Almost lost $20,000 due to a bad FBA prep center? You're not alone. In this eye-opening interview, Jimmy shares his real story and how he recovered by partnering with Ryan Walsh from Encore Business Group, one of the most trusted FBA prep centers in the space.

Learn how to choose the right prep center

Understand when to outsource prep work vs doing it yourself

Sales tax-free state myths debunked

How to start your own prep center

Tips to avoid getting scammed by shady providers

Ryan shares expert insights from running a prep center that supports everyone from small Amazon sellers to Fortune 1000 brands. Whether you're just starting out or scaling fast, this video is packed with actionable advice.

Resources mentioned in this video:

Encore Prep Center: https://askjimmysmith.com/encore

Prep Center Network: https://askjimmysmith.com/prepnetwork

Discounted Supplies: https://supplyleads.com

Ecom Tax Expert (Cindy Smith): https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com

Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:

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Chapters :

00:00 - How I Lost $20K to a Prep Center

01:35 - Introducing Ryan from Encore Business Group

02:20 - Ryan's Journey from eBay to FBA Prep

06:00 - What to Look for in a Quality Prep Center

10:00 - Red Flags to Avoid in Prep Centers

13:00 - Flat vs. Granular Pricing Models Explained

17:30 - Why Communication Matters Most

22:00 - Sales Tax-Free States: Pros & Cons

29:00 - Shipping Costs by Region: Truth vs Myth

33:00 - When to Outsource Your Prep

37:00 - Low Margin Products? Here’s What to Do

40:15 - Avoiding Order Cancellations in OA

45:00 - Starting Your Own Prep Center

50:00 - Final Thoughts & Resources

Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:

Free Amazon Facebook Group:

https://bit.ly/mstgroup

The Proven Amazon Course:

https://bit.ly/paccourse

eBay Training Community:

https://treasurehuntingprofits.com

Amazon Coaching (affiliate):

https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching

eCommerce Accounting Services:

https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com

Replen Dashboard:

https://www.replendashboard.com

Affiliates and Discount Links:

Aura Repricer:

https://bit.ly/replensgoaura

Helium10 (Discounts):

https://bit.ly/helium10ajs

Disclaimer:

While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me can guarantee your results!

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