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#1051: Ungating for brands and products on Amazon - let's keep it simple - A mini episode

Silent Sales Machine Radio · August 14, 2025 · 7 min

Summary

New Amazon sellers often face the frustrating challenge of 'gating,' which restricts them from selling popular products. This mini-episode demystifies the ungating process, offering specific strategies and resources to help sellers quickly earn Amazon's trust and gain approval to sell restricted ASINs and brands. It simplifies what many perceive as a complex hurdle, enabling sellers to expand their product catalog and scale their Amazon businesses efficiently.

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amazon & marketplacessupply chain & operations

Topics covered

amazon ungatinggated categories amazonamazon seller trustseller central ungatingrestricted products amazon3pmercury software

Episode description

New sellers on Amazon run into a frustration that is very common. It's the challenge of being gated from selling many of the great products, ASINs and brands that they otherwise would be excited to sell.   Earning Amazon's trust is not as hard as some have made it out to be however.   On today's episode I give you a couple of very specific strategies and resources that will have you flying through the gating process sooner than you thought possible!   Watch this mini episode here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9KtzeDocPms   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/ungating - A great open discussion on the topic (membership in our free Facebook group is required) 3PMercury.com/friends - The best pricing anywhere on the full 3PMercury software https://3pmercury.com/extention - Get the free extension as part of the first wave of users! The price will be $30 per month for those who don't snag this quickly!   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 business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details!   My Silent Team Facebook group - <a href= "https:/

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Utilize specific strategies and resources to expedite the ungating process on Amazon, moving beyond common frustrations.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Focus on building trust with Amazon through adherence to policies and proper documentation to unlock gated categories and brands.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Leverage community discussions and specialized software tools like 3PMercury to streamline ungating requests and navigate Seller Central.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Identify products that are generally easier to get ungated for to build initial momentum and familiarity with the process.

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