TMBA 409: Amazon And The Elephant In The Room
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This week, Dan and Ian talk about one of the most successful platforms for building an online business, and one that has historically been under-represented on this show.
That platform is Amazon.com, and the reason that we don't feature it more is because Amazon sellers are often secretive about the ways they use it to make money.
Today's guest has no problem sharing his knowledge, especially with those who are just getting started on Amazon.
Scott Voelker is the host of an established podcast about Amazon called The Amazing Seller, where he offers insights and tips from his experience using the platform.
In this episode Scott talks about how people can start making some side money on Amazon, and eventually grow to earn a full-time income.
If you are interested in learning how to do that, but are not sure where to begin, this is the episode for you.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
What Scott believes is the best way to get started on Amazon. (3:42)
Why he thinks people should focus on selling unique products. (14:34)
What makes people reluctant to share information about selling on Amazon. (18:50)
The advantages and disadvantages of focusing on smaller markets. (25:26)
The challenges Scott has faced in sharing his message. (29:21)
Mentioned in the episode:
TMBA Masterminds
Sponsor the TMBA Podcast
The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
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DC BKK
Amazon
Scott Voelker
The Amazing Seller
Sellers Summit
Steve Chou
eBay
Etsy
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Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:
TMBA 324: The Amazon Gold Rush
TMBA 375: How 100s Of Young Entrepreneurs are Making Generational Wealth in Less Than 5 Years
TMBA 405: A Conversation with Noah Kagan
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