Today we’re talking tools and tackling the number one question I get asked – what does this business really cost. Before we start, I wanted to share a tip that helps me accomplish as much as I can each day to move my business forward.  Before I go to sleep I make a list of three things I will accomplish the next day and I attempt to get through all three.  I suggest you do the same and let me know how well it works for you. I’ve been using Feedback Genius for some time as it works to...

Today’s podcast comes to you from Las Vegas. I’m at an Amazon Conference along with about 800 other people.  Today I’ll take a look at a few things all the sellers are buzzing about here.  There is another conference in early August that I’ll be here for.  It’s a sourcing show and a good place to get ideas for merchandise, to meet people and do some wholesale sourcing.  You can find out more about it at asdonline.com One topic of discussion here is cash flow.  The cash flow problems...

Today’s topic is tools.  I’m highlighting two tools that will help you keep track of your Amazon FBA.  You can find out more about them by heading over to the resource section on the MarketingCrazy website. The first tool is Manage By Stats.  This is a great tool that allows you to get all the stats on your business.  It will tell you how much you’re paying out, items that need restocked, Amazon fees, warehouse fees, promo rebate totals, track conversion rates and much more.  A really...

On today’s episode of Sellers Gone Wild I’m going to talk about the hurdles that keep people from getting started selling their first product on Amazon. I always planned to be the CEO of a company.  I was very driven in law school.  I then went into a video game startup because it was one of my passions and it worked out quite nicely.  Dancing is another passion of mine and I built a brand around products relating to that.  Now I am hooked on selling on Amazon and it has worked out so very...

Today has been a crazy business day. I have a list of things that I’ve accomplished just today in launching a new product. I want to take you along on my trip down the rabbit hole and give you some key points about what I’ve done today. First, an important reminder that my free online sellers bootcamp is coming up on July 22.  It’s time to sign up for the bootcamp which will give you an overview of what it takes to become an FBA Amazon private label seller. I am putting out new products on...

The topic today is all about product reviews.  Customers that leave feedback impact the buying decision of other potential customers and that’s a big part of the reason product reviews are so very important. For reviews, my first step is to reach out to family and friends.  I will record a quick video that has them go through the process of searching for my product on Amazon and purchasing it.  This usually involves 100 people for me.  I then continue to email them to see if they followed...

I’m on the road again!  Today’s episode is all about how to move along the process of sourcing your product and how not to get hung up on forks in the road.  Once you’ve done all the research and have a product you believe people will want, now it’s time to get it!  Woo Hoo!! On today’s episode of the Online Sellers Gone Wild podcast, I’ll go through the steps of sourcing and the things that need to be done while you are engaged in the act of sourcing. First stop is Alibaba.  Search your...

This time I’m actually driving in my car while podcasting…Woo Hoo.  That’s crazy!  I’m inspired by John Lee Dumas and his daily podcast Entrepreneur on Fire. He inspires me to do more podcasting which in turn allows me to break down what I’m doing as I discuss it. On today’s episode of the Online Sellers Gone Wild podcast, I talk about product selection as it applies to Amazon business.  When you are choosing a product there are two really important factors to consider: * Choose a product...

SGW 007: One Day on the Shopify Tour, 3 Mind Numbing Realities and how they relate to our Amazon Business, Private Label and FBA, and our Future Woohoo, Episode #7! Something crazy every week. Yes, this episode came out of the blue, as many undoubtedly will, as I went to the shopify retail tour, and spent the day among experts, gurus, and aimless wanderers.  Lesson learned? Canadians Rock. No really. I walked away with an even greater appreciation for what we do, and how we are positioned...

Woohoo, Episode #6! Something crazy every week. That’s my mantra! Something that has the potential to propel your business forward. In this episode, we finally continue our discussion from Episode 2, continuing to lay out the overall FBA / Private Label business plan, and reviewing our 8 steps (and ending with #9). The first four steps, we quickly covered in Episode 2 and Episode 5, and now we continue covering with the final steps of the amazon overview. We continue where we left off, right...