Jasim Eisa, Founder and CEO of Voadera, built an $80 million e-commerce business from the ground up, and here, he shares what’s working now—and what’s not.
Scott and Jasim explore big shifts in the marketplace, such as Nike coming back to Amazon and what that means for resellers. Jasim also breaks down how major brands such as Adidas and Michael Kors are changing the way they sell on the platform and what sellers need to know about the growing “diversion economy.”
With Amazon tightening its supply chain rules, Voadera is moving away from traditional arbitrage and focusing on direct brand deals and smart acquisitions. You'll also hear practical tips on adapting to Amazon’s policy changes, rising FBA fees, and optimizing your logistics to stay profitable.
Episode Notes:
00:18 - Jasim Eisa Introduction
00:26 - The Big Brands’ Approach to Amazon
07:12 - Reseller Economy and Marketplace Double-Dipping
08:45 - 1P vs 3P Strategy and Policy Cycles
12:18 - Diversion and the Gray Market
14:45 - Moving Beyond Arbitrage: Brand Direct and Acquisitions
16:03 - Adapting to Amazon’s Fee and Policy Changes
18:18 - Arbitrage’s Diminishing Role and Supply Chain Optimization
19:52 - Warehousing, Fulfillment, and Grade B Marketplaces
21:28 - Future Investments: Supply Chain, AI, and Creative Tools
23:19 - Building a Top Brand Direct Business
24:29 - Favorite Tools & Technology Stack
How to Reach Jasim:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasim-eisa-425735145
Website: voadera.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JasimEisa
Scott’s Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-needham-a8b39813
Instagram: @smartestseller
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@smartestamazonseller2371
Newsletter: https://www.smartscout.com/newsletter-sign-up
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