This episode features Jim Seelman, an Amazon seller from New Zealand who built a successful business selling in the US. He started with online arbitrage and replens, growing an initial $300,000 business to over half a million, and now focuses on helping brands optimize their Amazon presence. The episode highlights the opportunity for third-party sellers on Amazon and the potential to transition from direct selling to offering brand consulting services.
Key takeaways
You can build a significant Amazon FBA business from anywhere in the world by leveraging online arbitrage and prep center partners in the US.
Transitioning from direct selling to offering Amazon optimization services to brands can create a new, high-value income stream once you understand the Amazon landscape.
The
Proven Product Partnering
(PPP) model involves helping brands improve their Amazon presence for a percentage of their increased sales, a win-win for both parties.
Leveraging online arbitrage (OA) and replens strategies is a viable entry point into Amazon selling, even when located internationally.
Community and mentorship are crucial for success in the ecommerce space, providing support and valuable insights.
Today's podcast guest interview is with a gentleman who was desperate to find a way to connect and give purpose to his son who was struggling. They tried many things but eventually discovered that building a business together was the one thing that pulled them together and put his son on a great life path. That was a few years ago when they discovered our community... Jump forward a couple years and they now have a thriving business built on the principles found in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training! Our guest last appeared on the show over a year ago, but he's now gone full-time in to his Amazon business after leaving his school principal career to pursue his e-commerce dreams with his son. And get this - they live in New Zealand but do ALL of their buying/selling in the US without seeing or touching their products! They've built a thriving seven figure business and you'll hear all about it on today's episode! Listen to our announcement at the end of this episode to get details about this special opportunity! ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 - Our pre-conference workshop titled Path to 100 ASIN's - The Replens Accelerator. Brian and Robin Joy are teaching live in Orlando in May! Check out our episode sponsor: Profit Cyclops - Realtime Order Tracking and Profit Calculation Easy to view dashboards and charts in days, weeks and months. A staple to your everyday operations, everything that Amazon misses to show you. Show note LINKS: PPP: ProvenProductPartnering.com (this course
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
You can build a significant Amazon FBA business from anywhere in the world by leveraging online arbitrage and prep center partners in the US.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Transitioning from direct selling to offering Amazon optimization services to brands can create a new, high-value income stream once you understand the Amazon landscape.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
The
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Proven Product Partnering
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
(PPP) model involves helping brands improve their Amazon presence for a percentage of their increased sales, a win-win for both parties.
