TAS 374: How Josh Turned a Side Hustle into $5k in 40 days and Created a BRAND from Scratch

What does it take to see rapid growth and success selling on Amazon? How can someone like you get started and hit the ground running? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from a TAS follower like YOU who was able to get started and see quick results. Hear Scott’s conversation with Josh as he walks through how he got started and his current level of success. If you’d like an inside look into what it takes to get started, push through difficulty, and plan for the future, make sure to catch this episode!

You’ve Got To Optimize Your Product Listing!

One of the best ways to position your product listing for success and growth in sales is to optimize your product listing. This entails, walking through your listing with fresh eyes and going through a checklist that will help you identify what you need to fix to make your product listing the best it can be. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott and his guest Josh, discuss steps you can take to make sure you have an optimized product listing. Don’t miss this episode full of helpful tips and insights to help leaders like you succeed!

Why You Should Secure a Provisional Patent

Have you considered obtaining a provisional patent for your product? What if you could get your products manufactured and listed secure in the knowledge that you have a tool to help you fight individuals who try to hijack your listing? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott talks with Josh who walks through his experience obtaining a provisional patent application. This process essentially allows the seller a one year headstart to establish a foothold with a particular design model. If you’d like to know more about how you can use a provisional patent application to help your brand succeed on Amazon, make sure to listen to this episode!

Connecting with Social Media Influencers

What would it mean for your brand if you could connect with social media influencers? Imagine the spike in sales and the raised awareness that you could get if a YouTube personality to highlight your product? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he breaks down a social media engagement strategy with his guest, Josh. This is a great episode to catch if you are looking for that missing piece that could help take your brand to the next level of success. If you’d like to hear more on this topic, make sure to listen to this episode - don’t forget to jot down some notes!

How is your PPC Strategy?

What does your Pay Per Click (PPC) strategy look like? Have you taken the time to really think out and plan how to best use your resources for PPC? What would it mean for you if you had the tips and tools to help you get the most out of your efforts with PPC? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott and his guest, Josh address several questions and issues that sellers like you have in regards to using PPC. If you’d like to hear more about PPC optimization, make sure to listen to this episode!

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER

• [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast!
• [4:00] Josh joins the podcast.
• [7:00] How Josh got started with selling on Amazon.
• [12:30] Josh shares his current status of growth.
• [20:00] Why you should optimize your listing.
• [22:00] Josh talks about securing a provisional patent.
• [26:30] Brand registry with Amazon.
• [31:00] Josh talks about having his manufacturer make design changes.
• [43:00] Facebook Ads, Email lists, and connecting with Social Media influencers.
• [49:30] Goals for the future and sizing up the competition.
• [52:00] Josh talks about his PPC strategy.
• [1:01:00] How to connect with Josh and parting advice.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• theamazingseller.com/Ask
• theamazingseller.com/ppc
• theamazingseller.com/nc
• theamazingseller.com/fb
• Jungle Scout
• Shopify
• Camelcamelcamel