TAS 367: Ask Scott Session #113 - High Risk Products - What Marketplace? - Annual and Monthly Fees - Writing Emails to List

Don’t let anyone convince you that small business growth and success can come easily, it’s not TRUE! Anything worth having will cost time and dedication to see results. The same is true of building a robust and thriving business in the ecommerce space. Keep up the hard work and don’t let your foot off the gas! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott encourages sellers like you to do everything you can to stick with the momentum you’ve gained and to keep from slowing down. He has found that in his journey, even the smallest break or time away at a crucial time of momentum and growth can really mess things up. Check out this episode to hear how you can press on with relentless focus!

Is selling a dangerous or sharp object worth the risk?

Getting through the product research phase of starting your own ecommerce small business can be long and frustrating. Don’t add to that frustration by spinning your wheels researching products that will only end up causing you greater problems down the road. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott breaks down why you should avoid selling dangerous or sharp products on Amazon. Even if you’ve done your homework and you are aware of all the risks involved, Scott stresses the fact that if this is your first product, it’s not worth the risk. Listen as Scott goes into further depth with this topic on this episode!

Essential apps and services needed to get started

Are you ready to jump into starting your own ecommerce small business? Does all the talk of strategy and success have you fired up and prepared for the tough but rewarding road ahead? GREAT! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott will guide you through the essential tools, apps, and services he uses on a regular basis that allows him to keep an edge on his competition and see massive profits. You’ll walk away from this episode with a clear checklist of apps and services you need to get started today to get your ecommerce small business off the ground and running, don’t miss it!

How do you come up with content to send to your email list?

So you’ve jumped on the bandwagon and you are convinced that you need to start building an email list ASAP. If you haven’t just wait, Scott will convince you sooner or later. But if you are ready to get started, you might be wondering what content you should send to your email list recipients. On this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott breaks down his strategy and how he provides quality content that has his followers coming back for more info each time. If you are ready to educate your target audience and position yourself as a trustworthy source of content and great deals, make sure to listen to this episode!

Which Market is it easiest to start an Amazon Private Label Business?

Many ecommerce sellers might be wondering, “Is my market the best one for me to start off in?” Sure there are more trafficked markets than others and you have to factor in the logistical difficulties involved in selling in a market that you don’t also live in. But on this episode of The Amazing Seller, Scott encourages sellers like you to consider selling in the market that’s nearest you. Even if that means that you start off in a very small market, Scott believes that you can build from your experiences in that smaller market and go on to larger ones. To hear Scott go into further depth on this topic, 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!
• [3:40] Stick with it - don’t let off the gas!
• [7:30] Question #1: Should I launch a product that is sharp or dangerous?
• [12:00] Question #2: What are some recurring monthly fees that I should anticipate?
• [22:00] Question #3: Do you have someone who writes content for your email lists?
• [27:00} Question #4: Is it easier to start an Amazon Private Label Business in the US or UK?

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Don’t Miss TAS Episode #293 featuring Michelle Love - HERE
• Check out the TAS Resources page - HERE
• Check out the TAS info on PPC - HERE
• Tax Jar
• Feedback Genius
• Jungle Scout
• Fetcher
• Scope
• Salesbacker
• Jump Send
• Ignite