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In our previous episode, we talked about a coaching student who found 3,800 test-worthy ASINs in 12 weeks. Today, I talk more about the TWO different ways to do Amazon reselling.

Depending on your budget and time available, one of the two makes the most sense - or maybe you'll do both!

If your budget is tight (you can't afford to buy the inventory needed to sell $2000 or more per month), you'll want to stick with simpler models to help cover your expenses, but for those ready to go further faster, the door is...

A coaching client hit "apply filter" and watched 3,800 qualified ASINs appear on screen. His shoulders dropped. He breathed a sigh of relief. He finally had runway. Here's the thing, no one sold him that list. He built it. This episode breaks down the exact approach: how many hours, how many weeks, what filters matter, and why your own database is the only competitive moat that actually lasts.

Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What is a Section 3 Amazon seller audit, and is Amazon actually punishing s...

Wouldn't it be great if someone would just SHOW YOU THE STEPS TO SUCCESS? We'd all like to think that if someone would just lay it all out in clearly defined steps then we could push the right buttons, use the right tools and follow the plan to building a great business online (just like building a lego set, right?)

If you've not figured it out yet, building a business is NOT like building a LEGO set! It's more like taking a leadership journey with surprises around each new bend in the path! So what's t...

On this weekend update:

Your last chance to save nearly 60% on the ProvenAmazonCourse.com and some updates on the software that's changing how 100s of our students are selling on Amazon with TWO SIMPLE STEPS (3PMercury)

Relevant show note LINKS:

silentjim.com/60x - our 60% off sale on ProvenAmazonCourse.com one year plan ends soon! It's our best price of the year!

3PMercury

https://3pmercury.com/friends  - the best price you'll ever see on 3PMercury software! Give us a call - we'd love to tal...

One day your sales are popping. The next day the dashboard looks frozen.

In this episode, we discuss the actual reasons behind those sudden slowdowns and why most sellers draw incorrect conclusions. If you've felt that 'punch-in-the-gut' moment when everything stops moving, this conversation provides you with perspective, patterns, and a calmer way to read what's going on behind the scenes.

Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "When is it VERY unsafe to sell textbooks on Amazon?" Use coupon cod...

"Life isn't just about a 9-5 paycheck and watching Netflix any longer"

Just one of many powerful statements from the latest ProvenAmazonCourse.com student we interviewed.

She started with just $600 after buying a confusing course that was offered to her by someone else outside our community. That course lead her to us however, and she's been on a roll ever since!

"I'm quite proud of myself" she says at one point. She should be! She's about to have her first $10,000 month December of 2025!

Hear the ful...

There's a new software tool that automatically LOCATES and REPORT 1,000s of profitable book flips EVERY DAY! Without ever TOUCHING a book, you could be flipping highly profitable titles every day!

Here's how it works:

The software (there's a paid and free version) scans the 100million books on Amazon constantly and waits for "buying opportunities" and reports them to you automatically.

A buying opportunity is simply when a book is currently being sold on Amazon by someone for far less than it typically and frequently sells for!

The search for "great products" to sell is at the heart of every successful Amazon seller. What if you could pay someone else to find those "leads" for you? THe problem in the past has always been that "good leads services" get over used and the leads lose their potency.

The game has changed.

Thanks to 3Pmercury and high integrity leads services like the one you're about to hear about, you can find loads of great leads and then use them the RIGHT WAY to grow a beautiful business. Let's talk ab...

On today's episode, we discuss the most common questions that we hear from, especially the newest members of our community who are considering launching an Amazon business using the strategies we've taught to so many. 

The list of questions includes :

Did you know that we have numerous Amazon selling students in our community who are adding hundreds of products daily to their Amazon catalogues? They use 3Pmercury to comb through those products and decide which ones make the most sense to sell any given day. We are so confident in this process that we are now beginning to train virtual assistants (VA's) who can do this with and for you.

I talk about that on today's episode as well as a few other announcements for the weekend.

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It seems like each successful Amazon reeller you meet has a slightly different approach to the collection of software that they are using to find success on Amazon. The question we tackle today is this, "What are the basic tools you'll need in order to most predictably establish and build a beautiful business using the model that we've seen work for literally thousands of our students?"

We discuss the basic starting requirements as well as what you'll need as you begin to scale. Don't make the mistake of thinking that you need to go buy a...

We are running a 90% off sale on our Amazon to Amazon flips training, but the sale ends TODAY! Also - there's a free Chrome extension that's a MUST have - arguably the greatest freebie ever given to Amazon and Walmart sellers! I tell you about it and then spend time sharing with new listeners exactly why RIGHT NOW is arguably the greatest time ever to get started as an Amazon seller if you're not doing it yet!

Relevant show note LINKS:

3pmercury.com/extension 

ProvenAmazonCourse.com/a2a

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Today's guest is no newcomer to Amazon selling. He's been doing it as long as anyone you know trying various strategies, but it's never quite worked out in the end... until now.

He quit THREE TIMES before finally settling into the model that's set to produce a $60K month for him next month!

He discovered the ProvenAmazonCourse.com "replens" strategy paired with 3PMercury and he's now enjoying the most stable (and as of recently - HANDS FREE) system he's ever had! Hear the story in his own words on this new an...

A lot of Amazon sellers focus on finding the next winning product but that's not where the real advantage lives.

In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy Olson unpack why where you compete matters far more than what you sell. They connect timeless business strategy to today's FBA landscape, showing how sellers can use proven frameworks to make better decisions, protect profit, and build staying power.

You'll hear why chasing the Buy Box can quietly drain your margins, how systems outperform tools, and what actually separates the seven-figure sellers from the on...

Did you know you can buy inventory RIGHT ON AMAZON and flip it RIGHT BACK ON AMAZON? It's 100% within policy (when done properly) and there are countless ASINs (products) you can do this with profitably. Today's guest is doing this model at scale - set do to seven figures in total sales this year alone using A2A strategies - and his margins are fantastic!

Also - the course that teaches these strategies is on sale through mid-November 2025 at ProvenAmazonCourse.com/a2a

Stick around after the episode for a session wi...

Today's guest is a successful ProvenAmazonCourse.com student who is also excited about what he's achieved as one of our coaching students. After decades of full-time ministry, he's now entering into a new season in his 70s, and he's building an incredible business online!

You'll meet Keith in this episode - and he's about to have his first five-figure sales month! He breaks down all the details of the process and gives us some great insights into what it takes to succeed with an Amazon selling business.

His plans are to bu...

You've learned how Amazon works. You're sourcing, shipping, and seeing sales. Then out of nowhere, the growth stops. You're working hard but not progressing.

In this Coach's Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy talk through what they call the stall - that stage where progress plateaus and motivation fades. They unpack why it happens, how to recognize it early, and what to do before it quietly kills your business.

Robin shares two stories from her dad - one about a stubborn bloodhound and another about learning to take short-term pain over long-term frustration. Bo...

Over the years we've seen literally thousands of people using a couple dozen different strategies to try to earn a great income from the world's largest e-commerce platform.

Today we explore several of the options you have and then explain why we feel so strongly about one particular strategy. It's the foundational strategy taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com new seller modules.

The strategy we are most excited to start all new students with is called Replens, and right now is arguably the best time ever to get started based on obvious tr...

In this mini-episode, I tell you about a recent training webinar at https://3pmercury.com/webinar, where Khang demonstrated how AI will soon help 3PMercury users run their day-to-day businesses intelligently.

DO NOT miss this - it's such a great opportunity to let intelligent software help you make the best possible decisions with your products and ASINs!

We also have an introduction session in the second half of the episode that's perfect for any new sellers or new listeners!

Show note LINKS:

Be sure to watch...

Today you'll meet a mother of two young children who has built a beautiful business and her spare time using the proven Amazon course training you've heard so much about on our show.

Her and her husband both work full-time, but they've managed to squeeze enough time into their schedule to build a beautiful business.

Her enthusiasm is infectious, and her insights and Strategies will equip you to do the same if you're ready to get started.

Don't forget to check out our episode sponsor, Sellerboard, our awe...

Most Amazon sellers chase precision when they should be chasing progress.

In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy unpack what it really takes to simplify your systems, trust your numbers, and finally reach the point where the business can pay you.

They break down three powerful frameworks that connect structure, clarity, and growth:

The Three ASIN Types: How to turn chaos into clarity and start treating listings like data, not drama.

Profit Clarity: Why chasing perfect numbers kills momentum and how discipline compounds faster than dat...

After being let go from his job a few months ago, Brandon and his wife went "all in" with their Amazon business. In spite of using only $150 sto start with for inventory, they've built a fantastic business and on this episode you'll hear their story. We celebrate with them as they've just passed the six figures in total sales because of their work using ProvenAmazonCourse concepts and 3PMercury to manage their business.

They credit the community of Business Building Warriors and the relationships they've established for not only improving their income, but also in their o...

Ever feel like your brain's leaking out your ears after a few hours of learning Amazon?

That's physics, not failure.

In this episode, Brian & Robin Joy unpack why your brain should feel overloaded at first and how to turn big, heavy concepts ("two-by-fours") into light, manageable habits ("toothpicks"). You'll learn the real reason overwhelm is part of the process and how repetition, not perfection, is what turns chaos into clarity.

In this conversation:

How to know when you've hit your "mental limit" (and why that's a win, not a war...

Being a successful Amazon reseller is not getting more complicated. Quite the contrary - it's getting simpler over time as the tools available to us do more and more of the heavy lifting. Even artificial intelligence is coming into the picture making it possible for any seller who are paying attention to begin tapping into unprecedented levels of opportunity that have been right under our nose the entire time, but very difficult to detect until now.

Amazon's catalog is exploding with new opportunities daily, and we are here to show you how to tap into...

On today's weekend update episode, we discussed briefly the factors that are going into making Amazon reselling easier than it's been in a long time because of the technology that's now available to us.

We also have a webinar coming up soon that you can't afford to miss. You'll learn how to use the incredible 3PMercury tool that's behind the steady stream of Amazon seller success stories that you're hearing in our community. We can't wait to show you how this works.

Plan to join us online October 23 at this powerful tr...

What does Amazon corporate think of resellers and what are they doing to address the most common pain points sellers face?

I recently recorded a webinar with Yoda Yee, the founder and CEO of ThreeColts to dive into the topic of how Amazon resellers are being treated by Amazon. Overall, we both have a very positive outlook on several fundamental topics such as:

>The bright future of reselling on Amazon

>The increased attention Amazon is paying to reseller issues that serve the best interest of customers, Amazon itself as well as sellers

Everyone wants to believe there's a point where your Amazon business finally runs itself - no more testing, tweaking, or chaos.

Spoiler: that point doesn't exist.

In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy pull apart the myth of "getting it right" and show you why perfection is the enemy of progress. You'll hear how to spot the moment you've slipped from improving into stalling, how to stop "prettying up the nest," and why a messy business is usually a healthy one.

This one's equal parts relief and rea...

We love bringing you all the incredible success stories of Amazon sellers in our community!

Today we meet Matthew.

Matthew has a goal of being a stay-home dad with his stay-home wife because of the business he's building - and they are well on their way! We love sharing the successful journey's of students from our Facebook group and our ProvenAmazonCourse.com training and today we have another great one.

After starting in Feb of 2024, Matt has built a fantastic business and he shares all the details wit...

In this weekend update, we discuss two important announcements and then dive into some great content for our newest listeners.

The two announcements:

1) https://3pmercury.com/friends is international now!

2) Our contest in our free Facebook group is going on now. Look for the featured post on top of the group.

My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow mult...

Today, we spend time with a resident expert on all things credit cards and gift cards. 

If you don't yet have separate cards for your business, what are you waiting for? The points, sign-up bonuses and other perks can bring a load of value to your business and it's easier than you think!

There's nothing for sale today - just great advice about using credit cards the right way for your business growth!

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/ZDXJ9K0WQ1g

When things get tough, are you still committed?

In this episode of Coach's Corner, Brian and Robin flip the script and dive into three forces that shape every success story - commitment, development, and belief.

You'll hear why talent alone isn't enough without daily reps, why commitment guarantees the outcome (even if the path surprises you), and how belief carries you through the plot twists. Along the way, they share stories about learning to walk, chasing driver's licenses, Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, and even Robin's piano lessons with Mrs. Kimberland and her...

I recently posted in our Facebook group looking for anyone who :

was new to our group

was a bit skeptical

had many questions

was willing to be on our podcast

I found a great candidate! You're about to meet Michael. He volunteered, and we had a great discussion about:

ungating

done for you business models

drop shipping

3PMercury for new sellers

the various ways to build a great business on Amazon

what it means to "fill the...

On today's episode we look at a handful of factors you should consider before you go down the path of "going it alone" by trial-and-error in your pursuit of a great business on Amazon.

The factors we discuss are:

The common mistakes you'll make (as listed at SilentJim.com/mistakes)

The amount of time required to learn on your own

The unnecessary tools and time wasting "experts" you'll likely accumulate

The bad inventory you'll fall into

The very real cost of isolation

The h...

Every Amazon seller wrestles with risk, should you take a small loss today to unlock bigger opportunities tomorrow?

In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy unpack the myths and mindsets around risk tolerance, testing, and building a sustainable business. 

You'll hear:

Why "losing a little to win a lot" only works if it's part of a strategy, not a gamble

How to use the 3-Step Check and Keepa data to frame risk without getting blindsided

The real purpose of early tests (hint: it's not winning every time)

H...

Today's guest is a ProvenAmazonCourse.com and coaching student who is thrilled with his results so far! It's another great interview with a student who started just a few months ago and is getting great results as we head into Fall 2025. He has a full-time job so he can't work more than a few hours per week, but he's aiming to finish the year with $20K in total sales at great margins - and from there the sky is the limit!

He has so much encouragement to share and really breaks down what's he experienced...

On this weekend update we discuss two important announcements and then dive into some great content for our newest listeners.

The two announcements:

1) https://3pmercury.com/extension offer ends soon. Snag the free on screen extension that others will soon be paying $30/ month to have! There's no catch, no upsell, no credit card needed - just a free powertool as our way of thanking our incredible community for being part of it all!

2) ProvenAmazonCourse.com - lock in your $39/ month price NOW. Those who don't lock in the...

How do you keep yourself from making big mistakes in your pursuit of building a business online?

How do you keep yourself from going TOO SLOW, or being TOO DISTRACTED, or using the wrong tools?

Unless you have great answers to all those questions, you'll benefit from today's episode where I unpack some incredible success stories and the PRINCIPLES that will put more money in the bank - and I show you how to MEET and INTERACT with 100's of others who have done exactly that!

Watch thi...

Is your Amazon business stuck on the "buy, sell out, start over" ride? Ed Dassey was right there until a hard look at consistency, cash flow, and simple systems flipped the script.

In this conversation, Ed shares how he went from a sporadic side gig to $260K in 2020, nearly $500K the next year, and now heading toward $1M in revenues. You'll hear what finally ended the feast-or-famine cycle and why he now manages to a spend goal instead of chasing revenue. You'll also get the mindset shift that killed his imposter syndrome and the three...

They sent their first shipment about six months ago, and last month they had their first $11,000 sales month! They have great margins, a great system and the love their coaching from our team!

They also loved their kickstart experience - SilentJim.com/kickstart

That's the group coaching class that helps new ProvenAmazonCourse.com students get through the setup phase quickly and send their first shipment.

He shares where he finds his inventory, his schedule, and all the details of the tools he's using.

Check...

For over 10 years, I've given some pretty hardlined advice in regards to the use of "leads lists" and "buy lists" for Amazon sellers. My basic advice has been to only use them if you are extremely experienced or flat-out crazy.

These lists are compiled by those who claim they've "done the research for you," and you can just go purchase everything on the list and make money! Baloney!!

Today, I explain why I am now fully on board with using leads lists if you have the budget for them!

It's easy to get hooked on those gold bars in your Amazon seller app, the quick sales, the dopamine hit, the "I'm really doing this" feeling. But what happens when the screen refreshes at the end of the month and the profits aren't there?

In this Coach's Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy dig into the difference between chasing sales volume (the empty calories of your business) and building around high-quality, profitable ASINs (the meaty beasts that actually feed you long-term).

You'll hear:

Why lowering prices for more sales can quietly starve your...

The most powerful tool for Amazon and Walmart sellers (3PMercury) just keeps getting better! We are conquering UNGATING challenges, giving away a free on-screen calculator to our loyal audience only (others will soon have to pay!) - and now we are even going INTERNATIONAL!

Hundreds of sellers in our community are now automating the vast majority of the process of running their Amazon reselling businesses using the tool that was born in our community of sellers and is being shaped daily by the input of successful sellers who listen to this podcast.

How has 3pmercury.com changed the game so quickly for resellers who are "in the know"?

Why do NEW SELLERS on Amazon have an advantage over those who've been doing it a while?

What are the two simple steps to success that we now have available to us as Amazon sellers?

How is this simple approach producing so many new student success stories?

All this plus a brief overview of why we've never been more excited about Amazon reselling than we are RIGHT NOW! Each weekend we share timely n...

There's a reason we start all new Amazon sellers in our community with the same proven, time tested, low risk, low cost, high odds of success model. It works. It's the core new seller model taught in our award winning ProvenAmazonCourse.com training and our coaching.

What is that model?

Filling the underserved and unstocked shelf space at Amazon's 100s of warehouses in the US with common, boring and easily sourced inventory is simply a beautiful, expansive and fully automatable biz model - as evidenced by the 100s of success stories on our s...

On today's show you meet someone who has been full-time on Amazon and Walmart for about four years after leaving her corporate job. She shares the details of the lessons she learned and the victories she's had along the way.

She's also one of the most prolific users of Amazon seller tools so we spend a lot of time talking about the different tools she's using for various aspects of her business.

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/abh3JmI8VXs

Check...

3PMercury software is changing the game of Amazon reselling. Step 1: Find viable asins (products) and pour them into the software Step 2: Let the software tell you what products to buy. Let's talk about it!

Also - the price of the ProvenAmazonCourse.com will go up soon unless you're locked in and grandfathered in to our current pricing. So many great updates coming and just added recently!

Show note LINKS: 

My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam

100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from...

Hitting $10K–$20K a month feels like you've "made it" until you realize the bottom line doesn't match the top. In this episode of Coaches Corner, Brian and Robin Joy Olson unpack the messy, exciting, and sometimes frustrating shift from simple growth to true scaling.

They share real coaching stories, personal business lessons, and vivid analogies (yes, even drums and bikes) to explain:

Why working harder isn't the same as building smarter

The "book of business" mindset that keeps you from being sunk by a single ASIN

How to spot...

If you want to virtually eliminate the risk of failure in building an Amazon business, get these three things right. It's not complicated, but you can easily get derailed by distractions and procrastination.

The three:

Selling on Amazon has created more millionaires than any other e-commerce opportunity, but you must approach it the right way!

Check out our sponsor for this episode:

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Cindy Smith's Proven Accounting Training inside our Proven Amazon Course has helped t...

On today's episode we hear from an online seller who has been in e-commerce on and off since the mid 90s!

He tried a lot of things that haven't really amounted to much… until now!

Perhaps the most powerful thing he shares today is the fact that, "the game has never been as easy as it is right now" from his perspective.

He's a big fan of the reselling strategies as taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training as well as the software that has completely systemized his appro...

The latest strategies and tools are making it possible to manage a massive list of ASINs almost entirely on autopilot. Let software do the heavy lifting and remove nearly all the risk from Amazon selling!

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/VGetZNI3nw0

Show note LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our virtual conference August 15-16th 2025 has passed and the recordings are available!

3PMercury.com/friends  - The best price you'll find anywhere for full access to 3PMercury

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New sellers on Amazon run into a frustration that is very common. It's the challenge of being gated from selling many of the great products, ASINs and brands that they otherwise would be excited to sell.

Earning Amazon's trust is not as hard as some have made it out to be however.

On today's episode I give you a couple of very specific strategies and resources that will have you flying through the gating process sooner than you thought possible!

Watch this mini episode here on our You...

In this Coaches Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy tackle a truth that every Amazon seller, and every business owner, needs to hear: success doesn't start out looking like success.

Drawing on stories from their early days (including apartment prep chaos, failed inspections, and a very confused schnauzer named Rudy), they unpack why disorder is not a sign of failure; it's proof you're building.

Using analogies from the Eiffel Tower to busy restaurant kitchens, they show you how to navigate setbacks without losing momentum, create systems in real time, and turn cl...

Today's episode is an interview with a successful proven Amazon course student who has recently built an incredible business and now can't wait to retire so she can go full-time in continuing to expand!

She's a huge fan of 3PMercury (https://3pmercury.com/friends) as well as our coaching program (SilentJim.com/bookacall).

She shares with us today that she's nearly 80 years old and her desire is to be an encouragement and inspiration to others because she has never had this much fun building a business before and her entire life.<...

The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community.

Important and timely announcement LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's...

"I can't imagine life being better!" Today's guest Daniel has built a robust business using 3PMercury and his ProvenAmazonCourse.com training! He has a unique approach to uncovering opportunity that is sure to inspire.

He's enthusiastic and motivational!

"This is the best Amazon seller community out there"

"The value you get for the dollar is crazy in this group"

-quotes from our guest Daniel Kase

He loves our group and he loves sharing what he knows!

Watch this interview on o...

What happens when you lose your job in your fifties and the job market shuts its doors? For Mike Alte, the answer was resilience, resourcefulness, and a crash course in Amazon selling. 

In this episode, Coach Brian Olson sits down with Mike to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of starting over, the turning points in his business journey, and how storefront stalking and Keepa mastery helped him go from frustrated job-seeker to full-time e-commerce entrepreneur. Mike's story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to reinvent yourself and that sometimes, failure really isn't an option. Duration: 00:54:44

Let's talk about some of the recent changes for sellers on Walmart.com. Today's guest is the instructor for our Walmart seller training at ProvenAmazonCourse.com/walmart. Joseph and his wife along with their five kids have been enjoying the "internet lifestyle"while homeschooling for a few years now and they are so glad they made the choice to build their own business based on the strategies taught in our community. They've risen to leadership roles in our group and are now coaches with an incredible story to share.

"We've been able to keep Christ a...

This episode has updates on Evergreen Sourcing Systems - the strategy for finding dozens, hundreds or even 1,000+ ASINs in a single research session!

We also give reminders and details about our upcoming TheProvenConference.com event and how you can get full access for only $7 while others pay $97!

Important and timely announcement LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day even...

Is it possible that sellers who start selling NOW have an advantage over those of us who started say, 4 years ago?

I think so for several reasons! 1) Amazon has clarified several policies and enforcement is more consistent. 2) The tools and software we have now are incredible (i.e. automating a catalog of 1,000s of ASINs) and 3) the strategies we have available to us now are incredible compared to what we had even just a few years ago (example - finding above buy box ASINs)

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel he...

If you're doing everything "right" but still not seeing results, this episode is for you. Brian and Robin Joy Olson unpack the toxic idea that struggle equals success and how believing you need to suffer to earn your wins might be the very thing holding you back.

They challenge the myth that you have to work harder, longer, and with more pain to deserve a breakthrough. Instead, they offer a better exchange: belief and consistent action over self-punishment. You'll hear stories about burnout, false finish lines, why some people give up just before the snowball s...

Today we have a three-way conversation between Jimmy Smith, Brian Olson and Jim. They discuss the recent changes in the way Amazon reports sales rank on ASINs and the fairly minimal but still significant change that this will have for some resellers as they use tools like Keepa to make good inventory buying decisions.

They also spend some time talking about how AI might impact the reselling business in the future.

It's a great conversation with a little something for everyone, but it's not the friendliest show for newbies, as some...

On this weekend update episode, we go over several time-sensitive announcements including details about our upcoming virtual conference and how to attend for less than $10, as well as some incredible progress that's being made on behalf of Amazon sellers by influential leaders in our industry. We are also having a contest where we are giving away $50 Gift cards to celebrate the fact that our Facebook group is about to hit 82,000 members.

Our Evergreen Sourcing System (SilentJim.com/ess) live training was a massive success for those who participated, so we recorded the entire event. You w...

Let's hang out with a multiple seven-figure ProvenAmazonCourse and coaching student who is changing the way 100s of our students manage and run their Amazon reselling businesses!

Imagine having SOFTWARE do nearly all of the heavy lifting in making sure none of your great ASINs "fall through the cracks". You can get alerts when it's time to buy more of even the oldest ASINs in your catalog!

We talk about 3PMercury.com today and how it's revolutionizing the way sellers collect 100s, 1,000s or even tens of thousands of ASINs and th...

Sales rank drops have been a core part of reseller training for years. But what happens when the charts go flat and the old signals aren't working as well?

In this episode, Brian Olson sits down with fellow coach Grant Douglas to break down the recent shift to Amazon's A10 algorithm, what it means for Keepa users, and how to rethink sales velocity without overcomplicating your sourcing process. They unpack an updated 3-Step Check, discuss new tools like the "Sold in Last 30 Days" stat, and highlight real-world strategies that resellers can use to test smarter, e...

At our recent TheProvenConference.com live event in Orlando, we featured dozens of great breakout sessions. One of them was by a great coach on our team who transparently shared about his journey to his first $10,000 month selling on Amazon. There are plenty of great tips and insights for all levels of Amazon sellers on today's show!

Sponsored by SilentJim.com/buyorsell - Our preferred partner for selling your Amazon account or buying a new or seasoned account!

Show note LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual ev...

Many weekends we like to drop a couple of hot tips and time sensitive announcements on you and then in the second part of our show give all our newest listeners a full tour of the great free resources and assistance that's available to them! We also share the facts and details of what makes RIGHT NOW the greatest time ever to get started as an Amazon seller!

This week we have news about our upcoming virtual conference Aug 15-16th, 2025 as well as a pending price increase on ProvenAmazonCourse.com - be sure to g...

What if the thing holding you back isn't a missing tool but the belief that progress should feel easier?

In this Coaches' Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy Olson dive deep into what it actually looks like to build an Amazon business, when you're not just learning the rules but putting in reps under pressure.

Drawing from real coaching sessions, they explore three key moments every seller faces:

When overthinking kills momentum and how to shift into motion

When "it's just painful" and why that's not a re...

Today's guest is a former mortgage broker who wanted to be home with her family. She wanted to build a business with them and enjoy a more flexible schedule while having no cap on her income potential.

She found what she was looking for with the REPLENS model as taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com - she also took coaching with us and has built an incredible business!

Early on they made some common and avoidable mistakes such as improperly sourcing inventory, and they had a section three suspension, but they overcame th...

Is Retail Arbitrage (RA) outdated? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, Brian and Robin Joy dismantle the myths about RA and explain why it's not only alive—but thriving. Learn how RA can accelerate your Amazon business, uncover hidden inventory goldmines, and build your confidence faster than online arbitrage.

Plus, discover the secrets behind underserved ASINs, why buy boxes disappear, and how to capitalize on regional sourcing advantages without ever stepping foot in a store. You'll also learn why fewer sellers can mean higher margins—and if you're tired of chasing crowded listings and razor-thin profi...

In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, I interview a successful Proven Amazon Course student who recently achieved his first $10,000 sales month!

Dylan has a background in woodworking and cabinetry and is brand new to all things Amazon. His journey of getting started in selling on Amazon and the strategies he used to overcome challenges, including navigating the ungating process and avoiding high-risk private label branding, are all discussed today. You're sure to grab an action step or two.

Hearing Dylan's story is a reminder to keep at it and is...

Brian and Robin Joy Olson are beloved leaders, coaches (SilentJim.com/bookacall) and successful Amazon business builders who've contributed to the success of countless Amazon sellers in our community with their down to earth, practical, step by step insights and strategies for Amazon selling success. Their insights can be found in several of the modules in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course library, and you'll hear them on our podcast once a week or so for their "coaches corner" episodes.

Big announcement! The Olson's have written a book and we want you to get a copy!

This episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio takes you behind the scenes of the entrepreneurial journey most people don't show on social media—the messy middle. Join Brian and Robin Joy in Coaches' Corner as they share candid stories about working through setbacks, building confidence, and keeping promises to yourself, even when early results feel discouraging.

Discover why success isn't about plotting the perfect path but about taking the next imperfect step, testing one ASIN at a time, and learning to trust your own consistency. From the power of simple commitments to reframing "failures" as neu...

A young family had the dream of building a business together - at home in spite of having no previous business experience. They wanted to involve the kids and inlaws and find financial independence on their own terms. They wanted a flexible schedule and to be in control of their daily routine.

They've found all that and MORE with their Amazon reselling business! It's another success story born from the ProvenAmazonCourse.com strategies!

They are on track to hit $1Million in sales at great margins this year and have plans to gro...

After coaching literally 1,000s of students to success over the past 24+ years, with an emphasis on Amazon the past several years, we've noticed some obvious trends in where especially new sellers go wrong.

Today's episode is specifically a list of the most common mistakes you'll make as a newer Amazon seller if you don't get some help and instruction.

It's not enough to watch a few youtube videos and start scanning barcodes looking for "flips". You'll wind up losing your account and you'll also find yourself very frustrated at how difficult it...

In this inspiring episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, coaches Brian and Robin Joy return from a summer break with powerful stories from recent coaching sessions. The message is clear: success doesn't require perfection—just consistent, imperfect action.

Whether you're struggling to hit that first stride or doubting your next step, this episode will reignite your motivation. Hear how simple weekly challenges, embracing the "messy middle," and staying in motion can double your business—even through vacations, setbacks, and self-doubt.

You'll learn how to:

Embrace "good enough" to gain mome...

Whether you've been selling on Amazon for 10 days or 10 years, there is a shift happening in how to best succeed with buying and selling products through Amazon arbitrage. Join Jimmy Smith as he discusses how this new change affects sellers and how you can capitalize on this for your business moving forward.

If you want to ramp up your sourcing and install over 60 of Jimmy's sourcing systems into your business, then check out the Evergreen Sourcing System program at silentjim.com/evergreen. 

Watch this epsiode on our YouTube channel here: https://you...

Today we spend time with a great coach on our team Grant Douglas. We recap some of the highlights from the TheProvenConference.com event that just happened and share tips and insights on the state of Amazon selling, the unique strategies that make the ProvenAmazonCourse so powerful and some new high-impact benefits of being a coaching student in our program.

Stay tuned at the end of the episode today to hear from Taylor Thomas of Arbitrage Card (SilentJim.com/giftcards) to learn how using discounted gift cards can be super simple and add loads of m...

On today's episode we review a great live session from the recent Proven Conference. The presenter Ryan Otwell shares how he grew a seven figure business rapidly purchasing inventory on Amazon and flipping it right back on Amazon at fantastic margins. We call this "Amazon to Amazon" flipping strategy "A2A". The new course that teaches the strategy is available at https://provenamazoncourse.com/a2a

If you'd like to get access to all 50 sessions from this conference, look for the special deal we have at theprovenconference.com (deal will be posted soon if you d...

Join Brian and Robin Joy as they reflect on their energizing experience at the 2025 Proven Conference. From saltwater adventures in Florida to standing-room-only sessions in Orlando, this episode is packed with both heart and strategy.

They unpack the highlights of their powerful two-day workshop, built around the core pillars of predictability, sustainability, and scalability—achieved through consistency, frameworks, and systems. You'll also hear behind-the-scenes insights on impactful tools like QuickFinds, 3P Mercury, and the Arbitrage Card, plus moving stories from coaching clients and first-time attendees.

Whether it was connecting with community hero...

Did you miss the conference? Here's a sneak peak at one of our several sessions.

Nate and Jim answer questions and talk about exciting upcoming things for Amazon sellers. This is a long and exciting episode which is sure to inspire you. We hope some of the Amazon selling momentum which over 700 conference attendees experienced will rub off on you and you'll consider coming in person to our next live event. If you were with us in Florida, Nate and Jim capture the spirit of the whole event in this Q&A session.

Keep an...

There is a GROWING pool of viable, reseller eligible, understocked and ENTIRELY UNSTOCKED products that you could be selling on Amazon.

Today I PROVE it and show you how to see it for yourself.

In fact - I show you how to go see about 2 - 2.5 million of them ANYTIME YOU'D LIKE.

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/OVRGTOFfx-U

Show note LINKS:

ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of la...

Did you know that we have a team of VA's running virtually our ENTIRE back end operation for our e-commerce businesses for just a few dollars per hour?

They live in the Philippines where the US dollar spends like $5-$6 so we give them fantastic jobs for just a few dollars per hour!

They manage all the painful, monotonous aspects of having an online business and they are ESPECIALLY talented and experienced with all aspects of the Amazon seller models we are running (and teaching in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training and ou...

Today's guest is a coaching student who started a few years ago as a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student. He now has a very successful business and a flexible schedule and we both agreed, "We want this for other families!"

He's got a fantastic system for finding underserved small brands that he can sell on Amazon and he explains all the details. He has a very profitable reselling business and he breaks it all down!

He's also in the early stages of launching his own brand although he's in the early stages of th...

The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community.

Important and timely announcement LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting!

If you can't make it to Orlando May 29-31st 2025, plan to...

As you know, we are a multiple income stream podcast and community.

That means we love using any manner of creative strategies to generate new legitimate income streams that compound and complement each other.

Today's guest is a long time member of our community who has succeeded in many different arenas and with many different income streams.

You'll enjoy his story as well as learning about a creative strategy he's using right now on eBay that has put him into one of the best business and personal pha...

In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio's Coaches Corner, Brian and Robin Joy tackle one of the most common misconceptions in business: the search for a foolproof, step-by-step blueprint to success.

Drawing from personal stories, coaching experiences, and even a 10-mile race through Colorado's Garden of the Gods, they reveal why growth doesn't come from copying someone else's path but from navigating your own challenges. They share the difference between blueprints and frameworks, the value of taking action before overthinking, and why the toughest parts of your business — your "hills" — are not obstacles, but the p...

I've been in e-commerce for nearly a quarter Century. That makes me sound pretty old doesn't it? It's the only income I've earned in that time.

I tried real estate, MLM, affiliate marketing, etc before I got into selling physical products about 20 years ago.

It's been my "go to" model for 20 years now and as of right now, the future has literally NEVER looked brighter for the model we do and teach in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com to all new students.

I've never seen anything that :

> is...

The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community.

Important and timely announcement LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting!

If you can't make it to Orlando May 29-31st 2025, plan to attend VI...

Is right now possibly the greatest time in e-commerce history to become a reseller on Amazon? I think it just might be - and I explain why on today's episode.

Also - we are entering Covid 2.0 (and I'm not talking about the disease). I'm talking about the BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. The last time we saw conditions like what's about to happen we saw THOUSANDS of sellers make a killing on Amazon as resellers - and the conditions are the same again now! I'll explain what I mean on this episode.

Stick around...

In this Coaches Corner episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, Brian and Robin Joy unpack a surprisingly common challenge among resellers: the obsession with sourcing new ASINs over building sustainable, replenishable inventory. Through humorous anecdotes, practical coaching insights, and relatable metaphors, they explore the psychology behind the "thrill of the chase" and how to shift focus toward long-term e-commerce success.

Whether you're stuck in the cycle of constant test buys or struggling to find "profitable" ASINs, this episode delivers a fresh perspective: it's not about perfection—it's about progress.

Learn how bu...

Today's guest Tim was invited to our community by a friend, and he says it's been life changing.

In 2024 Tim sold well over $500K at great margins by using the strategies we teach in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training.

He's also attending our Amazon/Walmart seller event May 29-31st in Orlando FL - TheProvenConference.com. He attended last year as well and tells listeners, "It's a must attend event!" He came away with several practical strategies last year and he shares sever of them on today's episode.

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The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community.

Important and timely announcement LINKS:

SilentJim.com/monlive - Get the training we did last week fof FREE!

Note: you will need to be a member of the MST Facebook group to participate in our upcoming LIVE. You can join for free here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam

TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of li...

Today's guest is the CEO of one of the largest software companies serving Amazon sellers. There are 500 employees at threecolts, and Yoda Yee manages all of it!

He has a unique perspective on the momentum and direction of the Amazon selling opportunity. I had a great time discussing with him the current trends, challenges and favorable developments that all sellers should be aware of.

He's a big sponsor of our upcoming TheProvenConference.com event in Orlando as well as one of the few events he attends - that's how much he...

In this Coaches Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy reveal how a simple golf lesson—check your aim—translates into powerful business strategies for Amazon sellers and entrepreneurs alike.

They discuss the importance of consistent action, the hidden impact of missed shipments, and how commitment drives results. Plus, discover practical ways to put yourself "in the way of success" and fuel your growth with coaching, community, and proven systems.  

Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "If I put Jeff Schick's team on retai...

Today's podcast guest has only been selling a few weeks and he started with just a few hundred dollars buy he's finding great inventory consistently just by understanding how to read a KEEPA chart through the lens we teach in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com training.

On some of his ASINs (products) he's even selling right alongside Amazon while being priced WAY higher and making sales! He breaks it all down in the episode. His next goal is $5,000 in sales per month and he's well on his way while working only about an hour per day and th...

The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community.

Important and timely announcement LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting!

ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 - Our pre-conference workshop titled Path to 100 ASIN's - The...

Today we meet a successful Amazon seller who was suspended for about a month on Amazon several months ago, so they decided to pivot to include Walmart selling as well. As a six figure plus seller on Amazon, it wasn't a perfectly smooth transition, but he's done it and he's doing well!

We discuss:

-who should consider Walmart in addition to Amazon

-how he finds good inventory for Walmart

-what it's like to sell on both platforms

Watch this episode on out YouTube channel here: ht...

Struggling to understand where your profits are going—even with a strong ROI? In this episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio: Coach's Corner, Brian and Robin Joy unpack one of the most common pain points Amazon sellers face: Why am I not taking home more money?

Inside this episode:

A breakdown of gross vs. net profit (and why the difference matters)

What overhead is REALLY costing you

The dangers of depending on a single "unicorn" ASIN (The Anchor ASIN Trap!)

How to scale without burning out

Real-life co...

Amazon to Amazon flips are HEATING UP!

You can source right on Amazon and sell right back on Amazon as a REPLENS seller! Today i talk to a coach on our team who recently did $60K in a month at 22net on AtoA flips!

We are leading the charge as well in talking to Keepa to integrate new features that make flips easier to find and jump on!

Today's guest is emerging as yet another incredible, successful leader in our community. He's traveling the world, doing work...

The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community.

Important and timely announcement LINKS:

TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025! We've secured a fantastic room rate of only $109 at a gorgeous location! This event was recently voted the #1 event for RESELLERS in international voting!

ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 - Our pre-conference workshop titled Path to 100 ASIN's - The...