Silent Sales Machine Radio

On today's episode, we discuss the most common questions that we hear from, especially the newest members of our community who are considering launching an Amazon business using the strategies we've taught to so many.  The list of questions includes : What's the opportunity? What exactly will I be selling? Why is this model preferred over other models? What's the future look like for this model What are the risks of the Amazon model that you teach? Do I need any previous experience? What's the cost to get started? Will I be sourcing or handling the products myself? What other models are available to me besides the one you teach initially? What free help is available to me? How do I get started? Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SbouqrP8KWg   Check. out our sponsor:  eCommerce Accounting LLC Cindy Smith's Proven Accounting Training inside our Proven Amazon Course has helped thousands of you, and her team can handle your books completely, plus help with income tax prep and tax p

Did you know that we have numerous Amazon selling students in our community who are adding hundreds of products daily to their Amazon catalogues? They use 3Pmercury to comb through those products and decide which ones make the most sense to sell any given day. We are so confident in this process that we are now beginning to train virtual assistants (VA's) who can do this with and for you. I talk about that on today's episode as well as a few other announcements for the weekend.   Relevant show note LINKS: ProvenAmazonCourse.com/va - Our newly launched program that helps you FIND and TRAIN a VA to fill your 3PMercury account with ASINs! 3pmercury.com/friends The best price you'll find on 3PMercury 3pmercury.com/extension   Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options. ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a ste

It seems like each successful Amazon reeller you meet has a slightly different approach to the collection of software that they are using to find success on Amazon. The question we tackle today is this, "What are the basic tools you'll need in order to most predictably establish and build a beautiful business using the model that we've seen work for literally thousands of our students?"   We discuss the basic starting requirements as well as what you'll need as you begin to scale. Don't make the mistake of thinking that you need to go buy a whole bunch of different software tools as a new seller. More experienced sellers will often have a collection of tools that they are using to help them manage and automate their business. Newer sellers however should avoid the Trap of thinking they must buy all of the tools up front in order to replicate that level of success. Let's talk through what it looks like to start with the basics and then scale over time as more tools are needed. We also spend a lot of time talki

We are running a 90% off sale on our Amazon to Amazon flips training, but the sale ends TODAY! Also - there's a free Chrome extension that's a MUST have - arguably the greatest freebie ever given to Amazon and Walmart sellers! I tell you about it and then spend time sharing with new listeners exactly why RIGHT NOW is arguably the greatest time ever to get started as an Amazon seller if you're not doing it yet!   Relevant show note LINKS: 3pmercury.com/extension  ProvenAmazonCourse.com/a2a   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   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!   SilentJim.com/kickstart - The low cost step-by-step group coaching classe

Today's guest is no newcomer to Amazon selling. He's been doing it as long as anyone you know trying various strategies, but it's never quite worked out in the end... until now.   He quit THREE TIMES before finally settling into the model that's set to produce a $60K month for him next month!   He discovered the ProvenAmazonCourse.com "replens" strategy paired with 3PMercury and he's now enjoying the most stable (and as of recently - HANDS FREE) system he's ever had! Hear the story in his own words on this new and inspirational episode!   Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor Sellerboard, our awesome sponsor - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely accounting for all hidden fees and in real time. Use our link and get a TWO month free trial: https://SilentJim.com/numbers    Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/2y1DtO8po4M   Show note LINKS: 3PMercury.com - Our best price https://3pmercury.com/friends and the free exten

A lot of Amazon sellers focus on finding the next winning product but that's not where the real advantage lives.   In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy Olson unpack why where you compete matters far more than what you sell. They connect timeless business strategy to today's FBA landscape, showing how sellers can use proven frameworks to make better decisions, protect profit, and build staying power.   You'll hear why chasing the Buy Box can quietly drain your margins, how systems outperform tools, and what actually separates the seven-figure sellers from the ones who stall out.   This is strategy made simple: practical, encouraging, and refreshingly honest for resellers who want real profit instead of vanity sales.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com discusses why you shouldn't just "acknowledge fault" on Amazon seller violations.   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/RhMHnrnw2j8   Show note LINKS:   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the wo

Did you know you can buy inventory RIGHT ON AMAZON and flip it RIGHT BACK ON AMAZON? It's 100% within policy (when done properly) and there are countless ASINs (products) you can do this with profitably. Today's guest is doing this model at scale - set do to seven figures in total sales this year alone using A2A strategies - and his margins are fantastic!   Also - the course that teaches these strategies is on sale through mid-November 2025 at ProvenAmazonCourse.com/a2a   Stick around after the episode for a session with Cindy Smith from ECaccounting.com to discuss how to make sure your e-commerce accountant more than pays for themselves in saved money, time, and the discovery of untapped opportunities!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/SiR7ab8eeoc   Show note LINKS:   Talk to Cindy and her team about getting your numbers straight! ECaccounting.com Proven Accounting Training - The module Cindy created inside the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training library. Learn to do it yourself

Today's guest is a successful ProvenAmazonCourse.com student who is also excited about what he's achieved as one of our coaching students. After decades of full-time ministry, he's now entering into a new season in his 70s, and he's building an incredible business online!   You'll meet Keith in this episode - and he's about to have his first five-figure sales month! He breaks down all the details of the process and gives us some great insights into what it takes to succeed with an Amazon selling business.   His plans are to build a seven-figure business and automate/outsource the entire operation as so many others have done.   Check out this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Ouasqe-6JdA   Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor Sellerboard, our awesome sponsor - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely accounting for all hidden fees and in real time.   Use our link and get a TWO month free trial: https://SilentJim.com/number

You've learned how Amazon works. You're sourcing, shipping, and seeing sales. Then out of nowhere, the growth stops. You're working hard but not progressing.   In this Coach's Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy talk through what they call the stall - that stage where progress plateaus and motivation fades. They unpack why it happens, how to recognize it early, and what to do before it quietly kills your business. Robin shares two stories from her dad - one about a stubborn bloodhound and another about learning to take short-term pain over long-term frustration. Both reveal how comfort keeps you stuck.   This episode blends tough love, humor, and practical coaching to help you push through the stall, build real momentum, and start owning your business instead of letting it own you.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "Can I ignore messages that come to me via Amazon messaging from other sellers?"   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel her

Over the years we've seen literally thousands of people using a couple dozen different strategies to try to earn a great income from the world's largest e-commerce platform.   Today we explore several of the options you have and then explain why we feel so strongly about one particular strategy. It's the foundational strategy taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com new seller modules.   The strategy we are most excited to start all new students with is called Replens, and right now is arguably the best time ever to get started based on obvious trends, software that is now available as well as Amazon's own efforts to smooth the process of being a reseller.   Several other opportunities are discussed today as well including building a brand, KDP books, selling used books, drop shipping and others.   Check out our sponsor Stick around at the end of the episode to hear about an inventory sourcing tool that's really gaining momentum in our community! It's called Arbisource - get the special free seven-day trial at Si

In this mini-episode, I tell you about a recent training webinar at https://3pmercury.com/webinar, where Khang demonstrated how AI will soon help 3PMercury users run their day-to-day businesses intelligently.   DO NOT miss this - it's such a great opportunity to let intelligent software help you make the best possible decisions with your products and ASINs!   We also have an introduction session in the second half of the episode that's perfect for any new sellers or new listeners!   Show note LINKS: Be sure to watch the replay of the webinar done by 3P Mercury software company!  https://3pmercury.com/webinar   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 82,000 + 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!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and in

Today you'll meet a mother of two young children who has built a beautiful business and her spare time using the proven Amazon course training you've heard so much about on our show.   Her and her husband both work full-time, but they've managed to squeeze enough time into their schedule to build a beautiful business.   Her enthusiasm is infectious, and her insights and Strategies will equip you to do the same if you're ready to get started.   Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor, Sellerboard, our awesome sponsor - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely accounting for all hidden fees and in real time. Use our link and get a TWO month free trial: https://SilentJim.com/numbers    Watch this  episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/f0UIgBJ0Kog   Show note LNKS: ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training inclu

Most Amazon sellers chase precision when they should be chasing progress.   In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy unpack what it really takes to simplify your systems, trust your numbers, and finally reach the point where the business can pay you.   They break down three powerful frameworks that connect structure, clarity, and growth:   The Three ASIN Types: How to turn chaos into clarity and start treating listings like data, not drama. Profit Clarity: Why chasing perfect numbers kills momentum and how discipline compounds faster than data accuracy. The Profit Profile Framework: What to do when you are profitable on paper but still not getting paid.   As Winston Churchill reminded us, "Perfection is the enemy of progress."   This episode is your reminder that the fastest path to clarity and cash flow is testing more ASINs, not perfecting the spreadsheet.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "Is it true that IP complaints are really no b

After being let go from his job a few months ago, Brandon and his wife went "all in" with their Amazon business. In spite of using only $150 sto start with for inventory, they've built a fantastic business and on this episode you'll hear their story. We celebrate with them as they've just passed the six figures in total sales because of their work using ProvenAmazonCourse concepts and 3PMercury to manage their business.   They credit the community of Business Building Warriors and the relationships they've established for not only improving their income, but also in their own words, "helping to save our marriage and bringing us closer to God" - they are doing business together from home now and the future is bright.   We love telling ProvenAmazonCourse.com and coaching success stories on our podcast and this is a great one!   Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor Sellerboard, our awesome sponsor - THE accurate profit analytics tool for Amazon sellers that helps you calculate your profit precisely acco

Ever feel like your brain’s leaking out your ears after a few hours of learning Amazon? That’s physics, not failure. In this episode, Brian & Robin Joy unpack why your brain should feel overloaded at first and how to turn big, heavy concepts (“two-by-fours”) into light, manageable habits (“toothpicks”). You’ll learn the real reason overwhelm is part of the process and how repetition, not perfection, is what turns chaos into clarity.   In this conversation: How to know when you’ve hit your “mental limit” (and why that’s a win, not a warning) The two most common “two-by-fours” new sellers struggle to whittle down and how to spot them fast Why mastering Pre-Flight and Bridging the Gap transforms your sourcing confidence overnight What Trader Joe’s listings can teach you about risk, timing, and diversification The counterintuitive reason Amazon’s increasing restrictions are actually protecting your future   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the

Being a successful Amazon reseller is not getting more complicated. Quite the contrary - it’s getting simpler over time as the tools available to us do more and more of the heavy lifting. Even artificial intelligence is coming into the picture making it possible for any seller who are paying attention to begin tapping into unprecedented levels of opportunity that have been right under our nose the entire time, but very difficult to detect until now.   Amazon's catalog is exploding with new opportunities daily, and we are here to show you how to tap into it with the latest approach to creative success on the world's most successful ecommerce site!   Today’s interview with Khang Dang as an update on some of the incredible new features that are being included in 3PMercury as well as an invitation to come see a demonstration on October 23 ( https://3PMercury.com/webinar ) where he will display the elegant solutions now available to any seller who wants to put the power of the industry leading automation workflow

On today’s weekend update episode, we discussed briefly the factors that are going into making Amazon reselling easier than it’s been in a long time because of the technology that’s now available to us.   We also have a webinar coming up soon that you can’t afford to miss. You’ll learn how to use the incredible 3PMercury tool that's behind the steady stream of Amazon seller success stories that you’re hearing in our community. We can’t wait to show you how this works.   Plan to join us online October 23 at this powerful training webinar event - details here: https://3pmercury.com/webinar     Show notew LINKS:   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   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 P

What does Amazon corporate think of resellers and what are they doing to address the most common pain points sellers face? I recently recorded a webinar with Yoda Yee, the founder and CEO of ThreeColts to dive into the topic of how Amazon resellers are being treated by Amazon. Overall, we both have a very positive outlook on several fundamental topics such as: >The bright future of reselling on Amazon >The increased attention Amazon is paying to reseller issues that serve the best interest of customers, Amazon itself as well as sellers >The latest news on what changes Amazon has planned in our favor and what's already been done Topics covered >What are the biggest challenges Amazon sellers are facing and what is Amazon corporate doing about it! >Gating / ungating issues >Maximum pricing transparency is coming from Amazon >Counterfeit without a test buy - what's up with that? >Gray market vs. counterfeit >what about used books? >Much more   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Be57F

Everyone wants to believe there’s a point where your Amazon business finally runs itself - no more testing, tweaking, or chaos.   Spoiler: that point doesn’t exist.   In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy pull apart the myth of “getting it right” and show you why perfection is the enemy of progress. You’ll hear how to spot the moment you’ve slipped from improving into stalling, how to stop “prettying up the nest,” and why a messy business is usually a healthy one.   This one’s equal parts relief and reality check - a permission slip to quit chasing done and start chasing better.   You’ll learn: Why chasing perfection kills momentum The difference between organizing and optimizing How to use testing as your best teacher Why “messy” might be your best KPI yet   And when your next five ASINs don’t pan out?   You already know the answer. Test more ASINs.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What are the realities of Amazon suspensions and

We love bringing you all the incredible success stories of Amazon sellers in our community!   Today we meet Matthew.   Matthew has a goal of being a stay-home dad with his stay-home wife because of the business he's building - and they are well on their way! We love sharing the successful journey's of students from our Facebook group and our ProvenAmazonCourse.com training and today we have another great one.   After starting in Feb of 2024, Matt has built a fantastic business and he shares all the details with us generously on this episode!   Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/B0R8i6W0S0o   Check out today's sponsor: eCommerce Accounting LLC Cindy Smith's Proven Accounting Training inside our Proven Amazon Course has helped thousands of you, and her team can handle your books completely, plus help with income tax prep and tax planning. Remote, professional, eCommerce-focused. Visit bit.ly/ECAMeet to schedule a time with her team today.   Show note LINKS:   SilentSalesMachine.