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#1043: Three big reasons why right now is a great time for NEW sellers to get serious about Amazon selling

Silent Sales Machine Radio · July 31, 2025 · 12 min

Summary

New Amazon sellers today have a distinct advantage over those who started years ago due to clearer policies, advanced automation tools, and sophisticated selling strategies. This episode argues that the current Amazon landscape is more favorable for newcomers to identify profitable niches and scale their businesses efficiently. Ecommerce operators considering Amazon should leverage these advancements for a strong market entry.

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amazon & marketplacesai & automationfounder & leadership

Topics covered

amazon selling advantages for new sellersamazon policy enforcementselling tools and softwareautomating asin managementfinding above buy box asinsamazon selling strategiesecommerce automation

Episode description

Is it possible that sellers who start selling NOW have an advantage over those of us who started say, 4 years ago?   I think so for several reasons! 1) Amazon has clarified several policies and enforcement is more consistent. 2) The tools and software we have now are incredible (i.e. automating a catalog of 1,000s of ASINs) and 3) the strategies we have available to us now are incredible compared to what we had even just a few years ago (example - finding above buy box ASINs)   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/GUkxebIX30w   Show note LINKS: SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, reco

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Amazon has refined its policies and enforcement, reducing ambiguity and allowing new sellers to focus on growth rather than navigating complex regulations.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Utilize advanced selling tools and software that automate tasks like catalog management for thousands of ASINs, significantly lowering the barrier to entry and increasing efficiency.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Implement sophisticated new strategies like identifying "above buy box" ASINs to gain a competitive edge and build a sustainable business faster.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
New sellers benefit from a more predictable environment, allowing for strategic planning rather than reacting to constant policy shifts.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
The evolution of Amazon as a platform has created a fertile ground for new entrants with the right tools and strategies, making a "late start" potentially an ideal start.

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