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Our Podcast features our talented and knowledgeable employees and guests, and of course our host, Velocity Pete. Join us as Velocity Pete interviews these Amazon experts on various topics that will help you boost your Amazon knowledge!

Mastering Amazon Ads: Insider Strategies for Elevating Your Campaigns

0:00 – 1:41 – Intro of guests/topics
1:41 – 4:52 – Using an AI for Sponsored Brand Images
4:52 – 8:07 – All Sold Products Beta: a new way to view all ASINs
8:07 – 12:38 – Generating AI Images Live
12:38 – 13:57 – New features with Sponsored Brand Ads
13:57 – 17:38 – Sponsored TV ads: a new way to hit top-of-funnel customers
17:38 – 19:11 – Storefront Targeting with Sponsored Display
19:11 – 23:14 – Geo Targeting is here! Tips and Tricks for the new feature
23:14 – 24:31 – Final Thoughts and Outro

Amazon Brand Protection, Private Investigators, and MAP enforcement Featuring Brand Alignment


0:00 – 3:03 – Intro and meeting the guests
3:03 – 7:57 – Who is Brand Alignment and how do they do Brand Protection?
7:57 – 10:00 – How does it benefit sellers to clean up their Brand?
10:00 – 17:19 – Where do these Unauthorized Sellers come from: The Black Hole Theory
17:19 – 28:02 – Real-world examples from Brand Alignment
28:02 – 32:14 – Takedowns and Getting Sued
32:14 – 43:55 – What goes into fixing these Problems?
43:55 – 48:53 – You don’t need to get rid of every seller, just the Buy Box Threats
48:53 – 55:17 – How does Brand Alignment track down these Unauthorized Sellers
55:17 – 57:06 – What is needed to defeat even the smartest Grey Sellers
57:06 – 1:00:56 – Sam Sheepdog vs Ralph Wolf: Are we fighting the same buyers every time?
1:00:56 – 1:03:30 – Outro and Final Thoughts

Mastering the Amazon Marketplace: Navigating the Shift from Vendor to Seller Central

0:00 – 2:00 – Intro of topic and guests
2:00 – 11:54 – Reasons and Tips for making the switch
11:54 – 16:25 – How to Switch and what to consider
16:25 – 21:54 – Should your Vendor and Seller accounts compete?
21:54 – 26:27 – Real world examples and the Hybrid Approach
26:27 – 29:21 – Make sure Seller is even worth it
29:21 – 31:24 – Negatives with selling on Vendor internationally
31:24 – 34:45 – Positives with selling on Seller internationally
34:45 – 36:43 – Moving Content and Brand Registry from Vendor to Seller
36:43 – 39:35 – Should you leave your Vendor account open?
39:35 – 41:00 – Are we seeing a lot of people choosing to switch?
41:00 – 42:12 – Final Thoughts and outro

Amazon Vine: Hitting the Ground Running with (Almost) Guaranteed Reviews

0:00 – 1:08 – Intro to Guests and Topic
1:11 – 2:44 – What is the Vine Program?
2:45 – 3:45 – What is BSR?
3:45 – 4:29 – How much do reviews affect BSR?
4:30 – 6:02 – Most people are using Amazon to do product research
6:03 – 6:38 – Every review is a rating, but not every rating is a review
6:40 – 7:56 – You need to get 5+ reviews to reach the common shopper
7:57 – 9:00 – Costs and what does it take to get into Vine
9:15 – 10:35 – The opportunity costs of using Vine to build your brand
10:40 – 12:56 – Parameters of enrolling your Product part 1
12:57 – 13:48 – Vine reviews aren’t guaranteed to be good – just honest and unbiased
13:50 – 14:40 – Parameters of enrolling your Product part 2
14:41 – 15:30 – Can FBM users use Vine?
15:31 – 17:05 – Who are these certified Vine Reviewers?
17:06 – 19:14 – Adding the FBA listing to use of Vine
19:20 – 25:52 – Secret Tips for making the most of Vine
25:55 – 29:32 – Finish your listing before sending products to Vine
29:33 – 35:10 – Can you dispute negative Vine reviews?
35:11 – 37:07 – Reaching out to customers in the past
37:08 – 38:42 – 9/10 Shoppers use reviews to make a decision
38:50 – 40:03 – Can you use your Vine review across your content?
40:04 – 41:59 – Reviews are nice, but use your content real estate to educate the customer
42:00 – 47:34 – Enrolling Parent ASINs in Vines vs enrolling your variations
47:35 – 48:26 – The snowball effect of getting more reviews and more sales
48:42 – 49:41 – The Vine Program is a steal when you weigh the opportunity costs against the monetary costs
49:42 – 55:16 – Wrapping up and final thoughts

Using Various Software to Help Boost Amazon Success!

0:00 – 1:33 – Intro to Topic and Guest
1:33 – 10:17 – What Kind of Data Should You Look At?
10:17 – 13:24 – Doing Data Research for Amazon is not Optional
13:24 – 24:06 – Helium 10: Uses and Benefits for Amazon
24:06 – 32:38 – Your Biggest Focus Should Be Keywords…For Now…
32:38 – 35:26 – Ai is Coming to Amazon, and You Need to Learn It
35:26 – 46:27 – Jungle Scout: Uses and Benefits for Amazon
46:27 – 51:56 – Amazon Reports are Crucial Too!
51:56 – 54:52 – Final Thoughts and Outro

Step 0: Pre-Launching your Brand and Driving Off-Amazon Traffic

0:00 – 2:38 – Intro of Topic and Guests
2:38 – 11:51 – Early planning & growing your brand
11:51 – 19:50 – Building up your Social Proof
19:50 – 25:20 – Establishing your Customer Base
25:20 – 32:44 – Brand Referral Bonus, Buy with Prime, & other Amazon Programs
32:44 – 36:58 – Amazon’s Partnership with Meta
36:58 – 47:34 – Final Thoughts & Tips

Amazon Logistics - Understanding the World's Biggest Shipping Dynasty

Explore the intricacies of Amazon logistics, from FBA versus FBM to navigating Q4 impacts. Learn how to optimize shipping processes and avoid stockouts for e-commerce success.

0:00 – Intro
2:46 – Amazon is the biggest shipping dynasty in the world
5:26 – So many ways to get the product to customers
6:47 – FBA vs FBM
8:28 – Their shipping costs vs your shipping costs
8:55 – Customer service with FBA
10:55 – Types of FBA shipment and convenience for Seller
17:25 – FBA shipping requirements and what you can’t send into FBA
24:32 – Different storage types
26:40 – Examples of Storage Fees and Inventory Performance Index
32:32 – How liquidating can affect your brand
33:57 – How Q4 Affects Your Shipping and Storage
38:27 – What happens when you go out of stock, and why do you need to avoid it at all costs?
45:09 – Outro and final thoughts

Advertising on Amazon: Laying the Foundation of your PPC Success

Advertising on Amazon, when strategically executed, can significantly enhance brand visibility and sales, making it a valuable investment for businesses aiming to thrive in the competitive online marketplace.

0:00 – 1:33 – Intro of the topic and guests
1:33 – 2:30 – Overview of the PPC System
2:30 – 3:34 – How important is advertising and is it worth it?
3:34 – 5:00 – Using Ads to rank better on Keywords
5:00 – 6:34 – First steps when setting up new Campaigns
6:34 – 9:07 – What kind of Campaigns can I use?
9:07 – 10:46 – Where does Amazon place Ads?
10:46 – 14:20 – Understanding the Data Metrics from your Campaigns and Goals for each
14:21 – 15:38 – Getting some traction and keeping the Amazon Pinwheel spinning
15:38 – 17:22 – Reading Market Trends to adjust your Amazon Advertising
17:22 – 19:34 – What are Bid Adjustments and how should you make them?
19:34 – 22:23 – Negating Keywords: what is it and how do you do it?
22:23 – 25:21 – Different types of Keyword Targeting and which ones you should use
25:21 – 28:09 – Description and Purpose of Auto Campaigns
28:09 – 30:10 – Content is King, Advertising is Queen: how Content Affects Ads
30:10 – 31:14 – Questions from new partners
31:14 – 33:13 – Wasted Spend: what is it and how does it affect your account?
33:13 – 36:41 – Tips for maintaining your account to increase profitability
36:41 – 37:23 – Outro and next episode

Content is King - Using Content to Amplify your Brand Voice on Amazon

To excel on Amazon, brands must craft a tailored content strategy, focusing on consumer engagement and algorithmic favorability, to effectively stand out in a competitive marketplace.

0:00 – 1:28 – Intro and meeting the guests
1:30 – 3:46 – Content is King
3:50 – 5:00 – Resolution requirements
5:00 – 5:22 – People buy Images, not products
5:26 – 6:49 – How Content Can Drive Sales
6:50 – 7:09 – Doing A/B testing
7:13 – 7:44 – Making your product more enticing with your Content
7:45 – 10:24 – Examples of how effective good Content can be
10:26 – 12:54 – Lifestyle Images and why they’re crucial
12:56 – 14:20 – Where else can you use Content
14:25 – 16:22 – Ranking on your Images
16:24 – 18:01 – Strategy for using the space in an Image
18:02 – 18:57 – Amazon gives you lots of Content tools
19:00 – 20:08 – Using your Content in tandem with Ads and what content works best
20:10 – 22:32 – Catering Images to different marketplaces
22:33 – 23:41 – Getting dynamic and engaging with Content Features
23:42 – 24:15 – Stats from Amazon on having these Content features
24:16 – 31:03 – A+ Premium – history, benefits, and current Requirements
31:03 – 32:48 – What can you use in A+ Premium?
32:46 – 34:25 – How can Content affect a customer’s Confidence Level?
34:25 – 36:35 – Shoppers don’t touch your product online
36:47 – 40:03 – Strategies to sell your Brand on Amazon using Content and other tools
40:12 – 40:45 – We have the painters to improve your Brand Image
40:45 – 43:33 – Unifying your Brand and Content across all platforms
43:35 – 45:12 – Content guidelines and restricted terms
47:04 – 50:22 – Talking to Amazon about future updates to Content tools
50:23 – 51:42 – Tips on Content for New Brands – off and on Amazon
51:48 – 53:50 – Using Content and Brand Continuity as your competitive edge
53:51 – 54:17 – Use your Content to Sell your Brand, not your Product
54:18 – 54:43 – Wrapping up and Outro

Amazon Today: BOPIS - Amazon's Latest Program and Why You Should Care

BOPIS redefines retail by merging online convenience with swift in-store pickups, offering a seamless shopping journey.

0:00 – Intro
0:14 – Introducing guests and topic
1:09 – What is BOPIS
2:34 – Benefits of being on BOPIS for customer and seller
6:00 – Restrictions on what products you can get in BOPIS and Amazon Today
7:30 – How BOPIS affects the Buy Box
9:10 – Who can apply for BOPIS
11:00 – Why should you want to be on BOPIS?
12:50 – Can non-Prime members use this?
14:10 – Where do the BOPIS products show up?
15:50 – The processes of BOPIS
17:30 – How BOPIS looks on Amazon
20:40 – How BOPIS affects your unwanted 3P sellers
21:25 – Improving your customer’s experience with BOPIS
22:55 – Final thoughts and takeaways

Automate Your Ads: Tips & Benefits with Neha Bhuchar of Atom11

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
3:22 – Amazon Advertising & Atom11 Collaboration
14:26 – Advanced Control Options for PPC
25:44 – Optimizing Amazon Ad Performance Through Dayparting
34:03 – PPC Trends & Strategies for 2025
41:05 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Post-Holiday Success: Logistics Tips & Thriving in Gift Card Season

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guests
1:41 – Managing Post-Holiday Amazon Brand Experience
11:20 – Strategic SKU Management for Amazon Sellers
23:49 – Strategies for Success on Amazon in 2025
29:34 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Unlocking Consumer Insights with Peter-Paul Maan: How Intellivy Revolutionizes Market Research!

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
3:40 – Better Market Research in Consumer Behavior
5:35 – Consumer-Centric Approach in Marketing
17:11 – Understanding Buying Objections in Consumer Behavior
28:51 – Random Consumer Feedback and Truth Verification
35:02 – Enhancing Consumer Insights Through Scenarios
45:15 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Jon Tilley Unveils ZonGuru’s Secrets to Crushing It on Amazon, Boosting Sales, and What’s Next!

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
6:16 – Amazon E-Commerce Trends and Strategies
8:20 – Optimizing for Rufus on Amazon
19:52 – Maximizing Amazon Main Image Impact
29:30 – Amazon Keyword Optimization Strategies
35:44 – Future of AI in E-Commerce
43:30 – Influencer Marketing and E-Commerce Trends
53:20 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Omni-Channel Marketing Explained: Insights from Ryan Yamamoto of Tinuiti to Grow Your Business

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
5:13 – Omni-Channel Marketing Strategies With Ryan
9:13 – Cross-Channel Marketing Strategies for Brands
15:10 – Measuring Success in Omni-Channel Marketing
19:30 – Seasonal Events Impacting Marketing Strategies
31:11 – Using AMC Data for Amazon Marketing
40:55 – AI Applications in E-Commerce Marketing
50:21 – Predictive AI and Future Marketing Trends
53:57 – Expanding Marketing Strategies With AI
55:33 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Seth Hurd Talks How Brand Expand Empowers Businesses to Diversify Across Other E-commerce Channels!

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
3:07 – Expanding Your Brand Across Marketplaces
11:11 – Navigating Profit Margins in E-Commerce
17:15 – E-Commerce Strategies for Big Retailers
27:21 – Diversifying E-Commerce Markets
35:15 – Maximizing Profit Margins on TikTok
49:38 – Expanding Brand Reach Through Marketplaces
56:23 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Fabricio Miranda Talks Flieber’s Game-Changing Formula for Creating Multi-Channel Inventory Success!

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
2:42 – Managing Inventory Across Multiple Channels
11:45 -Enhancing Inventory Management With Data
18:19 – Future of AI in Inventory Management
26:57 – Optimizing Inventory Management for Success
32:20 – Outro & Final Thoughts

Jo Lambadjieva Reveals the Significance of Making Your Team AI-Savvy to Transform Your Business!

0:00 – Intro to Topics & Guest
4:05 – AI Implementation in E-Commerce
11:25 – Future of AI Output Optimization
19:45 – Integration and Adoption of AI
28:47 – Misconceptions and Reality of AI Integration
37:14 – AI Integration in Improving E-Commerce
44:38 – Future of AI in E-Commerce
50:54 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Insense CEO Danil Saliukov Reveals How Influencer Content Can Skyrocket Your E-Commerce Profits!

0:00 – Intro to Topics & Guest
2:46 – Importance of UGC in E-Commerce
13:45 – Capturing Sales Through Interactive Content
24:51 – Optimizing UGC for Different Platforms
32:38 – TikTok Shop’s Live Streaming Strategy & Future of TikTok and Amazon
43:19: – Outro & Final Thoughts

Inside the Mind of Nathan Hirsch: Dive into His Business Projects, Including EcomBalance and FreeUp!

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guests

3:10 – Serial Entrepreneurship and Freelancing Success

7:58 – Building a Hiring Process for Success

19:21 – Flexible Customer Service in Bookkeeping

27:36 – Building and Selling Successful Businesses

33:56 – E-Commerce Business Growth and Future

39:05 – Final Thoughts & Outro

AI Revolution: Max Sinclair on Rufus, Cosmo, A9 & the Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation!

0:00 – Intro to Guest & Topics
2:33 – AI Impact on Amazon Sales
11:00 – Amazon’s Cosmo Algorithm and Visual SEO
25:58 – AI Model Optimization Strategies for E-Commerce
31:24 – Seasonality and E-Commerce Sales Optimization
43:10 – Future of AI in E-Commerce
46:49 – Final Thoughts & Outro

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