Episodes

  • Losing $5k on Private Label, Making $5 Million, and the Future of Amazon FBA ... Episode 1

    Losing $5k on Private Label, Making $5 Million, and the Future of Amazon FBA ... Episode 1
    Jan 2 2024
    Episode 1: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their experience losing money with private label on Amazon Making $5 Million, the Future of Amazon FBA, Amazon's New Return Policy and New FBA Fee Changes.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA00:00:00 Introduction00:03:00 Private Label Experiment00:11:00 Amazon and Diversification00:19:00 The Saturated Market and Misconceptions00:25:00 Understanding Margins and Risk00:37:00 Future Plans and Exit Strategies00:48:00 The Importance of Learning New Skills00:56:00 The Impact of Returns on Business01:01:00 Amazon's New Return Policy01:07:00 Amazon Fee Changes01:15:00 Future PlansFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Navigating Amazon FBA Failures and Losses: Losing $45k, The Dark Side of Bulk Books, and More - Ep 2

    Navigating Amazon FBA Failures and Losses: Losing $45k, The Dark Side of Bulk Books, and More - Ep 2
    Jan 2 2024
    Episode 2: Navigating Amazon FBA Failures and Losses: Losing $45k, The Dark Side of Bulk Books, and More John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their experiences with various business failures and losses while selling on Amazon. They share stories of lost shipments, damaged products, and failed investments. The conversation highlights the importance of due diligence, risk management, and learning from mistakes.#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:29 The CD and DVD Disaster00:10:37 The Patio Heater Debacle00:13:50 The Stolen Shipment00:22:31 The Twitter Deal Gone Wrong00:37:08 The Failed Returns Service00:57:08 Taking Action and Seeking Help01:12:08 Dealing with Counterfeit Books01:23:47 Vetting Information Products01:26:17 The Value of Reliable GroupsCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • How to Make $10,000 Profit Selling on Amazon FBA ... A Beginners Guide

    How to Make $10,000 Profit Selling on Amazon FBA ... A Beginners Guide
    Jan 2 2024
    Episode 3: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss how to make your first $10,000 selling on Amazon FBAThey share - How to build capital to start your Amazon Business- Low-risk way to generate funds and test the reselling business model.- How to choose the right Amazon FBA business model#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:00:48 Building Capital for Selling on Amazon00:06:15 Determining If Reselling is Right for You00:11:26 Choosing Between Retail Arbitrage and Online Arbitrage00:21:34 Choosing the Right Tools and Software00:26:26 Overcoming Doubts and Seeking Guidance00:48:48 The Importance of Mental Resilience and Persistence01:19:00 Avoiding Scams and Finding the Right OpportunityCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • He Sold Over $1 Million on Amazon FBA Part Time Doing Online Arbitrage

    He Sold Over $1 Million on Amazon FBA Part Time Doing Online Arbitrage
    Jan 5 2024
    He Sold Over $1 Million on Amazon FBA Part Time Doing Online Arbitrage Episode 4: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) talk with Jonathan from Duke Does Amazon (https://www.youtube.com/@dukedoesamazon/) who has sold well over over $1 million on Amazon FBA part-time!!! #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast #amazonfba 00:00:00 Introduction00:03:14 Starting the Beer Tour Business00:10:00 Profit Margins in the Beer Tour Business00:24:11 The Benefits of Waking Up Early00:43:08 Exploring Other Ventures and Passions00:53:52 The Importance of Consistency01:14:59 Sticking to Your Amazon Sourcing Strategy and Avoiding Comparison01:19:08 Becoming an Expert in a Few Brands01:28:24 Finding Competitive AdvantagesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • How We Set Goals for our Amazon FBA Business .. How Drew is going to Make $50,000 per month

    How We Set Goals for our Amazon FBA Business .. How Drew is going to Make $50,000 per month
    Jan 10 2024
    How We Set Goals for our Amazon FBA Business .. How Drew is going to Make $50,000 per monthEpisode 5: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their health, wealth, and happiness goals for the year.They share their plans on how to scale their Amazon business, Consistency, exploring new business opportunities, and ovvercoming challenges and learning from them#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:04:03 Fitness Goals00:15:03 Wealth Goals and Diversification00:19:24 Challenges of Scaling Amazon Business00:29:24 The Importance of Obsession and Immersion00:42:04 Finding Excitement in the Work00:49:30 Adapting and Pivoting in Business00:53:17 Quick Dopamine Hits in Amazon Business01:05:37 Overcoming Roadblocks and Staying FocusedCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Maximizing Your Earnings with Amazon KDP . . Jake is Making $20,000 a MONTH - ep 6

    Maximizing Your Earnings with Amazon KDP . . Jake is Making $20,000 a MONTH - ep 6
    Jan 12 2024
    Maximizing Your Earnings with Amazon KDP . . Jake is Making $20,000 a MONTH - ep 6Episode 6: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) talk with Jake Rader about Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). He explains how he got started with KDP and the success he achieved by publishing books on the platform. Jake also shares his insights and experiences in various business ventures, including Amazon FBA, KDP publishing, real estate, and franchising#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:11 Getting Started with KDP00:07:24 Challenges and Frustrations in KDP00:12:09 Finding Success in KDP00:24:38 The Role of Bookkeeping in Amazon Business00:45:08 Building Systems and Delegating01:00:19 Finding Opportunities and Setting GoalsJake Rader: https://twitter.com/jakeradercpaCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Is Amazon FBA Still Worth it? Here is What to Expect ... and How to Succeed

    Is Amazon FBA Still Worth it? Here is What to Expect ... and How to Succeed
    Jan 19 2024
    Is Amazon FBA Still Worth it? Here is What to Expect ... and How to SucceedEpisode 7: John (https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/) and Drew (https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/) discuss their experiences related to selling on Amazon, including the ... - realities of the business- misconceptions of using Kohl's Cash- complexity of tracking and understanding Amazon business- risks and consequences of black hat tactics,. They share stories of lost shipments, damaged products, and failed investments. The conversation highlights the importance of due diligence, risk management, and learning from mistakes.#amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ 00:00:00 Introduction00:11:48 The Value of Finding the Right People to Learn From00:25:48 The Importance of Investing in Your Business00:41:00 The Realities of Selling on Amazon00:44:00 The Misconceptions of Using Kohl's Cash00:56:11 The Challenges of Tracking and Understanding Amazon Business01:04:00 The Dangers of Illegal Gift Cards and Fraudulent LabelsCheck out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • How Cody Sold Over $1 Million Dollars on Amazon doing Online & Retail Arbitrage

    How Cody Sold Over $1 Million Dollars on Amazon doing Online & Retail Arbitrage
    Jan 26 2024
    How Cody Sold Over $1 7 Million Dollars on Amazon doing Online & Retail ArbitrageIn this conversation, Cody discusses his experience with online arbitrage and the potential of starting a software company. He shares insights on using Tactical Arbitrage and the opportunities in selling on Walmart. Cody also talks about the challenges of dealing with banned products and the success he has had with reselling. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and taking advantage of short-term opportunities. Cody concludes by encouraging people to flip items on Facebook as a way to generate income. #amazonfba #amazonfbatips #sidehustleexperimentpodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperimentpodcast/ Check out John's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustleexperiment/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SideHustleExp AVOID Price Tanking with The Tank Test Check List (FREE): https://bit.ly/3pgNWQz Check out Drew's StuffInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewfba/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrewFBA
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    1 hr and 32 mins