Today's all new episode tackles common questions and challenges faced by newcomers to selling on Amazon, specifically around restrictions and approved categories. It begins by addressing the concerns of many new sellers who find themselves confused by the limitations placed on what they can sell, noting that initial approval typically includes categories like Home and Kitchen, Arts and Crafts, Office Products, and Pet Supplies (excluding pet food).
Even with all the initial restrictions that Amazon has though, there are a significant number of available ASINs (products) in these approved categories that total over 50,000 products—that meet specific criteria such as having some past or current FBA offers, being non-hazmat, having no Amazon sales in the past 30 days and experiencing at least 30 or so sales rank drops in the past month.
Further, the episode provides strategic advice on how to expand your list of potential ASINs by selecting trustworthy sources.
Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If I get some 'free stuff' from a supplier or elsewhere, can I sell it safely on Amazon?"
Watch this episode on ourYouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x2WajDhHOwA
Show note LINKS:
SilentJim.com/ungating - a post in our facebook group that's all about what categories are open to you as a new seller
SilentJim.com/free11 - get access to the book that launched this podcast, sold over 1million copies with 1,000s of five star reviews on Amazon.com - it's the latest version of the Silent Sales Machine book!
TheProvenConference.com - So much information and great networking at our LIVE event. We'll have Rabbi Lapin as our keynote speaker and 40 break out sessions at the upcoming event in May 2024 in Orlando!
SilentJim.com/bookacall - book a call here to discuss our offers including coaching, legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course
My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam
100% FREE! Join 74,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!
ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!
JimCockrumCoaching.com - Get a free session with a business consultant on our team at 1-800-994-1792 / 1-801-693-1688 or TEXT US at 385-284-7701 (US & Canada only for Text) ALL of our coaches are running very successful businesses of their own based on the models we teach here! We’ve been setting the standard for excellence in e-commerce and Amazon seller coaching since 2002 with over 7,000 students served! Hundreds of our successful, happy students have been interviewed on our podcast!
#778: A live Amazon Q/A with our Facebook members and PAC students
#777: Student lives in Bankok and has built an incredible business selling on Amazon US
#776: Worst case and best case scenarios for Amazon sellers following the ProvenAmazonCourse.com strategies
#775: Busy mom pursuing college degree while also building a beautiful Amazon Business
#774: Our weekly highlights and recap of powerful business lessons
#773: From 30 year corporate career to Amazon five figure monthly seller in a few months
#772: Your competitive advantage on Amazon is your sourcing!
#771: Young married couple aiming for a career with Amazon selling and Ecommerce
#770: Our weekly highlights and recap of powerful business lessons
#769: From loyal eBay seller to new Amazon Replen seller who just had a $50K month
#768: The unexpected benefits of testing different products on Amazon
#767: School principal builds incredible Amazon business selling in US from New Zealand and finds a new career
#766: A live Amazon Q/A with our Facebook members and PAC students
#765: Dad works full-time but has built a beautiful business with REPLENS and branded bundles
#764: I think we've proven this is the lowest risk, highest odds of success Amazon opportunity ever
#763: From zero ecommerce experience to a multiple five figure biz in a few months
#762: Our weekly highlights and recap of powerful business lessons
#761: Twenty reasons Amazon sellers should be ecstatic about 2024
#760: Are you trying to replace your job or your income? Plus some big announcements!
#759: Many are getting big monthly payouts from Amazon for simply uploading short videos to Amazon
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Commercial Edge: Unleash the Power of People
The emPOWERed Half Hour
Organic Marketing Simplified: Master podcast marketing, fuel podcast growth, and make money podcasting!
THE GO BIZ GUY
The Sigma Femme Podcast
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
The Tim Ferriss Show