Episodes
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Kevin King discusses Amazon's new Rufus AI challenges and opportunities, breaks down credit card strategies for FBA sellers, explores search rank factors, and shares Market Masters event insights.
Key Points Discussed:
Rufus AI opportunities and challenges for sellers
Search Rank Factor (SRF) stack breakdown from Brian Johnson
Best credit cards for Amazon FBA sellers
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank event highlights
Search Query Performance template from Andrew Bailiff
CapEc inventory funding opportunities
Links Mentioned:
BDSS Market Masters Think Tank Video
Dog Walker for Rufus Chrome Extension
Link to DeepM's Website
AM/PM Podcast Episode 420 with Brian Johnson
Upgraded Points full story
TravelMore Con Replays ($149)
Andrew Bailiff's Search Query Performance Template
CapEc Funding Application
Hot Picks:
Key differences between Amazon SEO and Google SEO
How TikTok Shop is reimagining Black Friday and Cyber Monday
How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints
Parting Quote: "You are precisely as big as what you love, and precisely as small as what you allow to annoy you."
Stump Bezos Answer: YouTube made $31.51 billion in 2023, compared to the US traditional broadcast industry's $33.84 billion.
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Kevin King discusses upcoming tariff changes affecting Amazon sellers, reveals a powerful listing issue solution, analyzes declining interest in Amazon seller tools, and shares holiday networking opportunities.
Key Points Discussed:
Proposed Trump administration tariff changes impacting imports
De minimis threshold modifications and implications
Listing Issue Specialists tool within Seller Support
Traffic decline trends for Amazon seller tools
Stack Influence micro-influencer platform success metrics
A/B testing tools comparison
Helium 10 listing optimization strategies
Global holiday networking events
Links Mentioned:
Daniela Bolzmann's Title Calculator Spreadsheet
Matt Farm's TikTok video
Scott Needham's LinkedIn Analysis
Blueland Micro Influencer Case Study
Get 10% off Stack Influencer in November
Max Sigurdson-Scott's Selling from the Beach newsletter
Titan Holiday Party Tickets
Hot Picks:
Amazon UK tightens return policies for international sellers
Amazon invests in Spotter
Ghost product liquidation marketplace raises $40M Series C
Essential tips to maximize bottomline on Walmart this Black Friday
Parting Quote: "You don't need to do anything wrong to get death threats, kidnapping threats, extortion threats and so on. You just need a big enough audience."
Stump Bezos Answer: 78% of top 50 retailers in North America are USA-based and 8% are China-based
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Kevin King discusses AI image generation tools for Amazon sellers, critical legal considerations for AI-generated product photos, major logistics developments, and Amazon's record-breaking Q3 financial results.
Key Points Discussed:Copyright implications of AI-generated product images
Amazon FBA Export Program expansion to 136 new countries
Changes in Amazon's inbound fulfillment process
Walmart's Multichannel Solutions (MCS) program launch
Top 10 AI image generation tools comparison results
Amazon-Temu arbitrage issues
Amazon's Q3 FY24 financial results
Chinese seller dominance on Amazon marketplace
Links Mentioned:BDSS Market Masters Think Tank Video
Get started with MCS today
Envision Horizons AI Image Tools Report
Amazon AI Labs - Creative Studio
Trung Phan's LinkedIn Post on Temu Arbitrage
Bozeman Clicks PPC Management Services
Freedom Ticket Webinar Registration - "3 Steps to Better Amazon Content"
AM/PM Podcast Episode 419 with Daniela Bolzmann
Hot Picks:Amazon & Google sue same groups over online fake reviews
Amazon: cross-docking problems lead to West Coast capacity issues
Complete guide to maximizing Amazon video ad effectiveness
AliExpress now welcoming Western retailers to list on its site
Ocean freight rates on a downward trend, surcharges may still apply
Parting Quote: "Don't just present a customer with a product. Detail some of the thought processes and effort behind its development. People value something more if they believe a lot of time and effort went into it. It's called the Labor Illusion."
Stump Bezos Answer: 60,000 sellers surpass $1 million in annual revenue
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
In this special "Best of" episode, Kevin King shares key strategies for Amazon and TikTok sellers, covering everything from PPC optimization to deep linking techniques that can dramatically boost revenue.
Key Points Discussed:
Brand-specific PPC ad spend optimization strategies
Four essential TikTok seller tools used by Chinese sellers
Micro-influencer collaboration techniques
Amazon review mining insights
Deep linking strategies for 200-500% revenue boost
Black Friday and Cyber Monday discount stacking tactics
Links Mentioned:
BDSS and BDSN 2025 Events Video
Anthony Nguyen LinkedIn
Chen Yue LinkedIn
EchoTik Analytics Platform
TikBuddy Influencer Tools
PipiaAds Analysis Platform
FastMoss Seller Services
Blueland Micro Influencer Campaign Case Study
Get 10% off the Stack Influence Platform
The Rave Demo Booking
ReviewPulse Analysis Tool
URL Genius Deep Linking
Amazon Calendar Link To Keep You Cool
Hot Picks:
What sellers need to know about West Coast shipping congestion
7 Black Friday tips to outsell your competitors
A complete guide to the Amazon DSP ad platform
Amazon’s mobile shopping app is trying a different look
Parting Quote: "Churchill said another way to spell 'perfectionism' is P-A-R-A-L-Y-S-I-S. It's good to have high standards but all virtues become vices if taken too far."
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Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Summary: In this emotional episode, Kevin King shares the story of his beloved dog Zoe and her impact on his Amazon business journey. He also covers important upcoming webinars, brand assessment strategies, PPC management solutions, and emotional marketing tactics.Key Points Discussed:
Kevin's journey with Zoe and her influence on his Amazon product line
Expert-led BFCM webinar announcement
AI brand assessment techniques using Perplexity.ai
Emotional marketing strategies for non-essential goods
Apple stock vs iPhone investment comparison
SmartScout's top Amazon seller statistics
AI voice and style replication tips
Eye angle photography techniques
Links Mentioned:BDSS and BDSN 2025 events video
BFCM Success Webinar Registration
Perplexity.ai Brand Assessment Tool
Perry Belcher's 9-minute marketing video
Smartscout Data
Bozeman Clicks PPC Audit
MDS Connect at The Tippler registration
Parting Quotes: "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than she loves herself." - Josh Billings"Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love; they depart to teach us about loss." - Erica JongFind us at BillionDollarSellers.comFollow me on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
In this episode, Kevin King discusses the differences between entrepreneurs and business owners, Amazon's new Low-Cost Store initiative, and the FTC's new rules on fake reviews. He also covers important insights about Amazon SERP layouts and micro-influencer marketing strategies.
Key Points Discussed:Differences between entrepreneurs and business owners
Amazon's new Low-Cost Store initiative
2025 Tax bracket adjustments
FTC's new rules on fake reviews
Amazon SERP layout analysis
Links Mentioned:Marketing Misfits Podcast - Rachel Miller Episode: "The Viral Strategy No One Talks About"
Stack Influence Platform (10% off in October)
Blueland Micro Influencer campaign case study
Demian Luzurko's Amazon SERP breakdown
Halloween Spooktacular video from Amazon Unboxed Conference
News article on the FTC prohibiting fake reviews
Amazon Podcast Gold:The PPC Den: Amazon PPC Advertising - Discussion on non-converting spend tracking
Serious Sellers Podcast #597 with Bradley Sutton - Expert tips for Amazon auto campaigns
Hot Picks:$4.5 trillion counterfeit industry impact on marketplaces
Amazon vs Walmart holiday returns comparison
Q5 post-holiday opportunities on TikTok
Parting Shot:"A brand is what someone says about you when you're not in the room. Your brand isn't a logo, business card, website design, typography or letterhead. A brand is how you make someone feel."
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
In this episode, Kevin King discusses the myth of the "honeymoon" period for new product launches on Amazon, insights from AI expert Kevin Dolan on Amazon's AI initiatives, and recommendations for marketing psychology TED Talks. He also covers complementary tools for image optimization and email marketing, shares interesting stats about Amazon sellers, and introduces Bozeman Clicks for PPC management.
Key Points Discussed:
Debunking the myth of the "honeymoon" period for new Amazon product launches
Key shifts in product launches on Amazon, including AI and semantic search
Insights from Kevin Dolan on Amazon's AI initiatives like Rufus and COSMO
12 recommended TED Talks for learning marketing psychology
Complementary tools for image optimization and email marketing
Interesting stats about Amazon seller profitability and strategies
Introduction to Bozeman Clicks for PPC management
Links:
Danny McMillan and Oana Padurariu's article on Amazon product launches
Kevin Dolan's Serious Sellers Podcast episode
Free PPC Audit from Bozeman
Jon Brosio's LinkedIn post on marketing psychology TED Talks
October 7th edition of BDSN
Photopea online image editor
Mail Tester email spam check tool
Hot Picks:
Amazon quietly testing showing seller ratings in search results
Reimbursement rules changing for Europe on January 15, 2025
Lessons learned from failing miserably at selling on Amazon
Parting Quote:
"The dream is free. The hustle is always for sale." - Lori Greiner
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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
In this episode, Kevin King discusses Amazon's stricter Product Bundling Policy, RankBell's success in launching Amazon products, and strategies for creating effective product videos. He also covers Stack Influence's micro-influencer collaborations, the "Festify" strategy for Amazon listings, and shares interesting stats about Birkin bag appointments.Key Points Discussed:* Amazon's new Product Bundling Policy for consumables* RankBell's success in launching Amazon products* Strategies for creating effective product videos* Stack Influence's micro-influencer collaboration platform* "Festify" strategy for Amazon listings* Interesting stats about Birkin bag appointments and dog stroller sales in South KoreaLinks Mentioned:* Online Seller Solutions website* Izabela Hamilton's LinkedIn* RankBell resources (use code Rank100)* YouTube video: "Exposing the Dark Side of Amazon" by Tucker Carlson
* Link to check owed reimbursements (deadline October 23rd)* Stack Influence sign-up link (10% off in October)* ProductPinion Variationizer toolAmazon Podcast Gold:* The Amazon Wholesale Podcast: Importance of historical pricing information* The Marketing Misfits: Focusing on one thing until success* The PPC Den: Comparing performance by tracking clicks and orders per day* The Serious Sellers Podcast: Amazon's powerful data accessHot Picks:* RUFUS helps avoid overpaying on Amazon for false deals* How to optimize the Amazon generic keyword field* Temu and Amazon copy each other in battle for sellersUpcoming Deadline: October 23rd - Last day to file claims and recover reimbursements for the past 18 monthsInteresting Stats:* In South Korea, dog stroller sales outpacing baby carriages* Only 0.6% chance of securing a Birkin bag appointment at Hermès in ParisParting Quote: "If you want your products to fly off virtual shelves (regardless of price), you have to remember the most important rule of product pricing: People don't want to buy cheap products, they want to feel like they're getting a bargain."
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Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
In this episode, Kevin King discusses the magic of decoy pricing, Amazon's new Returns Processing Fee, Helium 10's Heat Maps tool, Amazon's Big Prime Days sales records, and upcoming events for Amazon sellers. He also shares insights on online selling as a popular side hustle and provides several hot picks for Amazon sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
The psychology behind decoy pricing, illustrated by The Economist's subscription model
Amazon's new Returns Processing Fee for sellers with higher than average return rates
Helium 10's Heat Maps tool for tracking inventory distribution and sales
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sales records and holiday shopping trends
Upcoming key dates for Amazon sellers, including inventory deadlines
Online selling as a growing side hustle among Americans
Links Mentioned:
Jeff Cohen's post about Amazon Unboxed conference
YouTube video: "25 Action-Packed Hacks to Boost Your E-Commerce Game - Halloween Hack BDSS Contest"
Harry Molyneux's X Account
Demian Lazurko's chart of category average return ratesHelium 10's powerful heat maps tool
EcomCrew YouTube video: "The 3 Illegal Ways Chinese Sellers are MANIPULATING Amazon"
Rich Goldstein's B.A.S.H.H. event during AMZ Innovate
Hot Picks:
Amazon's margin headwinds vs tailwinds
Leveraging Amazon Marketing Cloud for better advertising
Amazon shopping bot Rufus and "dupe" or "copy" requests
Comprehensive guide for common Amazon listing error codes
The great €3 billion shipping container heist
Brands' caution about Google and Meta's AI holiday ad push
Parting Quote: "Compete externally and you compare. Compete internally and you improve."
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Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
In this episode, Kevin King introduces Greg Mercer as the newest inductee to the Billion Dollar Dream 100, discusses pairing image zoom levels with time lengths, explores the Stack Influence platform, and covers important updates for European seller accounts. He also shares insights on income thresholds across US states and provides several hot picks for Amazon sellers.
Key Points Discussed:
Greg Mercer's induction into the Billion Dollar Dream 100
Pairing image zoom levels with time lengths for better customer engagement
Stack Influence platform for micro-influencer collaborations
Distribution of Amazon sellers across North America
Listing Sniper tool for comparing products on Temu and Amazon
Important updates for European seller accounts regarding VAT and EPR compliance
Income thresholds for top 1% earners across US states
Links Mentioned:
Submit a hack to win BDSS Iceland ticket
YouTube video by My Amazon Guy about PPC misconceptions
Stack Influence sign-up link (10% off offer)
Interactive chart of Amazon seller distribution
Listing Sniper information
Keplo for Amazon customer profiling
Helium 10 video: "Secret Amazon Strategies from China"
KeepCart: Coupon Protection 14-day free trial
Hot Picks:
Temu targeting Amazon Fire Stick products with cheap versions
Google search testing shopping e-commerce card
Walmart fulfillment putting pressure on Amazon to lower prices
Total change in Amazon's return fees coming January 1, 2025
Parting Quote: "We suffer more often in imagination than in reality."
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