Feedback Genius – A great tool to automate the follow up and review process. Use this to build up your customer feedback and customer reviews.
Dec 23, 2016
Welcome To Episode #57 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode I show you how I'm using influencer marketing to help grow and drive my brand on Amazon.
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How To Drive More Sales With Influencer Marketing - Amazon FBA Private Label Show EP 57
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If you are serious about growing your Amazon FBA business and want to drive even more sales then you need to utilize influencer marketing. Driving external traffic using You-tube and other social media platforms should be part of your marketing plan for 2017 and beyond.
In this episode I walk you through what I have been doing to do this and how you to can easily do the same thing.
Influencer marketing for Amazon FBA sellers is hot right now. Make sure you take advantage to take your brand to the next level.
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How To Drive More Sales With Influencer Marketing - Amazon FBA Private Label Show EP 57
Nov 25, 2016
Welcome To Episode #55 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode I walk you through how you can generate massive email launch lists using Amazon Kindle.
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My Secret Strategy To Build Launch Lists With Kindle - AMAZON FBA (EP55)
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In this episode I will give you a quick overview of an awesome strategy that will help you build a massive email list. As an Amazon FBA seller you need a highly targeted list of customers to be able to promote your private label products to.
There are clearly a lot of methods and strategies that work but in my experience this is one of the best ways to build an email list. I have personally used Amazon Kindle to generate thousands of people to my email lists.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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Leadpages – A terrific resource that allows you to create high converting landing pages that allow you to collect e-mails. I have been using this for years and it’s a very high quality product/service.
Aweber – The most popular email opt-in service and e-mail broadcasting service. I use Aweber for all my newsletters and mailing lists. This is a must if you are serious about growing your Amazon business to the next level.
Fiverr – A great site to use to find freelancers with all sorts of skills.
Upwork – A great hub that connects you with tons of freelancers to do all sorts of work. Use this site to find a great photographer.
K Money Mastery – This is the program that started me on my journey as a Kindle Publisher and one of the best courses I have ever purchased. I refer people to this course often if they want to get started making money online through Kindle Publishing. This program has given me the knowledge to create a 6 figure income.
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My Secret Strategy To Build Launch Lists With Kindle - AMAZON FBA (EP55)
Nov 22, 2016
Welcome To Episode #54 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I walk you through my new launch strategy since the recent Amazon FBA changes were made.
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My New Launch Strategy Post Amazon TOS - Amazon Private Label Show (EP54)
Since Amazon changed the game last October with the changes to the TOS in regards to how sellers get reviews it has certainly caused many people to panic. These changes were inevitable as Amazon evolves going forward.
I wanted to share my thoughts on my launch strategy since the changes came down. I have successfully launched 2 new products post TOS changes and I will walk you through what I am doing.
If you are a Amazon Private Label seller then no doubt you might be wondering what's working for others. So jump inside to see what's currently working or me.
If you haven't checked out Episode 53 of the Amazon Private Label show then do that as well as it connects well with this episode.
Also check out the tools that I am currently using to help create and launch and sell on Amazon. You need good tools to build your empire.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Simple Keyword Inspector – This awesome tool is the real deal if you want to spy on your competition and get great keyword data to use for your PPC campaigns and listings. I have been using this tool for a while and it is well worth the price to use.
Splitly is an AWESOME tool that now allows us to split test various things on your product listings like pricing and images to measure how they perform over time. If you want to maximize your profits and destroy the competition you need to be split testing your listings. I have been using this so for a while now and I am loving it because Splitly does all the heaving lifting for me.
Leadpages – A terrific resource that allows you to create high converting landing pages that allow you to collect e-mails. I have been using this for years and it’s a very high quality product/service.
*Get a 60 day FREE trial and Unlimited emails during the 60 days. Pre-Installed Email Campaign Templates – No Credit Card Required
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My New Launch Strategy Post Amazon TOS - Amazon Private Label Show (EP54)
Nov 22, 2016
Welcome To Episode #53 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I share a cool new method I am using to rapidly build an email list with little effort.
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Launching a new product became a little more complicated since Amazon decided to change the TOS around reviews and review groups. Having an email list is critical in this business if you are building a long term business and brand. Launching a product is much easier to do when you have a decent email list of people who are interested in your products.
If you are selling on Amazon FBA then you should be constantly growing your audience and email list. Listen to how I was able to rapidly create a list of 1300 people in my niche with very little effort. I am confident that anyone can do this.
Having an email list will be one of the single most important things you will ever own in your Amazon FBA business.
The website that I experimented with was Fish Bowl Prizes. It was stupid simple to use and I will continue to use it to keep growing my lists.
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Amazon FBA – How I Easily Added 1300 People To My Product Launch List (EP53)
Sep 10, 2016
Welcome To Episode #52 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I talk about Amazon Europe being the new wild wild west of Amazon.
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Is Amazon Europe The Wild Wild West? Amazon Private Label Show Podcast [EP52]
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Amazon Europe is very appealing to me for my 2017 plans. Are you selling on Amazon Europe or do you have plans to in the near future?
To get some free training on selling on Amazon Europe check out the European Private Label Summit.
Join me in the online training to get ahead of the curve and get the knowledge to learn how to sell on Amazon Europe.
Dates: September 19-25
Where: Online
How: Visit PrivateLabelerShow.com/Europe to register
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Is Amazon Europe The Wild Wild West? Amazon Private Label Show Podcast [EP52]
Aug 25, 2016
Welcome To Episode #51 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, talk about 4 things that I am currently struggling with in my Amazon FBA business.
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4 Things I'm Struggling With In My Amazon FBA Business [EP51]
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I wanted to put out a podcast episode where I talk about some of the things that I struggle with as an Amazon FBA seller.
Just because I have a podcast and blog dedicated to Amazon FBA and private labeling doesn't mean that everything is perfect for me.
I struggle with many of the same things the average Amazon seller does.
4 Main Struggles:
- Inventory Management
- Hard to judge inventory needed. Finding the balance is tough. Products do really well sometimes and then sometimes not.
- I am currently out of stock on my best seller and I am about 2 weeks away from re-stock. This is costing me TONS of $$$
- There are softwares out there for this but I haven’t yet looked into it.
- My Q4 strategy is to buy as much inventory as possible and just stuff it just in case.
- Amazon Pay Per Click
- I spend many hours each Monday going through my PPC reports and its time consuming.
- Hard to figure out PPC from month to month. Always changing. ACOS are crazy sometimes.
- My main goal is to fully outsource this but I haven’t done this yet.
- Scaling My FBA Business
- Adding more products takes a lot of work.
- Managing all the day to day items takes a lot of time.
- Selling on different platforms and markets is the goal. I see AMZ as just a launchpad now.
- Customer Service
- A problem sooner or later for me
- I don’t want to keep working in the business rather work on it
- Will eventually need to go through the growing pains of training someone to handle customer emails.
What are you struggling with right now? Get some help by asking a question at PrivateLabelerShow.com/ASK
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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[4:21] Struggle #1 Inventory Management
[7:10] Struggle #2 PPC
[9:50] Struggle #3 Scaling
[11:30] Struggle #4 Customer Service
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Easy UPC – SAVE 20% OFF your purchase when you use code “PLSHOW” at checkout – You will need a UPC code to activate your product listing on Amazon so you might as well get a great deal on them and save some money.
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4 Things I'm Struggling With In My Amazon FBA Business [EP51]
Aug 24, 2016
Welcome To Episode #50 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I uncover 4 major roadblocks many Amazon Sellers face that keep them from launching their first product on Amazon FBA.
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4 Roadblocks That Keep Amazon Sellers From Getting Started - PLS EP[50]
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Many Amazon sellers become paralyzed for one reason or another before they even start selling on Amazon FBA.
In this episode I uncover 4 common reasons why Amazon sellers just can't bring themselves to keep taking action and launching a product.
I will give you practical guidance and advice to power through these roadblocks so you can start makin some money!
Q4 is right around the corner and that's when all the big money is to be made as an Amazon seller.
4 Common Roadblocks:
I STILL CAN’T FIND A PRODUCT TO SELL!
- Avoid all the super popular items in the main categories. (grill gloves, garlic press, etc..)
- Join review groups and see what others are selling. Take note of what to avoid.
- Check out the product research video I did with using Watchcount.com
- Go to Ali-Express and find the most popular items to get ideas
- Use those ideas to check the market on Amazon. If come up empty then look in the “also bought” areas. Also look at what those other sellers are selling for hidden gems.
- If you are not using time-saving tools like Jungle Scout then you are simply wasting time. Use JS to quickly check demand on product ideas. Dig deeper if demand is met.
**The gold jackpot is finding a weird product that only has a few sellers and massive demand. Even better if the products have terrible reviews but still selling. ** This might be weird accessories for other main products. Go to Walmart and walk the store to find and check for these weird items.
I LACK THE FUNDS TO GET STARTED
- Set a goal to by said date to aquire $1000, $2000, etc… to get started and invest.
- Resell on Amazon – Check out episode I did with Steve Raiken. College text books are huge!
- Merch by Amazon - no cost to get started and T-shirts are big sellers on Amazon.
- Drop shipping on Shopify – minimal costs to get started. Don’t need to buy any product.
- Find a family member that has the funds and partner up.
I FEEL LIKE I AM GOING TO LOSE $$
- Its all mindset. Flip your thought with I am going to make tons of $$.
- Most of this is a break even when you fail anyways.
WORRYING ABOUT THINGS THAT DON’T MATTER YET
- Taxes, FB ads, Instagram, WHO CARES!!!??
- Only worry about picking a product and launching it to get sales and reviews.
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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[1:34] Want To Be A Guest?
[4:14] Roadblock #1
[15:30] Roadblock #2
[19:22] Roadblock #3
[21:20] Roadblock #4
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
AliExpress – Another site for scouring products to sell. It’s similar to Alibaba but focuses more on smaller tester orders instead of huge bulk orders.
Shopify – Take your Amazon business to the next level and start a Shopify store to start selling on your own website. This is the platform I use as it’s simple and can link to you Amazon FBA account.
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4 Roadblocks That Keep Amazon Sellers From Getting Started - PLS EP[50]
Aug 19, 2016
Welcome To Episode #49 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I get crazy and reveal to you what happens when you use creative product images instead of normal product images.
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My Experiment With Crazy Product Images - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast Show
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Good product images are extremely important to the success of your products on Amazon.
I recently ran some split tests that tested standard product images versus creative product images.
My theory was that by using creative product images my images would stand out and get more clicks and impressions compared to my competition.
More impressions would lead to more sales naturally and of course more profit.
I used Splitly to test the different main images out.
Here were the results:
Product # 1
- Normal image received many more impressions than the creative
- Normal image had a 1.71% increase in conversion over the creative image
- Normal image sold 2 more on average per day! That is over 700 more units sold over a year!
- WINNER - Standard style main image
Product # 2
- Standard main image received many more impressions than the creative
- Creative main image had a 4% higher conversion rate
- Standard main image made $30 in profit per day more than the creative image
- WINNER - Standard style main image
I would encourage you to always get extra images made up by your photographer. Think outside the box and test out different ones as I did here. As you can see images really matter. Always keep testing to maximize profit.
As mentioned in the podcast I use Splitly to handle all my split testing needs. I have been using it for a while now and I love it because it helps me see what performs best on my listings. If you have products up on Amazon then you absolutely want to be split testing.
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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[1:50] Ready for Q4?
[3:23] Winner of the split testing poll
[5:00] My crazy image experiment
[12:40] Testing other image arrangements
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Splitly is an AWESOME tool that now allows us to split test various things on your product listings like pricing and images to measure how they perform over time. If you want to maximize your profits and destroy the competition you need to be split testing your listings. I have been using this so for a while now and I am loving it because Splitly does all the heaving lifting for me.
Greg Mercer of Jungle Scout is one of the faces behind Splitly and has allowed me to offer my listeners and exclusive discount on this new software. Start with a free trial if you want to try it out first.
Receive an exclusive PLS discount off your first month of Splitly===> Use Special PLS Link Here
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My Experiment With Crazy Product Images - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast Show EP49
Aug 17, 2016
Welcome To Episode #48 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I answer 3 questions from you the listeners of the show.
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Listener Questions Answered - Amazon FBA Podcast [EP48]
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Question # 1 - Pablo asks about shipping and customs as an international Amazon seller
- Apply for an EIN ---> Click Here
- Hire a good freight forwarder to handle your shipping and customs clearance ---> Click Here
- Check out this blog post for more detailed information about shipping as an international seller ---> Click Here
Question # 2 - Mark asks about sending wire transfers from home and Amazon seller consulting
- I use Chase bank now for my international wire transfers
- I can send from home and I pay $40 for each wire transfer
- I do not currently offer coaching or consulting for Amazon FBA sellers
Question # 3 - What is a good conversion rate ?
- Will vary per product and category
- 12-15% is a sweet spot for most products
- Always improve your product listings by split testing
- Use Splitly to split test and increase your conversion rates and sales
If you want to have your question featured and answered on a future Amazon FBA podcast episode then submit it here!
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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[2:50] Want Your Question Answered?
[3:38] Question # 1 - International Sellers and Shipping ?
[9:05] Question # 2 - At Home Wire Transfers ?
[12:30] Good Conversion Rates?
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Listener Questions Answered - Amazon FBA Podcast [EP48]
Aug 12, 2016
Welcome To Episode #47 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I uncover my answer to 3 frequently asked questions about shipping to Amazon FBA.
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3 FAQ About Shipping To Amazon FBA Answered - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast
1. Can I Choose My Amazon FBA Warehouse?
Not exactly. Amazon will tell you what FBA warehouse to send to when you are creating your shipment. They will sometimes split your delivery into 3 separate warehouses.
You can elect to send your delivery to a single FBA center if you choose to enroll into Inventory Placement. Why would you want to do that?
Why would you want to do that? It's easier as Amazon will split your delivery for you then. It costs extra money though.
How do you do it in Seller Central?
Inventory placement settings
To change your inventory placement settings:
- Under Settings, click Fulfillment by Amazon.
- Under Inbound Settings, click Edit.
- Under Inventory Placement Option, click Inventory Placement Service.
- Click Update.
How much does it cost?
Inventory Placement Service fees
Standard size (per item)1 lb or less$0.301-2 lb$0.40Over 2 lb$0.40 + $0.10/lb above the first 2 lb
Oversize (per item)5 lb or less$1.30Over 5 lb$1.30 + $0.20/lb above the first 5 lb
2. How Long Does It Take To Check In?
Could be checked in right away! Could take several days. All varies. You can follow along with everything in Seller Central. Just be patient as things work out. Sometimes Amazon will then split your inventory right away to other FBA’s which can take about a week to sort itself out.
3. What Should I Do With My Defective Merchandise?
Elect to have Amazon send you returned or defective or have them dispose of it. Sometimes Amazon will sell returned merch on your listing as used. Once a week see how many units are UNFILLABLE in seller central.
How?
In Seller Central...
INVENTORY---MANAGE INVENTORY--- REMOVE UNFILLABLE
**I have mine sent to me for spare parts.** Often times the merch is in perfect condition. You can even use those to do giveaways to your audience to build an email list with .
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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[1:50] Share Your Story
[3:10] Choose The Amazon FBA Warehouse?
[8:40 How Long To Check In?
[12:02] Defective Merchandise?
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3 FAQ About Shipping To Amazon FBA Answered - [EP 47]
Aug 10, 2016
Welcome To Episode #46 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I walk you through 3 things that I wish I knew when I first started selling on Amazon.
3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Selling On Amazon - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast
When I first got started selling on Amazon I was just trying to figure everything out.
Learning and consuming as much content as I could.
I like to go into a situation making sure I know all the angles.
As I look back on things I certainly wish I could have done things a little differently.
If I were to start selling on Amazon for the first time again I would not waste as much time on useless stuff.
I would focus on the stuff that actually mattered and learn the rest as I went along.
Here is a summary of the podcast
3 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting To Sell On Amazon:
1 - Over Analyzing is costing you $$$!
I spent months planning, studying and consuming every possible step of the process. Planning for the worst case scenarios. What a waste of time!
Stop debating for weeks whether or not you should get an LLC. Stop planning each step in detail before you even need to worry about it. If you haven’t even picked a product yet then stop trying to learn PPC or Facebook ads. You can figure all that type of stuff out later. Focus on the basics!
MY ADVICE – just get started and launch a product. Don’t worry about it being perfect. If it’s a success then great. Learn from it. If it flops…learn from it.
2 - Your suppliers aren’t all trying to screw you over
I went into talks with suppliers hearing horror stories and was so worried that they were just going to steal my $$. I got so hung up on that. Most are not going to risk their standing on Alibaba and are going to be fair to you.
ADVICE – consider them a business partner and build your relationship with them. If you don’t feel comfortable with the process then hire a sourcing agent to handle it all for you. I think it’s best if you work through your first few product yourself though.
3 - Invest in time-saving tools early
I spent WAY to much time in the product research phase. At the time I didn’t really know about the tools that existed to help me out with that. Wasting time and not making money is awful. You only get 24 hours in a day. Maximize each minute with time-saving tools. Since then I am always buying tools and software to help me run things.
The most common tool beginners need to consider is a product research tool. While there are several on the market my tool of choice is Jungle Scout.
ADVICE – always use tools when you can make the job easier or automate things. This is a business so treat it like one.
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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[4:20] Over Analyzing Is Bad
[8:20] Your Supplier Is A Partner
[13:05] Invest In Tools
[16:30] Saving Time
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
SAVE 10% BY USING THIS SPECIAL LINK –>PLS LISTENER DISCOUNT
Alibaba – This is one of the main sites I use for sourcing products to sell on Amazon. It’s a portal to get connected with suppliers and the site is improving all the time.
Global Sources – Similar to Alibaba this portal is a very high quality site to find products to source. It isn’t as well know as Alibaba but certainly should be part of your tool belt when looking for new products.
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3 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Selling On Amazon [EP-46]
Aug 6, 2016
Welcome To Episode #45 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I walk you through 5 easy steps to properly deal with the dreaded 1 - star product reviews on Amazon.
How To Deal With 1-Star Product Reviews Like A Pro - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast
It's gonna happen sooner or later...
You log onto your product sales page on Amazon and you see your first 1 star product review.
It sucks. Yup.
Calm down. It's going to be ok. Promise.
It's all about handling them like a pro so you can use the reviews to actually improve and grow your business.
5 Steps To Dealing With 1 Star Reviews
- Monitor reviews carefully (use Sales Backer to get notified)
- Don’t overact to negative reviews (stay calm)
- Read and understand the concern or issue. Is it legit?
- Respond and offer a solution (don’t bash or argue)
- Report any incorrect review to Amazon
Using 1 Star Reviews To Your Advantage
- Learn what customer like and hate about your product
- Talk to your factory about improvements based on your reviews
- Always continue upgrading your product
- React and make changes immediately
Avoid 1 Star Reviews With Systems
- Set up a review and feedback system like Sales Backer
- Ask customers to reach out to you personally if they have issues
- Use Sales Backer to alert you immediately of negative reviews
- Set up a FAQ page
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Sales Backer Special Discount <----------
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Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[1:50] Dealing with 1 star reviews
[4:30] 5 Main steps to dealing with reveiws
[8:20] Use a professional tone
[9:03] Use 1 star reviews to your advantage
[13:30] Use Sales Backer to prevent negative reviews
[17:49] Conclusion
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
*Get a 60 day FREE trial and Unlimited emails during the 60 days. Pre-Installed Email Campaign Templates – No Credit Card Required
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How To Deal With 1-Star Product Reviews Like A Pro - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast [EP45]
Aug 5, 2016
Welcome To Episode #44 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I walk you through the best and main ways to pay your supplier for samples and of course your actual orders.
How To Pay Your Suppliers - Amazon FBA For Beginners
Ordering samples and placing your first order can be an exciting time for sure.
No doubt you have a lot going on in your head as far as what move to make next and how to do it.
Now it's time to send money overseas to someone you don't really know.
It can make you nervous.
How do you actually pay your supplier? Is it safe to send the money?
In this podcast I dial it back a bit and discuss the best and most common ways to pay your suppliers.
Amazon FBA For Beginners
Paying For Samples
- Paypal - Most popular method. Safe and easy.
- Western Union - Use if your supplier doesn't accept Paypal
Paying For Your Actual Order
- Wire Transfer (T/T) - Most common way to pay for your order. Shop banks for the lowest fees.
- Credit Card - 2.8% fee which can be costly on larger orders.
- E-Checking - $15 fee. My preferred method of payment now.
- Paypal - Another option to pay. Ensure you know the fees and Paypal rules.
General Tips
- Always ensure you get an inspection before you pay for your order
- Negotiate your payment terms. 30/70 is most common.
- Always opt for Trade Assurance in Aliababa if you can
- Always trust your gut. If something seems off then don't send money.
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Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[5:00] Start Of Main Content
[6:30] Paying For Samples
[9:00] 4 Main Ways To Pay
[10:10] Negotiate Terms
[12:10 Wire Transfer
[16:55] Credit Card
[18:26] E-Checking
[19:20] Paypal
[21:26] No Trade Assurance ?
[24:00] Tips
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Alibaba – This is one of the main sites I use for sourcing products to sell on Amazon. It’s a portal to get connected with suppliers and the site is improving all the time.
Global Sources – Similar to Alibaba this portal is a very high quality site to find products to source. It isn’t as well know as Alibaba but certainly should be part of your tool belt when looking for new products.
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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How To Pay Your Suppliers - Amazon FBA For Beginners - PLS [EP44]
Why Every Serious Amazon FBA Seller Needs An Authority Site - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast [EP43]
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Jul 29, 2016
Welcome To Episode #43 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I talk with Jon Haver about why every serious Amazon FBA seller needs to consider building an authority website to take your Amazon business to the next level.
Listen to this Amazon FBA podcast now!
Welcome back everyone!
In this podcast episode, I talk with Jon Haver of AuthorityWebsiteIncome.com where we discuss why you need to consider building your own authority website.
The competition on Amazon can be downright BRUTAL.
Many Amazon FBA sellers are doing the same things as each other.
Selling the same products, using the same images and sales copy. The list goes on...
In order to win long term with your private label brand you need every advantage you can get.
Driving targeted external traffic to your Amazon listings from your own authority website might be the solution that puts you over the top.
Jon Haver and I dive into the benefits of having your own authority website to help skyrocket your Amazon sales.
SUMMARY OF PODCAST:
What Is An Authority Website?
Build a website --> Publish useful content --> Rank site in Google --> Drive readers to your Amazon listing = EXTRA SALES!
- A high-quality website built around your product brand niche
- Website regularly posts high-quality blog posts that deliver value to the reader
- The blog posts and content will promote your products on Amazon
- You drive external traffic to your Amazon listing
- Drive additional income from Amazon Associates affiliate program
Benefits Of Authority Site:
- Drive lots of extra targeted traffic to your Amazon listing
- Stand out from your competition on Amazon
- Authority site becomes an asset if you decide to sell your Amazon business
- Build a massive email list to be able to market to later
- Allows you to get accepted into Amazon Brand Registry
Getting Started:
Many Amazon FBA sellers wanting to build a brand will want to register with Amazon Brand Registry. There are many benefits that Amazon gives you when you register your brand. You will have some protections against listing high-jackers which is critical as an Amazon seller. (click for more info about high-jackers)
- To get brand registered with Amazon you will need your own basic website.
- Register your domain name for your brand with Go Daddy
- Go to Wordpress and pick a theme to lay your website on
- Start flushing your site out and adding your Amazon products on
- Fill out the Amazon brand registry application.
Take It To The Next Level
If you already have an external website for your Amazon brand then it might be time to elevate your business with a true authority site. If you already have the time and skills to build up the site then get started by adding tons of useful content.
- What if you lack the time and skills needed?
- Have an expert do it for you!
- Enjoy all the benefits mentioned above and let someone else worry about the heavy lifting.
For more information on a done for you authority site check out BrandBuilders.io
BrandBuilders.io <-------- Click Here
Want more info from Jon Haver?
AuthorityWebsiteIncome.com <----- Jon's website
Amazon FBA Strategy <----------
ListingEagle.com <------- Instant High Jacker Alerts
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SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[2:45] UPC Codes
[6:50] Start Of Interview
[8:40] Jon Haver BIO
[11:00] What Is An Authority Site
[14:30] Isn't Selling On Amazon Enough?
[17:00] When Should You Start An Authority Site?
[18:00] How Much Sales Can You Expect?
[20:10] Benefits Of Authority Site
[26:00] Jon's FBA Story
[28:45] Selling Your Amazon Business
[31:00] How To Get Started
[34:00] High-Jackers
[37:00] What Is Brand Builders?
[52:00] Listing Eagle
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
AuthorityWebsiteIncome.com <---Jon's Blog
BrandBuilders.io <--- Done For You Authority Sites
ListingEagle.com <--- Alerts To Protect Your Listing From High-Jackers
Go Daddy – This is where I buy my domain names my sites.
WordPress – The #1 Blogging platform around. I use it for all of my websites. It’s free and easy to get setup and started.
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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Why Every Serious Amazon FBA Seller Needs An Authority Site - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast [EP43]
Jul 25, 2016
Welcome To Episode #42 of the Amazon FBA Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, walk you through how I was able to increase my conversion rate by 35%!!
Listen to this Amazon FBA podcast to find out how I did it!
In this Amazon FBA podcast episode I walk you through how I recently was able to increase the conversion rate of one of my products by 35%.
This increase in conversion rate will certainly allow me as an Amazon seller to make more money and ultimately more profit.
Before I get into how I did it I wanted to share a recent past blog post and video I created to help you find new private label product ideas. I know many of you get stuck in endless hours of sifting through the Amazon best sellers list only to come up empty on good opportunities.
If you want to see a unique way to find great product ideas then check out this post below.
HOW TO FIND A PRODUCT TO SELL ON AMAZON IN MINUTES
Ok....
Back to how I managed to increase my conversion rate so much.
Split testing....
If you are not optimizing your listings constantly then you are really missing out.
I recently starting using a software called Splitly that helps me automate the process of split testing all of my Amazon listings.
It allows me to set up split test my listings so I can see what price, images, sales copy performs best on my listing.
Truly awesome stuff.
To learn more click here.
Common Questions About Split Testing
- What is Split Testing?
- When you have 2 or more slightly different versions of a sales page to see what performs better.
- Slightly different price, title, images, bullets. Version A vs Version B to see what performs better.
- Why Would You Split Test?
- To stay above your competition, to optimize you listing, to make more $.
- What if you made slight tweaks to your listing that made you an extra $5, $10 a day?
- ALWAYS BE OPTIMIZING
- What do you Split Test?
- Images/Price/Title/Bullets – Images and price are best to do
- You are looking to see what gives you the best conversion rates, profit, or sessions.
- Example..Does a creative main image get you more eyeballs and clicks than something more boring?
- How long should you split test something?
- As long as you need to determine a clear winner. Could be 1-2 weeks or more.
- Splitly will tell you how much time it needs.
- How Do you do it?
- You can do all this manually if you want but that’s a pain.
- I choose to automate the process using Splitly.
- How many things should you test at a time?
- Only test one thing at a time…. Different image, price, etc…
- You don’t want to split test a listing during a launch, promo, or lightning deal
My Recent Split Testing Results
I recently had some amazing success and results that I wanted to share. I have been running all kinds of split tests but recetly was able to increase the conversion rates of one of my products by 35%. I did this by running some pricing tests.
Here Is The Breakdown:
- Testing $21.99 VS $21.97
- Ran Test for 17 days
- $21.97 converted 35% better than $21.99
- Daily profit up at least $10
Next I will be testing images to see if I can get more eyeballs on my listings and of course convert more sales. The sky is really the limit and I will continue to split test all aspects of my listings.
Want to increase your conversion rates and make more money?
Then start split testing with Splitly!
Try it out FREE for 10 days.
Receive an exclusive PLS discount off your first month of Splitly===> Use Special PLS Link Here
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If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3 where I talk about "How To Find A Winning Private Label Product" then please do that as well.
Check Out Episode 3 of The Private Label Podcast
Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[3:35] Need Help Finding A Product To Sell?
[5:00] Talking Split Testing
[6:30] Get A Leg Up On The Competition
[7:30] Common Questions About Split Testing
[15:30] My Results
[20:40] What Will I Test Next?
[22:10] Get A 10 Day Free Trail And Discount On Splitly
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Splitly is an AWESOME tool that now allows us to split test various things on your product listings like pricing and images to measure how they perform over time. If you want to maximize your profits and destroy the competition you need to be split testing your listings. I have been using this so for a while now and I am loving it because Splitly does all the heaving lifting for me.
Greg Mercer of Jungle Scout is one of the faces behind Splitly and has allowed me to offer my listeners and exclusive discount on this new software. Start with a free trial if you want to try it out first.
Receive an exclusive PLS discount off your first month of Splitly===> Use Special PLS Link Here
Receive an exclusive PLS discount off your first month of Splitly===> Use Special PLS Link Here
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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How I Increased My Conversion Rate By 35% - Amazon FBA Private Label Podcast [EP42]
Jul 20, 2016
Welcome To Episode #41 of the Amazon Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode, I talk about becoming an Amazon best seller and making a bunch of money by using Amazon's lightning deals.
Listen to this Amazon FBA podcast!
I recently experimented with Amazon's lightning deals and ran a small promotion that allowed my product to be featured on Amazon's deal page. The results were amazing and overall I was very happy with the outcome. In this podcast
In this podcast episode, I walk you through the details of my experience with running a lightning deal that left me with an Amazon best seller tag and a ton of money in my bank account.
What's An Amazon Lightning Deal?
If you log onto Amazon.com and click on the Today's Deals tab you will see a page of special offers that you can take advantage of as a customer. They are products with extra discounts attached to them for a short period of time. Thousands of eager shoppers browse that page every hour.
How To Get Your Product Listed:
Getting your product listed on this page is actually pretty easy now.
Simply log into your Seller Central account and click on Advertising and then click on the Lightning Deals tab. From there you will see the lighting deals dashboard.
See if Amazon has loaded any qualifying products in the dashboard for you to put on a lightning deal. If they did then now you just have to set up a deal.
- Set your deal price
- Set the quantity offered you want to offer up
- Set your date you want to run the promotion
- See if your offer gets accepted
It's important to note that Amazon is currently not charging sellers to use this option at the moment although that looks like it will change in the future. If you don't have any of your products available to run a lightning deal on then keep checking back.
Important Things To Know
- Have plenty of inventory to offer up
- Know your numbers to make sure you are still profitable
My Results From My Lightning Deal
I only put up around 200 units of this particular product and marked the price down about $3. I wish I had more units to offer up as I believe my results could have been better. I went rather light because I knew my next shipment of inventory wasn't coming for another 2 weeks at least. I needed to make sure I had enough units left for normal sales days.
- Sold about 154 units
- Made about $4,000 in revenue
- Become an Amazon best seller
- Entered the top 200 BSR in the overall top category
Overall I was happy with the results but wish I had more units. I am excited that I will have a nice burst of more customers coming to my email list which is always awesome.
Have you had a chance to run an Amazon Lightning deal yet? If so leave a comment below and let me know how it went. Also if you have any questions about any of this then feel free to leave a comment below.
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If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3 where I talk about "How To Find A Winning Private Label Product" then please do that as well.
Check Out Episode 3 of The Private Label Podcast
Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[1:30] What I Have Been Up To Lately
[5:30] I-Tunes Review
[6:30] Lightning Deals Intro
[8:00] What Are Lightning Deals
[9:30] Setting Up Your Deal
[14:00] My Story
[17:05] My Results
[19:55] What I Learned
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Splitly is an AWESOME tool that now allows us to split test various things on your product listings like pricing and images to measure how they perform over time. If you want to maximize your profits and destroy the competition you need to be split testing your listings. I have been using this so for a while now and I am loving it because Splitly does all the heaving lifting for me.
Greg Mercer of Jungle Scout is one of the faces behind Splitly and has allowed me to offer my listeners and exclusive discount on this new software. Start with a free trial if you want to try it out first.
Receive an exclusive PLS discount off your first month of Splitly===> Use Special PLS Link Here
Receive an exclusive PLS discount off your first month of Splitly===> Use Special PLS Link Here
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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How To Ride The Lightning To Become An Amazon Best Seller – Amazon FBA Podcast [EP41]
Jul 1, 2016
Welcome To Episode #40 of the Amazon Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode I talk with Cody Hawk about entrepreneurship, e-commerce, and building your own Amazon FBA empire.
Listen to the podcast!
Cody was a high school dropout that had a burning desire to be his own boss. After years of failure trying make it as a internet marketer he kept pushing forward until he finally succeeded.
Cody breaks down what it takes to become a successful Amazon FBA seller and entrepreneur.
We discuss the following:
- Reselling vs Private Labeling
- Best/Worst categories to sell in
- Current state of selling on Amazon
- Tips for dealing with suppliers on Alibaba
- Building brands
- Cody's coaching
- 1000 True Fans Article
To connect with Cody Hawk:
Not a member of the Facebook Mastermind group yet?
If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3 where I talk about "How To Find A Winning Private Label Product" then please do that as well.
Check Out Episode 3 of The Private Label Podcast
Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[9:00] RESELLING OR PRIVATE LABEL?
[11:00] BEST CATEGORIES
[15:10] WORST CATEGORIES
[17:00] CURRENT STATE OF AMAZON
[20:50] BUILDING BRANDS
[23:40] ALIBABA TIPS
[29:00] GEEK BUDS
[33:00] MORE TIPS
[37:00] COACHING
[42:50] CONNECT WITH CODY
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Alibaba – This is one of the main sites I use for sourcing products to sell on Amazon. It’s a portal to get connected with suppliers and the site is improving all the time.
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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Building Your Amazon FBA Empire With Cody Hawk - Amazon Private Label Show Podcast [EP40]
Jun 27, 2016
*BONUS CONTENT* How I Made A Small Fortune From Amazon Kindle Publishing - Private Label Show Podcast
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Jun 25, 2016
Jun 23, 2016
Welcome To Episode #39 of the Amazon Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode give you when and why you should consider taking your Amazon FBA business outside of Amazon.
Listen to the podcast and gain some Amazon FBA success!
When To Start Selling Outside Of Amazon - Amazon FBA Success [EP 39]
When is the right time to take your Amazon business outside of Amazon?
Certainly many sellers are tempted to explore the possibilities of selling outside of Amazon at a certain point.
For long term Amazon FBA success having a presence outside of Amazon could prove to be a smart play.
Here is my breakdown of thoughts on when you should consider moving outside of Amazon.
- If you are not having success on Amazon then don't worry about starting your own e-commerce site yet.
- Once you start to have some Amazon FBA success with a few products then you might consider taking your brand outside of Amazon.
- If you are just getting started then don't waste an ounce of effort on things like Facebook ads or any other social media marketing.
- You don't ever have to take your business outside of Amazon if you don't want to as Amazon is still a great platform that converts.
Here are some benefits to having your own site:
- You can enroll in Amazon brand registry
- You can link your e-commerce and Shopify site to your Amazon FBA account
- You can gain a few additional sales
- You can link it to your social media accounts for your brand
- You get the email addresses of your customers
- You can control everything
- Customers and easily contact you about issues
Not a member of the Facebook Mastermind group yet?
If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3 where I talk about "How To Find A Winning Private Label Product" then please do that as well.
Check Out Episode 3 of The Private Label Podcast
Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[3:18] WHEN YOU SHOULD START YOUR OWN SITE
[5:30] START A SITE IF YOU HAVE THE SKILLS
[9:20] WHY I STARTED MY OWN SITE
[13:15] BENEFITS TO YOUR OWN SHOPIFY SITE
[16:30] WHAT TO DO AT MINIMUM
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
WordPress – The #1 Blogging platform around. I use it for all of my websites. It’s free and easy to get setup and started.
Genesis Theme – This is the current theme of this blog. It’s very easy to use and set up and very easy to customize.
Bluehost – This is the service that I use to host my websites. It is very inexpensive to get started with their hosting.
Go Daddy – This is where I buy my domain names my sites.
Shopify – Take your Amazon business to the next level and start a Shopify store to start selling on your own website. This is the platform I use as it’s simple and can link to you Amazon FBA account.
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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When To Start Selling Outside Of Amazon - Amazon FBA Success [EP 39]
Jun 22, 2016
Welcome To Episode #38 of the Amazon Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode I tell you a story about why Amazon had to give me $840.48 and why you should always pay attention to details in your business.
Listen to the show to gain some valuable Amazon FBA tips!
Why Amazon Gave Me $840.48 - Amazon FBA Tips - Amazon Private Label Show [EP38]
As a business owner it's important to pay attention to details in your business. If you fail to pay attention to the details in your Amazon FBA business then you might be losing out on money and inventory. Amazon is great but even they screw things up from time to time.
If you listen to the podcast I explain how Amazon lost about 50 units of my product and how I noticed the discrepancy. Although it took nearly 3 weeks to get a resolution I managed to get paid $840.48 by Amazon for the error. Had I not noticed the issue I might have just been out on a bunch of inventory and of course...money.
AMAZON FBA TIPS:
- Bring any issues concerning missing product to Amazon's attention right away
- Communicate specifics and facts only
- Don't assume Amazon is perfect
- Watch your inventory levels closely
- Check your FBA Shipments screen closely
- Keep track of your tracking numbers and shipping records
Not a member of the Facebook Mastermind group yet?
If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3 where I talk about "How To Find A Winning Private Label Product" then please do that as well.
Check Out Episode 3 of The Private Label Podcast
Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[2:40] COOL AMAZON NEWS
[4:45] WHY AMAZON GAVE ME OVER $800
[11:30] AMAZON FBA TIPS
[14:20] WANT TO BE A GUEST?
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Easy UPC – SAVE 20% OFF your purchase when you use code “PLSHOW” at checkout – You will need a UPC code to activate your product listing on Amazon so you might as well get a great deal on them and save some money.
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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Why Amazon Gave Me $840.48 - Amazon FBA Tips - Amazon Private Label Show [EP38]
Jun 20, 2016
Jun 17, 2016
Welcome To Episode #37 of the Amazon Private Label Show Podcast!
In this episode I walk you through 5 things that will get your Amazon FBA account suspended.
Listen to the show to get educated on what you need to know as an Amazon seller and to protect your Amazon FBA account.
5 Ways To Get Your Amazon FBA Account Suspended - Amazon FBA Tips [EP 37]
Selling on Amazon is a privilege and not a right. As an Amazon seller it is important that you know the rules of the game so you can steer clear of trouble.
In this episode I will uncover 5 different ways that you can get your Amazon FBA account suspended.
5 WAYS TO GET ACCOUNT SUSPENDED:
- HAVING POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Ensure you take care of customer issues right away as Amazon tracks how quick you respond to customer issues.
- Always go above and beyond when taking care of a customer. Return and refund purchases as needed.
- Don't argue with the customer or accuse them of anything. Let the customer win.
- Ensure you have an email sequence set up using SalesBacker. This will ensure quality customer service and allow the customer to reach you with any issues directly.
- Get a 60 Day Free Trial of SalesBacker when you use this link http://salesbacker.com/go/pls <========
- Get a 60 Day Free Trial of SalesBacker when you use this link http://salesbacker.com/go/pls <========
- HAVING MORE THAN ONE AMAZON SELLERS ACCOUNT
- You need permission from Amazon to have a second account.
- Be careful of family members in your household that also have Amazon sellers accounts.
- MANIPULATION REVIEWS
- Giveaways and product launches are ok but you must keep them to a reasonable level.
- Ongoing and excessive giveaways are a bad idea.
- Paying someone directly to leave a review is a bad idea.
- If someone uses a promo code and wants to leave a review they must leave a review disclaimer
- Organic reviews are the best and can be easily obtained from using SalesBacker.
- POOR QUALITY PRODUCTS
- High return rates on your products can be a cause for concern
- Check the returns report weekly and address any issues
- Don't deceive buyers on your product listing
- Have high quality products
- VIOLATING COPYRIGHTS/TRADEMARKS AND SELLING COUNTERFIT ITEMS
- You are responsible for following copyright and trademark laws
- Just because an item is on Alibaba doesn't mean it's safe to sell
- http://www.uspto.gov/
If you happen to get your account suspended by Amazon then make sure you follow all of their directions to get your account reinstated. Don't argue or complain. Seek the services of an expert in Amazon account suspensions if you are unable to clear up the matters with Amazon on your own.
Not a member of the Facebook Mastermind group yet?
If you haven't yet listened to Episode 3 where I talk about "How To Find A Winning Private Label Product" then please do that as well.
Check Out Episode 3 of The Private Label Podcast
Check out my Quick Start Guide To Finding A Winning Private Label Product <===Click Here
SUBJECT TIMES ON PODCAST:
[X] I-TUNES REVIEW - TO LEAVE A REVIEW CLICK HERE
[4:05] START OF CONTENT
[5:40] POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
[10:00] MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT
[11:45] REVIEW MINIPULATION
[17:07] POOR PRODUCTS
[21:00] VIOLATING TRADEMARK/COPYRIGHT
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Fiverr – A great site to use to find freelancers with all sorts of skills.
Alibaba – This is one of the main sites I use for sourcing products to sell on Amazon. It’s a portal to get connected with suppliers and the site is improving all the time.
For all other resources and tools that I use in my Amazon business please see the resources link.
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