Best Rebecca Smotherman Podcasts (2024)

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237 – This is Why You're Not Making a Full-Time Income on Amazon 12:42

4d ago12:42

12:42

Do you feel unstoppable in your Amazon FBA business, or is there something holding you back? We know that many of our listeners have the goal of making a full-time income selling on Amazon, and many of you simply want to earn a good chunk of profits with Amazon as your side hustle. Either way, we at Full-Time FBA want to help you meet your goals an…

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236 – Building an Amazon FBA Business in an Unpredictable Economy 15:05

11d ago15:05

15:05

If you pay any attention to the news, you probably notice that a constant headline in the US is how the economy is or isn’t doing at any given time. On today’s episode of the show, we’re going to discuss why we at Full-Time FBA don’t get too worried over news of the economy – because we have enough experience in the FBA business to know that there …

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235 – How to Sell Through Your Slow Moving (Aged) Inventory 10:23

18d ago10:23

10:23

In our FBA business we try to keep to a goal of selling through inventory within 30-60 days of reaching the Amazon warehouse – but what happens if we don’t reach that goal? It can happen to all of us, although hopefully not too frequently. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show we are discussing how to handle our slow moving (or aged) inventory, in partic…

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234 – Two Foolish Ways to Run an Amazon FBA Business 13:54

25d ago13:54

13:54

No foolin’ and no jokin’ – you don’t want to miss this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show. Today we’re discussing two foolish ways you could run your Amazon FBA business that could lead to its ruin. One of the most foolish things you could as an Amazon business owner is let your profits slip right through your fingers – instead of into your pockets.…

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233 – The Best Habits for Amazon FBA Sellers to Master 12:00

1M ago12:00

12:00

Everyone has habits, good or bad, in their daily life and in their business. If you’re not intentional about your habits in your Amazon FBA business, chances are that you have some bad habits you need to work through. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show we’re going to be covering the best habits that Amazon FBA sellers can develop in order to grow thei…

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232 – Incorrect Assumptions that are Costing Your FBA Business Profits 14:14

1M ago14:14

14:14

Making assumptions can really cost your FBA business time and money. Typically assumptions come from incomplete information – sometimes those assumptions can turn out to be correct, but all too often they can be incorrect and we end up losing out big time. On today’s episode we’re going to cover several common incorrect assumptions that happen in t…

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231 – Best Practice for SOPs in Your Amazon FBA Business 12:42

2M ago12:42

12:42

In today’s episode we’re following up on one of the questions posed in last week’s episode: Are you reinventing the wheel when you should be following smooth, clear systems and processes? The best way not to waste time in this situation is to create standard operating procedures for your business – also known as SOPs. We’re diving into why you shou…

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230 – How Not To Waste Your Time as an Amazon FBA Seller 12:49

2M ago12:49

12:49

Time may very well be the most precious commodity we have in our lives. Whether you’re running an FBA business or not, you are likely to be serious about not wasting time whenever possible. Many, many things are pulling at our attention – some of them good and some of them not so good. In today’s episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, we’re going to gi…

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229 – Don't Sign Up for Amazon's new SIPP program. Here's Why! 9:13

2M ago9:13

9:13

Did you get an email (or two) from Amazon about their “new” SIPP program? Many sellers received these emails in December 2023 and February 2024 inviting them to join the program, also known as “Ship in Product Packaging.” We’re not signing up, and we don’t recommend it to most sellers, either. Tune in to today’s episode to hear why we’re opting out…

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228 – When or If It's Time to Fire Your Wholesale Supplier 10:17

2M ago10:17

10:17

In our previous episode, we looked into the top red flags you should watch out for when signing up for an account with a new wholesale supplier – but what do you do if you’ve been working for a while with a supplier and things start to go sideways? Today we’ll discuss how to decide if it’s time to walk away, along with the best business practices t…

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227 – Wholesale Sourcing Red Flags 10:27

2M ago10:27

10:27

Do you know how to spot red flags in potential wholesale suppliers when you see them? Sometimes a wholesale supplier looks too good to be true, and other times something looks just a bit off for that supplier. On today’s episode we’re going to discuss the top red flags you should be aware of when you’re considering working with a new supplier for y…

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226 – Why We Avoid Stickerless Commingled Inventory at Amazon FBA 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

Have you received an email from Amazon inviting you to become a “Stickerless Seller”? If so, you’ll want to check out today’s episode before signing up for this not-so-new program! Amazon touts the benefits of going stickerless, but do those benefits apply more to Amazon than to the third-party sellers on their platform? (Spoiler: Of course they do…

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225 – Are "Done For You" Automated Amazon Agencies a Scam? 13:49

3M ago13:49

13:49

Have you heard of the so-called “done for you” automated Amazon agencies claiming to give you a fast-and-easy return on your investment? These all-in-one services make big promises that all you have to do is pay thousands of dollars, and you’ll have all the work of opening and running an Amazon business done for you. All you have to do is pay thous…

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224 – How to Deal With Amazon's High Price Error Alerts 16:40

3M ago16:40

16:40

“Your listings are deactivated for potential pricing error.” Just seeing that phrase in the subject line of an email from Amazon can cause you to lose your mind! On today’s episode we’re talking about what to do if you get an alert from Amazon that an item in your inventory has been deactivated due to a high pricing error. Today we will spell out f…

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223 – Three Critical Components to Thriving on Amazon (Despite the Economy) 12:55

3M ago12:55

12:55

You’ve probably heard it time and again in the recent headlines… “What is going on with this economy?!” Questions over the economic climate may be causing you to wonder if now is still a good time to be selling on Amazon. Well, in today’s podcast episode, we’re here to tell you the answer is YES. We’ll take an honest look at the challenges of the c…

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222 – 5 More Mistakes Even Smart Amazon Sellers Make 15:12

4M ago15:12

15:12

We all make mistakes…and we all want to avoid mistakes, right? If this is you as an Amazon seller, then you’re in the right place! On today’s episode we’re discussing 5 more mistakes that even smart Amazon sellers make – and how to avoid those mistakes. If you’re making these mistakes, you will want to stop what you’re doing and learn how to turn t…

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221 – Goal Setting for a Successful Amazon Reseller Business 16:52

4M ago16:52

16:52

In this episode, we unpack the secrets of effective goal-setting for your Amazon business using the SMARTER goals framework and uncover the steps required to turn your Amazon aspirations into actionable plans! From setting precise goals to breaking them down into achievable steps and calendar deadlines, finding accountability, and scheduling regula…

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220 – Christmas Episode (Plus Bloopers) 8:11

4M ago8:11

8:11

The day this podcast episode drops is December 25... which means that it's Christmas Day! Today, we wish all of our listeners a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Today on the Full-Time FBA Show we're hoping to spread some merriment and cheer by pulling back the audio curtain and sharing with you some of the bloopers from the podcast. From au…

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219 – Items Beginner Amazon Sellers Should Focus on Reselling 14:50

4M ago14:50

14:50

In our previous episode, we looked at the items that new Amazon sellers should avoid trying to sell. Today, we’re focusing on the items that newer Amazon sellers should be selling if this is your first foray into Amazon FBA. We walk you through the best categories for new Amazon sellers to focus on and the multiple benefits of mainly selling these …

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218 – Items Beginner Amazon Sellers Should Avoid Reselling 19:26

5M ago19:26

19:26

When Amazon sellers first get started with their Amazon business, the foremost thing they tend to ask is, "Which items should I sell for a profit?" But an equally important question (and one that is often overlooked) is whether there is anything a new Amazon seller should avoid selling on Amazon — and if so, what? In today’s episode, we break down …

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217 – When to Hold or Lower Your Price in December 9:13

5M ago9:13

9:13

In the final crunch-time push for Q4 sales, many Amazon FBA sellers are not sure whether to hold, lower, or raise their prices. So today, we’ll be assessing the right times to raise or lower your prices...and when to do nothing at all. We discuss why there is no one-size-fits-all answer to today’s question before jumping into our biggest Q4 pricing…

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216 – Top Gift Giving Ideas for Amazon Resellers 12:18

5M ago12:18

12:18

If you’re wondering what gifts to buy for the Amazon reseller in your life (or for yourself), then this episode is for you! Today’s conversation is a great resource for resellers who want to give a wink and a nudge to their nearest and dearest on what to gift them these holidays. Join us today as we share our favorite products as Amazon resellers. …

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215 – Last-Minute Q4 Strategies to Boost Profits on Amazon 7:26

5M ago7:26

7:26

Q4 is the most wonderful time of the year for Amazon sellers, and it’s not too late to get even more out of it! During this episode, we explore four last-minute Q4 strategies to help you get the most out of what's left of Q4 for this year. Listen today to hear why it’s so important to double down on your strengths, why you should or should not cons…

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214 – Top Cyber Monday Online Arbitrage Sourcing Strategies 11:20

6M ago11:20

11:20

What if we told you Cyber Monday could be your most profitable Amazon sales day of the year? Today on The Full-Time FBA Show we discuss our top Cyber Monday online arbitrage (OA) sourcing strategies! Cyber Monday, which takes place the Monday following Thanksgiving and Black Friday, represents a prime (get it?) occasion for resellers to leverage th…

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213 – The Q4 Motivation Episode 8:43

6M ago8:43

8:43

Looking for some quick-fire motivation for your Q4 Amazon FBA endeavors? You’ve come to the right place! Because dynamite comes in small packages, this episode is short and sweet as we share inspirational stats and stories around Q4 that should get you fired up for this busy Amazon FBA season. You can look forward to hearing about how your sales an…

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212 – Overcoming Failure in your Amazon FBA Business 14:21

6M ago14:21

14:21

No one likes to fail! But the truth is, as Amazon FBA business owners, we’re all going to fail occasionally. This episode is dedicated to how you can improve your mindset about the failures you might experience, how to best respond to your failures, and how to lower the chances of failure in the future. We discuss how to manage your own expectation…

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211 – Why Do We Sell Courses If We're So Successful on Amazon? 15:06

6M ago15:06

15:06

We’ve spent a decade helping people find success as Amazon FBA sellers. And throughout the years one of the most consistent questions we’ve received is this: "Why do you sell courses if you're so successful at selling on Amazon?" In today’s episode we unpack why people might be curious, or even skeptical, about this and what has motivated us to sel…

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210 – Five Amazon Coach Red Flags 19:30

6M ago19:30

19:30

Curious about the potential of hiring an Amazon coach to boost your business? Tune in to this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, where we discuss five Amazon coach red flags based on our decade-plus experience in helping people achieve full-time income on Amazon. We'll also share corresponding green flags to guide you in finding high-quality coache…

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209 – How to Master Your Amazon FBA Reselling Skills 15:49

7M ago15:49

15:49

To run a successful Amazon FBA business, you need to ensure that you have all the necessary skills to be a reselling master. After all, you’re not looking for a single flash-in-the-pan sale; you want to be selling out your entire inventory all the time, month after month. So today, we’ll be taking a look at what it takes to become an Amazon FBA res…

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208 – Should You Consider Selling on Amazon Internationally? 10:56

7M ago10:56

10:56

Have you ever wondered if you would be successful at selling on Amazon in another country? Then this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show is for you! Today we discuss whether or not you should consider expanding your Amazon business internationally. In this episode you’ll hear about Amazon as a global platform, the importance of time and experience in…

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207 – How to Get the Most from Your Online Arbitrage Subscriptions 15:35

7M ago15:35

15:35

Online arbitrage (OA) is a great way to buy inventory online with the purpose of selling that inventory for a big profit on Amazon. With OA being such a popular way to source for Amazon inventory, there are many possible tools that you can subscribe to that promise you both time saved and money made! With so many possible OA tools to use, let's tal…

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206 – How to Future Proof your Amazon FBA Business 18:04

7M ago18:04

18:04

For most Amazon sellers, the primary goal is to sell on Amazon to create a sustainable and profitable business that will continue to earn money consistently in the long run. So, what steps can sellers take to prepare themselves and their businesses for long-term success? We use today’s episode to answer this question by sharing our top tips for fut…

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205 – The Biggest Amazon FBA Failures We've Experienced in 10+ Years of Reselling 15:52

8M ago15:52

15:52

Growing an Amazon business is full of ups and downs. We love the ups and try to avoid the downs, but the road to Amazon FBA success will include some failure for everyone! Listen to today’s episode of The Full-Time FBA Show where we share three of our biggest failures in our 10-plus years of reselling. We break down these heart-shattering mistakes …

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204 – Creating a High-Productivity Schedule for Amazon Sellers 17:28

8M ago17:28

17:28

We all want to be more productive, but how can we actually find more time to get more things done in our Amazon business? Today on the show, we talk about crafting schedules that are super productive for Amazon sellers. It's not just about finding more time to work on your Amazon business, but about making the most efficient use of the time you hav…

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203 – How to Transition from Sourcing One-Offs to Sourcing Replens for Lasting Success 10:43

8M ago10:43

10:43

When you started your Amazon FBA journey, you probably began by selling one-off inventory items, and there’s nothing wrong with that! But when you are looking to grow and expand your FBA business, you have to start taking a closer look at replenishables or, as we call them, replens. Replens are the magic ingredient that will anchor your business fo…

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202 – How to Source a "Going Out of Business" Sale Successfully 11:47

8M ago11:47

11:47

Since 2020, increasing numbers of brick-and-mortar retail stores have gone out of business. When this happens, it’s often accompanied by a huge “Store Closing Sale,” where the store is shutting its doors and you’ve got one last chance to get some really good deals. You might be asking yourself: what can resellers do to take advantage of this partic…

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201 – When to Stock Up Your Amazon Inventory for Q4 9:26

9M ago9:26

9:26

It may be the middle of August, but it is not too early to start thinking about how you can take advantage of all the incredible opportunities that Q4 brings for selling on Amazon! Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are sharing some tips and tricks for stocking up your Q4 inventory. Today you’ll find out what Q4 means (and what to expect from Amaz…

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200 – The Full-Time FBA Show 200th Episode Celebration! 7:45

9M ago7:45

7:45

Join us today as we celebrate our 200th episode of The Full-Time FBA Show! This milestone is not only about the number of episodes but also about the incredible guests we've had and the invaluable strategies we've shared to transform part-time hours into a thriving Amazon income. Most importantly, we celebrate you, our cherished listeners, who insp…

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199 – Outsourcing Prep/Pack/Ship Warehouse – Nathan Bindschatel of My Prep Center Interview 29:53

9M ago29:53

29:53

Being an Amazon seller is hard work. It requires a healthy amount of physical labor, and most notably, it consumes so much valuable time. But you don’t have to do everything yourself. As a seller, you can outsource your prepping, packing, and shipping. This will free up some time for you to find new ways of increasing your income even further, and …

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198 – Six Critical Questions to Get You to a High Six Figure Amazon Income 17:03

9M ago17:03

17:03

Over the years, we’ve managed to generate a very consistent six-figure income through our FBA business. Today, we share some very helpful advice on how we got there. In this episode, you’ll hear about the six critical questions that you need to think through in order to start earning a high six-figure Amazon income. These six questions will help yo…

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197 – Get the Most from The Amazon Income Accelerator Workshop 7:36

9M ago7:36

7:36

The day this podcast episode releases coincides with Day One of our highly anticipated Amazon Income Accelerator Workshop, and in this episode, we're talking about how to get the most from it. This workshop is a five-day online experience, where we pull back the curtains to show you how you can realistically make a full-time income selling on Amazo…

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196 – What's Stopping You from Making a Full-Time Income on Amazon? 14:19

10M ago14:19

14:19

Earning a full-time income on Amazon may seem intimidating, but with the right guidance, it can be a far more achievable goal than you might realize. In today’s episode we take a closer look at three big obstacles preventing Amazon sellers from making a full-time income on Amazon and what can be done to address them. Today, we break down why you ne…

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195 – Amazon Seller Success Story - Interview with Kristy Winter 19:32

10M ago19:32

19:32

Today, we have an insightful and inspiring conversation with Kristy Winter, in which she shares her FBA seller origin story and how leveraging her Amazon business enabled her to start living her dream by purchasing a farm in Texas with cash from her Amazon business! Kristy was already selling items on eBay when she decided to try Amazon on a whim, …

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194 – The Biggest Threats to your Amazon FBA Success 14:51

10M ago14:51

14:51

When it comes to running a successful Amazon FBA business, we usually emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive growth mindset and focusing on opportunities for improvement -- but we also believe it’s important to be aware of some of the big threats and potential challenges you might face. In this episode, we discuss how to cope with failu…

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193 – Our Best Bookseller Tips for Maximum Profits 12:16

10M ago12:16

12:16

Books are the OG Amazon inventory, and today we’re going to share some of our best bookseller tips for making maximum profits. In this episode, you’ll hear about our favorite places to find profitable books and even hear how we once sold a $5 book for $250! We believe it’s best to sell books as used, not new, and by listening today you'll learn why…

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192 – Chris Green's New Book, The Flip Game - Author Interview 30:07

11M ago30:07

30:07

We have a very special guest joining us today on The Full-Time FBA Show. Chris Green is one of the original Amazon resellers who kickstarted our own (and so many other people’s) Amazon FBA business. He has a multitude of books that help people learn how to resell online, and today he is here to tell us about his new book, The Flip Game. In this int…

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191 – Prime Day Tips to Maximize Your Sales 13:06

11M ago13:06

13:06

Prime Day is almost among us and we are so excited to share some tips with you to help you maximize your sales! In this episode, you will hear all about the history of Prime Day, why Amazon created it, how you can benefit from it as a reseller, and why it’s longer than just a day. We explore the importance of being a Prime member, the rules on the …

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190 – How Much Reseller Competition is Too Much? 12:47

11M ago12:47

12:47

In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, we dive into the complex topic of selling on Amazon and competition. The question of how much competition is too much is often on the minds of Amazon sellers, and in this episode, we provide valuable insights to help answer that question. Today, you will learn that the number of sellers is not the only fac…

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189 – 3 Amazon Seller Truths that Nobody Else is Going to Tell You 13:41

11M ago13:41

13:41

In this episode of The Full-Time FBA Show, we discuss three Amazon seller truths that nobody else will tell you. We first unpack how integrity is crucial for us and how we always aim to be honest with our audience, before revealing the three truths that Amazon sellers need to know, including helpful resources to help you along your Amazon seller jo…

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188 – Overcoming Analysis Paralysis in Your Amazon FBA Business 12:08

12M ago12:08

12:08

Having too much information or too many decisions to make can be overwhelming and cause you to simply freeze up. In this episode, we list three aspects that tend to cause analysis paralysis in Amazon sellers, and we share tips on how to overcome it in each given scenario. Whether you’re just starting your business, making sourcing decisions, or gau…

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