E-commerce Coaching Call with New Amazon Seller, Kiefer Hogge - Part 1

Episode 50This is Part 1 of our e-commerce coaching call with Kiefer Hogge, a new seller who joins Amazon. We will talk about specific Jungle Scout criteria you should consider and why you should not do them first, the best practices to receive a Fulfillment by Amazon, and the importance of packaging and product listings. Let’s jump into the episode and learn with Kiefer how to start your Amazon career![00:01 - 06:09] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know Kiefer HoggeAffiliate marketing as a source of incomeHis path to Amazon selling[06:10 - 16:11] 24-Month Timeline We talk about the lessons from our failed ventures  Where is Kiefer now in his Amazon journey? Amazon selling is a long gameFind out why Kiefer realized he “had room to mess up”[16:12 - 27:19] 3,000 Sales in Top 10 ListingsFind out David’s Jungle Scout criteriaDon’t miss our tips to source products that will sell!Start with your specialized knowledgeEvaluating manufacturers and trading companies[27:20 - 34:08] 30-Second Reaction We talk about the importance of Amazon packagingKiefer asks about the labeling processSet up your listingsGo to Inventory > Manage InventoryCheck the box. Look for a drop-down menu > Print Item LabelsDownload labels as pdfSend pdf to manufacturerWe discuss what is a minimum viable product[34:09 - 39:00] Closing Segment When should you sell?Utilizing air and sea shipping Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“I think in the past, my biggest mistake was I was rushing to just get in and learn versus really starting outright.” - Kiefer HoggeResources Mentioned:AlibabaJungle ScoutFulfillment by Amazon------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Kiefer on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit https://www.enagic.com/ to learn more. WATCH OUT for Part 2 on www.FiringTheMan.comFacebookYouTubeInstagramEmail us --> [email protected] to scale your Amazon business? Click here to book a strategy call.  https://calendly.com/firingtheman/amazon Support the show