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#900: A coaching student who didn't expect to need an Amazon business and is grateful for support

Silent Sales Machine Radio · with Brian · September 23, 2024 · 45 min

Summary

After a life-altering accident, Brian pivoted from an "outdoorsy" lifestyle to building a thriving Amazon business through the Proven Amazon Course (PAC). This episode reveals how his unexpected journey, fueled by dedicated coaching, enabled him to become a successful seller. Learn his practical sourcing strategies and the critical role mentorship played in accelerating his growth and avoiding costly mistakes.

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Themes

amazon & marketplacesfounder & leadershipsupply chain & operations

Topics covered

amazon fbaamazon seller coachingproduct sourcing strategiesonline income generationwholesale and private label on amazonbusiness resilience

Episode description

Today's new interview is with a successful ProvenAmazonCourse.com student who was forced to find a way to earn an income "indoors" after having an accident riding horses. He'd always been an "outdoors" kind of guy, and he still is since recovering, but his Amazon seller skills are his primary income now and he's doing great!   He's a big fan of our coaching program as well as he explains, "I wish I would have started with coaching sooner - I would have avoided so many mistakes and would have ramped up even faster."   You'll enjoy Brian's matter-of-fact, plain spoken approach to describing what he sells, where he finds it, how he applies his sourcing rules to keepa and much more on today's all new episode.   This episode is sponsored by https://humnbird.com - They help sellers get established on Amazon.com (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. They offer a tax service, too. We recommend their affordable systems and solutions giving you everything you need for your wholesale and private label business even overseas!   Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/OaNUx3Lfpuc     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   SilentJim.com/bookacall<

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Coaching significantly accelerates growth and minimizes mistakes: Brian regrets not starting coaching sooner, emphasizing its value in navigating Amazon's complexities.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Implement a disciplined sourcing strategy: Brian shares his "matter-of-fact" approach to identifying profitable products and applying specific sourcing rules, likely involving tools like Keepa.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Amazon FBA offers a viable path to primary income, even starting unexpectedly: Brian's story demonstrates how a forced career change can lead to a successful online business.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Leverage comprehensive support services for international selling: Humnbird provides crucial assistance for IP, trademarks, legal setup, and marketing, especially for non-US sellers targeting the Amazon US market.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Building multiple income streams through e-commerce platforms like Amazon provides financial resilience: The episode highlights the potential for e-commerce to become a primary income source and contribute to financial security.

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