TAS 710: The RISK for Amazon Sellers is REAL (The Red Flag of Death)

Do you ever find yourself waking up in a panic and rushing to login to your Amazon Seller account just to check the status of that little flag in the corner? How can something like a small digital flag hold so much control over the lives of so many Amazon sellers? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he reveals how to future proof your business, why you need to follow Amazon’s TOS to the tee, what it takes to build a brand, and much more! Have pen and paper ready - you’ll need it for this helpful episode! 

Don’t let fear take control 

Which has more power in your life, your fears or your dreams? Be honest! If you are like most people - the answer is - your fears. Why does fear grip people so strongly? The truth is, fear is designed to protect you from danger - but these days all it is doing is holding you back. It’s gut-check time - have you been letting fear dictate too much of your life and business? Good news - it’s not too late! Tune into this episode of The Amazing Seller to hear from Scott as he shares helpful insights that will get you headed in the right direction - don’t miss it! 

Follow the rules! 

Are you a rule follower or a rule breaker? Let’s face it; most entrepreneurs are rule-breakers because they want to do things on their own terms - that’s good! As it has been said - there is a time and a place for everything. When you use a platform like Amazon - you’ve got to make sure to follow their rules or “Terms of Service.” Too many sellers are out there stressing out about getting the “Red Flag of Death” because they play things a little too loose with the rules. Get Scott’s take on Amazon’s TOS, following the rules, and much more by listening to this episode of The Amazing Seller! 

Are you selling a product or building a brand? 

If you’ve been around the TAS community for very long, you know that Scott is passionate about helping sellers like you build a brand that can last. Sure, you could pour minimal time and energy into getting a trending product listed on Amazon - but what happens after that flames out? If you follow Scott’s advice and you build a brand that focuses on a niche market - you’ll set yourself up for greater success. If you are wondering where to start - good news! Scott’s got a ton of helpful resources to help you build a brand, make sure to listen to this episode of The Amazing Seller to hear more! 

Make sure your foundation is strong

A great way to ensure that your ecommerce brand goes the distance is to make sure it has a strong foundation. No - you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on setting your business up for success - you just have to be smart about it. Don’t buy the line that you can get rich overnight - Scott is way more honest with his followers. You’ll need to put in a lot of work, but it’ll be worth it! A great place to start is by following the PACE method that Scott and the TAS team have put together. You can find the link to the PACE method in the resources section at the end of this post.

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER

• [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast!
• [5:30] Red Flag of Death Voicemail. 
• [10:15] Don’t let fear hold you back. 
• [12:00] Make sure you follow Amazon’s TOS! 
• [15:00] Build a brand to future proof your business. 
• [19:20] Does your business have a strong foundation? 
• [24:45] Are you selling a widget or are you building a brand? 
• [26:30] Closing thoughts from Scott. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Brand Accelerator Live
• Sellers Summit
• www.theamazingseller.com/pace