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#1120: If you think you can learn to resell on Amazon without guidance, please listen to this episode

Silent Sales Machine Radio · with · February 2, 2026 · 34 min

Summary

This episode stresses the critical importance of guidance for new Amazon resellers to avoid common, business-jeopardizing mistakes. It highlights recurring pitfalls faced by sellers who attempt to navigate the complex Amazon marketplace without expert advice, leading to lost time, money, and potential bans. The episode strongly advocates for structured learning and community support to build a sustainable and profitable Amazon selling business.

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amazon & marketplacesfounder & leadership

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amazon seller mistakesamazon seller guidancereplens selling modelamazon policy expertamazon seller communitiesamazon fba new seller advice

Episode description

Our free facebook group for Amazon sellers sees it DAILY. New members join and share the same sentiment over and over and over... "I WISH I'D FOUND YOU SOONER!" Without exaggeration - I've seen that posted literally dozens of times in the past few months alone in our group. The same mistakes are being made over and over by new sellers and it puts their entire Amazon selling career in jeopardy! What are these common mistakes? That's what we talk about on today's episode! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SZv14bF5dEs Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/mistakes - See the full list of mistakes and talk it over with other sellers in our free group SilentJim.com/free11 - The book that started it all - a million+ of copies sold and the latest version (update number 11) is FREE! JeffSchick.com - For a few dollars per month, you can put an e-commerce and Amazon policy expert/lawyer on retainer and avoid all the stupid mistakes newbies make! 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. 100% FREE! Facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 83,000 + 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! Th

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Don't attempt to learn Amazon reselling without guidance; self-learning often leads to critical errors that endanger your business.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Common mistakes by new Amazon sellers, such as policy violations or incorrect product sourcing, can put an entire Amazon selling career in jeopardy.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Leverage expert advice and community support, like the "Proven Amazon Course" or online seller groups, to avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your learning curve.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Consider retaining an e-commerce and Amazon policy expert/lawyer to proactively prevent legal and policy-related mistakes that many new sellers make.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Utilize the Replenishment (Replens) selling model as a popular and effective starting point for new Amazon sellers, as it is a lower-risk and lower-cost approach.

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