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#1145: Building a beautiful business on Amazon.com (U.S.) as a reseller living in Istanbul!

Silent Sales Machine Radio · with Susanna Tiroc · March 26, 2026 · 49 min

Summary

This episode features Susanna Tiroc, an Amazon reseller based in Istanbul, who built a profitable Amazon U.S. business using prep centers without ever handling inventory. It highlights the viability of Amazon reselling for international entrepreneurs and emphasizes the importance of structured training and community support for new sellers.

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amazon & marketplacessupply chain & operationsfounder & leadership

Topics covered

amazon fbainternational sellingprep centersabove buy box strategynew seller trainingproof of concept

Episode description

Regardless of if you live inside or outside of the U.S., it's irrelevant when it comes to building a great Amazon reselling business on Amazon(.com), and today's guest is just another example that proves it! Today we interview a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student who lives in Istanbul and is building a great business selling on Amazon.com in the U.S. without seeing or touching her products! She's just following the same system we teach to all our students living inside and outside the U.S. With the use of the two step strategy we've developed, we are seeing more exciting success stories than ever before! We are teaching sellers to find more and more of the MILLIONS of understocked and UNSTOCKED popular items that aren't as readily available as they should be in most or all of the hundreds of Amazon U.S. warehouses. Also note - our TheProvenConference.com event is coming up in August 2026 - keep an eye on that website for details and plan to join us! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ofS5XDez80E Show note LINKS: My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.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! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consulta

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Utilize U.S.-based prep centers to manage inventory for Amazon FBA, enabling international sellers to operate without touching products.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Don't be afraid to price products above the Buy Box, as demonstrated by Susanna's first successful sale, proving that sales are possible even without the lowest price.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Leverage structured training programs and community support (like "Kickstart" groups) to navigate the initial complexities of launching an Amazon business and ensure accountability.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Focus on achieving the "proof of concept" with your first sale, as it validates the business model and provides significant motivation for continued growth, regardless of initial profit margins.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
International sellers can successfully operate on Amazon U.S. by understanding and adapting to logistical challenges like account validation and finding reliable prep services.

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