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On today’s episode we hear from an online seller who has been in e-commerce on and off since the mid 90s!   He tried a lot of things that haven’t really amounted to much… until now!   Perhaps the most powerful thing he shares today is the fact that, “the game has never been as easy as it is right now” from his perspective.   He’s a big fan of the reselling strategies as taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training as well as the software that has completely systemized his approach to running a profitable Amazon business.   “I run out of money way before I run out of great inventory to buy.”   It’s amazing that we now have hundreds of episodes like this with successful students in our community! This is just the latest...   Check out our sponsor for this episode: 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, eComm

The latest strategies and tools are making it possible to manage a massive list of ASINs almost entirely on autopilot. Let software do the heavy lifting and remove nearly all the risk from Amazon selling!   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/VGetZNI3nw0   Show note LINKS:   TheProvenConference.com - Our virtual conference August 15-16th 2025 has passed and the recordings are available!   3PMercury.com/friends  - The best price you'll find anywhere for full access to 3PMercury   3PMercury.com/extension - First wave of users get free access to this powerful Chrome extension. It's a feature-packed on-screen calculator for all Amazon and Walmart sellers!   SilentJim.com/ess - The training that shows you how to find 100s or even 1000s of track-worthy asins in a single research session. Plug these ASINs into 3PMercury for automatic tracking of which ASINs are the best investment at any given time   Episode 754 with Khang (Jim's all time favorite episode!) - https://silentjim.com/podcast/ep

New sellers on Amazon run into a frustration that is very common. It’s the challenge of being gated from selling many of the great products, ASINs and brands that they otherwise would be excited to sell.   Earning Amazon‘s trust is not as hard as some have made it out to be however.   On today’s episode I give you a couple of very specific strategies and resources that will have you flying through the gating process sooner than you thought possible!   Watch this mini episode here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9KtzeDocPms   Show note LINKS:   SilentJim.com/ungating - A great open discussion on the topic (membership in our free Facebook group is required) 3PMercury.com/friends - The best pricing anywhere on the full 3PMercury software https://3pmercury.com/extention - Get the free extension as part of the first wave of users! The price will be $30 per month for those who don't snag this quickly!   TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener you get a massive discount! Pay o

In this Coaches Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy tackle a truth that every Amazon seller, and every business owner, needs to hear: success doesn’t start out looking like success.   Drawing on stories from their early days (including apartment prep chaos, failed inspections, and a very confused schnauzer named Rudy), they unpack why disorder is not a sign of failure; it’s proof you’re building.   Using analogies from the Eiffel Tower to busy restaurant kitchens, they show you how to navigate setbacks without losing momentum, create systems in real time, and turn clunky repetitions into smooth, repeatable habits.   Whether you’re facing your first IP complaint or just struggling to keep your prep space organized, this episode will remind you: the mess is part of the plan, and consistency will beat perfection every time.   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 reinstatements?"   Watch this episode

Today’s episode is an interview with a successful proven Amazon course student who has recently built an incredible business and now can't wait to retire so she can go full-time in continuing to expand!   She’s a huge fan of 3PMercury (https://3pmercury.com/friends) as well as our coaching program (SilentJim.com/bookacall).   She shares with us today that she’s nearly 80 years old and her desire is to be an encouragement and inspiration to others because she has never had this much fun building a business before and her entire life.   She’s a lifelong teacher and entrepreneurial thinker and she’s a delight to spend time with.   She mentions several specific strategies and tools that she’s using to achieve her incredible success and listeners of all levels of experience and results in the e-commerce world will enjoy spending some time with this Incredibly generous student.   Check out our sponsor for this episode: eCommerce Accounting LLC Cindy Smith's Proven Accounting Training inside our Proven Amazon Course

The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community. Important and timely announcement LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details!   Our 82,000 member drawing happens soon - get details here and "click to enter" https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/24147757494913700 You will need to be a member of our FREE Facebook group.   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000+ Facebook members from around the world who use the internet creatively every day to lau

"I can't imagine life being better!" Today's guest Daniel has built a robust business using 3PMercury and his ProvenAmazonCourse.com training! He has a unique approach to uncovering opportunity that is sure to inspire.   He's enthusiastic and motivational!   "This is the best Amazon seller community out there" "The value you get for the dollar is crazy in this group" -quotes from our guest Daniel Kase   He loves our group and he loves sharing what he knows!   Watch this interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/HDHulzEGxis   Sponsored by SilentJim.com/buyorsell - Our preferred partner for selling your Amazon account or buying a new or seasoned account!   Show note LINKS:   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members fr

What happens when you lose your job in your fifties and the job market shuts its doors? For Mike Alte, the answer was resilience, resourcefulness, and a crash course in Amazon selling.  In this episode, Coach Brian Olson sits down with Mike to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of starting over, the turning points in his business journey, and how storefront stalking and Keepa mastery helped him go from frustrated job-seeker to full-time e-commerce entrepreneur. Mike’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and that sometimes, failure really isn’t an option. Get ready for candid insights, rookie mistakes turned lessons, and practical tips you can use today to move your Amazon business forward.   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: https://youtu.be/oIEEGZ5CQ40   Show note LINKS:  SilentSalesMachine.com -

Let's talk about some of the recent changes for sellers on Walmart.com. Today's guest is the instructor for our Walmart seller training at ProvenAmazonCourse.com/walmart. Joseph and his wife along with their five kids have been enjoying the "internet lifestyle"while homeschooling for a few years now and they are so glad they made the choice to build their own business based on the strategies taught in our community. They've risen to leadership roles in our group and are now coaches with an incredible story to share.   "We've been able to keep Christ at the center of our family because of e-commerce and homeschool", Joseph shared.   On this episode we discuss Walmart and overall success by staying diversified as you grow. We spend a lot of time on the e-commerce business diversification concept of "inch deep mile wide" as well.   Watch this episode at our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/X1u_67vgxes   Show note LINKS: 3PMercury.com - Mentioned today as well as podcast episode 754 of our show. visit 3PMer

This episode has updates on Evergreen Sourcing Systems - the strategy for finding dozens, hundreds or even 1,000+ ASINs in a single research session!   We also give reminders and details about our upcoming TheProvenConference.com event and how you can get full access for only $7 while others pay $97!   Important and timely announcement LINKS:   TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details! 3PMercury.com (use 3PMercury.com/friends to get the best price) SilentJim.com/ess- sale starts soon - be on the lookout! SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multip

Is it possible that sellers who start selling NOW have an advantage over those of us who started say, 4 years ago?   I think so for several reasons! 1) Amazon has clarified several policies and enforcement is more consistent. 2) The tools and software we have now are incredible (i.e. automating a catalog of 1,000s of ASINs) and 3) the strategies we have available to us now are incredible compared to what we had even just a few years ago (example - finding above buy box ASINs)   Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/GUkxebIX30w   Show note LINKS: SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.   My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% F

If you’re doing everything “right” but still not seeing results, this episode is for you. Brian and Robin Joy Olson unpack the toxic idea that struggle equals success and how believing you need to suffer to earn your wins might be the very thing holding you back.   They challenge the myth that you have to work harder, longer, and with more pain to deserve a breakthrough. Instead, they offer a better exchange: belief and consistent action over self-punishment. You’ll hear stories about burnout, false finish lines, why some people give up just before the snowball starts rolling and what it looks like to move with inevitability instead of fear.   This is a mindset shift every seller needs to hear. You don’t need more hustle. You need a better story about what success actually takes.   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 here:

Today we have a three-way conversation between Jimmy Smith, Brian Olson and Jim. They discuss the recent changes in the way Amazon reports sales rank on ASINs and the fairly minimal but still significant change that this will have for some resellers as they use tools like Keepa to make good inventory buying decisions.   They also spend some time talking about how AI might impact the reselling business in the future.   It's a great conversation with a little something for everyone, but it's not the friendliest show for newbies, as some of the topics are fairly acronym-heavy.   Bottom line: the opportunity is only getting better, and the tools/strategies are getting better in the ever-expanding ocean of opportunity that is "Amazon reselling"   This episode also discusses why NOW is the best time to get into the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training because you can LOCK IN your monthly fee before the major price increase happens later this summer and all new students will be paying far more than your low grandfathered

On this weekend update episode, we go over several time-sensitive announcements including details about our upcoming virtual conference and how to attend for less than $10, as well as some incredible progress that’s being made on behalf of Amazon sellers by influential leaders in our industry. We are also having a contest where we are giving away $50 Gift cards to celebrate the fact that our Facebook group is about to hit 82,000 members.   Our Evergreen Sourcing System (SilentJim.com/ess) live training was a massive success for those who participated, so we recorded the entire event. You will soon be able to access it at a huge discount and learn to source thousands of ASINs for your Amazon business. One student just found over 2,000 ASINs in a single sitting!    Finally, 3Pmercury.com is coming out with a Chrome extension soon that will make sourcing Amazon inventory easier than it’s ever been. All that and many more insights and tips (especially for the newest listeners to our podcast) in the second part of

Let's hang out with a multiple seven-figure ProvenAmazonCourse and coaching student who is changing the way 100s of our students manage and run their Amazon reselling businesses!   Imagine having SOFTWARE do nearly all of the heavy lifting in making sure none of your great ASINs "fall through the cracks". You can get alerts when it's time to buy more of even the oldest ASINs in your catalog!   We talk about 3PMercury.com today and how it's revolutionizing the way sellers collect 100s, 1,000s or even tens of thousands of ASINs and then have the software tell them when it's time to jump on the most profitable and fastest selling ASINs!   We also talk about some of the exciting upcoming changes you'll be seeing as a 3PMercury users such as Walmart management, making shipments and more!   Watch this epoisode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/QxRWw_o5ecg   Show note LINKS:   3PMercury discount for listeners to our show - 3PMercury.com/friends Episode 754 with Khang (Jim's all-time favorite episode!) -

Sales rank drops have been a core part of reseller training for years. But what happens when the charts go flat and the old signals aren't working as well?   In this episode, Brian Olson sits down with fellow coach Grant Douglas to break down the recent shift to Amazon’s A10 algorithm, what it means for Keepa users, and how to rethink sales velocity without overcomplicating your sourcing process. They unpack an updated 3-Step Check, discuss new tools like the “Sold in Last 30 Days” stat, and highlight real-world strategies that resellers can use to test smarter, even in a changing landscape.   If you’ve felt uncertain about what’s moving and what’s not, or you’ve noticed your Keepa charts getting quieter, this one’s for you.   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 big deal?"   Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/plKh3PUD2JI   Show note LINKS:    SilentJim.com/bookacall -

At our recent TheProvenConference.com live event in Orlando, we featured dozens of great breakout sessions. One of them was by a great coach on our team who transparently shared about his journey to his first $10,000 month selling on Amazon. There are plenty of great tips and insights for all levels of Amazon sellers on today's show!   Sponsored by SilentJim.com/buyorsell - Our preferred partner for selling your Amazon account or buying a new or seasoned account!   Show note LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2 day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to di

Many weekends we like to drop a couple of hot tips and time sensitive announcements on you and then in the second part of our show give all our newest listeners a full tour of the great free resources and assistance that's available to them! We also share the facts and details of what makes RIGHT NOW the greatest time ever to get started as an Amazon seller!   This week we have news about our upcoming virtual conference Aug 15-16th, 2025 as well as a pending price increase on ProvenAmazonCourse.com - be sure to get grandfathered in at our currently crazy low price of just $39/month before the price goes up and all new students pay far more for their PAC subscription!   Show note LINKS:   The upcoming "Virtual Proven Conference" for only $7 (save big time with the below code!) See the lineup and get access here to the live event and all recordings: https://theprovenconference.com/ USE CODE: V25FOR7 at checkout and save HUGE on our already low cost event!   SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-8

What if the thing holding you back isn’t a missing tool but the belief that progress should feel easier?   In this Coaches’ Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy Olson dive deep into what it actually looks like to build an Amazon business, when you're not just learning the rules but putting in reps under pressure. Drawing from real coaching sessions, they explore three key moments every seller faces:   When overthinking kills momentum and how to shift into motion When “it’s just painful” and why that’s not a red flag When you need to see progress but can’t find it on the sales graph yet   This episode is packed with honest coaching insights, emotional truth, and specific tools for staying in the game long enough to start seeing wins. Whether you’re brand new or rebuilding, this one’s a mirror and a map.   Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If I've sold a brand for a long time, can Amazon re-gate me? How can I avoid this risk?"   Watch th

Today's guest is a former mortgage broker who wanted to be home with her family. She wanted to build a business with them and enjoy a more flexible schedule while having no cap on her income potential.   She found what she was looking for with the REPLENS model as taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com - she also took coaching with us and has built an incredible business!   Early on they made some common and avoidable mistakes such as improperly sourcing inventory, and they had a section three suspension, but they overcame that and other challenges quickly and really ramped up from there!   Stick around for the last few minutes of the episode today to hear an update about "The System". The System (aka 3PMercury found at SilentJim.com/thesystem) is the software that completely automated Khang’s $3 million replens business with 10,000 ASINs while requiring only a team of only 2 people! Hundreds of users are now using The System to successfully automate their ProvenAmazonCourse.com REPLENS businesses - and you can