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It's been over 3 years since I've posted here.
Life got busy. Business got bigger.
During that time I've stayed heads down, building my Amazon business full-time. Since I started selling, I've done over $12,000,000 in sales through arbitrage and wholesale.
I've made plenty of mistakes, learned a lot, and realized there's still so much to improve.
I think it's time to start sharing again.
I'll be posting what's actually working, lessons I've learned scaling, sourcing strategies, Amazon updates, and the realities of running an e-commerce business, not just the highlight reel.
If you're building an Amazon business (or thinking about it), I hope you'll find something useful here.
Excited to be back.
You don't need to be the smartest person to succeed on Amazon.
You need to be:
• Consistent when sales are slow
• Patient when a product takes time to move
• Willing to learn from your mistakes
• Adaptable when Amazon changes the rules
• Willing to do the boring work nobody sees
Most people quit because they want results before they've put in the reps.
Amazon rewards the sellers who can stay in the game long enough to get good.
The biggest advantage isn't capital. It's staying power.
Becoming an Amazon seller gave me something I never expected: time.
I'm raising 2 kids, with our 3rd on the way, and instead of missing the moments that matter because I'm stuck in an office, I get to be there.
School drop-offs.
Doctor appointments.
Random Tuesday lunches.
Playing in the backyard.
Building an e-commerce business hasn't always been easy. There were plenty of long nights, mistakes, and risks.
But the freedom it's created for my family has made every bit of it worth it.
Money is great.
Time with your kids is priceless.
That's the real ROI.
If you're building something today, keep going. The sacrifices can pay you back in ways that aren't measured in dollars.
What's the biggest benefit Amazon has given you outside of income?
Those early solo retail arbitrage days hit different.
Loading up the U-Haul at 6 AM, hitting every big box store and clearance aisle you could find. Phone in one hand, scanner app open, calculating margins on the spot while the cart filled up.
You’d scan hundreds of products a day checking Keepa, fees, competition, and velocity in real time. Then back to the garage to prep, label, and box everything yourself.
Long days? Absolutely. 12–14 hour days were normal. Physical work, decision fatigue, and figuring it all out on your own.
But here’s the truth most people miss:
This is one of the best (and most lucrative) ways to enter Amazon. You learn real sourcing, not theory. You understand what actually sells, seasonal swings, and how to spot winners vs. duds. You master prepping and inventory flow hands on. You build the muscle of analyzing hundreds of products daily until it becomes second nature.
The margins can be excellent when you control every cost and move fast. Many solo operators scale to strong six-figure businesses this way. It’s not glamorous. It’s not easy. But it forges skills that paid operators and big brands often lack.
The grind teaches you more than any course ever will.
TJ retweeted
It’s wild that banks give you a $20K credit limit...
But can’t use a single dollar of it as cash.
Feels dumb, right?
I’m revealing the secret sauce I use to help my clients turn multi-million-dollar credit lines into cash and how you can do the same with just your phone.
Want to know how it works?
RT & comment “send” & I’ll DM you the guide.
(Must be following me)
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While you're overthinking, your competitors are scaling rapidly with fewer mistakes and higher profitability. Break free from analysis paralysis and take action. It's all about your mindset.
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"How I doubled my reply rate from 12% to 24% from suppliers"
This is Part 3 of my video series.
This video goes public on Monday.
BUT I'll share the unlisted link with you guys first.
Just LIKE and reply "I DON'T BACK OUT OF DEALS"
And I'll DM it to you.
(must be following)
One of the toughest parts of scaling an Amazon business is getting funding
It’s not viewed as a “traditional” business and they see it as risky
Gotta get creative by utilizing services specifically for Amazon sellers but be aware many are a total ripoff
TJ retweeted
“I’m the one that can see John Cena.”
“I’m the one that knows Victoria’s Secret.”
“I’m the one that knows what the dog is doing.”
“When I go into a gym, treadmills do pushups.”
You’re thinking “that must be Shakespeare.”
No, it’s KSI.
Never give this guy a Mic again.
😂🤦♂️
Amazon is very Capital intensive once you know what you’re doing
Too many great products to buy that are selling too fast
Your edge gets built once you can buy deep enough on all of them
There really is no end goal where you’ll be satisfied
The goal post will always be pushed further
Embracing the journey is where you’ll get the satisfaction you’re looking for
No decision you make will pay off more than finding one thing to extremely focus on and giving it your all
Repricing is probably one of the most important tasks as an Amazon seller.
Many just leave that entire job up to their repricer and because of that they’re leaving tons of money on the table.
Manually be adjusting those min and max prices constantly brings huge value.
