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#820: How scary are the latest Amazon fee and shipping changes? What's the good and bad news?

Silent Sales Machine Radio · April 18, 2024 · 75 min

Summary

Amazon sellers are facing new fee and shipping changes. This episode brings together a panel of experts to discuss the good and bad news, offering predictions on the overall impact for sellers and exploring strategies to navigate these updates. Both new and experienced sellers will gain insights into adapting their strategies, understanding emerging solutions, and leveraging services to mitigate potential challenges.

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Themes

amazon & marketplacessupply chain & operationsfinance & fundraising

Topics covered

amazon fba feesamazon shipping costsamazon policy changesprofit margins on amazonwholesale and private label strategiesintellectual property for amazon sellers

Episode description

A panel of leaders from our team got together to tackle these questions recently and we recorded the conversation. ALL Amazon resellers, bundle sellers and anyone who is considering selling on Amazon will benefit from hearing this discussion.   Overview: A couple times per year for the past 20+ years we've seen both minor and major updates and changes come into play for sellers on Amazon, eBay etc.   Amazon has changed policy and fee structures recently so we dive into the details.   Right now there's a lot of discussion about the latest fee and shipping changes on Amazon for example. How concerned are serious sellers? How big of an impact will these changes have?   Topics covered among others: Has the opportunity on Amazon changed? Is it harder now? If so, how much? Are changes necessary in light of these changes? How are these changes BENEFITING especially newer sellers? What's the bottom line impact we are predicting as far as total impact sellers will see? What solutions have already floated to address these changes?   Watch this epiosde on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Pm2YNbxg-yU   This episode is sponsored by https://humnbird.com - They help sellers get established on Amazon (sell in the US from anywhere in the world), They specialize in everything from Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Patents, Corporation Setup to Branding, Design and Marketing. We recommend their affordable systems and solutions giving you everything you need for your wholesale and private label business even overseas!   Show note LINKS:   Khang's podcast episode 754 <a href= "https://silentjim.com/podcast/episode-754-f

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Understand that fee and shipping changes are a regular occurrence on Amazon, happening a couple of times per year, and proactively adapt rather than react.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
New sellers might actually benefit from some of the changes, so analyze the updates for potential advantages in specific niches or business models.
What does this episode say about finance & fundraising?
Consider diversifying your fulfillment strategy beyond FBA, or thoroughly re-evaluate your product's unit economics to account for increased costs.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Explore expert predictions on overall financial impact to benchmark your own potential outcomes and identify areas for cost optimization.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Investigate and implement strategies and solutions emerging to address these changes, such as optimizing product dimensions, shipping methods, or intellectual property protection.

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