TAS 424: Ask Scott Session #131 - Seasonal Product - When to Sell on Walmart - Avoiding Hijackers

Are you running low on motivation and ideas to keep pushing your brand forward? You are in luck! It’s time for another session of Ask Scott here on The Amazing Seller Podcast! On this episode, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares his thought of the week, addresses questions from sellers like you, and more! Don’t let the weekend come until you’ve received the dose of inspiration and motivation you need so you can put these great lessons into practice. You don’t want to miss this helpful episode!

Don’t get stuck in the Comparison Trap!

What keeps you motivated on your journey? Are you looking to reach a certain income level? Do you want to be able to afford those nice toys or luxurious vacations you’ve always dreamed of? Or do you find yourself constantly comparing yourself to all the other big shot ecommerce sellers? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott breaks down why it’s so dangerous for sellers like you to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others in the industry. Scott is not against setting goals and pushing yourself, but he highlights why it’s a slippery slope when you start comparing yourself to others. Learn more on this topic from Scott on this episode!

Seasonal Products

Are you considering listing a seasonal product to capitalize on a surge of interest from consumers? What is your strategy? Is it a good idea to proceed with a product that you know won’t be profitable beyond a certain calendar date? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott jumps in and gives his opinion on whether marketing and listing a seasonal product is really worth it. Another option that Scott gives is to consider augmenting your existing product to catch onto a seasonal surge by adding something as simple as snowflakes or an image of Santa if it would be appropriate for your product. Hear more about this subject from Scott on this episode!

Selling on Walmart

As retailers try to catch up and press Amazon for its share of the ecommerce marketplace, many sellers like you are considering listing their products on Walmart’s platform when given the opportunity. Is listing on Walmart worth the effort? Does it have the potential to rival Amazon? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he opens up about his assessment of Walmart's efforts to compete with Amazon in this ecommerce space. You don’t want to miss out on Scott’s valuable insight on this crucial topic. Get Scott’s take and other helpful responses to questions from other TAS followers on this episode!

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER

• [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast!
• [4:30] Thought of the week!
• [16:00] Question #1: Should I be concerned about launching a seasonal product?
• [22:00] Question #2: Is selling on Walmart worth it?
• [28:00] Question #3: How can I protect my listing from hijackers?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• www.theamazingseller.com/dallas
• www.theamazingseller.com/ask
• www.theamazingseller.com/workshop
• www.theamazingseller.com/201
• www.theamazingseller.com/152
• www.theamazingseller.com/147