#723: Stepped away from her IT career to live the flexible Amazon seller lifestyle
Silent Sales Machine Radio
· with Unnamed former high school teacher and IT professional
· October 26, 2023
· 64 min
Summary
This episode features a former IT professional who built a multi-six-figure Amazon business, highlighting her shift from private label aspirations to successful branded bundles and unique cross-border selling strategies between Canada and the US. It offers actionable insights into building a flexible, profitable Amazon FBA venture without needing to create new products from scratch, emphasizing innovative sourcing and branding.
Key takeaways
Explore branded bundles as a strategy to build a brand identity on Amazon without the risks or capital investment of developing new private label products.
Investigate cross-border selling opportunities, specifically between Canada and the US, as an untapped sourcing and sales channel for increased revenue and unique product acquisition.
Leverage discounted gift cards for product sourcing to significantly reduce costs and boost profit margins in arbitrage and other Amazon selling models.
Prioritize community and specialized training programs, like ProvenAmazonCourse.com, for guidance, support, and to avoid common pitfalls ("sketchy" elements) prevalent in online selling.
Consider transitioning existing career skills into online entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by the guest's move from IT into a flexible Amazon selling lifestyle.
Today's guest is a former high school teacher and IT professional who stepped away from her career to live a flexible lifestyle on her own terms thanks to the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training and her multiple six figure sales. Initially, she considered launching a private label brand with a different strategy before finding us, but she moved decided against that because of what she calls some "sketchy" elements in the other group, but as she's grown into the Amazon opportunity, she's now exploring branded bundles as her way to step into building a brand without needing any new products of her own. She's also had significant success with moving items from Canada to the US and vice versa - a cool twist to the typical sourcing strategies that we've ever heard on our show! We are so glad she found our community and she has an exciting story to share! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/h9gf3JU_S7I Today's show is sponsored by Arbitrage Card - Save cash with DISCOUNTED GIFT CARDS! A member of our community has put together a free eBook on this topic which includes a basic introduction to gift cards as well as some tips and resources that can benefit even those who are already experienced with gift cards. Get the free report at: silentjim.com/giftcards Show note LINKS: ProvenBrickInvesting.com - Learn how to sell Legos with Greg Webb! https://SilentSalesMachine.c
Frequently asked about this episode
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Explore branded bundles as a strategy to build a brand identity on Amazon without the risks or capital investment of developing new private label products.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Investigate cross-border selling opportunities, specifically between Canada and the US, as an untapped sourcing and sales channel for increased revenue and unique product acquisition.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Leverage discounted gift cards for product sourcing to significantly reduce costs and boost profit margins in arbitrage and other Amazon selling models.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize community and specialized training programs, like ProvenAmazonCourse.com, for guidance, support, and to avoid common pitfalls ("sketchy" elements) prevalent in online selling.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Consider transitioning existing career skills into online entrepreneurship, as demonstrated by the guest's move from IT into a flexible Amazon selling lifestyle.
