TAS 815: How to Survive and Thrive on Amazon During the COVID-19 (TIME SENSITIVE)

How has the COVID-19 situation impacted your business? Has it derailed your plans for 2020 and put your business in a state of chaos? What if there was a way to plan and prepare your business to endure this situation and come out the other end thriving? On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he welcomes his guest, Jeff to sit down and discuss how sellers like you can prepare your business for this difficult time we are in. You’ll want to have pen and paper close by for this powerful episode! 

Everything is up in the air 

Let’s face it, everyone is scared and no one knows how this COVID situation will all shake out in the end. Why not face your fears and assess the situation? Just because someone grabbed the snowglobe of life and turned it upside down - it doesn’t mean that you can’t hunker down and figure out your next step. If you feel like you are out of control - you are in good company! While we don’t have the power to change the situation, we can change our approach. Tune into this episode of The Amazing Seller to learn how Scott is preparing to endure this challenging time, you don’t want to miss it. 

Put plans in place! 

While you have all of this extra time at home or just freed up time due to limited public outings, why not put this time to work for your business? Take this opportunity to study your competition and do some deep dives into what makes your target market tick. Where do you need to get started today? To get some detailed plans to help you succeed, listen to Scott and Jeff’s seasoned advice on this detailed episode of The Amazing Seller! 

Don’t let fear win! 

If you’ve been around the TAS community for very long, you know that Scott is dedicated to helping sellers like you succeed in the ecommerce industry. Over the years, Scott has built a reputation on his ability to cut through all the complexity out there and deliver clear advice that actually works. Scott won’t sell you on some get quick rich scheme and he won’t have guests that do that either! Rather than play on your fears and worries about this anxious time - Scott wants to give you tools that will help you. Use this time to put fear in its place - it’s time for you to get back in the driver’s seat. Learn more about tackling fear and moving forward with a plan for success by listening to this episode of The Amazing Seller featuring Scott and his guest, Jeff! 

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER

• [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast!
• [4:00] Jeff joins Scott on the podcast. 
• [5:45] How is the COVID-19 virus impacting the marketplace? 
• [7:15] Jeff explains how he got started in the ecommerce industry. 
• [15:30] Why you need a third-party warehouse connection. 
• [20:00] Is it a good idea to do Fulfilled by Merchant? 
• [23:00] What should you do if you are dependent on China for supplies? 
• [27:00] Should you still launch a product right now? 
• [30:00] Raising your product prices. 
• [35:00] Why it’s a good idea to diversify your brand. 
• [37:45] How to connect with Jeff and his services. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• http://www.theamazingseller.com/turnkey