This episode features an interview with Debbie Shadlock, an Amazon seller and coach based in Canada, who specializes in cross-border selling between the US and Canada. She shares her journey, the challenges and advantages of operating in both markets, and insights into avoiding common pitfalls while building a flexible, lifestyle-friendly e-commerce business.
Key takeaways
Cross-border selling on Amazon (.ca and .com) can significantly reduce price tanking compared to solely selling in the US market, offering more stable margins.
Utilizing prep centers in both Canada and the US is crucial for efficiently managing inventory and optimizing profitability for cross-border operations.
New Amazon sellers should prioritize consistent shipping and learning over immediate high ROI, as the initial stages are critical for gaining experience and avoiding costly mistakes.
Embrace the "laptop lifestyle" by structuring your e-commerce business to operate remotely, allowing for significant personal flexibility and travel.
Seek out experienced coaches or community forums to preemptively learn from others' mistakes and navigate common e-commerce challenges more effectively.
Today on our all new episode Brian and Robin Joy interview one of our team coaches, Debbie Shadlock. Debbie lives in Canada but sells in the US and in Canada. You can do the business models we teach here from anywhere. We've got students of the Proven Amazon Course who buy and sell in the United States for a living as their full -time income on Amazon without ever seeing or touching their inventory because they're doing it from another country. Our special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com discusses CSM brand reviews and how to help yourself. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/MVlkN-DSp1I Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/bookacall - Book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 - Nashville workshop is your next opportunity to take this class. Path to 100 ASIN's - The Replens Accelerator workshop that Brian and Robin Joy are teaching live in August 16th and 17th! PrepCenterNetwork.com - Need a hand in prepping inventory? We have a list of all known Amazon seller prep centers. WORLDWIDE! My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam -
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Cross-border selling on Amazon (.ca and .com) can significantly reduce price tanking compared to solely selling in the US market, offering more stable margins.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Utilizing prep centers in both Canada and the US is crucial for efficiently managing inventory and optimizing profitability for cross-border operations.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
New Amazon sellers should prioritize consistent shipping and learning over immediate high ROI, as the initial stages are critical for gaining experience and avoiding costly mistakes.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Embrace the "laptop lifestyle" by structuring your e-commerce business to operate remotely, allowing for significant personal flexibility and travel.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Seek out experienced coaches or community forums to preemptively learn from others' mistakes and navigate common e-commerce challenges more effectively.
