Billion Dollar Sellers

8 Most Clicked Amazon Money-Makers of 2024

Kevin King shares the year's most popular content, including AI's impact on Amazon listings, inventory management strategies, and crucial updates for sellers heading into 2025.
Key Points Discussed:
How to calculate required Amazon sales for target income
Google SGE's impact on Amazon traffic
Amazon's AI (Rufus) and its effect on product search
New approach to Amazon listing optimization for AI
Steve Rolle's 100+ reviews launch strategy
Amazon's AI listing modification issues and solutions
Creator Connections tool success metrics
Helium 10 year-end offer details
Links Mentioned:
Bookskeep & Profit First E-commerce Sales Calculator
Google's Search Generative Experience 
Vanessa Hung Analysis Video
Steve Rolle's Product Launch Strategy Video
8fig Restock Planner Sign-up
Jason McClellan's AI Opt-out Guide
Chad Rubin's Review Management AI Prompt
Amazon Badge Strategy Guide
Helium 10 40% Off Deal
BDSS XI in Iceland
Parting Quote: "Be the person your dog thinks you are."
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Uh oh - your Amazon listing may get suspended Jan. 1

Kevin King discusses Trump tariffs impact on sellers, finding viral influencers, compliance tools, TikTok Shop's global performance, and worldwide Amazon events for 2025.
Key Points Discussed:
Trump-era tariffs returning in 2025 and impact on Amazon sellers
U.S. trade deficits by country for Jan-Oct 2024
Supply chain diversification strategies
Marketplace professional salary ranges
Extracta.ai bookkeeping automation tool
TikTok Shop vs Amazon Influencer comparison
TikTok Shop's dominance in Southeast Asia
Gen Z and Millennial shopping behavior on TikTok
TikTok Shop fee structure vs competitors
Viral Amazon products on TikTok
Links Mentioned:
Lunch with Norm Podcast
Hidden Influencers List Access
Barcus Patty's Listing Compliance GPT
Amazon PPC Partnership Application
Extracta.ai Sign-up
AMZ Summits Event Calendar
Psychology and Marketing for E-Commerce Success
Hot Picks:
Injunction lifted - you have until Jan. 13 to file your mandatory BOI
Amazon PPC 2024 year in review for Amazon advertisers
Marketplace selling 2024 year in review in 70+ slides (PDF)
How to go from ASIN to Live Image in Amazon AI Creative Studio
Linked accounts continue to be top Amazon suspension reason
Parting Quote: "Your margin is my opportunity." - Jeff Bezos
Stump Bezos Answer: E-commerce represents about 8.2% of Walmart's US sales
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This Little-Known Ninja Hack Goes Live Dec 25

Kevin King discusses post-holiday gift card strategies, true cost of Christmas gifts, Thrasio lawsuit, new video AI developments, and exclusive services for Amazon sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Gift card market statistics and redemption patterns
Post-holiday gift card marketing strategies
2024 PNC Christmas Price Index analysis
Thrasio lawsuit against founders
New video AI models from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Pika
Riverbend Consulting's suspension coverage programs
ASIN conversion rate comparison tool
Bozeman Clicks PPC audit service
Links Mentioned:
Bozeman Clicks Complementary PPC Audit
OpenAI's release of Sora
Veo 2
Riverbend Consulting Free eGuide
Jon Derkits' ASIN Conversion Calculator
BDSS X Presentations:
Melisa Vong's Session
Josh Hadley's Session
David Ghiyam's Session
Hot Picks:
 
Amazon sellers are revolting over a new policy
Amazon claims sellers say “Amazon is definitely best bang for the buck.”
Rise of Shein and Temu is fueling cross-retailer return abuse
 
Parting Quote: "Believe in the magic of giving, for the greatest gifts we share are kindness, love, and joy. Let's make the world brighter, one good deed at a time!"
Stump Bezos Answer: Over 200 million wish lists are created on Amazon during the holiday season
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Amazon F'ing 3P sellers again with new change

Kevin King discusses Amazon's new FBA reimbursement policy changes, marketing campaign timing data, TikTok's potential US ban, and updates from BDSS speakers.Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's March 2025 FBA reimbursement policy changes
Planning and execution times for different marketing campaigns
TikTok ban implications and scenarios
8fig's Restock Planner tool features
Dream 100 Market Masters Think Tank insights
Top 12 e-commerce podcasts
Colin Campbell's new book
Links Mentioned:
Amazon PPC Partnership Application
Market Masters Secrets from the Basement ($47 special offer)
8fig Restock Planner Demo
Arcads AI Video Creation Tutorial
BDSS X Level Up Hawaii Registration
Hot Picks:
Marketplace Pulse year in review for 2024, seventh edition
Tariffs force Amazon to choose between low prices or U.S. sellers
Amazon closed my account and held my money - here’s why
 
Parting Quote: "Your goal in life should not be to achieve happiness or be happy, but to be fulfilled. Fulfillment usually happens when we do something for the benefit of others instead of benefiting ourselves. If you want to be happy - help yourself. If you want to be fulfilled - help others." - Tomer RabinovichStump Bezos Answer: Amazon hired 250,000 temporary workers for the 2024 holiday season
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Stop! Do This Before Choosing Products

Summary: Kevin King shares marketing psychology insights from his recent webinar, discusses ByteDance's growth and potential TikTok ban, introduces new Amazon features and services, examines quantum computing developments, and provides cognitive bias insights.
Key Points Discussed:
Marketing psychology principles from Kevin's webinar
ByteDance's explosive revenue growth compared to competitors
TikTok ban deadline and implications
Stack Influence's micro-influencer platform
Amazon's expansion into housing sales
Riverbend Consulting's suspension coverage
FlatFilePro's listing optimization tool
Corporate Transparency Act updates
Google's quantum computing breakthrough
Thinking Fast and Slow key lessons
Links Mentioned:
Marketing Psychology Webinar Recording
Stack Influence Platform (10% off deal)
Envision Horizons' Amazon 2024 Report
Riverbend Consulting Coverage Programs
FlatFilePro Tool Demo
FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information
Hot Picks:
The ultimate guide to product sourcing for Amazon sellers
Temu is trying to court more premium brands to its marketplace
Porch pirates stole 120 million package last year - and they’re back
How to select and optimize Amazon backend keywords
Parting Quote: "Tell me, and I forget; teach me, and I may remember; involve me, and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin
Stump Bezos Answer: 22 billion visits to Amazon through November 2024
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Silent threat that could destroy your e-com biz overnight

Kevin King discusses the dangers of not having Chinese trademarks, shares insights about search platform statistics, introduces new Amazon price protection features, examines a major Amazon fraud case, and previews upcoming seller events.
Key Points Discussed:
The importance of Chinese trademarks for Amazon sellers
Brian and Janine's trademark dispute case study
Search volume statistics across major platforms
AMZ OneStep's creative optimization service
Amazon's new price floor protection feature
Crackdown on influencer reviews
Brett Michael Bartlett fraud case
Prosper Show and MDS Inspire event details
Links Mentioned:
Today's Webinar Registration
Reddit Thread on Chinese Trademarks
AM/PM Podcast Episode: Brian & Janine's Story
Book a call with AMZ OneStep
Marketing Misfits Episode: Brand Failure Prevention
Luba Ilyasova's LinkedIn Post on Price Protection
Bloomberg Article on Amazon Review Crackdown
Brett Bartlett Case Full Judgment
8fig Funding Application
Events:
The Prosper Show
Shoptalk
MDS Inspire
Marketplace Masquerade
Hot Picks:
How to rank higher on Amazon
TikTok Shop seller profitability calculator
Amazon's 'Thank My Driver' holiday $5 tip promotion
Amazon integrates QuickBooks natively for 3P Sellers
Parting Quote: "Double down on your best relationship. It's the investment with the highest return." - James Clear
Stump Bezos Answer: $95K daily for a boat load of cars (record is $115K)
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How to rank #1 on Amazon's Rufus AI

Kevin King reveals a case study of a product transformation, shares Alina from AZ Rank's strategies for Rufus AI optimization, discusses Cyber Week 2024 results, analyzes TikTok Shop developments, and provides insights on business valuations.
Key Points Discussed:
Product transformation case study preview ($800K to $800M)
AZ Rank's Rufus AI optimization strategy
Adobe's Cyber Week 2024 statistics
Walmart Search Engine Marketing success story
TikTok Shop's regulatory challenges and fee changes
Empire Flippers' business valuation data
EU's potential new fees for Chinese e-commerce platforms
HONU Worldwide 3PL services
Links Mentioned:
Thursday's Product Transformation Webinar Registration
AZ Rank's Complete Rufus Optimization Guide
Walmart Marketplace Case Study: Dobest Success Story
Walmart Marketplace Seller Registration
Parafin Capital Link
Empire Flippers Business Valuation Report 2024
Kazam PPC Software 7-Day Free Trial
HONU Worldwide Consultation Booking (includes $250 credit offer)
Hot Picks:
Why Amazon sellers need product reviewers
What really happens when you return something to Amazon
Sponsored Ads coming to Rufus searches
Parting Quote: "It's better to get a 10x employee at 2x the price than 1x employee at half the price."
Stump Bezos Answer: Amazon spends about $1 billion per year on Amazon & Meta ads
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Holiday Strategies to Crush Competitors

Kevin King welcomes Matt Kostan to the Billion Dollar Dream 100, shares P&G's holiday listing strategy, discusses major changes to Amazon's return policy, explores TikTok Shop performance data, and breaks down key podcast insights on Amazon algorithms and PPC strategies.Key Points Discussed:
Matt Kostan's background and ProductPinion platform
P&G's holiday product image strategy
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform benefits
Amazon's 2025 return policy changes
TikTok Shop global performance analysis
Fei-Fei Li's new 3D AI technology
India sourcing opportunity details
Links Mentioned:
Golden Seller Awards
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank invitation
BDSS XI
Matt Kostan's Holiday Bundle PNG Pack
Stack Influence Platform Sign-up (10% off)
Holiday Gift Keywords List
Jon Derkits's Return Cost Reduction Guide 
Google Ads Grant Program - Reserve Your Slot
Fei-Fei Li's 3D AI Demo
India Trade Show Registration (with Lokesh Parashar)
Amazon Podcast Gold:
AM/PM Podcast #420 - Cracking Amazon's Algorithm
The PPC Den - The Simplified Q4 Bids & Budget System
Hot Picks:
Amazon turns blind-eye to Chinese seller Vevor manipulating reviews
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Brazil, Russia, India, Egypt & UAE
Amazon influencer sues what she's claims is a copycat influencer
Parting Quote: "Be obsessed or be average."Stump Bezos Answer: There are 15 million professional live streamers in China.
 
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Amazon's Rufus Has a Competitor

Date: Thursday, November 28th, 2024
Kevin King discusses Perplexity's new AI shopping assistant competing with Amazon's Rufus, analyzes Trump's proposed tariffs, explores Amazon DSP strategies, and shares insights on pricing psychology and supplier negotiations.
Key Points Discussed:
Perplexity's AI shopping assistant features and merchant program
Trump's proposed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
Amazon DSP targeting capabilities and effectiveness
Global passport power rankings
Temu's expansion to US sellers
Pricing psychology for .99 vs .95 endings
Lyden Smithers' supplier negotiation strategies
Links Mentioned:
Adam Heist's YouTube video: "The Most Powerful Amazon FBA Growth Strategy in 2025"
Temu Seller Portal Application
BELAY's "Delegate to Elevate" Free Ebook
AI Bot Summit 4 Registration and Discount
Hot Picks:
Amazon launches payment terms calculator for 1P sellers
Alibaba launches AI sourcing assistant
TikTok forecasts 58% YOY Christmas sales growth
Amazon offering 50% discount on Haul orders
Google Lens comparative shopping features
Parting Quote: "All growth is outside your current comfort zone."
Stump Bezos Answer: 59% of shoppers begin their Christmas shopping on BFCM weekend
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Olympus to Upend Amazon Listing Optimization

Kevin King discusses Amazon's upcoming Olympus AI announcement, explores Temu's innovative logistics solutions, analyzes changes to de minimis trade rules, and shares valuable social media frameworks for sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Amazon's Olympus AI capabilities and impact on listing optimization
Temu's home-based warehouse solutions
US government's evaluation of de minimis changes
BRAVE and ELSA frameworks for social media success
Helium 10 Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer
Links Mentioned:
Link to BDSN newsletter where Olympus development was first reported
Shopify's Live BFCM Sales Counter
Article about immigrant-run home-based warehouses
Howard Thai & Liz Herrera's TikTok Webinar Registration
Vatai Global VAT Solutions Special Offer
GPT Prohibited Keywords Checker
Helium10 40% Off Platinum Plan Offer
Hot Picks:
Amazon Rufus insights for AI listing optimization
AI shopping agents trending for 2025
Amazon's $2 billion headwind from maintaining seller fees
Aukey's return to Amazon after fake reviews ban
Parting Quote: "The key to life is realizing that it's all made up... but you get to make it up." - Garry Tan
Stump Bezos Answer: Shopify has done $270 billion of e-commerce top line in the last 12 months.
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