Amazon sellers, brace yourself.
The game is changing fast—and not in our favor.
In this video, I reveal 3 major challenges every Amazon seller needs to know about in 2025:
1️⃣ Gating Restrictions tightening (even on seasoned sellers).
2️⃣ A broken reimbursement system that's costing sellers profits.
3️⃣ The return of restock limits—and how it's squeezing your ability to scale.
These aren’t just rumors—they’re the REAL issues I’m facing in my own business, after selling $7M+ on Amazon since 2015. And while there’s no magic fix, I’ll share practical strategies that can help you adapt and stay in the game.
👉 Whether you're just starting out or you've been selling for years, knowing how to pivot NOW could be the key to surviving (and thriving) on Amazon's ever-changing landscape.
Comment below: What challenge are YOU facing right now? Let’s discuss solutions together.
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
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Link to the Marketplace Prep article on Restock Limits: https://marketplaceprep.com/restock-limits-2025
Chapters:
0:00 - Amazon is Getting Harder
0:35 - Why This Feels Different in 2025
1:16 - The Gating Restrictions Sellers Are Facing
2:39 - Why Getting Ungated Is Tougher Than Ever
4:06 - How to Pivot to Regional & Niche Brands
5:11 - The Inch Deep, Mile Wide Strategy
5:55 - Moving Toward Brand Exclusives
6:25 - The Broken Reimbursement System
7:43 - Why Reimbursements Aren’t Covering You Anymore
8:53 - The Power of Seller Communities
9:19 - Restock Limits Are Back
10:35 - How Restock Limits Hurt Wholesale Sellers
12:18 - No Perfect Solution Yet
13:14 - Why the Smart Sellers Stay
14:13 - Don’t Be Discouraged—Adapt!
14:45 - Join the Conversation & Stay Ahead
Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:
Free Amazon Facebook Group:
The Proven Amazon Course:
eBay Training Community:
https://treasurehuntingprofits.com
Amazon Coaching (affiliate):
https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching
eCommerce Accounting Services:
https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com
Replen Dashboard:
https://www.replendashboard.com
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Disclaimer:
While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’l
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