The Smartest Amazon Seller

Scott takes a deep dive into the evolving Amazon marketplace to determine whether it still offers the same potential for success as it once did.

From shifting trends in product sourcing and search traffic to the challenges of launching new private-label products, he explores sellers' strategies to thrive despite increasing competition and changing policies. He also tackles many sellers' pain points, such as account suspensions, bundling complexities, and changes to Amazon’s reimbursement policies.

As Amazon continues to grow, so do the opportunities for partnerships and expansion. However, the platform’s rapid evolution comes with growing pains, and he discusses how sellers can navigate these challenges while staying profitable.

Join Scott as he uncovers what it takes to succeed on Amazon in 2025 and beyond.

Episode Notes:

01:30 - Marketplace Pulse Year in Review

05:20 - Amazon Haul

06:15 - Starting a New Private Label Product

07:05 - Increase in Section 3 Suspensions

09:15 - Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC)

10:40 - Exceptions on Bundles

12:40 - Jungle Scout and Helium 10 Search Traffic

14:20 - Alibaba to Amazon Search Volume

15:40 - Amazon Fees not Going Up

16:15 - Amazon Business Growing

17:10 - Growing Pains of Amazon

17:30 - Amazon Partnerships

17:55 - Amazon Reimbursement Policy

18:55 - Next Podcast Topics

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Scott gives us 4 key updates in a quick but compact episode.
The topics include an analysis of Amazon's FBA placement fee program, SEO strategies for product listings, insights on SmartScout's brand reports, and details about Pattern's Accelerate conference for large brands.
Whether you're an experienced seller or new to Amazon's marketplace dynamics, this episode offers valuable insights and tips for enhancing your business reach and efficiency.
Episode Notes:
00:40 - Amazon's New FBA Placement Fee
04:07 - SEO Hacks for Product Listings
07:30 - SmartScout’s Brand Reports
09:50 - Pattern’s Accelerate Conference
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