Ep 137 - From Bar Owner to Entrepreneur: Rob Fortney from Amazon Gorillaz

Would you like a step by step training on how to start a successful Amazon business? Life Coach and Amazon Seller, Rob Fortney has managed multi-million dollar businesses and has brought that entrepreneurial drive to the Amazon Gorillaz. Today, he joins the show to help others take the fear out of starting your own Amazon business. In this episode, Rob talks about key Amazon FBA strategies, liquidating super competitive products, finding niche products to sell, and marketing through pay per click advertising. He also shares his cost of living and dating life in Chiang Mai including his experience spending $1,800 in 3 weeks on Ko Samui. Listen to the end to hear how life in Thailand has been since President Trump has been elected.   Rob's Link's: Website: http://123amazon.net   Discussed: Johnny FD’s Blog - http://www.johnnyfd.com/2016/11/trump-politics-fishing-and-podcasting.html Johnny FD’s Book - http://12WeeksinThailand.com Nomad Coffee Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadcoffee/   Show Notes: 00:53 - Driving through 2.5 ft of water 02:00 - Rob’s motorbike accidents and scars 07:00 - Amazon FBA strategies 09:20 - Earning the first $1,000 15:15 - Liquidating super competitive product 18:50 - Finding niche product to sell 19:45 - Marketing budget and pay per click advertising 23:00 - Overcoming failure 28:00 - Selling everything and move to Thailand 33:00 - Cost of living in Chiang Mai 38:00 - Dating in America vs. Chiang Mai 42:00 - Automatic laundry service in Saigon Vietnam 45:10 - Spending $1,800 in 3 weeks on an island 49:00 - Life in Chiang Mai after Trump’s presidential election 50:50 - Raising money for charity 53:10 - Being a part of the Nomad Family   Enjoyed this episode? Share it with friends!