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#1041: Amazon has slightly changed how it reports sales rank and resellers need to know the facts

Silent Sales Machine Radio · with Jimmy Smith, Brian Olson, Jim · July 28, 2025 · 49 min

Summary

Amazon has subtly altered its sales rank reporting, impacting how resellers use tools like Keepa for inventory decisions. This episode breaks down these changes, their implications for sourcing, and forecasts how AI will shape the future of Amazon reselling. Tune in to understand these critical shifts and maintain your competitive edge.

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amazon & marketplacesai & automationfounder & leadership

Topics covered

amazon sales rank changesbsr algorithm updateskeepa analysisai in ecommerce resellingreseller automationscaling amazon businessinventory buying decisionsamazon account brokerage

Episode description

Today we have a three-way conversation between Jimmy Smith, Brian Olson and Jim. They discuss the recent changes in the way Amazon reports sales rank on ASINs and the fairly minimal but still significant change that this will have for some resellers as they use tools like Keepa to make good inventory buying decisions.   They also spend some time talking about how AI might impact the reselling business in the future.   It's a great conversation with a little something for everyone, but it's not the friendliest show for newbies, as some of the topics are fairly acronym-heavy.   Bottom line: the opportunity is only getting better, and the tools/strategies are getting better in the ever-expanding ocean of opportunity that is "Amazon reselling"   This episode also discusses why NOW is the best time to get into the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training because you can LOCK IN your monthly fee before the major price increase happens later this summer and all new students will be paying far more than your low grandfathered rate for this world class and constantly improving training!   Sponsored by SilentJim.com/buyorsell - Our preferred partner for selling your Amazon account or buying a new or seasoned account!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/muY7HL05Ons   Show note LINKS :   TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling busin

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What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Analyze how the recent subtle changes in Amazon's sales rank reporting (BSR) affect your inventory sourcing decisions and Keepa usage.
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Investigate automation tools and strategies discussed in the context of Amazon reselling to scale your operations more efficiently.
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Consider how AI advancements might influence your reselling business model and identify potential opportunities for automation or new ventures.
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