Velocity Sellers Podcast

Join us as Velocity Pete interviews these Amazon experts
on various topics that will help you boost your Amazon knowledge!

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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!

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

Amazon Rufus & GEO Optimization Tips with Max Sinclair

0:00 – Introduction to Guest & Topics
3:20 – Understanding Rufus and AI Search Adoption
8:35 – How AI Search Differs From A9 Algorithm
14:15
– Optimizing Product Listings for AI Models
21:55 – How AI Enhances The Customer Journey
34:00 – Future of AI: Opportunities and Challenges
41:25 – E-Content’s AI Search Optimization Evolution

Amazon Secrets: Shocking New Fees in 2025 & The Truth About Rufus!

0:00 – Intro to Guest & Topics

2:58 – Breakdown of New Fee Structure

8:23 – Impact on Seller Strategy

15:31 – Brand Visibility vs. Profitability

23:46 – How Sellers Process Deal Decisions

33:27 – Amazon’s Data Collection & Rufus Reality Check

40:30 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Prime Day Prep: How to Succeed and Maximize Sales This Holiday

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest

1:45 – Inventory Management and Shipping Deadlines

6:27 – Pricing Strategies and Prime Exclusive Discounts

1:07 – Amazon’s New Fee Structure for Promotions

18:41 – Strategic Product Selection for Prime Day

24:01 – Flexible Planning and Pivot Strategies

29:10 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Shopify Success: Dan Robertson's Expert Tips to Start and Scale

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
3:33 – Setting Up Your Shopify Store
6:03 – Common Mistakes & Traffic Strategies
11:39 – Integrating Amazon with Shopify
19:11 – Omnichannel Audience Tracking
28:06 – AI and Generative Engine Optimization
38:40 – Key Takeaways for Shopify Success

Amazon Solution Provider Portal: Impact on 3P Providers w/James Dee

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest

2:20 – Why Amazon Is Implementing This Change

5:10 – Step-by-Step Registration Process

8:45 – Timeline and Implementation Deadlines

13:00 – Impact on Freelancers and Agencies

17:40 – Benefits and Security Implications

19:55 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Amazon Optimization: Pro Tips from Content Expert John Aspinall

0:00 – Introduction to John Aspinall & Topic
4:47 – Content Issues: Products Outside Packaging
12:55 – Merchandising Strategy vs. Brand Focus
22:48 – Showing Product Value With Limited Space
33:56 – Drill Bit Example: Clarity Over Clutter
41:11 – Brand Loyalty and Quality Perception
44:32 – AI in Amazon Content Creation
49:14 – Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts

How to Manage & Scale Multiple Ad Accounts with Sean Kinney

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
3:12 – Overview of Sean Kinney’s experience
7:51 – Noticing Trends into 2025
15:21 – Managing the big promotional holidays
20:51 – Are you measuring PPC success correctly?
30:03 – Final Thoughts and Outro

Quinn Karp: Winning the Battle of Amazon & E-Commerce Growth

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest
2:32 – Quinn’s Journey into Amazon Expertise
19:21 – Insights from Working with Major Brands
32:54 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Jess Wright: Boost Brand Protection & Image on Amazon & Beyond

0:00 – Intro to Topic & Guest

3:14 – Protecting Brand Image on Amazon

9:34 – Importance of Brand Registry on Amazon

14:33 – Building Brand Loyalty on Amazon

21:00 – Navigating Amazon’s Policy Updates and Challenges

32:38 – Managing Negative Reviews on Amazon

40:33 – Expanding Brand Protection on Multiple Platforms

53:14 – Future Trends in Brand Protection

1:00:23 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Dan Deighton: Grow Sales Organically & Master Amazon’s Algorithm

0:00 – Intro to Topic and Guest

3:06 – Organic Sales Strategies on Amazon

12:30 – Amazon Main Image and Rufus Optimization

17:26 – Strategies for Off-Amazon Success

31:37 – Amazon Fulfillment and Sales Strategies

35:20 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Building & Following a Foundation for Success in 2025

0:00 – Intro to Guests & Topics
0:53 – Planning Promotional Calendars for Success
11:02 – Maximizing Amazon Promotional Strategies
15:53 – Maximizing Discount Promotions for Sales
25:10 – Final Thoughts and Outro

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