Billion Dollar Sellers

These folks love to STEAL from Amazon Sellers

Kevin King discusses Sponsored Brand Video strategies, AI copyright implications for sellers, wealthy customer fraud trends, and the suspension of the de minimis import exemption affecting major e-commerce platforms.
Key Points Discussed:
Best practices for Sponsored Brand Video (SBV) ads on Amazon
U.S. Copyright Office ruling on AI-generated images
Wealthy customer fraud trends affecting sellers
Trump's suspension of $800 de minimis exemption
Super Bowl commercial cost trends from 2002-2024
Convert More Clicks Summit preview
Links Mentioned:
HexClad Pans SBV Example Video
Luma AI Ray2 Demo on Amazon Bedrock
Free Affiliate Marketing Strategy Guide
The Marketing Misfits Interview with Ian Sells
Ava AI SDR Demo Booking
Convert More Clicks Summit Registration
Hot Picks:
 
Amazon AI now converts raw data into structured flat files
Amazon sellers getting more concerned about return fraud
Why Chinese e-commerce ad budgets hang in the balance
The surprising cluster of 2,604 hair extension sellers in China
 
Stump Bezos Answer: 23% of ByteDance's revenue comes from international markets
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Amazon Revenue Rescue & The Rise of Alternative Platforms

January 30th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses the reshaping of Chinese e-commerce, examines a comprehensive Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree, explores the impact of TikTok's uncertain future on alternative platforms, and provides updates on ocean freight rates.
Key Points Discussed:
How 2024 changed Chinese e-commerce landscape
Temu's competition with Amazon and semi-managed logistics
Detailed walkthrough of the Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree
Stack Influence's micro-influencer strategy
Flip's growth amid TikTok uncertainty
Chinese New Year impact on ocean freight rates
Ben Leonard's reacquisition of Beast Gear from Thrasio
Links Mentioned:
Walmart Marketplace Registration
AMC Navigator GPT Tool Access
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank Video
Amazon Revenue Rescue Decision Tree (Full Resolution)
Stack Influence Platform Registration (10% off ends January)
Ben Leonard's Beast Gear Turnaround Documentation
Hot Picks:
Walmart now lets suppliers test products in customers’ homes
How to make engaging videos using psychology hacks
The hidden power of backend keywords in Walmart listings
Stump Bezos Answer: Shopify sellers collectively do $250 million per year in sales
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American Amazon Sellers Are Losing Big Time

Monday, January 27th, 2025
Summary: Kevin King discusses how Chinese sellers are dominating Amazon's marketplace, reveals a major account security breach at KeaBabies, explores new AI tools for sellers, and shares insights about PPC management strategies.
Key Points Discussed:
Foreign sellers now make up over 50% of top Amazon sellers
How overseas sellers exploit tax and duty loopholes
KeaBabies' $78M account hijacking incident
HeyGen's new Product Placement AI feature
Sophie Society's approach to profitable PPC
Account security best practices
Upcoming AI Automation Matrix system
Links Mentioned:
"The Wizard of Ads" PPC Training Registration
HeyGen Product Placement Tutorial
Sophie Society PPC Partnership Application
Ritu's AI Automation Matrix Workshop Registration ($58)
Hot Picks:
Key elements to winning product images on Amazon
How improving ratings impacts conversion rates
Amazon and MercadoLibre's Mexico import tariffs impact
Stump Bezos Answer: 57% of shoppers compare prices across multiple sites before making a purchase
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Urgent Warning: 85% of Chinese Goods Flunk

Kevin King discusses alarming findings about Chinese products failing EU safety standards, analyzes upcoming tariff changes affecting e-commerce sellers, reviews top product seeding platforms, and shares effective headline strategies for digital marketing. Plus info on the upcoming AI for E-commerce Virtual Workshop.
Key Points Discussed:
EU safety compliance issues with Chinese e-commerce products
Amazon's new Trusted Expert Network (TEN) program
Upcoming tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico imports
De Minimis Rule changes affecting e-commerce
Top 10 product seeding platforms for 2025
Most effective headline types for digital marketing
Links Mentioned:
AI for E-commerce Virtual Workshop Registration
"Push Button" Customer Generation System Webinar
BDSS Iceland and Market Masters Q&A Video
Stack Influence Platform (10% off through January)
Your Seller's Google Drive Link Modifier Tool
AM/PM Podcast Episode 429 with Alina Vlaic
Marketing Misfits Episode with Joseph Wilkins
Hot Picks:
How to boost your click-through rate on Amazon
Inside the new Amazon Customer Journey Analytics dashboard
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Inside the Mecca of Amazon Chinese Sellers

Kevin King provides an in-depth look at China South City in Shenzhen, analyzes SEO ROI trends, explains new Amazon title requirements, and discusses intent-based search optimization for AI engines. Plus updates on Walmart Marketplace opportunities and urgent Amazon listing compliance deadlines.
Key Points Discussed:
China South City's role in Amazon seller ecosystem
Black hat tactics and enforcement challenges
SEO ROI comparison for new vs established websites
Amazon product title compliance requirements
Intent-based search optimization strategies
Walmart Marketplace seller opportunities
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Events Q&A livestream (YouTube)
BDSS Events Q&A livestream (LinkedIn)
EcomCrew's China South City video tour
Website To Use With Google Translate
YLT Translations title optimization guide
Mike McClary's listing checker GPT
8fig Restock Planner trial
Complete Backend AI Optimization PDF guide
Walmart Marketplace seller registration
Special Event:
BDSS Market Masters in Austin (Feb 20-24)
Live Q&A tomorrow at 3:30 PM EST / 12:30 PM PST
Hot Picks:
 
Amazon AI deal leaves ‘zombie’ start-up in its wake, whistleblower says
CPSC tells Amazon it must change how it deals with hazardous goods
Amazon’s conversion path reporting now available to all sellers
 
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How to Sell to the Rich (It's Not Temu)

Kevin King discusses a $130M Amazon brand's turnaround story, shares Dan Martell's business insights, analyzes Amazon vs eBay revenue trends, and provides updates on Amazon acquisitions market. Plus podcast insights on product development, brand referral bonuses and PPC metrics.
Key Points Discussed:
$130M Amazon brand turnaround case study
Dan Martell's 30 Brutal Business Truths highlights
Amazon vs eBay revenue comparison 1997-2023
FBA acquisition market analysis for 2025
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform benefits
Berlin Amazon seller events preview
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Market Masters registration
Dan Martell's full "30 Brutal Business Truths" video
AMZ One Step consulting (10% off with code BDSN)
FBA Acquisition Market 2025 Report
Stack Influence Platform (10% off until Jan 31)
Berlin Events Registration:
Helium 10 Elite Workshop (Code: SS2025)
AMZ_Hacking Live (Code: HELIUM10)
Amazon Podcast Gold:
AM/PM Podcast #417 - Product Development Strategy
The Ecommerce Lab #277 - Brand Referral Bonus Deep Dive
Serious Sellers Podcast #622 - Strategic PPC Metrics
Hot Picks:
Best Buy marketplace launch announcement
Honey influencer scam exposure
Retailer return policy changes

Shocking truth about Amazon agencies

Kevin King discusses the upcoming Marketing Misfits AI tool reveal, TikTok's uncertain future in the US, Amazon's new product title policy, Chinese New Year impacts, and Walmart's new AI search feature.
Key Points Discussed:
Marketing Misfits' upcoming AI tool announcement
TikTok's status in the US and potential sale scenarios
Amazon's new product title policy effective January 21st, 2025
Chinese New Year 2025 shutdown timeline
Walmart's new Rufus-like GenAI search feature
Amazon conversion rate vs unit session percentage analysis
Links Mentioned:
Marketing Misfits AI Tool Announcement
TikTok Ban Explanation Video
Amazon Title Policy GPT Checker
New Package Design Tool
Sophie Society PPC Partnership Application
Bozeman Clicks Free PPC Audit
Conversion Rate vs USP Detailed Guide
Hot Picks:
Amazon and MercadoLibre benefit from new Mexican tariffs
New conversion path report on Amazon
Why big Amazon sellers based in China are branching out
Stat of the Day: Indonesia has the lowest average monthly labor cost at $200/month
Parting Quote: "Fear is the biggest way to NOT make money." - Gary Vaynerchuk
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Selling with Amazon Rufus AI: Here's the blueprint

Summary: Kevin King explains how Amazon's new Rufus AI works and how sellers can optimize for it, discusses the Temu vs Amazon battle, and shares his personal sleep optimization strategy.
Key Points Discussed:
How Rufus AI works and key optimization strategies for sellers
Complete breakdown of Temu's rise and Amazon's countermeasures
Stack Influence's micro-influencer automation platform
Kevin's sleep optimization using Eight Sleep technology
Links Mentioned:
Full 8,000-word Rufus AI Report
AMZ One Step Creative Services (10% off with code BDSN)
TikTok Viral Video Tracker Tool
Stack Influence Platform (10% off until end January)
Eight Sleep Pod Information
Hot Picks:
Guide for Amazon sellers starting Shopify storefronts
AI shopping agents and e-commerce trends for 2025
Parting Quote: "Change your life so that you can live it, not wait for it."
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Mark Cuban weighs in on Amazon fakes

Kevin King discusses his AI predictions for e-commerce in 2025, Mark Cuban's stance on Amazon counterfeits, Carbon6's $210M acquisition, Mexico's new tariff regulations, and Amazon's AI-driven recommendations system Rufus.
Key Points Discussed:
2025 AI predictions for e-commerce including Solo Seller's Revolution
Scott Adams' counterfeit Dilbert calendar situation and Mark Cuban's response
Carbon6 Technologies' $210M acquisition by SPS Commerce
Mexico's new tariff regulations affecting e-commerce
Amazon's Rufus AI image recognition capabilities
Links Mentioned:
Secret PPC Mastery Webinar Registration (Thursday 2pm EST)
Scott Adam's post on X
8fig's Restock Planner Demo
Bozeman Clicks Free PPC Audit
Dealcon Conference Information
Polymarket TikTok Ban Odds
Hot Picks:
If TiKTok is banned, high-profile creators are expected to go here
How to decode unusual review activity on your Amazon listings
Why 2024 was the year sellers became less loyal to Amazon
Stat of the Day: 30% of mobile phones worldwide are iPhones
Parting Quote: "Use what you already know. People are so busy searching for a shortcut — or hoping an easier path will reveal itself — they let numerous moments slip by when they could get results simply by doing what is right in front of them." - James Clear
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New Alibaba tool for Amazon product sourcing

Kevin King discusses Michelle Barnum Smith joining the Billion Dollar Dream 100, AI's impact on search, Accio - Alibaba's new AI tool, social media post lifespans, and TikTok's uncertain future in the US.
Key Points Discussed:
Michelle Barnum Smith's journey from corporate to TikTok marketing queen
AI search impact on Amazon traffic and listings
Accio AI procurement tool from Alibaba
Half-life statistics for social media posts
TikTok's potential US ban and Trump's evolving stance
Links Mentioned:
TTShopSellers.com - Michelle's TikTok framework
The Marketing Misfits - Amber Spears affiliate strategies video
AM/PM Podcast Episode #427 - TikTok's Fate with Rafay MH
Black Crow Demo Booking (for $100 gift card offer)
Accio AI Tool on Alibaba
Hot Picks
How Walmart Became More Like Amazon in 2024
Top 10 Amazon Influencers for 2025
Chinese Companies Trump Tariffs Analysis
Jonathan Tilley's 2024 Amazon Strategies Wrapped
Stat of the Day: 67% of Inc. 5000 companies fail within three years
Parting Quote: "People don't take action until they feel something."
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