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Retail arbitrage on Amazon has allowed Kim and Perry Coghlan to sell over 8 figures in a single year selling shoes and clothing They manage a team of about 20 people across two cities while raising 13 kids. In this deep-dive interview, they reveal the exact systems, processes, and management philosophies that make it all work.CONNECT WITH KIM AND PERRY – Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EcomToolbox – Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ecomtoolbox – Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ecomtoolbox1 – Skool: https://www.skool.com/ecomtoolbox/about?ref=4adcf73740e949279874c4793504807c – Twitter: https://x.com/Pcoghlan, https://x.com/kimcoghlan4, https://x.com/ecom_toolbox RECOMMENDED TOOLS – SellerAmp SAS (14-day free trial): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge Use code OAC50 to save 50% off your first month. – Keepa Academy: https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy – Boxem (14-day free trial): https://www.oachallenge.com/boxemTIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction and episode overview 2:15 - Kim and Perry's business overview (10 years, 8 figures, 20 employees) 4:30 - Shifting focus from top line revenue to bottom line profit 6:00 - Why employees wanted data and metrics 8:00 - Ecom Toolbox community and podcast launch 11:00 - Helping intermediate sellers scale sustainably 12:00 - The retail arbitrage renaissance 14:30 - Know your numbers: why financial foundations matter first 16:30 - Top metrics every Amazon seller should track 17:30 - Velocity and cash flow management 20:00 - Tracking stale inventory and learning from bad buys 23:00 - The business scorecard explained (EOS framework) 26:00 - Scorecard metrics: sales, spend, inventory value, margin 28:00 - Returns tracking and seasonal variations 31:00 - Finding the right tempo for tracking your numbers 33:00 - Using AI in their Amazon business 36:00 - Lean operations and spaghetti mapping explained 39:00 - Real examples of process improvement 41:00 - Bringing in a lean consultant for company-wide training 43:00 - The eight wastes and eliminating extra processing 44:00 - Mindset shift: accepting your process is wrong 47:00 - Being the boss you never had 49:00 - Elon Musk, staying in the weeds, and the Gemba 51:00 - Book recommendations (Walter Isaacson, Ron Chernow) 52:00 - Building systems through crisis response, not planning 55:00 - Complete hiring process and personality testing 59:00 - Phone screening, core values introduction, and filtering 1:01:00 - Shopper training program overview 1:04:00 - Warehouse training before field work 1:07:00 - What makes a shopper field-ready 1:09:00 - Compensation structure: item count vs percentage of spend 1:11:00 - Bonus structure and incentivizing profitable behavior 1:12:30 - Buying criteria for shoes and clothing (minimums, ROI) 1:15:00 - Subcategories to avoid (dress shoes, small sizes) 1:16:00 - Repricing strategy: buy box anchoring, not ROI-based 1:18:00 - The rodeo jeans revelation: market doesn't care what you paid 1:19:00 - Aging inventory repricing (30-day and 90-day rules) 1:22:00 - Using ScanPower Mobile for pricing decisions 1:23:30 - Holding inventory strategy and merchant fulfilled hack 1:26:00 - Supplier profitability report as backbone of shopper metrics 1:28:00 - Cross-collaboration and company averages 1:30:00 - Honey holes and competitive bonuses 1:31:00 - The four core values (TACO framework) 1:34:00 - Quarterly conversations and the people analyzer 1:36:00 - Embedding core values through repetition 1:37:00 - Importance of outside perspectives and continuous learning 1:39:00 - How lean and EOS clicked for them 1:40:00 - EOS as the administrative equivalent of lean 1:43:00 - Ecom Toolbox elevator pitch and who it's for 1:44:00 - Where to find Kim and Perry 1:45:30 - Time travel question: advice to their younger selves 1:48:00 - Setting boundaries and not letting the business consume you 1:48:30 - Recent impactful learning (Musk biography, learning to play)

Amazon FBA Account Health: What Sellers Get Wrong (IP Complaints, CSM Reviews, Inauthentic)➕ Join OAC+ - The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem💳 See our most recommended Credit Cards: https://cleartheshelf.com/creditcardYour Amazon account is ONE violation away from permanent deactivation. Joy Williams from Seller Basics reveals the account health mistakes costing sellers their businesses and exactly how to protect yourself.🔗 Seller Basics: https://sellerbasics.com📱 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sellerbasics2.0 (free for all sellers)FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic00:00 - Introduction: Why Account Health Matters More Than Sales08:15 - The #1 Mistake: Ignoring Your Account Health Dashboard15:42 - Section 3 Reviews: Required Documents & Video Call Prep24:30 - Supplier Red Flags (Avoid Scams)35:18 - Gray Market Goods42:50 - IP Complaints & Counterfeit Claims: Fight or Let It Drop?53:25 - Brand Registry Abuse: When Brands Weaponize Violations1:02:40 - Documentation Framework: Invoices, Receipts & Proof1:14:35 - Q4 Survival Guide: ODR & Merchant Fulfilled Disasters1:23:10 - Close vs. Delete Listings: The Critical Difference1:31:45 - Appeal Strategies: What Works (And What Gets You Banned)1:42:20 - Voice of Customer: The Most Underutilized Tool1:48:55 - Final Advice: Prevention Over Emergency Room Visits

How Amazon FBA sellers are adding 5-7% to their margins instantly using discount gift cards. Plus the credit card strategies that unlock $100K+ in 0% APR capital.➕ Join OAC+ - The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem💳 See our most recommended Credit Cards: https://cleartheshelf.com/creditcardTaylor Thomas from Arbitrage Card shares the exact systems top sellers use to maximize profits through gift card arbitrage, avoid the $3,000+ balance mistakes most sellers make, and leverage business credit cards for massive travel rewards and cash flow advantages.Check out Arbitrage Card here: https://arbitragecard.com/FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic--------------------TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction: Gift Cards & Credit Card Strategies for Amazon FBA8:45 - How Discount Gift Cards Add 5-7% to Your Margins Instantly15:32 - Gift Card 101: Overcoming Complexity and Managing Balances23:12 - The $3,000 Mistake: Hidden Gift Card Balances Hurt Your Profit31:45 - Advanced Gift Card Strategy: Custom Amounts & Chrome Extension47:30 - Credit Card Hacking: How I Got $142K in 0% APR Capital1:02:15 - The Incognito Method: 200K Point Bonuses on Amex Cards1:18:45 - Credit Limit Reallocation Strategy Explained1:28:30 - Travel Hacking for Amazon Sellers: Maximizing Point Redemptions1:42:18 - Stacking Discounts: The 5-Layer Profit System1:48:50 - Common Credit Card Mistakes That Destroy Your Score1:54:35 - Best Zero Percent APR Cards for Amazon Sellers2:03:40 - Final Recommendations & Where to Learn More

Learn how Ryan makes $2M a year with online arbitrage on Amazon in just 20 hours per week. ➕ Join OAC+ - The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus 🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge 📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem Ryan shares his complete transition from retail arbitrage to online arbitrage, revealing his replenishment-heavy strategy (85% of business), prep center setup, and the systems that gave him his life back. Learn how he manages $150K in inventory, uses lead lists effectively, and maintains 20% minimum ROI while prioritizing velocity over margins. Perfect for intermediate to advanced Amazon FBA sellers ready to scale their online arbitrage business systematically. CONNECT WITH RYAN: X: @ArbitrageLife | Instagram: @RyanKimuraFBA -------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic -------------------- [00:00] Introduction: Meet Ryan Kimura [02:37] From Restaurant Owner to Amazon FBA Seller [06:44] The Transition: Retail Arbitrage to Online Arbitrage [14:28] Lead Lists Strategy [24:26] Building a Replenishment-Heavy Business [42:48] Credit Card Rotation Strategy for Cash Flow [49:08] Cash Flow Management [56:39] Scaling Advice

Learn how Saul is able to find over $50,000 a month in profitable Amazon to Amazon Flips. ♻️ Learn More About Amazon to Amazon Flips Here - https://www.oachallenge.com/az-az-flips-challenge/ ➕ Join OAC+ - The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem Learn the exact strategies, tools, and mindset shifts needed to scale your Amazon FBA business through Amazon to Amazon arbitrage. Saul breaks down everything from sourcing methods to account safety, margin expectations, and advanced techniques like debundling.Whether you're doing online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, or looking to add a new income stream to your Amazon business, this episode reveals actionable strategies you can implement immediately.--------------------RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic--------------------[00:00] Introduction to Amazon to Amazon Flips [05:26] 500K+ Monthly Flip Opportunities Revealed [14:36] Profit Margins and Scaling Strategies [25:46] The Anatomy of Perfect Amazon Flips [38:30] Why OA sellers struggle with A2A[46:17] Debundling: Turn $10 Into $70+ Profit [1:06:55] Account Safety and Risk Management [1:22:41] 3:1 Risk Ratio System Explained

The Ultimate Guide to Brand Direct Wholesale on Amazon with Caj Robinson 🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge 📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem ➕ Join OAC+. The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus Learn the secrets to mastering brand direct wholesale, securing exclusive partnerships, and optimizing your Amazon listings from Caj Robinson. Whether you're an online arbitrage expert or just starting in retail arbitrage, this episode is packed with actionable insights to add another dimension to your Amazon business. Learn how to pitch brands, manage relationships, and enjoy long-term success on Amazon. Find Caj on Twitter here: https://x.com/CajuaRobinson ---------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic ---------- Chapters: 00:46 - Meet Caj Robinson 01:14 - Brand Direct Wholesale Explained 03:40 - Caj's journey from private label to brand direct wholesale 06:22 - Why Kaj prefers working with brands over online arbitrage 07:15 - Wholesale vs. Brand Direct 09:13 - Common myths about brand direct wholesale 10:36 - First Steps to Landing an Account 12:13 - Cold Calling Tips 14:41 - Building Trust with Brands 16:44 - Price Control Challenges 20:05 - The Exclusivity Solution 21:45 - Value Propositions for Brands 25:18 - Timing for Brand Direct Conversations 27:21 - Executing After Landing a Brand 29:14 - Helping Brands with Brand Registry 31:30 - Outreach Strategies 34:07 - Overcoming Rejection 37:04 - Discussing Margins 39:00 - PPC Strategies 42:33 - Assessing Brands 47:33 - Learning from Mistakes 52:57 - Future of Brand Direct 56:19 - Lightning Round

STOP Selling Solo: The Playbook for Amazon Sellers to GrowIn this episode we talk with Miles ( @Flips4Miles ) about how he leveraged social media to grow his business. What works, what doesn't work, and why you should spend time creating content even if you don't want to be an influencer or offer a service.We also dive into mindset and discuss the most helpful things Miles has learned over the last several years in this space.Like what you heard? Smash that like button, subscribe for more tactical Amazon seller content, and join our email list at https://www.cleartheshelf.com/newsletter for exclusive resources.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments—we read every one. ----------🧮 Get the SellerAmp Profit Calculator & Sourcing Tool Here: www.selleramp.com/oachallenge📦 Ship Smarter with Boxem (14 Day Free Trial): https://cleartheshelf.com/boxem RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

The FULL Amazon Replens Plan That Made Grant Douglas $2M/YearIn this episode we interview Grant Douglas. He's built a successful Amazon business on replens and outsourcing. Grant is able to work on his business around 20 hours a week and the systems keep it running.In this episode he unpacks exactly how he does it so you can replicate his success.Like what you heard? Smash that like button, subscribe for more tactical Amazon seller content, and join our email list at https://www.cleartheshelf.com/newsletter for exclusive resources.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments—we read every one. ----------🧮 Get the SellerAmp Profit Calculator & Sourcing Tool Here: www.selleramp.com/oachallenge📦 Ship Smarter with Boxem (14 Day Free Trial): https://boxem.com RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

What happens when Amazon pulls the rug out from under your most profitable brand? Most sellers panic. Jeff Storch built a plan and scaled to $25M a year.In this no-fluff episode of the Clear the Shelf podcast, Jeff returns to talk about brand gating, sourcing like a machine, scaling smart, and turning Amazon returns into pure profit.Whether you're a beginner just cracking into online arbitrage or a seasoned seller juggling OA, RA, and wholesale—this is the tactical roadmap you didn’t know you needed.Here’s what you’ll learn:• The real reason behind Amazon's wave of brand restrictions (and how to protect your inventory)• Why single-brand reliance is a death sentence for Amazon sellers• How Jeff runs a full-blown returns department that monetizes "unsellable" products• What it actually takes to build a $25M/year arbitrage business (hint: reps and systems)• The diversification playbook Jeff used to survive Nike shutdowns, supplier limits, and the Adidas-gate saga• Why returns, eBay, and even brick-and-mortar stores matter more than you think• The #1 hiring mistake most sellers make when scalingIf you're serious about Amazon FBA especially online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, or wholesale sourcing this episode is your unfair advantage.Like what you heard? Smash that like button, subscribe for more tactical Amazon seller content, and join our email list at https://www.cleartheshelf.com/newsletter] for exclusive resources.Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments—we read every one. ---------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Seller365 - https://oachallenge.com/seller-365✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic ---------- 00:00 - Intro & Jeff’s Return to the Podcast 04:27 - Jeff’s Take on Brand Gating & Amazon Policy Shifts 16:20 - The Nike, Adidas, and Coach Gating Fallout 26:45 - Why Diversification Is Non-Negotiable 35:40 - Building a Returns Machine: eBay, Retail Stores, and More 45:49 - How to Train and Hire a Great Sourcing Team 56:35 - Mistakes New Arbitrage Sellers Make 1:04:57 - Jeff’s Personal Sourcing Strategy & Metrics 1:13:10 - Managing Burnout and Designing a Lifestyle Business 1:20:23 - Real Estate & Diversification Outside Amazon 1:30:12 - Final Advice for Scaling to $50K+ Months

Most Amazon sellers hustle hard to build cash flow. Very few know what to do next. Nick Huber calls it The Hamster Wheel: running faster, working harder... but not actually building lasting wealth. In today’s episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Nick Huber. An entrepreneur, author of The Sweaty Startup, and expert at turning boring businesses into million-dollar empires. We break down: • How to reinvest your Amazon profits smartly (even if you’re still scrappy) • Why “boring” businesses are your secret weapon for long-term success • How Nick would grow wealth if he were starting over with $50K–$200K a year from Amazon • The “10 Minute Drill” Nick uses to vet every new business idea • Why self-funding your growth changes everything (and how to balance risk) • How to build leverage — systems, people, and partnerships — without losing control • Personal brand building tips to attract deal flow and talent (even if you’re introverted) If you’ve ever felt trapped — like you're grinding but not getting closer to true financial freedom — this episode is a must-watch. Because reinvesting wisely beats hustling forever. 👉 Grab a copy of Nick’s book, The Sweaty Startup: How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things and don't forget to COMMENT on the video. Chris is giving away 10 FREE copies to random commenters! The Sweaty Startup on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iGGeoL -------------------- Want to learn more about what Nick does? Find out below: • www.sweatystartup.com • www.nickhuber.com • www.sweatystartupbook.com • www.somewhere.com • www.boltstorage.com • www.recostseg.com • www.adrhino.com • www.spidexx.com • www.boldseo.com • www.webrun.com • www.titanrisk.com • www.recruitjet.com • www.hubermethod.com • www.x.com/sweatystartup • www.instagram.com/sweatystartup • www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup • www.youtube.com/sweatystartup • www.tiktok.com/sweatystartup • www.threads.net/@sweatystartup.com • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-huber-show/id1576120606 • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sweaty-startup/id1445260221 • Link to buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iGGeoL • Link to buy the book in the UK: https://bit.ly/422njPW -------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro to the Clear the Shelf Podcast and Nick Huber’s Background 02:10 – Why Amazon Sellers Should Listen: Turning Cashflow into Wealth 04:25 – How Nick Got Started: Humble Beginnings with a Moving Company 08:30 – Overcoming Doubters and Internal Criticism as an Entrepreneur 13:45 – The Power of Getting Small Wins Early in Your Business Journey 18:10 – Why the Best Opportunities Are “Sweaty” and Boring 22:50 – The Mindset Shift: From Hustler to Long-Term Business Owner 28:15 – When and How to Reinvest Your Amazon Profits the Smart Way 32:30 – Why Cashflow Businesses are Step One, Not the Destination 37:05 – Lessons From Growing Storage Squad to 10,000+ Customers 41:20 – Biggest Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make Trying to Scale 46:10 – How to Spot Overlooked Opportunities in Boring Industries 50:30 – The Ten Minute Drill: How Nick Evaluates New Business Ideas 54:45 – Building a Personal Brand to Attract Deal Flow and Talent 59:10 – Lightning Round: Best $1,000 Investment, Favorite Business Book 1:03:40 – Closing Thoughts + Free Book Giveaway: The Sweaty Startup

These are the 17 things we wish someone told us sooner.In this episode of Clear the Shelf, we’re sharing 17 tips that will make you a better Amazon seller—whether you’re flipping retail arbitrage finds, sniping online deals, or building wholesale systems.No fluff. Just hard-earned lessons, quick wins, and next-level strategies like:A sourcing tip that will instantly increase your ROIOne Keepa trick you probably aren't usingWhat most sellers get wrong about "replenishables"How to avoid common mistakes in Q4And much more…Whether you’re scaling up or just starting out, these 17 tips could save you time, money, and a few gray hairs.-------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Seller365 - https://oachallenge.com/seller-365✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic --------------------

She quit her corporate job… and now does $1.5M a year selling on Amazon.No warehouse. No team. No private label headaches.Just online arbitrage.Cris Beam left her 9-to-5 in 2020 and started flipping products on Amazon the next day. Fast forward a few years, and she’s running a one-woman, seven-figure empire—outpacing sellers who have massive teams and warehouses.How did she do it?In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Cris Beam to break down:• How she scaled to $1.5M a year selling on Amazon• Why arbitrage STILL works in 2025• How she went from $6K to $100K+ months• Her favorite sourcing tools & strategies for flips• The biggest mistakes new sellers make (and how to avoid them)Cris reveals everything—her sourcing workflow, the obstacles she faced, and the decisions that took her from a beginner to a $1.5M/year seller. -------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Seller365 - https://oachallenge.com/seller-365 ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic -------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: How Cris Beam Built a $1.5M Arbitrage Business 3:45 - Cris’s Background: From Corporate Job to Full-Time Amazon Seller 7:20 - Why Retail Arbitrage Still Works in 2025 11:10 - The First Steps to Scaling Retail Arbitrage Past Six Figures 15:35 - Tools & Software Cris Uses to Find Profitable Products 19:50 - How to Spot the Right Products in Retail Stores 24:10 - The Biggest Retail Arbitrage Mistakes New Sellers Make 28:30 - How to Manage Cash Flow & Avoid Overextending Your Budget 33:00 - The Credit Card Strategy That Changed Cris’s Business 37:40 - Sourcing Hacks: How to Maximize Profits in Retail Arbitrage 42:15 - The Role of Amazon Loans & Business Credit in Scaling 46:50 - How to Stay Competitive Without Dropping Prices 51:25 - Balancing Inventory Levels & Managing Risk in Retail Arbitrage 55:40 - The Best Stores for Retail Arbitrage in 2025 1:00:10 - How Cris Handles Prep & Shipping Without a Warehouse 1:04:35 - The Importance of Tracking Metrics & Staying Profitable 1:08:50 - The Mindset Shift That Took Cris from $6K to $100K+ Months 1:13:10 - Final Advice for Anyone Starting or Scaling Retail Arbitrage 1:18:25 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow Cris’s Journey

Grab a FREE 14-day Trial of Seller365 Here: https://oachallenge.com/seller-365 Yoda Yee, CEO of Threecolts, is leading one of the biggest software companies in the Amazon space—owning tools like Tactical Arbitrage, InventoryLab, Smart Repricer, FeedbackWhiz, and more.In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, we sit down with Yoda to discuss:• The future of Amazon seller software & automation• Amazon’s latest API changes & how they impact YOUR business• How AI, repricing, & smarter data will change selling in 2025• Why Amazon is actually listening to sellers (and what’s improving soon)• How Threecolts is bundling its software to save sellers THOUSANDSWe also ask him some tough questions about the mis-steps Threecolts has taken in the past and what they've learned from it and how that affects their decision making going forward.Drop a comment below: What’s the biggest challenge you face with Amazon software?- ------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Seller365 - https://oachallenge.com/seller-365 ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic -------------------- 0:00 - Introduction: Yoda Yee & the Future of Amazon Selling 3:30 - What is Threecolts? The Software Powerhouse for Amazon Sellers 7:45 - Why Amazon Sellers Need Automation & Data-Driven Tools 12:10 - How Threecolts Acquired Tactical Arbitrage, InventoryLab & More 16:40 - The Biggest Challenges Amazon Sellers Face Today 21:15 - Understanding Amazon API Changes & How They Affect Sellers 25:50 - How AI & Machine Learning Are Changing Repricing & Automation 30:20 - The Future of Dynamic Repricing & Competitive Strategies 34:50 - How Smart Repricer Gives Sellers a Competitive Edge 39:30 - Scaling an Amazon Business with Software & Smart Data 44:15 - Why Amazon is Actually Listening to Sellers (And What’s Changing) 48:40 - How to Protect Your Seller Account & Avoid Suspensions 53:20 - The Role of Feedback & Review Automation in Seller Success 58:10 - How Bundled Software Can Save Sellers Thousands 1:03:45 - The Most Common Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make with Software 1:08:30 - When Should Amazon Sellers Start Using Advanced Tools? 1:13:20 - How Threecolts Plans to Innovate the Seller Software Space 1:18:15 - What’s Next for Amazon Sellers in 2025? 1:23:50 - The Future of Wholesale & Arbitrage in the Amazon Ecosystem 1:28:25 - Yoda Yee’s Best Advice for Sellers Looking to Scale 1:33:40 - How Threecolts is Helping Sellers Maximize Profitability 1:38:20 - The Importance of Data & Analytics for Long-Term Success 1:43:10 - Final Thoughts: What Every Seller Needs to Do Right Now 1:47:30 - Closing Remarks & Where to Learn More About Threecolts

$300,000 a month.That’s $3.6 million a year from mostly retail arbitrage—walking into stores, scanning products, and flipping them on Amazon.Sounds insane, right?But Steve French and his wife did it. And they did it without a big team, without a warehouse, and while raising a family.In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Steve to break down every step of how he scaled his retail arbitrage business to $300K per month and what YOU need to do if you want to follow in his footsteps.What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ How Steve got started with retail arbitrage—and why it still works in 2025✔️ The exact strategies he uses to scale RA past six figures a month✔️ How much money you ACTUALLY need to start a serious RA business✔️ The biggest mistakes new RA sellers make (and how to avoid them)✔️ How to make high-ticket RA flips without worrying about price tanking✔️ Scaling without burnout: The systems that keep Steve’s business running smoothlyWhether you’re brand new to online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, or wholesale, or you’re looking to take your Amazon FBA business to the next level, this episode is packed with real, actionable insights from one of the most successful RA sellers in the game. -------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12 ✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic -------------------- 0:00 - Introduction: How Steve Built a $300K/Month Retail Arbitrage Business 3:45 - Steve’s Background: How He Got Started in Retail Arbitrage 7:30 - Why Retail Arbitrage Still Works in 2025 11:15 - The Turning Point: Scaling from Side Hustle to Full-Time Income 15:50 - Tools and Strategies Steve Uses for Retail Arbitrage 20:10 - How to Identify Profitable Products in Stores 24:30 - Managing Inventory & Staying Organized at Scale 29:15 - How Steve Handles Repricing & Avoids Price Wars 34:00 - The Role of Sales Rank & Keepa in Sourcing Smart 38:45 - How to Handle Returns and Minimize Risk in Retail Arbitrage 43:20 - Common Mistakes RA Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them 47:50 - Balancing Retail Arbitrage with Family & Personal Life 52:10 - The Best Stores for Retail Arbitrage in 2025 57:00 - How Steve Finds High-Ticket Retail Arbitrage Flips 1:02:15 - How Much Money You Need to Start a Profitable RA Business 1:06:30 - The Mindset Needed to Scale to $300K/Month 1:11:45 - When to Outsource Prep & Shipping in Retail Arbitrage 1:16:10 - Steve’s Best Advice for New RA Sellers 1:21:40 - How to Adapt to Amazon’s Constant Changes 1:26:20 - The Future of Retail Arbitrage & Where It’s Headed 1:30:45 - Final Thoughts: The Most Important Lessons from Steve’s Journey 1:36:20 - Closing Remarks & Where to Follow Steve’s Journey

Amazon FBA Wholesale is changing in 2025. Are you ready?If you’ve been thinking about switching from retail arbitrage or online arbitrage to wholesale, or you’re just starting your Amazon journey, this episode of podcast will get you started and make you dangerous..We sit down with Cory Ganim, an Amazon wholesale seller doing multiple seven figures per year, to break down exactly how to get started, land profitable wholesale accounts, and scale your business the right way.What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ What is Amazon wholesale & how does it compare to arbitrage?✔️ How much money do you need to start wholesale?✔️ How to find and contact legitimate wholesale suppliers✔️ The biggest mistakes new wholesale sellers make (and how to avoid them)✔️ How to scale to six and seven figures WITHOUT a huge team✔️ The truth about Section 3 suspensions & how to protect your business -------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12 ✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic -------------------- 0:00 - Introduction: How to Start Amazon FBA Wholesale in 20253:15 - What is Amazon Wholesale? Understanding the Business Model7:30 - Why Wholesale Over Retail Arbitrage? Key Differences Explained11:45 - How Much Money Do You Need to Start Wholesale on Amazon?15:20 - Finding Legitimate Wholesale Suppliers: Where to Look19:10 - How to Contact Suppliers & Get Approved for Wholesale Accounts23:40 - Setting Up Your Amazon Seller Account for Wholesale Success28:15 - Wholesale Pricing & Profit Margins: What to Expect32:45 - The Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make in Amazon Wholesale37:00 - How to Handle Brand Restrictions & Account Approvals41:25 - Understanding Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) & Bulk Purchasing46:00 - How to Negotiate with Suppliers for Better Pricing50:35 - Inventory Management: How Much Stock Should You Buy?54:50 - The Role of Prep Centers in Scaling a Wholesale Business59:20 - Scaling to Six and Seven Figures: What It Really Takes1:03:45 - Avoiding Section 3 Suspensions & Protecting Your Amazon Account1:08:30 - Tools & Software Every Wholesale Seller Should Use1:13:10 - How to Reinvent Your Business as Wholesale Evolves1:17:40 - Long-Term Strategies for Success in Amazon Wholesale1:22:00 - Final Thoughts: The Future of Wholesale Selling on Amazon in 2025