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Episode 41 - In the Amazon Trenches with John Bullard Sr. - Brand Registry, Fulfillment and Multiple Streams of Traffic

eCommerce Evolution · with John Bullard Sr. · February 21, 2018 · 48 min

Summary

This episode, featuring Amazon expert John Bullard Sr., offers an invaluable look into navigating the complexities of selling effectively on Amazon. It covers critical areas impacting Amazon sellers, including the strategic importance of Amazon Brand Registry for protecting your brand and products, optimizing fulfillment processes including FBA, and diversifying traffic sources to your Amazon listings. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to fortify their Amazon strategy and drive sustainable growth on the platform.

Key takeaways

Themes

amazon & marketplacessupply chain & operationsbrand & contentpaid acquisition

Topics covered

amazon brand registryamazon fbaamazon fulfillmentexternal traffic to amazonamazon ppcproduct listing optimization

Episode description

Amazon truly is a jungle. Legitimate competitors are chomping at your heels vying for your rankings and clicks. Unscrupulous and even fraudulent competitors are wreaking havoc and forcing a “race to the bottom” with product prices. In this episode I interview John Bullard Sr. John has a unique perspective on Amazon. First off, he’s a successful seller with a $3 million per year private label Amazon business. He also has 30 years of experience as a retail wholesaler. On top of that, he owns and operates a fulfillment center. Finally, he’s the host of Pro Seller Talk a paid community bringing insights and training to Amazon sellers. Here’s a quick look at what we cover as John and I get “in the trenches”... Top Amazon Trends for 2018 - including the end of retail arbitrage Brand registry and brand gating - what you need to know How to diversify using Walmart marketplace - plus a couple of little known functionality on Walmart you have to know about to be successful. The need for multiple streams of traffic. Fulfillment tips and trends - how to keep up with consumers growing demands on fulfillment. As always we’d love your feedback, comments, or questions on our Facebook page (link).

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon & marketplaces?
Implement Amazon Brand Registry immediately to protect your intellectual property and gain access to enhanced selling tools like A+ Content and Storefronts.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Optimize your fulfillment strategy by carefully evaluating the benefits of Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) versus self-fulfillment, focusing on cost-efficiency and delivery speed.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Diversify your traffic generation methods beyond Amazon PPC by exploring external channels like social media, Google Ads, and influencer marketing to drive qualified leads to your Amazon listings.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Regularly analyze your Amazon sales data and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product listing optimization, inventory management, and overall customer experience improvement.

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