This episode dives deep into the lucrative world of Amazon wholesale, revealing how to secure high-volume product deals directly from manufacturers and distributors. Corey Ganim, an expert in the field, shares his strategies for identifying profitable products, building strong supplier relationships, and leveraging group buys to scale an Amazon business to seven or even eight figures. This is a must-listen for Amazon sellers looking to transition from retail arbitrage to a more sustainable and scalable wholesale model.
Key takeaways
Leverage tools like Smart Scout to identify profitable brands in specific categories for direct wholesale outreach, narrowing down thousands of brands to a targeted list of 200-250.
Actively build relationships with distributors and manufacturers; sometimes the biggest deals are sealed through networking and personal connections, leading to exclusive bulk opportunities.
Consider forming or joining a buying group to combine capital and connections, increasing your leverage with suppliers to access larger product loads and better pricing.
Don't be afraid to pivot your business model when circumstances change; moving from thrift store flips to online arbitrage and then to wholesale can lead to significant scalability.
While Amazon is a primary channel, explore diversifying into other marketplaces like Walmart or even B2B retail distribution to expand your reach and reduce reliance on a single platform.
🚚 ABOUT COREY GANIM:Corey Ganim is the host of the Amazon Wholesale Podcast and the creator of The Wholesale Network, a growing community of 200+ Amazon sellers. He specializes in high-volume purchasing strategies and supplier negotiation, helping sellers maximize profits and avoid costly wholesale pitfalls. Join Corey's Wholesale Community here 👉 https://bit.ly/3EoZZCN(00:00) - Amazon Wholesale Secrets: How to Find Suppliers & Scale to Millions → Corey Ganim
(03:29) - Overview of Guest's Businesses
(04:28) - The Wholesale Network Community
(06:10) - Amazon and Other Selling Channels
(06:36) - Product Categories and Group Buys
(07:43) - Guest's Origin Story
(10:41) - Starting in Wholesale
(11:39) - Finding and Working with Suppliers
(16:57) - First Wholesale Deal and Growth
(18:39) - Breaking Down a Group Buy Deal
(23:50) - Unit Economics and Profit Margins
(26:25) - Team and Automation
(27:42) - Navigating Amazon's Gating Issues
(29:08) - Building a Strong Community
(30:28) - Challenging and Milestone Deals
(33:14) - 2025 Outlook and Opportunities
(39:12) - Amazon Advertising Tips
(41:43) - Ensuring Supply Chain Authenticity
(44:36) - Building a Robust Wholesale Business
(47:52) - Conclusion and Resources ★ Support this podcast ★
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What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Leverage tools like Smart Scout to identify profitable brands in specific categories for direct wholesale outreach, narrowing down thousands of brands to a targeted list of 200-250.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Actively build relationships with distributors and manufacturers; sometimes the biggest deals are sealed through networking and personal connections, leading to exclusive bulk opportunities.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Consider forming or joining a buying group to combine capital and connections, increasing your leverage with suppliers to access larger product loads and better pricing.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Don't be afraid to pivot your business model when circumstances change; moving from thrift store flips to online arbitrage and then to wholesale can lead to significant scalability.
What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
While Amazon is a primary channel, explore diversifying into other marketplaces like Walmart or even B2B retail distribution to expand your reach and reduce reliance on a single platform.
