#92: A simple free search on Linkedin that reveals awesome inventory for sellers

Silent Sales Machine Radio · with Teresa Rose · September 11, 2017 · 30 min

Summary

This episode reveals a clever, free LinkedIn search strategy for online sellers to discover wholesale inventory opportunities. By leveraging LinkedIn, ecommerce entrepreneurs can uncover potential suppliers and products from home, giving them a competitive edge in sourcing.

Key takeaways

• Utilize LinkedIn's search functions to identify wholesale suppliers and products, focusing on roles like 'wholesale manager' or 'distributor.'
• Look for connections or mutual interests on LinkedIn that can lead to warm introductions to potential suppliers.
• Don't underestimate the power of publicly available information on LinkedIn profiles to find sourcing leads.
• The strategy is free and can be done from home, making it accessible for sellers with limited budgets or time.
• Combine LinkedIn searches with other sourcing methods (like Amazon searches mentioned in prior episodes) for a comprehensive approach.

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Episode description

Today Jim is joined once again by Teresa Rose. She's an incredible coach on our team who quickly became recognized for her wholesale sourcing expertise after her last appearance on the show back in episode #39 (listen to that show if you missed it - she showed us how to use simple Amazon searches to uncover golden opportunities!) Teresa and Jim discuss how simple searches on Linked In can uncover virtual gold mines of opportunity for online sellers - from the comfort of home! Show notes at SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes Teresa Rose on Episode #39 JimCockrumCoaching.com Magisto.com SilentSalesMachine.com ProvenAmazonCourse.com Linkedin.com

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

Utilize LinkedIn's search functions to identify wholesale suppliers and products, focusing on roles like 'wholesale manager' or 'distributor.'

What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?

Look for connections or mutual interests on LinkedIn that can lead to warm introductions to potential suppliers.

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

Don't underestimate the power of publicly available information on LinkedIn profiles to find sourcing leads.

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

The strategy is free and can be done from home, making it accessible for sellers with limited budgets or time.

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?

Combine LinkedIn searches with other sourcing methods (like Amazon searches mentioned in prior episodes) for a comprehensive approach.

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