After over 10 years of selling on Amazon, I’ve seen too many sellers — both beginners and veterans — make the same critical mistakes that quietly destroy their FBA business.
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In this video, I break down the 3 biggest mistakes holding most Amazon sellers back — and show you how to fix them with clear, actionable steps.
If you’re holding onto inventory hoping prices rebound…
If you’re shipping inconsistently and can’t build momentum…
If you’re not saving sourcing data for future profitable buys…
Then this is the video you need to see.
Inside, I cover:
✅ How I free up cash from bad inventory and reinvest profitably
✅ Why consistency with shipments matters to Amazon (and to your sales)
✅ The tools I use to track product leads, even when I don’t buy right away
I’ve built and scaled multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses, and I’ve trained thousands of sellers to do the same. These lessons are based on real experience — and they work.
Got questions or want to share your experience? Leave a comment below — I read every one. Let’s grow your business with smarter systems and fewer mistakes.
Chapters:
00:00 - The 3 Mistakes Killing Amazon FBA Sellers
00:19 - Who I Am and Why This Matters
00:32 - Mistake #1: Emotionally Tied to Inventory
01:12 - Why Holding Out for Higher ROI Backfires
01:58 - How Stuck Inventory Destroys Cash Flow
02:53 - My 60-Day Inventory Liquidation Strategy
03:09 - How I Use Aura to Automate Price Drops
03:27 - Free Training for Amazon Sellers
03:43 - Mistake #2: Inconsistent Shipments
04:05 - Why Amazon Rewards Weekly Shipping
04:26 - How Small, Regular Shipments Boost Sales
04:44 - Mistake #3: Not Saving Product Leads
05:21 - Why You’re Losing Future Profit Opportunities
05:36 - Tools to Store & Track Leads Efficiently
06:15 - Why Real-Time Profit Tracking Matters
06:42 - My Systems & Seller Community
06:53 - Final Thoughts & Comment Invitation
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