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#795: The realities of building a work from home Amazon business as a married couple

Silent Sales Machine Radio · with Kip and Wendy Sykes · March 4, 2024 · 48 min

Summary

This episode shares the journey of Kip and Wendy, a couple who built a successful Amazon FBA business using the Replens model after initially struggling with private label. It highlights the importance of adapting strategies, leveraging community support, and the role of coaching and masterminds in navigating the complexities of ecommerce. Ecommerce operators will learn about the resilience required to succeed on Amazon and the value of continuous learning and community engagement.

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amazon & marketplacesfounder & leadershipsupply chain & operations

Topics covered

amazon fbareplens modelonline arbitrageprivate label pitfallsecommerce coachingmastermind groupswork-from-home businesscommunity support

Episode description

On today's all new podcast episode we interview a couple who has been in our community as students of the ProvenAmazonCourse.com for about six years. They've seen periods of incredible success as well as some challenging times, but they've learned and grown and diversified their way into a nice business. They have some great stories to share about their journey and there's a little something for everyone as they discuss what's worked, what didn't work so well and where they are going from here. They've done it together as a couple and the sky is the limit for this dedicated team of two! They are picking up momentum currently on Walmart as well - a topic we plan to hit very heavily in some break out sessions at the upcoming TheProvenConference.com event in Orlando! Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/-kiFbfxh6vM Today's episode is sponsored by Getida - http://silentjim.com/reimburse Are you wondering if you are not getting all of your Amazon payouts like refund reimbursements? We recommend working with Getida. Their success rate in recovering lost funds is well above average! Wendy and Kip were on the show in podcast episode #287. You can listen to that episode at https://silentjim.com/podcast Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Don't get stuck doing things your way when they aren’t working; be open to learning new strategies like the Replens model for Amazon FBA success.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Actively seek and engage with ecommerce communities and coaching programs to gain new perspectives and overcome business plateaus.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Form or join a mastermind group to combat isolation, gain diverse insights, and build supportive relationships that extend beyond business discussions.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Be prepared to pivot your business strategy; Kip and Wendy found success scaling with Replens after an unsuccessful venture into private label.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Focus on building strong personal and professional relationships within the ecommerce community, as these can be as valuable as direct financial gains.

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