Has your Amazon account been hit with a Section 3 suspension?

🔴 Download the 7-Page Step-by-Step Guide to Getting reinstated FAST: https://cleartheshelf.com/amazon-fba-section-3-suspension-guide/

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic dive into Chris's recent experience with an Amazon Section 3 suspension and how he successfully got his account reinstated. If you're an Amazon seller, this video is a must-watch to avoid common pitfalls and learn exactly how to recover your account and keep your business running.

In this episode, Chris walks through every step he took, from understanding why Amazon suspended his account to submitting documentation and going through Amazon's video verification process. You'll learn the secrets to preparing a solid plan, organizing your documents for easy review, and handling the stressful video verification like a pro.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What triggers Amazon Section 3 suspensions and how to avoid them

• How to prepare the right documentation to prove your compliance

• The video verification process: What to expect and how to succeed

• How to organize your documents for fast review and account reinstatement

• Tips for writing an effective Plan of Action (POA) that gets results

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Chris’s Amazon Section 3 Suspension Story 3:10 - What is an Amazon Section 3 Suspension?

5:50 - Breaking Down Amazon’s Terms: Why Suspensions Happen Without Warning

9:15 - Common Triggers for Section 3 Suspensions (Counterfeit, Account Health, etc.)

12:30 - How Amazon Communicates a Section 3 Suspension: What the Email Says

15:45 - First Steps After Receiving a Section 3 Suspension: Stay Calm, Assess

18:30 - Chris’s Initial Reaction and Gathering His Documentation

21:00 - Understanding Amazon’s Request for Invoices and Receipts

24:20 - What Documentation Amazon Typically Asks For During Section 3 Suspensions

27:45 - How to Organize Your Invoices and Proof of Delivery for Amazon

31:10 - Chris’s Experience Preparing Documents and Working with His Suppliers

34:05 - Why Receipts are Acceptable and What Details to Include on Invoices

37:20 - Submitting Supplier Contracts and Payment Confirmations: What Worked

40:45 - Preparing for Amazon’s Video Verification Process

43:30 - Chris’s Video Verification Experience: What Amazon Asked For

46:15 - The Importance of Having Physical and Digital Copies Ready for Verification

49:30 - How to Conduct Yourself Professionally During Amazon Video Verification

52:00 - Why Amazon Requests Business Registration Documents and IDs

55:15 - Steps to Follow After Video Verification: Submitting Final Documents

58:45 - Organizing and Merging All Documents Into a Single PDF for Amazon

1:01:50 - Using Cover Pages and Labels to Guide Amazon Reviewers Through Your Submission

1:05:25 - Chris’s Strategy for Submitting 62 Pages of Documentation: Key Lessons

1:08:40 - Writing a Clear and Effective Plan of Action (POA)

1:12:30 - How Chris Structured His Plan of Action to Address the Suspension

1:15:20 - Explaining the Root Cause in the POA and Offering Preventative Measures

1:18:45 - Detailing Preventative Actions to Avoid Future Suspensions in Your POA

1:22:10 - Follow-Up Steps After Submission: How Long to Wait Before Reaching Out

1:25:30 - Common Mistakes Sellers Make During the Reinstatement Process

1:29:50 - Why Incomplete Documentation Can Delay Your Reinstatement

1:33:10 - How Poorly Organized Submissions Can Hurt Your Case

1:36:25 - How to Handle a Second Request for Information from Amazon

1:39:45 - Chris’s Final Steps to Getting His Amazon Account Reinstated

1:43:00 - Reflecting on the Process: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned

1:46:30 - Advice for Sellers Facing Section 3 Suspensions in the Future

1:49:50 - Final Thoughts and Chris’s Best Practices for Preventing Suspensions

How did Shannon Jean turn purses and watches into a multi-million dollar resale business?

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant, Chris Racic, and guest interviewer Saul dive deep with Shannon Jean into his journey of selling $4M in purses and $8M in watches.

They break down his exact strategies for sourcing profitable products, building supplier relationships, and scaling through multiple platforms like eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and more.

Follow Shannon Here: https://x.com/ShannonJean

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to build relationships with suppliers and source profitable inventory

• The importance of vetting products before scaling your purchases

• Shannon’s favorite tools like for product research

• Why you should sell on multiple platforms like eBay, Poshmark, and others to maximize profits

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We'd love to hear from you.

What pain points can we solve? What questions do you have?

Who would you like to hear as a guest?

Email us at chris@cleartheshelf.com

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction to Shannon Jean and the topic of flipping high-end items

2:45 - How Shannon got started with selling $4M worth of handbags

6:20 - Transitioning into the luxury watch market: $8M in sales

9:15 - Building relationships with suppliers and sourcing opportunities

12:40 - The power of networking: Using LinkedIn and social platforms

16:00 - Analyzing deals: "You make your money on the buy side"

19:05 - Mistakes are tuition: Learning from errors in arbitrage

23:50 - Scaling up operations: How Shannon went from small warehouses to larger spaces

27:35 - Navigating auctions and sourcing from liquidation platforms

31:00 - The importance of curiosity and taking calculated risks

35:45 - Shannon’s “purchasing equation” for analyzing inventory deals

40:20 - The value of persistence and consistency in building supplier relationships

44:00 - Understanding liquidation products and vetting suppliers

48:30 - Selling across platforms: Amazon, eBay, Poshmark

52:45 - The transition from an analog to a digital marketplace

57:00 - Setting up systems for arbitrage success

1:01:15 - How to balance risk and reward when scaling your business

1:05:50 - Advice for new sellers: Start small, learn, and scale up

1:10:30 - Closing thoughts and advice for entrepreneurs

Want to grow your Amazon business without being bogged down by prepping and shipping?

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Chaz from Network Prep to discuss how outsourcing your prep to a prep center can save you hours each week and help you scale faster!

Check out Network Prep Here: https://www.Networkprep.com

If you’re shipping 300+ units a month and spending way too much time prepping, this episode is a must-watch. We break down everything you need to know about finding the right prep center, what questions to ask, and how to use a prep center to take your Amazon arbitrage business to the next level.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• When it’s time to consider outsourcing your prep to save time and money

• How to choose the right prep center for your business and what questions to ask

• The key benefits of using a tax-free prep center to offset costs

• Best practices for working with prep centers, including communication and organization tips

• How outsourcing your prep can help you scale your business and increase sales without sacrificing your time

If you’re an Amazon seller struggling with the time-consuming tasks of prepping and shipping your products, this episode will give you actionable insights on how to streamline your process and grow your business by leveraging prep centers.

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We'd love to hear from you.

What pain points can we solve? What questions do you have?

Who would you like to hear as a guest?

Email us at chris@cleartheshelf.com

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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0:00 - Introduction: Why Prep Centers Are Essential for Amazon Sellers

2:45 - The Benefits of Using a Prep Center for Online and Retail Arbitrage

5:30 - When to Consider Outsourcing Your Amazon Prep

7:20 - Understanding the Role of Prep Centers in Scaling Your Amazon Business

10:10 - Choosing the Right Prep Center for Your Amazon FBA Business

12:50 - Key Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Prep Center

15:40 - How Prep Centers Help Save Time and Increase Efficiency

18:30 - Cost Considerations: Balancing Prep Fees and Profit Margins

21:15 - Tax-Free Prep Centers: How to Leverage Sales Tax Savings

24:05 - Common Mistakes Sellers Make When Using Prep Centers

27:30 - Communication Tips for Working With Your Prep Center

30:00 - How Prep Centers Improve Your Inventory Turnover

33:40 - The Importance of Documentation and Transparency with Prep Centers

36:10 - When NOT to Use a Prep Center: Situations to Prep In-House

39:00 - Case Study: How Prep Centers Have Helped Sellers Scale

41:50 - Preparing for Q4: How Prep Centers Can Help You Handle Seasonal Volume

44:20 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways for Using a Prep Center to Grow Your Amazon Business

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic break down the critical strategies to win and dominate the Amazon Buy Box—the key to increasing your conversions and driving more sales.

🔥 Download the FREE Guide to Mastering the Amazon Buy Box Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-mastering-the-amazon-buy-box/

With 82% of all Amazon sales coming through the Buy Box, learning how to consistently secure it is essential for every Amazon seller.Whether you're into online arbitrage or retail arbitrage, this episode covers the exact steps you need to take to improve your Buy Box eligibility, optimize your pricing strategy, and compete effectively in 2024.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How the Amazon Buy Box algorithm works and the factors that influence it

• Proven pricing strategies to help you win the Buy Box without tanking your margins

• Why shipping speed and fulfillment methods (FBA vs. FBM) play a crucial role in winning the Buy Box

• The common myths about the Buy Box that most sellers get wrong

• How to handle price wars and avoid common mistakes that hurt your Buy Box chances

• The best repricing tools and strategies to stay competitive in real-time

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SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Why Mastering the Amazon Buy Box is Crucial for Sellers

3:10 - What is the Amazon Buy Box?

5:35 - The Importance of the Buy Box in Driving Sales

7:45 - How the Amazon Buy Box Algorithm Works

10:30 - Key Factors That Affect the Buy Box: Pricing, Shipping, and Seller Metrics

13:25 - Eligibility Requirements for Winning the Buy Box

15:40 - Seller Performance Metrics and Their Impact on the Buy Box

17:50 - Understanding Order Defect Rate (ODR) and Its Role in Buy Box Eligibility

20:05 - Pricing Strategies to Win the Buy Box

23:30 - Using Automated Repricers to Stay Competitive

25:45 - How to Set Minimum and Maximum Prices for Profitability

28:10 - Regional Pricing Differences and How They Affect the Buy Box

30:20 - Buy Box Rotation Explained

33:00 - How Amazon Rotates the Buy Box Between Eligible Sellers

35:15 - The Role of Fulfillment Methods (FBA vs. FBM) in Winning the Buy Box

38:00 - Shipping Speed and Its Effect on Buy Box Eligibility

40:30 - Why Shipping Times Can Outweigh Lower Pricing

42:50 - FBM Strategies to Compete with FBA Sellers

45:15 - Handling Price Tanking and Avoiding a Race to the Bottom

47:50 - How to Protect Your Margins While Competing for the Buy Box

50:20 - When to Adjust Prices and When to Hold Steady

53:15 - Common Myths About the Amazon Buy Box

55:45 - Debunking the Myth that the Lowest Price Always Wins

58:00 - Why Fast Shipping Can Outperform Lower Pricing

1:00:25 - The Impact of Stock Availability on Buy Box Performance

1:03:15 - In-Stock Head Start and Its Role in Buy Box Eligibility

1:06:05 - Tools to Optimize Your Buy Box Strategy

1:09:00 - Using Repricing Tools Like Aura and BQool

1:11:30 - How Keepa and Revseller Help You Track Buy Box Trends

1:14:10 - Monitoring Competitor Pricing and Adjusting Strategies

1:17:20 - Using Third-Party Logistics (3PL) for Faster Shipping and FBM Success

1:20:30 - Understanding Seller-Fulfilled Prime and Its Impact on the Buy Box

1:23:10 - How to Handle Buy Box Competition During Peak Seasons

1:26:45 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways for Mastering the Amazon Buy Box

🧠 Want to think like a 7-figure Amazon seller?

Download The 7 Page Guide on Mental Models Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/mental-models-part-2/

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic continue their deep dive into powerful mental models that top Amazon sellers use to make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions.

These models help you simplify complex business choices, reduce risks, and boost your online arbitrage game.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to use Inversion to identify risks before making decisions

• Avoiding Confirmation Bias and making data-driven choices

• Breaking down problems with First Principles Thinking

• Leveraging Second-Order Thinking for long-term success

• Overcoming Loss Aversion and embracing profitable risks

• Navigating the Paradox of Choice to avoid decision paralysis

• Applying Probabilistic Thinking to make decisions based on likelihoods, not certainties

• Utilizing Feedback Loops to refine your sourcing strategies in real time

• Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns to maximize productivity

• Using Leverage through tools and outsourcing to scale your Amazon business

🔔 Don’t forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode!

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We'd love to hear from you.

How can we help?

What pain points can we solve?

What questions do you have?

chris@cleartheshelf.com is the email and it's always open!

Enjoy the show!

We hope you enjoy the episode and we look forward to growing an arbitrage focused podcast with you.

Please let us know topics or guests you'd love to see covered in the show and we will do it.

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

✅ Cheddarsoft Lead Management: https://cleartheshelf.com/cheddar

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

📸 Instagram (Chris Grant): https://www.instagram.com/cleartheshelf/

📸 Instagram (Chris Racic): https://www.instagram.com/chris_oal247/

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Why Mental Models Matter for Amazon Sellers

3:15 - Inversion: Solving Problems by Thinking in Reverse

7:30 - Confirmation Bias: Avoiding Emotional Product Decisions

11:45 - First Principles Thinking: Breaking Down Problems to Their Core

16:20 - Second-Order Thinking: Thinking Beyond Immediate Results

20:10 - Loss Aversion: Overcoming the Fear of Losing Money

24:45 - Paradox of Choice: Avoiding Decision Paralysis in Sourcing

29:00 - Probabilistic Thinking: Making Decisions Based on Likelihoods, Not Guarantees

33:15 - Feedback Loops: Adjusting Strategies Based on Real-Time Data

37:30 - Law of Diminishing Returns: Knowing When to Move On

41:00 - Leverage: Using Tools and Outsourcing to Scale Your Business

45:25 - Conclusion: Applying Mental Models to Your Amazon Business

Looking to expand your Amazon business to Walmart Marketplace?

Grab the FREE 8-page Guide to Getting Started on Walmart: https://cleartheshelf.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-selling-on-walmart-marketplace-for-amazon-sellers/

In this episode we interview Joey and Chad from The Buy Box to bring you the ultimate guide for Amazon sellers wanting to start selling on Walmart.

Learn how to tap into Walmart's growing marketplace, master pricing strategies, and leverage Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) for bigger profits.

Whether you're a seasoned Amazon seller or new to arbitrage, this episode gives you everything you need to successfully navigate Walmart Marketplace.

From understanding the key differences between Amazon and Walmart to avoiding common seller mistakes, Joey and Chad share proven strategies that will help you diversify your income and grow your business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The key differences between selling on Amazon and Walmart

• How to get started on Walmart Marketplace, including the application process

• Proven sourcing strategies to find profitable products

• The benefits of using Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS)

• Pricing tactics to maximize profits and avoid undercutting your margins

• Common mistakes to avoid when selling on Walmart

• How Walmart’s lower competition leads to higher margins for sellers

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Tactical Arbitrage - https://cleartheshelf.com/TA

🧰 Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Why Walmart Marketplace Matters for Amazon Sellers

3:20 - Walmart Marketplace: Less Competition, More Opportunity

6:45 - Key Differences Between Selling on Amazon and Walmart

10:30 - The Walmart Seller Application Process: What You Need to Know

14:50 - Tips for Getting Approved to Sell on Walmart

18:00 - Sourcing Products for Walmart Marketplace: Strategies That Work

22:10 - How Walmart's Lack of Data Tools Like Keepa Creates Opportunity

26:30 - Walmart's Brand Gating and Restrictions: Easier Than Amazon

29:00 - How to Source Products from Walmart Stores for Marketplace Flips

33:45 - Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) vs. Amazon FBA

38:15 - Using Walmart Fulfillment Services to Boost Your Rankings

42:30 - Walmart's Shipping and Storage Fees: How to Keep Costs Low

46:50 - How to Price Products on Walmart to Maximize Profits

51:30 - Testing Pricing Strategies: Why Walmart Isn’t Just About Undercutting

55:15 - How to Use Walmart’s Price Matching to Your Advantage

1:00:00 - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Walmart Marketplace

1:04:45 - Product Gating on Walmart: What You Need to Know

1:08:20 - Should You Cross-List Products on Walmart and Amazon?

1:12:15 - Why Walmart is Great for Arbitrage Sellers Looking to Scale

1:15:30 - Leveraging Walmart’s In-Store Inventory for Online Arbitrage

1:19:00 - The Benefits of Selling Walmart-Exclusive Products

1:22:45 - Building a Diversified Arbitrage Business Across Both Platforms

1:26:15 - How to Leverage Third-Party Tools to Find Deals on Walmart

1:30:45 - How to Use Walmart’s Algorithms to Improve Sales Velocity

1:35:00 - Managing Inventory for Both Amazon and Walmart

1:38:30 - Using WFS to Simplify Your Walmart Business Operations

1:42:00 - Final Thoughts: Why Walmart is a Goldmine for Arbitrage Sellers

Want to learn how Amazon sellers are spending $600,000+ a month flipping products directly on Amazon?

🔥 Grab the Amazon to Amazon Flips Guide Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/600k-a2a-flips/ In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, hosts Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Saul, a master of Amazon-to-Amazon (A2A) flips.

🤝 Follow Saul Here: https://x.com/SaulSellsStuff

♻️ Grab Your Free Trial of Flip Alert Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/FlipAlert Saul has turned A2A into a highly profitable strategy, and he's here to share exactly how he helps sellers scale their Amazon businesses by buying discounted products from Amazon and reselling them on the same platform for massive profits. Whether you're an experienced Amazon seller or just starting your journey in arbitrage, this episode is packed with actionable tips, advanced strategies, and insider tools that can help you take your business to the next level. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: • What are Amazon-to-Amazon (A2A) flips, and how can you make them work for your business? • Saul’s top strategies for scaling A2A flips to $100K+ per month • How to use the Flip Alert tool to track profitable price drops in real-time • Maximizing profits through cashback and credit card strategies • Tips for handling IP complaints and ungating with Amazon invoices • The power of debundling: Breaking down multi-pack products for higher margins • Managing cash flow and avoiding excessive returns to keep your Amazon account in good standing 👉 Subscribe to The Clear the Shelf Podcast for more expert tips, strategies, and success stories to grow your Amazon business! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Saul and His Unique Amazon-to-Amazon Flip Strategy 3:00 - What is Amazon-to-Amazon (A2A) Flipping? 6:45 - Managing Multiple Projects: Time Management Tips 10:20 - The Value of Partnerships: Complementary Skills and Shared Vision 13:55 - Scaling Amazon-to-Amazon Flips: Challenges and Opportunities 18:30 - Maximizing Profits: Cashback and Credit Card Strategies 22:10 - Duration of Price Drops: When to Buy 25:45 - Handling IP Complaints with Amazon-to-Amazon Invoices 29:30 - Ungating Challenges: Using Amazon Invoices for Gated Categories 33:15 - The Flip Alert Tool: Real-Time Data for Amazon-to-Amazon Flips 37:20 - Debundling for Higher Profits: Maximizing Your Margins 41:50 - Cash Flow Management: Tracking Orders and Avoiding Excessive Returns 46:00 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways for Scaling with Amazon-to-Amazon Flips

RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

✅ Cheddarsoft Lead Management: https://cleartheshelf.com/cheddar

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

📸 Instagram (Chris Grant): https://www.instagram.com/cleartheshelf/

📸 Instagram (Chris Racic): https://www.instagram.com/chris_oal247/

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

🧠 Ever wondered how top Amazon sellers make decisions that lead to 7-figure success? It’s not just about luck or hard work—it’s about mastering the art of thinking! In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, hosts Chris Grant and Chris Racic dive deep into the power of mental models and how they can revolutionize your Amazon business. 🔥 Check out this week's episode sponsor, Boxem: https://www.Cleartheshelf.com/Boxem 📈 Whether you're just starting out with online arbitrage or looking to scale your existing Amazon business, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: What are Mental Models? Simplifying decision-making in your Amazon business Circle of Competence: Leveraging your strengths to maximize profits Margin of Safety: Protecting your profits and minimizing risks Opportunity Cost: Making the most of your investments in sourcing Mr. Market: Navigating market fluctuations with confidence Occam’s Razor: Simplifying product analysis for better results Anchoring: Avoiding cognitive biases in your sourcing decisions Sunk Cost Fallacy: Knowing when to cut your losses and move on Compound Interest: Reinvesting profits for exponential growth Time Value of Money: Prioritizing quick returns for faster scaling Comparative Advantage: Focusing on high-value activities to boost productivity Additional Mental Models: Inversion, Confirmation Bias, First Principles Thinking, and more -------------------- We'd love to hear from you. How can we help? What pain points can we solve? What questions do you have? chris@cleartheshelf.com is the email and it's always open! -------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12 ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy ✅ Cheddarsoft Lead Management: https://cleartheshelf.com/cheddar SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: 📸 Instagram (Chris Grant): https://www.instagram.com/cleartheshelf/ 📸 Instagram (Chris Racic): https://www.instagram.com/chris_oal247/ 📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic -------------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Understanding the Power of Mental Models 2:45 - What Are Mental Models? 6:30 - Circle of Competence: Focusing on Your Strengths 10:15 - Margin of Safety: Protecting Your Profits 14:00 - Opportunity Cost: Maximizing Returns on Investment 18:30 - Mr. Market: Navigating Market Fluctuations 23:00 - Occam’s Razor: Simplifying Decision-Making 26:45 - Anchoring: Avoiding Cognitive Bias in Sourcing 31:00 - Sunk Cost Fallacy: Knowing When to Cut Your Losses 35:20 - Compound Interest: Reinvesting for Exponential Growth 40:00 - Time Value of Money: Prioritizing Quick Returns 44:15 - Comparative Advantage: Focusing on High-Value Activities 49:00 - Additional Mental Models: Inversion, Confirmation Bias, and More 54:30 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways for Amazon Sellers