sellers of all levels -- from people who are starting their Amazon journey to those who have been full-time sellers for years. Go to MommyIncome.com/joinuswith the code word MICHELLE to start interacting with our community.    Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Visit us on Facebook each week for a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business and check out our website for even more resources.

It's officially Q4 season for Amazon sellers! You've spent months preparing for this season and are probably already starting to reap the rewards of your hard work. But, for many new Amazon sellers that haven't had the opportunity to plan for the biggest selling season of the year, you're likely wondering whether it's too late to take advantage of the holiday sales.   Whether this is your first Q4 season or you're a seasoned veteran, now is the time to stock your virtual shelves with great products your customers will love.   In today's episode, we share our Q4 holiday selling tips for Amazon FBA. We reveal why people are shopping later this year and how to research what gifts people will buy this year. We share how your personal experience is invaluable and the advantages of going wide in your inventory selection. We also reveal the top three categories in terms of growth on Amazon and stress the importance of getting your stock into Amazon as early as possible.   “Research, planning, and inventory makes the best Q4 - and it's not too late!” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files:   Identifying when customers start holiday shopping and understanding the reason behind delayed sales Demystifying myths around what products you should carry during the holidays How to find out what gifts people are buying. Using your personal experience to get product ideas. Ensuring your listings include the Amazon gift wrapping option. Why you need to offer a wide array of products during Q4. The number one category of growth on Amazon right now. Why it's vital to send in your products as early as possible. How to get your inventory shipped in and accepted by Amazon quicker. Continuing to stock everyday evergreen items in Q4. Cart stalking and ear hustling.     Related Content:   Confident Wholesale Bundle California Workshop! Q4 Jumpstart Training Replay Wholesale Bundle System 2.0     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Holiday to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

It can seem daunting to leave your existing corporate job to start a new Amazon business. You may no longer be able to carry out your current role and need to make a change or perhaps you're looking for more freedom or want to create something of your own. Maybe you are heading toward retirement age and are debating if it is possible to make a career transition at this point in your life.   Today, we talk with special guest, Suzie Kresuk about her Amazon FBA success story and how she created a new career after 50. She shares how, as a single mom, she realized that she needed to make a career change. She highlights the fears she overcame and reveals the challenges of starting an Amazon business. She also shares what she finds exciting in her new role, highlights that anyone can start and grow an Amazon business at any age, and explains the importance of creating a support group.   “At first, changes were hard. Everything worked out, but it was very scary.” - Suzie Kresuk   This week on the Amazon Files:   What it's like to make a career change. Converting a passion for shopping into a new career. Working a day job and an Amazon business at the same time. Taking on the technical parts of the business and overcoming challenges. The biggest fears of going into an Amazon business. Transitioning from retail arbitrage to wholesale bundling. Her first tradeshow experience. Being afraid to let go of control and using a prep center. Why you should attend the wholesale bundles workshop, interact with other people, and find a support system.     Related Content:   Confident Wholesale Bundle California Workshop!     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword BizAt50 to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Running an Amazon wholesale bundle business can be frustrating with many essential tasks devouring your available time and resources. Having many tabs open on your computer and not finding a product to sell, resulting in nothing to show for your time, is a sign of being unproductive. It is all too easy to follow rabbit trails all day and waste a full day without making a decision. It is clear that being faster at research is essential.   Today, we highlight why product research is taking you too long and what you can do about it. We share how you can make research easier by focusing on products and niches that you know. We reveal where your research should begin and how to create your first bundle. We also share why it is vital to have a step-by-step research process, from finding an idea to finalizing a bundle.    “Focus is the key. It is scientifically proven that every time you switch tasks, it takes 30 minutes to get into what you are doing.” - Amy Feierman   This week on the Amazon Files:   Why you need to find your niche and sell products that are in your wheelhouse. How to make your research life easier by using your knowledge bank. Where to begin your research. Why you shouldn't try to research everything. How to create your first bundle. The step-by-step process for doing wholesale bundle research. How to select components for your bundle. The value of vendor catalogs. Limiting your research with a fifteen-minute timer. What makes a good bundle.     Related Content:   Wholesale Bundle System 2.0     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Faster to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Whether you're new to selling Amazon bundles or have been selling them for several months, sometimes your bundles will fail or not gain the traction you initially expected. For new Amazon bundlers, this could be due to inexperience or lack of practice, but in many cases, there are other factors involved that could cause your bundle to fail. So, what can cause your Amazon bundles to fail? How can you improve your listings to attract more buyers and make more sales? Today we highlight some of the central reasons why your bundles may not be selling and discuss the mistakes you need to avoid when creating your bundles. We discuss why you shouldn't fall into the trap of only stocking your shop with products that you love and how to conduct keyword research to find the most appropriate search terms for your listings. We also share the organization and planning techniques and tools that will keep you on track as an Amazon seller and entrepreneur.   “You've got to know where you are and where you are going.” - Kristin Ostrander   This Week on the Amazon Files: The importance of effectively researching products and creating a strong method to research products How to find and use appropriate keywords in your listings Why you should keep your customer avatar in mind when creating bundles Why you need to be unique to successfully fill a gap in the market How to create a compelling image and title that gets your product found quickly How to check your indexing keywords and why they might not be as apparent as you would think Why you should only edit one aspect of your listing at a time When to contact Amazon for support   Resources Mentioned: Canva Google Timer Pexels Fiverr   Related Content: Merchant Words     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword EpicFail to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

As entrepreneurs, the fear of the unknown can often stop us in our tracks. This fear is often what prevents us from trying something new, like getting started with wholesale - even when that new thing can have a massive positive impact on our bottom line. So, how do you know if your business is ready for wholesale bundles? How long do you need to sell products on Amazon before taking the brave step into wholesale? On today's episode, we discuss the process of getting your business ready to sell wholesale bundles. We share the best way to prepare your first wholesale shipment and how to get it out to customers in a timely fashion. We also share how to avoid decision fatigue when you're first starting to sell bundles and why you should stick to using just one wholesaler initially.   “Consistency is the key. You want to make sure you're consistent.” - Amy Feierman     This Week on the Amazon Files: Steps to get your business ready to order wholesale goods legitimately How to manage the finances for your business Why business cards are always a good idea Why you need to practice your first box shipment The importance of taking timescales into account Why you need to continually evaluate and tweak your systems How much you should invest in wholesaling initially Why you need to get ahead of the game and learn the specialist vocabulary of wholesale vendors What the ‘bundle' mindset is and why you need it The importance of research to your profit margins How to manage your time when transitioning into wholesales bundles   Resources Mentioned: Seller Central Inventory Lab Taxjar   Related Content:   Confident Wholesale Bundlers workshops       Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword ReadyToBundle to join us onFacebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.  

Do you want your Amazon business to continue to evolve and become even more successful? Then, you need to consider new ways to develop your Amazon empire. After mastering the art of retail arbitrage and wholesaling, bundling is the next step to success, and the first step you need to do is shift your mindset and think not only your product but your ideal customer. Today we discuss how to make the move from retail arbitrage to selling bundles and why this is the time to focus more on your customers and less on the data. We dive into the process of coming up with great bundle ideas and how to develop them into successful products that people need. We also discuss why combining bundles of products are doing a service in this one-click society to meet customer needs quickly and easily.   “The number one thing that you actually have to do to start bundling is changing your mindset.” - Kristin Ostrander   This Week on the Amazon Files: Why you need to let go of data and sales rank at the start of your wholesale bundling journey How to research wholesale bundles that customers need How to use your own experiences to stay customer-focused Why you need to consider the difference between the buyer and the end-user of a product How solving your customers' problem will result in sales Brainstorming for ideas, then narrowing your focus for success Playing to your strengths - why you're in a unique position to fulfill your customers' needs How to white label for a successful wholesale package Three action steps to get started in selling bundles   Related Content: Confident Wholesale Bundlers workshops Workshop Waiting List Inventory Lab Amazon FBA Wholesale Bundle System Merchant Words     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Mindset to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

It is easy to sit on your laurels and put off those things that you need to do in your business. Money isn't enough when it gets hard in your business, and money alone will not help you kick into high gear. It's not enough to motivate you and keep you moving through those hard tasks or encourage you to learn new skills. If you are not doing what you need to do, then you could be on the road to going broke.   Today, we discuss why starting an Amazon business just for the money is often not enough to keep you motivated for the long haul. We share the reasons why we tend to procrastinate and put off the things that we find hard but still need to do. We reveal how you can get out of the circle of putting things off and why you should spend time figuring out what motivates you to keep going. We also share the action steps you can take to motivate yourself to tackle those hard tasks.    “Money carries the illusion that all things are better if there is more of it.” - Amy Feierman    This week on the Amazon Files:   Why you need to be able to do the hard things when they present themselves to you in your business. How to motivate yourself to get past procrastination. The reasons why we procrastinate and avoid challenges. How to get out of the circle of putting things off. Why some people respond to positive rewards while others respond to negative reinforcements. Finding motivation from the thing that encouraged you to start your Amazon business. Why money alone isn't enough. Actions you can take to motivate and get you through the hard things.     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Enough to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing listfor even more resources.

As a new Amazon seller, finding yourself buried in pallets, stacks of cardboard boxes, and tape is pretty common. You may have lost your garage to inventory and might be spending all your time processing stock instead of running your business. A prep center may be the solution, but fear, worry, or anxiety could be stopping you from contacting the prep center. You know things need to change, and you are aware that your home could not handle the doubling of your business.   Today, we share the advantages of adding a prep center for Amazon FBA sellers. We reveal why communication with your prep center is essential and describe the tasks that a prep center can do. We highlight the questions that you should ask a prep center before committing to one and how a prep center will help you to earn more money per hour. We also explain everything you need to know about packing sizes and product images when you no longer handle inventory.   “When you stop processing your own inventory, it opens up time to spend focusing on money-making tasks.” - Amy Feierman   This week on the Amazon Files:   The advantage of choosing a prep center that focuses on bundling. Why communication is vital when picking a prep center. The tasks that prep centers will do for you. The questions you should ask a prep center before investing. When you need a non-disclosure agreement. How a prep center will help you make more money. How to manage packing sizes and bundle images. Why your prep center should give you a step-by-step process for inventory management. How to test if a prep center is right for you.     Resources:   My Prep Center     Related Content:   Questions to ask a prep center before you invest Confident Wholesale Bundlers workshops Inventory Lab     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword PrepCenter to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

If you have a problem or query with your Amazon business, you probably dread trying to get a response and solution from Amazon Seller Support. You may have a small issue or a significant one, but in either case, it is frustrating when Seller Central doesn't understand your needs. When it's crucial to your business, you have to use the right tactics to get the response you need in the shortest amount of time.   Today, we share the premise of how the squeaky wheel gets the grease and how to get the results you want from Amazon Seller Support. We highlight which communication methods work best and express why it is vital to be direct and transparent in your communications. We also share how to speak to a “captive” and highlight why it is in your favor to keep your emotions and jargon out of the conversations.   “The more consistent you are with your communication, the more consistent they are in getting back to you.” - Amy Feierman     This week on the Amazon Files:   How to draft an email to Seller Support. Why it's vital to have consistent and persistent communication. Why you should email before you call. What a "captive" is and how to contact one. Why it is vital to respond carefully to the performance team. Keeping your emotions out of communications. Why it's best not to use jargon when speaking to Seller Support.    Resources:   Amazon Seller Central    Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword SellerCentral to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Every Amazon seller experiences seeing their listings drop in popularity or fail to get the initial exposure they deserve. Many things can cause these disappointments, including Amazon changing its algorithm or customer trends start changing. Many Amazon sellers fail to review listings that have been published for some time or do not have marketing experience. This can leave them feeling like they don't know where to start when it comes to optimizing and testing listings.   Karon Thackston is the president of Marketing Words, an organization that helps Amazon sellers learn how to optimize their product listing to rank higher and convert more viewers. She has created copy for companies such as the American Boating Association and more than 2,500 Amazon sellers. Previously, Karon has worked in roles as a marketing manager, senior copywriter, and advertising manager. She has an education from the University of South Carolina.   Today, we discuss the essential information you need to know about optimizing existing Amazon listings for better results. We share the processes you can use to test your listings, such as the keywords and titles. We reveal why using synonyms are vital and highlight which keyword research tools are the best. We also share how you can use the Amazon website to begin your research.     “You don't have to get it right the first time, but you want to get it close.” - Karon Thackston     This week on the Amazon Files:   Why you need to test your listings. Why you don't need previous experience to test. How long you should wait to see if a change is working. How to review your keywords. Researching and choosing keyword synonyms. How to use the Amazon website to find associated keywords. Simple ways to test your listing's title. Tweaking listings versus creating new listings. The best keyword research tools. Long versus short titles.   Resources:   Related Words Helium 10 Magnet Scope     Related Content:   Keyword Strategies for Your Amazon Bundle Listings Merchant Words Listing Lab     Connect with Karon Thackston:   Marketing Words Amazon Optimization: 10 Quick Tests to Improve Rankings, Traffic & Sales     Smash Your Amazon Competition, Double Your Income! Are you tired of going from store to store to look for inventory just to see other sellers offer it a few months later? Do you want to smash your competition and double your Amazon sales this year? Double your sales without the unnecessary cashout! We're going to share with you the strategies we used to reach the six-figure business we're currently running through wholesale bundles. If you're serious about growing your business, go to www.MommyIncome.com/wholesalebundles.     Get Ready for the BIGGEST Selling Season EVER!   Are you ready for the biggest holiday selling season EVER? Join the Q4 Jumpstart training program to get a jumpstart on your competition. Learn what products you need to keep in your inventory this year to explode your holiday sales, capitalize on the increased holiday spending, and develop a plan to DOUBLE your pre-Q4 sales.   Seats are limited so if you're ready to exponentially boost your Q4 sales this holiday season, visit mommyincome.com/q4 to save your seat today!     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Optimize to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing listfor even more resources.

Starting and running a business is not easy. It takes passion, commitment, dedication, and hard work - and sometime you may not feel like doing the work you need to do to take your business to the next level. In fact, sometimes you may just be too scared to take the next bold leap that will help you achieve your goals and dreams.   On today's episode, we're discussing the importance of accountability and finding accountability partners. We'll share some of the strategies we've used to stay accountable to ourselves, each other, and to our businesses. We'll also share some tips on how you can find an accountability partner.     “Accountability moves mountains and makes millions.” - Kristin Ostrander     This Week on Entrepreneur on a Dime:   What is accountability How staying accountable can help you achieve your goals, dreams, and potential The importance of having an accountability partner The value of constructive criticism and feedback The foundational element of business is having a support system in place Why you should set boundaries with your accountability partner Traits of a good accountability partner How to find accountability partners     Tips for Working with Accountability Partners:   Make appointments Build the relationship Have open conversations Be prepared to be uncomfortable       Download Your Free Worksheet!   Searching for a good accountability partner can sometimes be hard. Click here to download your free cheat sheet on how to find the best accountability partner for you!     Get Ready for the BIGGEST Selling Season EVER!   Are you ready for the biggest holiday selling season EVER? Join the Q4 Jumpstart training program to get a jumpstart on your competition. Learn what products you need to keep in your inventory this year to explode your holiday sales, capitalize on the increased holiday spending, and develop a plan to DOUBLE your pre-Q4 sales.   Seats are limited so if you're ready to exponentially boost your Q4 sales this holiday season, visit mommyincome.com/q4 to save your seat today!    Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Don't forget to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

Q4 is fast approaching and this period is all about maximizing sales and increasing profit between October and December. If you are running an Amazon business, then you likely have many questions surrounding when to buy inventory, how much inventory to buy, and when vendors will run out of stock. Amazon sellers haven't yet missed the boat, but they need to start their research now.   Today, we reveal how you can stop losing profit on Amazon for the upcoming holiday season. We share why it is vital to plan and take control of your inventory management, explain how to build your stock ahead of time, and stress the importance of not forgetting your evergreen products. We also share tips for timing your shipping, retail arbitrage in Q4, and why you should trust the data and resist cutting your prices.   “The number one way you lose money in Q4 is bad inventory management and planning. You can't sell what you haven't purchased.” - Kristin Ostrander       This week on the Amazon Files:   Why you need to pay attention to inventory management and planning. How to build up your stock on a tight budget. Why you shouldn't forget your evergreen products in the run-up to Q4. What you need to know about shipping time. How to shop and ship with retail arbitrage during Q4. Why you shouldn't follow the hottest trends. Why you shouldn't price panic when others are dropping their prices. Why you need to read and trust past data. What to focus on now as a retail arbitrage seller.       Related Content:   Keepa Chrome Extension Dream Big Step Small by Kristin Ostrander Workshop Waiting List Inventory Lab Merchant Words Start FBA Today    Get Ready for the BIGGEST Selling Season EVER!   Are you ready for the biggest holiday selling season EVER? Join the Q4 Jumpstart training program to get a jumpstart on your competition. Learn what products you need to keep in your inventory this year to explode your holiday sales, capitalize on the increased holiday spending, and develop a plan to DOUBLE your pre-Q4 sales.   Seats are limited so if you're ready to exponentially boost your Q4 sales this holiday season, visit mommyincome.com/q4 to save your seat today!   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Losing Money to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.

It takes money to start and grow a business, but when you're an Entrepreneur on a Dime, where do you find the money to support your business? It can be hard to find the capital you need to reinvest in new product launches, new software programs, or new marketing campaigns to attract new customers or clients.   Many new entrepreneurs have untapped money they never even realized they had - and we're not talking about borrowing it from your friends and family or going on a treasure hunt between the couch cushions. Today, we're going to take you on your own, personal treasure hunt to help you find the money you need to support your business that will help you take one step further to achieving your goals.     “With each action you take, you'll have more to invest in your business.” - Amy Feierman     This week on the Amazon Files:   How to find capital for your business Ways to cut costs and save money to raise capital How to stay on track and reduce the temptation to spend while raising capital     Resources Mentioned in this Episode:   Just Between Friends Consignment Let Go app Offer Up app Craigslist Start FBA Today Amazon Course AirBnB     Key Takeaways:   Ask yourself: What is one thing you can give up right now to get closer to your dream business and dream life? Take 15 minutes to write down all of the ways you can increase your income and decrease your expenses.       Get Ready for the BIGGEST Selling Season EVER!   Are you ready for the biggest holiday selling season EVER? Join the Q4 Jumpstart training program to get a jumpstart on your competition. Learn what products you need to keep in your inventory this year to explode your holiday sales, capitalize on the increased holiday spending, and develop a plan to DOUBLE your pre-Q4 sales.   Seats are limited so if you're ready to exponentially boost your Q4 sales this holiday season, visit mommyincome.com/q4 to save your seat today!     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.  

We often feel like we need to be in a hurry to get where we need to go, and it is easy to become overwhelmed by your to-do list. This can lead to you cutting corners, rushing, and missing or forgetting steps. However, this can cost you more time in the long run as you will inevitably have to go back and do it again. Your Amazon business will struggle to reach its potential if you don't correct this mindset and find a more effective methodology.   Today, we share why you need to slow down to grow faster and find your perfect world. We highlight the most effective ways to take care of and organize your to-dos and stress the advantages of having an accountability partner and getting feedback. We describe how to find the middle ground between being a perfectionist and a procrastinator.  We also share how to set-up a 15-minute hustle to knock off your most crucial outstanding task.   “It is better to put the effort and time into a task right from the beginning, rather than going back to correct things.” - Kristin Ostrander   This week on the Amazon Files:   Why you need to slow down and reassess what your perfect world looks like. How to organize your calendar with must-do tasks that you have been putting off. Setting up a system to keep yourself accountable for your to-dos. Creating how-to guides so that you can outsource tasks. How to use 15-minute hustles effectively. How to find the balance between the rush-it and perfectionist mindsets. Why it is vital to have support, accountability, and feedback. Why you should take a CEO-day to slow down and focus on your ‘in a perfect world'.      Related Content:   Dream Big Step Small by Kristin Ostrander     Get Ready for the BIGGEST Selling Season EVER!   Are you ready for the biggest holiday selling season EVER? Join the Q4 Jumpstart training program to get a jumpstart on your competition. Learn what products you need to keep in your inventory this year to explode your holiday sales, capitalize on the increased holiday spending, and develop a plan to DOUBLE your pre-Q4 sales.   Seats are limited so if you're ready to exponentially boost your Q4 sales this holiday season, visit mommyincome.com/q4 to save your seat today!     Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword Slow to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.   

If you are at the start of your Amazon business journey, then finding success and an income that will sustain you can feel like a long way away. You may be running an Amazon business as a side hustle and want to give up the nine-to-five, work from home, and make your side hustle your fulltime job. There may be many steps and pivots to make, but it is absolutely possible if you put in the work to find seven-figure success.   Today, Kristin shares her story of building a side hustle to seven figures. She reveals how she moved from eBay to thrifting and from Amazon retail arbitrage to wholesale bundles. Kristin highlights how taking on her mom as a 50/50 partner allowed her to reduce her working hours while increasing income. She also shares an introduction to the side hustle, how to re-invest your return on investment, and why pivots are essential to find and maintain success.     “Little steps are better than no steps. You can inch your way up little by little.” - Kristin Ostrander     This week on the Amazon Files:   Turning items into cash during the golden era of eBay. Kristin's first experiences of thrifting and selling on Amazon. How retail arbitrage changed the game for Amazon sellers. Taking on an Amazon business partner. Developing a process to reduce hours and increase income. An introduction to the 15-minute hustle. Following a formula to split return on investment to different parts of the business. Why Kristin pivoted her business from RA to wholesale bundles. Why pivots are the natural progression of expanding a business. Making the transition from managing inventory in-home to using a prep center.     Resources:   My Prep Center     Related Content:   Dream Big Step Small by Kristin Ostrander    Jumpstart Your Amazon Business Today! Are you ready to jumpstart your Amazon business but don't know how? We can guide you step by step through easy-to-understand video instructions for your Amazon business must-haves. We've got everything you need in one place -- from setting up your Amazon account to shipping your items to Amazon fulfillment centers. Go to Start FBA Today to start your exciting Amazon journey.   Grow Your Amazon Business! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Amazon Files, the show to help Amazon seller along their business journey one step at a time with your hosts and Amazon experts, Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show and leave us your honest review. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with your friends on social media! Use the codeword FBA Success to join us on Facebook. Each week we host a live discussion on how to grow your Amazon business. Don't forget to check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list for even more resources.  

Meet Mommy Income! Kristin Ostrander and Amy Feierman are two dynamic Amazon selling moms who dedicate their energy to helping others start and scale businesses on Amazon. With over 22 years of combined e-commerce experience they are fully equipped to teach the necessary skills e-commerce sellers need to take their business to the next level. With a unique approach to Amazon, their Wholesale Bundles System, they have generated over $2 million in sales over the last 12 months.

Amy Feierman and Kristin Ostrander of MommyIncome.com have generated over $2 million in sales on Amazon over the last 12 months with a unique strategy that has high margins and lower costs per sale. What are they selling on Amazon? Bundles -- Think shampoo and conditioner, peanut and butter, or any 2-6 products that compliment each other and provide some added value and convenience to the buyer. Note: Click here to download Amy & Kristin’s top tips for sourcing, packaging, and selling wholesale bundles on Amazon from this episode. Amy and Kristin have both been selling online for over 10 years, but recently they have shifted their focus onto this specific strategy of wholesale bundles – and it’s working really well for a number of reasons. These bundles make life easier for the 1-click ordering, free Prime shipping Amazon customer, and they make life better for you as a seller because you face less competition and can earn better profit margins. Tune in to hear how Amy and Kristin go about their product research that leaves them confident their bundles are going to sell without any paid ads, product reviews, or marketing efforts. You'll also learn how they're sourcing their inventory, the kinds of upfront investment needed, and the price points and margins they're working with.

Amy Feierman is the co-host of The Amazon Files Podcast alongside her business partner Kristin Ostrander. Together, Amy and Kristin teach the Wholesale Bundle System where they equip Amazon sellers on how to find and create their custom wholesale bundle. Aside from being a podcaster, Amy is also an entrepreneur who has been selling online for a decade.   Amy joins me today to share how she and her business partner got more of their YouTube viewers to listen to their podcast. She discusses how they market from one platform to another as well as the importance of putting all their links - podcast and YouTube - on one page. She also shares how launching the podcast has impacted their business and why you shouldn’t start a podcast if your goal is to generate revenue.       “It’s really understanding what the audience wants to hear in a video versus what they want to hear on a podcast.” - Amy Feierman     This week on Podcast Rockstars: The turning point that led Amy to start a podcast The avenue that allows Amy and her co-host to interact with their audience The things they leave in the video but not in the audio The different expectations between doing something live versus pre-recorded audio The reason their podcast introduction is less than three minutes Why video content is more challenging than audio Tips on how to get comfortable in front of the mic or the camera How to overcome the hurdle of thinking you’re not good at something The type of visual content YouTube viewers prefer A tip to those who are putting podcasting off because they are afraid A message to those who are putting podcasting off because ‘they don't have time’     Connect with Amy Feierman: Mommy Income Website The Amazon Files Podcast Amy Feierman on Facebook       Become a Podcast Rockstar!   Thanks for tuning into Podcast Rockstars - the show that helps business leaders become podcast legends. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest review. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn and share your favorite episodes!   Join our exclusive Podcast Rockstars Facebook group to connect with other podcast legends and legends-in-the-making to ask your most pressing questions and tell us what guests you’d love to hear on the show!   And don’t forget to join our mailing list to learn what it takes to create great show notes for your podcast as well as receive updates on our latest episodes, blog posts, and other rockin’ content!

Amy is a podcaster, educator and entrepreneur who has been selling online for almost 10 years. While she started on eBay, most of that time was focused on Amazon. In 2014, she and a friend/colleague started teaching others how to sell on Amazon. This has become her area of expertise. Now now co-hosts the Amazon Files show that you can catch live every Monday night at 9pm eastern. Replays are available on YouTube or a podcast of the same name. Amy’s goal to help others start and grow their Amazon businesses so they can build lives they love. Business Building InsightsIn business it’s best to have multiple places to sell your product. Having a website is essential because that’s where you want to steer people. If you want to broaden your audience, Amazon is a great way to do that. The search in Amazon is amazing as long as you optimize your listing with keywords that people are actively searching for. If you’re selling in Amazon be aware of the rules. Understand the platform well. Read the terms of service and the guidelines. Ask questions of you don’t understand. By niching down you can focus on the segment of the audience actually looking for and buying your product. Work on where you are today and what you want to accomplish. Take baby steps towards that end goal. Don’t do something without a reason behind why you’re doing it. Amazon feels overwhelming. Take it one step at a time and don’t let fear take over business potential. Resources Mentioned Merchant Words (https://www.merchantwords.com/) – Connect the dots between buyer keywords and your products. Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com) – Amy talks about this in relation to keyword search. Contact Links Website (http://www.mommyincome.com) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/mommyincome) Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/mommyincome) Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mommyincome) Gift Biz ResourcesJoin our (http://www.giftbizunwrapped.com/GooglePodcasts) . That helps us spread the word to more makers just like you. Thanks! Sue