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Marketplace Mavericks

Marketplace Mavericks

By: Jonathan Cutler Peter Phillips Blake Jennings
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 Three 40+ old everyday guys stumbled into the world of Amazon arbitrage and share a transparent view of how online selling has changed their lives. The goal is to empower others with an unfiltered view of how the business works, what to look out for and how to get started with little experience. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Burnout, Branding Wins, and Amazon Seller Reality Check | Ep 28

    Burnout, Branding Wins, and Amazon Seller Reality Check | Ep 28
    Nov 20 2025
    In Episode 28 of Marketplace Mavericks, Jon and Blake sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the emotional and strategic side of building an Amazon business. No guests this week, just two sellers talking openly about burnout, building your brand, fighting doubt, finding momentum, navigating social media, and trying to create something bigger than yourself. This one hits different. If you’re grinding through RA, OA, wholesale, brand-direct, or you’re stuck somewhere in between, this episode will feel like a mirror. It's the side of entrepreneurship nobody sees on Instagram. We cover: • Why burnout sneaks up on every seller • Letting go of perfection so you can actually win • Dealing with the messy middle of building a brand • What creating content really feels like • Why consistency beats motivation • The identity crisis of moving from OA to wholesale • How to keep going when nothing feels like it’s working • Support systems, relationships, and the people who keep us grounded • What’s next for Marketplace Mavericks Whether you're brand new or deep in the game, this is one of the most relatable episodes we’ve ever recorded. 👇 Drop a comment with where you're at in your journey. We read everything. Interested in joining Miles’ program? Put 'MM' in your application where it asks how you heard about it so he knows we sent you there! https://www.flips4milescoaching.com/private-inner-circle1709691968056
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    19 mins
  • From Tinder to 20 Clients: How a Couple Accidentally Launched Successful Amazon Prep Center | Ep 27

    From Tinder to 20 Clients: How a Couple Accidentally Launched Successful Amazon Prep Center | Ep 27
    Nov 13 2025
    How does a couple go from a Tinder date to running a full-scale Amazon prep center with 20+ seller clients? Andrew and Amanda Thompson from New Hampshire join the Marketplace Mavericks to share their story and it’s packed with hustle, heart, and heavy boxes. What started as casual RA runs after work turned into: 🛍️ Road trips to Delaware for Carhartt and Columbia flips 📦 Packing orders in a spare bedroom until mom kicked them out 🏢 Scaling into a 2,000 sq ft warehouse and launching a prep center—by accident In this episode, the Mavericks dig into: In this episode, the Mavericks dig into: - The realities of building a 2-person prep center from scratch - Balancing a warehouse, a family, and full-time jobs (for years) - Why communication is their #1 differentiator in the prep space - The types of clients they serve (hint: mostly OA, not wholesale) - Managing Q4 staffing, burnout, and Buffalo Wild Wings dinners - How networking at a single event led to 20+ clients without advertising 📈 If you’re a seller thinking about outsourcing prep or dreaming of building your own 3PL one day, this is a masterclass in real-world hustle and relationship-driven growth. 💬 Connect with Andrew & Amanda on IG: @allouttompsons 🎧 Like what you hear? Smash that subscribe button and never miss an episode! Interested in joining Miles' coaching program? Put “MM” in your application so he knows we sent you: 👉 https://www.flips4milescoaching.com/private-inner-circle1709691968056 📩 Contact the Mavericks: marketplacemavericks@gmail.com
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    42 mins
  • How Gift Cards Became a Profit Hack – w/ Taylor from ArbitrageCard | Ep. 26

    How Gift Cards Became a Profit Hack – w/ Taylor from ArbitrageCard | Ep. 26
    Oct 29 2025
    Ever wonder how top Amazon sellers use discounted gift cards to supercharge profits? This episode is for you. Jon, Blake, and Pete are joined by Taylor Thomas, founder of ArbitrageCard.com, the only discounted gift card platform designed specifically for online arbitrage (OA) sellers. We dive into: 🎯 How Taylor evolved from sneaker flipping & manufactured spending into launching ArbitrageCard 💳 Why retailers offer gift cards below face value (hint: breakage & customer acquisition) 🔥 Game-changing features like a Chrome extension, custom-amount gift cards, and automated balance checker 🧠 Why gift cards sometimes get canceled (and how to avoid it) 🔐 Taylor’s fraud protection system and why some platforms sell compromised cards 📱 Future roadmap: building an RA-friendly mobile app for in-store gift card use 💬 Real talk on team building, seller trust, and scaling profitably in low-margin environments This is the episode for anyone who’s ever asked: “Can I trust these gift card companies?” Or… “How do I actually make gift cards work in my OA system?” 🎙️ Guest Bio – Taylor Thomas Taylor Thomas is the founder of ArbitrageCard, the only discounted gift card platform built specifically for online arbitrage sellers. Through innovative tools like a Chrome extension, automated balance checker, and custom-amount gift cards, his company helps sellers streamline operations and boost profit margins. 📧 Contact Taylor: info@arbitragecard.com Instagram: @arbitragecard_ 📬 Want to work with the Mavericks? Email us: marketplacemavericks@gmail.com 🚀 Interested in joining Miles’ coaching program? Put “MM” in your application so he knows we sent you: 👉 https://www.flips4milescoaching.com/private-inner-circle1709691968056
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    37 mins
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