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From Prime Day Disappointment to Holiday Success: How to Win on Amazon in Q4 with Brandon Fuhrmann

eCommerce Evolution · with Brandon Fuhrmann · September 25, 2025 · 48 min

Summary

Amazon in Q4 is a wild ride, but essential for any ecommerce business. This episode dissects the learnings from a

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amazon strategye-commerce trendspromotional strategiesq4 preparedness

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amazon ad strategyamazon merchandisingamazon seoholiday saleslightning dealsprime dayseller fees

Episode description

Amazon's 2025 Prime Day was a wake-up call for sellers - the four-day format killed urgency, lightning deals lost their punch, and profitability took a hit across the board. In this episode, Brandon Fuhrmann, a 12-year Amazon veteran and co-founder of the Innovate conference, breaks down what went wrong with Prime Day and what it means for your Q4 strategy. As a seven-figure seller in the brutal kitchenware category, Brandon shares the hard-won lessons from navigating Amazon's evolving landscape where fees are multiplying, Chinese sellers are getting smarter, and profit margins are under constant pressure.—Sponsored by OMG Commerce - go to (https://www.omgcommerce.com/contact) and request your FREE strategy session today!—Chapters: (00:00) Intro(05:07) Insights from Prime Day 2025 and Changes in Dynamics(11:11) Ad Strategy & Lightning Deals(13:14) Preparing for Q4 & Prime Day 2026(19:01) Managing Fees & Profitability(22:37) Join Us at Grow NYC!(25:35) Maximizing Profitability Through Cost Management(30:52) Navigating the Competitive Landscape and AI Optimization(40:56) Amazon Innovate: A Seller-Centric Conference(47:42) Fermat: Optimize Shopper Experience with AI—Connect With Brett: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebrettcurry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@omgcommerce Website: https://www.omgcommerce.com/ Request a Free Strategy Session: https://www.omgcommer

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about amazon strategy?
Focus on the three 'Vs': Visibility (SEO and merchandising), Velocity (organic rank and ad strategy),
What does this episode say about e-commerce trends?
When planning for holiday sales, analyze Prime Day performance as a bellwether, but adjust for changes
What does this episode say about promotional strategies?
Be aware of Amazon's evolving discount and deal promotion policies. Lightning Deals, for instance, have

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