This episode features a new Amazon seller who, in just a few months, built a five-figure business operating primarily on replens while working a full-time job. He shares his strategy for sourcing products by analyzing store shelves and expanding research to related products online, moving beyond traditional barcode scanning for retail arbitrage. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a scalable Amazon FBA business with limited time.
Key takeaways
Instead of relying solely on barcode scanning, take photos of entire store shelves to identify potential product categories and then research those products and related variations online.
Focus on finding 'replens' (replenishable) products that can be consistently sourced and restocked, leading to a more stable and scalable Amazon FBA business.
Leverage online ordering and direct communication with store managers to source cases of high-performing products identified through initial retail arbitrage research, even if they aren't readily available on shelves.
Prioritize joining supportive communities and training programs that offer proven strategies and direct access to successful practitioners, avoiding schemes with vague promises and no community support.
Today's guest has a full-time job with limited time to dedicate to his Amazon adventure, but he's already scaling fast and doing great! He's finding numerous great REPLENS in his local area stores and online. He calls the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training his "roadmap" that's helping him build a great business that will one day "bring him home". This is the latest of 100s of success stories from our students - prepared to be inspired! Today's show is sponsored by Getida http://silentjim.com/reimburse - the free service that finds money Amazon owes you Today's guest Shad Adams Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ib_UCftAr6Y Show note LINKS: SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word "free" to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim's latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online or visit https://silentjim.com/free11 TheProvenConference.com - It's not too late to attend our May 23-25th 2024 live event in Orlando! Nearly 800 registered to attend! Some tickets remain, and livestream is less than $1 per session (and you get ALL event recordings!) Get the latest cutting edge ideas from our top performing students for less than $1 per session! Hurry though - when the event starts the price goes WAY up! SilentJim.com/bookacall - Boo
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Instead of relying solely on barcode scanning, take photos of entire store shelves to identify potential product categories and then research those products and related variations online.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Focus on finding 'replens' (replenishable) products that can be consistently sourced and restocked, leading to a more stable and scalable Amazon FBA business.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Leverage online ordering and direct communication with store managers to source cases of high-performing products identified through initial retail arbitrage research, even if they aren't readily available on shelves.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Prioritize joining supportive communities and training programs that offer proven strategies and direct access to successful practitioners, avoiding schemes with vague promises and no community support.
