Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart

After a multimillion-dollar Amazon exit, one seller lost almost $600K in a card scheme then rebuilt through reputation, resilience, stronger branding, and timely marketing lessons for sellers.

 

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What happens when a multimillion-dollar Amazon exit is followed by a financial disaster that wipes out more than half a million dollars? In this episode, Bradley Sutton reconnects with longtime Amazon seller Mitul Patel, the person who first introduced Bradley to Helium 10 nearly nine years ago. Mitul shares how he went from working as a computer programmer to building Run Forever Sports, growing it to $2.5 million in annual sales, and eventually selling the business in 2020.

But after his successful exit, Mitul entered the sports card business and trusted the wrong supplier with a massive order. What appeared to be a legitimate operation was actually a Ponzi-style scheme, leaving Mitul with losses between $550,000 and $600,000. Rather than declare bankruptcy and leave his customers unpaid, he sold investments, liquidated much of his collection, borrowed money from his father, and leaned on his reputation within the card community to make things right. His experience delivers a powerful reminder that trust must be supported by proper safeguards, and that your word can become one of your most valuable business assets.

Mitul also explains how he rebuilt his career at Navira while creating a new business around his passion for sports cards. Unlike his first Amazon brand, which was built by identifying high demand, his newer products began with problems he personally experienced inside the hobby. Growth has been slower, but the brand has developed stronger loyalty and a more durable foundation. Mitul also shares strategies from managing approximately 45 brands, including using Meta and TikTok to build off-Amazon awareness, studying customer reviews to uncover product advantages, and increasing one product’s sales by 40% after highlighting its leakproof design in the main image.

Mitul’s story proves that success is not defined only by the size of an exit or the speed of a brand’s growth. It is also defined by how you respond when everything goes wrong. Through integrity, community, disciplined rebuilding, and a willingness to keep learning, he transformed a devastating setback into a new beginning. No matter how difficult the loss, your reputation, experience, and resilience can give you the foundation to rise again—and build something even stronger than before.

In episode 759 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Mitul discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:57 - Mitul’s First Failed Amazon Product Launch
• 02:26 - Building A $2.5 Million Amazon Brand
• 04:17 - Life After Selling His Amazon Business
• 06:00 - The $600,000 Sports Card Ponzi Scheme
• 08:02 - Why Mitul Repaid His Customer
• 10:38 - Rebuilding His Career After Losing Everything
• 13:21 - Turning A Passion Into New Products
• 17:53 - Demand-First Products Versus Passion-Driven Brands
• 22:43 - Why Cerebro Remains His Favorite Tool
• 24:46 - Competing Through Off-Amazon Brand Awareness
• 28:14 - One Main Image Increased Sales 40%

How does an $8 Amazon product stay highly profitable? Today’s guest reveals his wholesale strategy, European sourcing advantages, AI workflows, and resilient multichannel growth.

 

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Can an Amazon seller build a profitable business around products priced under $10? In this episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton sits down with Ivan Komashinsky, the entrepreneur behind the U.S. distribution of Pedag Insoles and the Meltonian shoe-care brand. Ivan shares how he went from working at Microsoft to acquiring an established seven-figure e-commerce business—and eventually tripling its revenue.

While Amazon remains Ivan’s largest channel, his company has built a much broader operation through its own websites, independent retailers, regional distributors, Walmart, eBay, TikTok Shop, and Faire. Ivan explains how wholesale volume, strong supplier relationships, and European manufacturing allow Meltonian to maintain healthy margins on products selling for as little as $7.99. He also breaks down why managing inventory in-house makes sense for a business carrying thousands of SKUs across multiple sales channels.

Ivan also reveals how his team uses Helium 10 tools such as Cerebro and Magnet to rank for valuable non-branded keywords and develop new products based on customer demand, competitor gaps, and search behavior. More recently, he has been using the Helium 10 MCP through Claude to investigate declining product sales, analyze trends, and explore profitability, traffic, conversion rates, keyword rankings, and advertising performance through natural-language conversations.

From building authority on Reddit to getting started with wholesale through Faire, trade shows, and industry associations, Ivan offers a practical roadmap for creating a more resilient e-commerce business. His story shows that success does not always require expensive products or a business built entirely around Amazon. With the right sourcing, volume, distribution strategy, pricing policies, and willingness to adapt, even a traditional brand can unlock new growth opportunities.

In episode 758 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Ivan discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 03:27 - Buying An Established Seven-Figure Online Business
• 06:22 - Growing Pedag And Acquiring Meltonian
• 07:33 - Building A Diversified Multichannel Sales Business
• 09:59 - Expanding A Traditional Brand Into Sneakers
• 11:05 - Finding New Products Through Market Demand
• 12:25 - Making An Eight-Dollar Product Highly Profitable
• 15:29 - European Sourcing And In-House Inventory Management
• 20:01 - Ranking For Valuable Non-Branded Amazon Keywords
• 22:26 - Using Helium 10 Tools And MCP
• 27:00 - Building Brand Authority Through Reddit
• 28:26 - Expanding Into Wholesale Through Faire
• 31:24 - Protecting Retail Margins With MAP Pricing
• 32:38 - Live Meltonian Sneaker-Cleaning Product Demonstration

How did a home-based reseller become a global e-commerce leader for a 9-figure K-beauty brand? Discover her Amazon strategy, future-customer targeting, TikTok tactics, and smart AI tools.

 

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Bradley Sutton takes the Serious Sellers Podcast on the road, and onto a moving rail bike in South Korea, for a conversation with Jenna, Global E-commerce Team Manager at TONYMOLY. Jenna shares how she went from studying law and working as a programmer to spending ten years raising her daughter, discovering e-commerce from home, and eventually building a successful international selling career. She began by reselling Korean sporting goods to US customers through eBay before shifting her attention to Amazon, where one business reached as much as $10,000 in monthly profit.

Her success during the pandemic earned her recognition from Amazon Korea and opened the door to managing accounts for other companies. Jenna has now used Helium 10 for approximately five years, and her favorite tool is the Xray Chrome Extension. She uses Xray while browsing Amazon to quickly review estimated sales, keywords, and Best Sellers Rank, helping her evaluate products and marketplace opportunities without leaving the search results. Today, she applies that experience at TONYMOLY, a 20-year-old K-beauty company generating approximately $163 million in annual sales.

Jenna also reveals an unusual long-term marketing strategy: targeting customers before they become the brand’s core buyers. If current anti-aging customers are between 40 and 50, her team may create content for women closer to 35, building awareness years before the need becomes urgent. TONYMOLY and its newer brand, BONCEPT, also use TikTok and Meta to drive product discovery, while positioning Amazon as the more attractive place to complete the purchase. The company supports these strategies through close collaboration between its e-commerce, sales, and R&D teams, allowing it to respond quickly to fast-moving beauty trends.

From emerging ingredients such as PDRN, retinol, and retinal to the use of AI for copywriting, images, videos, and English-language content, this episode offers a fascinating look at how a global beauty company combines marketplace data, creative storytelling, and product innovation. Jenna’s journey proves that starting small does not limit where e-commerce can take you. By continuing to learn, adapting when marketplaces change, and understanding customers before competitors do, sellers can turn an unexpected opportunity into a truly global career.

In episode 757 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Jenna discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:28 - Meet Jenna From TONYMOLY
• 02:38 - From Law And Programming To E-Commerce
• 03:34 - Starting A Home-Based eBay Business
• 05:55 - Moving From eBay To Amazon
• 07:52 - Reaching $10,000 In Monthly Profit
• 09:59 - Winning An Amazon Korea Competition
• 10:38 - Five Years Using Helium 10
• 10:46 - Why Xray Is Her Favorite Tool
• 11:28 - Managing Global E-Commerce For TONYMOLY
• 14:17 - Launching The New BONCEPT Brand
• 16:11 - Expanding K-Beauty Across Amazon Europe
• 17:58 - Targeting Customers Five Years Early
• 20:17 - Using TikTok To Drive Amazon Sales
• 22:00 - How R&D And E-Commerce Work Together
• 23:52 - Retinol, Retinal, And PDRN Trends
• 27:27 - Using AI For Global Content Creation

How did a European Amazon seller use AI, logistics, keyword data, and Helium 10 to scale millions without selling in the U.S.? Today’s guest reveals the hidden plays most sellers overlook.

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In this episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton welcomes Bartłomiej Piątkowski, better known as Bart, an Amazon seller and agency operator from Poland who has sold millions in Europe and helped other brands do the same. What makes his story especially interesting is that he has built this success without selling his own products in the U.S. marketplace.

Bart’s journey started far from the typical e-commerce path. Trained as a cook, he then worked in radio and electronics, and discovered Amazon in 2016 when his company was on the verge of shutting down. With only a small amount of money left, he began learning about Amazon through online communities, moved returned inventory from retail into Amazon Europe, and realized that marketplace margins could beat traditional retail margins. From there, his business expanded into private label brands, reselling, packaging products, textiles, and managing major brand relationships across Europe.

The conversation gets tactical as Bart breaks down how his team uses Helium 10, AI, keyword data, and advertising automation to move faster. He explains how tools like Cerebro, Magnet, Search Query Performance, Helium 10 Ads, and the all-new Helium 10 MCP help his team understand how Amazon reads a catalog, identify keyword opportunities, adjust bids based on performance, and even research hundreds of products in a fraction of the time. He also shares launch strategies using lower starting prices, Vine, coupons, inserts, and social proof to help products gain momentum.

Bart also reveals why logistics, mobile-first listings, and category attributes are becoming major advantages for sellers in Europe. From sending inventory directly into destination countries for faster Prime delivery to optimizing listings for mobile shoppers and browser filters, his message is clear: success on Amazon is no longer about doing one thing well. It is about connecting data, operations, AI, and customer behavior into one smarter system. For sellers willing to adapt, automate, and think strategically, this episode is a reminder that the next level of growth may come from fixing the invisible parts of the business others ignore.

To connect with Bart and learn more about his work, visit his website at https://bartlomiejpiatkowski.pl/en or check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@tdda_amzteam/videos.

In episode 756 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Bart discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 04:14 - Discovering Amazon In 2016
• 06:43 - From Reselling To Private Label
• 11:15 - Bart’s Favorite Helium 10 Tools
• 13:48 - Using AI And MCP For Amazon Research
• 15:22 - Automating Amazon Ads And Bids
• 16:46 - Scaling Keywords With SQP Data
• 20:58 - Launch Pricing And Social Proof
• 22:56 - Why Mobile-First Listings Matter
• 23:37 - Attributes That Drive Discoverability
• 26:01 - Europe’s Biggest Logistics Mistake
• 28:48 - Expanding Beyond Amazon Europe

After losing Amazon accounts, brands, and $700K in inventory, one seller reveals how he rebuilt to 7 figures, and the costly mistake other sellers should avoid.

 

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What happens when an Amazon seller goes from nearly hitting $10 million in annual sales to almost starting from zero? In this episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton welcomes back Swapneel Jain, an e-commerce entrepreneur from India who built a multimillion-dollar Amazon business, lost access to key accounts and brands, and then found a way to rebuild back to seven figures.

Swapneel’s journey started long before his Amazon success. While studying law in New Delhi, he was already selling online on eBay and other Indian marketplaces, sourcing products such as memory cards and pen drives from suppliers in China. What began as a small arbitrage side hustle eventually grew into a serious business, helping him pay for school and fund his lifestyle. Later, he expanded into Amazon private label, took some painful early losses, and eventually launched products during COVID that helped him scale into the millions.

But the real turning point came when a brand registry issue spiraled into a major Amazon nightmare. After trying to help a friend with a listing issue, Swapneel’s accounts were flagged for brand abuse, resulting in him losing access to multiple brands. Then, a separate inauthentic complaint tied to reselling Logitech products led to more suspensions across connected accounts. By early 2025, he had lost aged Amazon accounts, major sales momentum, and nearly $700,000 in inventory he could not remove.

Instead of letting that be the end of his story, Swapneel started again. He rebuilt with greater diversification, less risk tied to a single person or structure, and a sharper focus on inventory management, supplier relationships, and products with longer life cycles. His message to sellers is simple but powerful: setbacks are not the end unless you stop moving. The faster you decide to restart, the faster you give yourself a chance to win again.

In episode 755 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Swapneel discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:39 - Swapneel’s Early Life In India
• 02:19 - Starting E-Commerce In 2013
• 03:27 - Funding Law School Through Sales
• 04:14 - When E-Commerce Became The Future
• 07:05 - Splitting Reselling And Private Label
• 07:39 - First Private Label Failure
• 09:40 - The Year He Almost Hit $10M
• 11:29 - The Brand Registry Mistake
• 17:13 - Seven Amazon Accounts Suspended
• 18:46 - Losing $700K In Inventory
• 22:49 - Rebuilding With Less Risk
• 27:33 - Back To Seven-Figure Sales
• 28:33 - Inventory Strategy For Better Sales
• 34:48 - Why You Must Restart Fast

Can a dying Amazon brand come back and double sales without new products? Bradley reveals the PPC, listing, image, and keyword fixes behind both turnarounds in this case study today.

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What does it really take to bring an Amazon brand back from the brink? In this solo episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton pulls back the curtain on two real Amazon accounts he is actively managing, including one former seven-figure brand that nearly collapsed after losing its TikTok momentum and another account that doubled year over year without even launching new products.

Bradley breaks down how the struggling brand went from relying heavily on TikTok-driven sales to rebuilding Amazon as a channel that could stand on its own. He walks through the exact levers he focused on first: auditing PPC waste, negative matching search terms with clicks but no sales, splitting overloaded campaigns, setting keyword harvesting rules, tightening bid automation, using dayparting, and finding old keyword winners through Search Query Performance and Brand Analytics.

He also shares how listing optimization played a major role in both case studies. From testing main images with Helium 10 Audience powered by PickFu to refreshing A+ content and improving keyword coverage, Bradley shows why small improvements in click-through rate and conversion rate can create major revenue gains. In one account, a conversion rate lift of just over 1% helped generate thousands of dollars in additional sales.

This episode is a reminder that growth does not always come from one flashy hack. Sometimes, it comes from patiently fixing the fundamentals: better ads, stronger images, smarter keyword targeting, cleaner campaigns, and a listing that actually helps customers understand why they should buy. Whether your brand is struggling, stuck, or ready for its next level, this is proof that the right data-backed moves can change the trajectory. The comeback may not happen overnight, but with the right strategy, your Amazon brand might have a lot more life left in it than you think.

In episode 754 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley talks about:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 02:38 - The Brand That Nearly Went To Zero
• 05:21 - Why Better Product Images Still Matter
• 06:11 - Testing Main Images With Real Buyers
• 09:01 - How TikTok Drove Amazon Sales
• 12:50 - Fixing A 63% ACOS Problem
• 13:43 - Auditing Wasted Amazon PPC Spend
• 16:31 - Building Smarter Keyword Harvesting Rules
• 18:48 - Using Bid Rules To Control ACOS
• 22:29 - Dayparting Ads To Cut Wasted Spend
• 23:44 - Finding Lost Keywords That Once Converted
• 31:42 - Doubling Sales Without Launching New Products

A legacy brand had never sold on Amazon. One launch strategy later, it hit six figures in year one. What made the difference? Here’s how…

 

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What does it take to bring a decades-old retail brand onto Amazon and turn it into a six-figure channel in its first year? In this episode, Bradley Sutton welcomes Spencer Gordon, an e-commerce operator who has built Amazon businesses from the ground up, including a premium beverage storefront and, most recently, the Amazon channel for Leanin Tree Greeting Cards.

Spencer shares how he went from working in his family’s logistics and beverage business to launching Amazon operations for a legacy greeting card company that had never sold on the marketplace before. Instead of randomly uploading products and hoping for the best, he started with proven retail winners, used Helium 10 to identify high-value keywords, and built his launch strategy around branded search, long-tail keyword opportunities, and strong catalog positioning.

The episode gets tactical with Spencer’s Amazon launch process, including how he uses test listings to check Amazon relevancy before launching a real SKU, why he relies on Amazon Vine for early reviews, and how he structures PPC campaigns for ranking momentum. He also breaks down his use of branded campaigns, product targeting, long-tail exact match keywords, fixed bids, and bid rules that raise or lower bids based on sponsored and organic rank.

Bradley and Spencer also dive into listing optimization, especially why the main image can be the difference between winning and losing the click. Spencer shares how AI tools help his team generate image concepts, while Bradley recommends pre-launch audience testing to avoid wasting traffic on weaker creative. The big takeaway? You do not need to be a brand-new startup to win on Amazon. Whether you are launching from scratch or bringing a legacy brand into the modern marketplace, growth comes from testing, learning, adjusting, and taking action before the opportunity passes you by.

In episode 753 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Spencer discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction To Spencer’s Amazon Story
• 03:00 - Learning Business From The Ground Up
• 05:03 - Launching His First Amazon Store
• 09:18 - Moving Into A New E-Commerce Role
• 11:21 - Inside Leanin’ Tree Greeting Cards
• 13:34 - Starting Amazon From Scratch
• 15:59 - Hitting Six Figures In Year One
• 16:41 - Choosing Products And Keywords
• 22:03 - New Product Launch Strategy
• 23:05 - Testing Amazon Keyword Relevancy
• 27:37 - Long-Tail PPC Ranking Campaigns
• 37:06 - Main Image Optimization Strategy

An Amazon seller from Singapore reveals how data-backed product research, AI workflows, Cerebro keywords, and a wild 50 auto campaign PPC strategy helped scale Amazon products to seven figures.

 

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What does it take to walk away from a stable career, bet on Amazon FBA, and build a multiple seven-figure business in the Amazon US marketplace from Singapore? In this episode, Bradley Sutton sits down with Clarence Cheang of TheFBABros to unpack the mindset, strategy, and data-driven systems that have driven his Amazon journey. Clarence shares how he went from a civil engineer working on Singapore’s infrastructure projects to a full-time entrepreneur after setting a clear goal: to make his side hustle outperform his day job income for 6 straight months.

Clarence breaks down the product research process that helped him discover one of his breakthrough products: a Japanese egg pan that went on to generate over $1 million in lifetime sales. Instead of blindly chasing trends, he uses a highly analytical process built around 23 data points, competitor keyword weaknesses, and Helium 10 Cerebro research. His approach focuses on finding products where competitors may be making strong revenue but are weak in PPC, keyword ranking, or listing optimization.

The conversation also dives into how AI is changing the way sellers research, launch, and scale. Clarence explains how AI can reduce product validation from one or two hours down to just minutes, while still requiring human judgment to verify opportunities. He also shares ideas around AI agents, Helium 10 data, bundling opportunities, and using massive short-form video output to drive external traffic from TikTok to Amazon.

One of the biggest “wait, what?” moments comes when Clarence reveals his 50 auto campaign launch strategy. Instead of relying on one auto campaign, he separates match types, identifies what works, and duplicates winning campaigns across different bid levels to let Amazon find converting placements at scale. His message is clear: Amazon is still full of opportunity for sellers who are willing to use data, move fast, test aggressively, and serve customers better than the competition. For any seller wondering if it is too late to start or scale, Clarence’s story is a reminder that your next breakthrough may not come from luck — it may come from discipline, research, and the courage to take action before you feel fully ready.

In episode 752 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Clarence discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 05:15 - Government Engineer To Amazon FBA
• 08:39 - Turning A Side Hustle Full-Time
• 10:21 - The Breakthrough Egg Pan
• 11:30 - Shopping Method For Product Research
• 14:09 - Finding Weak Competitor Keywords
• 15:58 - Why Amazon Is Easier Today
• 17:48 - Using AI For Product Research
• 21:12 - TikTok, AI, And External Traffic
• 23:46 - Why Cerebro Is Essential
• 33:01 - Day One PPC Launch Strategy
• 34:15 - The 50 Auto Campaign Strategy

An e-commerce seller for 25 years reveals how to protect profits, control inventory, rethink shipping costs, and use AI workflows without letting bad data quietly wreck your Amazon business today.

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What does it really take to stay profitable after more than two decades in e-commerce? In this episode, Bradley Sutton welcomes back Rolando Rosas, a seven-figure seller with 25 years of online selling experience, to talk about the less glamorous but absolutely critical side of running a long-term Amazon business: operations, inventory, cash flow, shipping, and knowing your numbers.

Rolando shares how his e-commerce journey began in 2002, after the tech bubble burst, with his own website and Google AdWords, before expanding to Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and other channels. Today, Amazon makes up the majority of his revenue, but he explains why sellers should not rely on one growth lever alone. As markets shift, especially in B2B and IT-related categories, sellers need to pay close attention to profitability and not just top-line sales.

One of the biggest lessons from the episode is that great marketing cannot save weak operations. Rolando breaks down why inventory mismanagement can sink even large companies, how MFN (Multi-channel Fulfillment) can help certain sellers reduce cash flow pressure, and why treating shipping as a shared cost rather than a simple expense can add meaningful profit back into the business. He also explains how sellers should approach price increases by understanding margins, fees, categories, and customer behavior.

The episode also dives into practical AI workflows for e-commerce sellers. Rolando explains why sellers should not let AI handle messy data from start to finish, and instead should feed it clean, structured reports for more reliable analysis. From turning screenshots into spreadsheets to using AI to summarize business data, his message is clear: AI can save time, but only when paired with smart systems and human judgment. The big takeaway? Stay curious, think bigger, and keep looking for the hidden levers that can protect your profit.

In episode 751 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Rolando discuss:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 02:05 - From Corporate Sales To Ecommerce
• 05:23 - Starting Selling Online Before Amazon
• 06:28 - Why Amazon Became The Next Move
• 08:18 - AI As The Next Business Shift
• 09:20 - Revenue Breakdown Across Channels
• 11:03 - Forecasting Sales In A Tough Market
• 12:11 - Why Operations Matter Most
• 15:37 - FBA Vs. MFN Strategy
• 19:23 - Rethinking Shipping Costs
• 23:22 - When To Raise Prices
• 27:03 - Building Better AI Workflows
• 28:43 - Beginner AI Time-Saving Tip
• 31:23 - Why Curious Sellers Win

Learn the latest updates on this proven Amazon launch strategy using keyword research, Rufus or Alexa for Shopping optimization, PPC, TikTok Shop traffic, and relevancy signals to rank faster.

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Wait! Before you dive in… this is part 2 of a 2-part series, so don’t be that person who starts a movie halfway through and asks what’s going on. Go watch/listen to part 1 on the AM/PM Podcast first, where Bradley breaks down the AI and product research strategies that set up this Maldives Honeymoon launch strategy: https://h10.me/am526

In this special episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton returns to the Maldives for episode 750 and breaks down his latest “Maldives Honeymoon” launch strategy. This time, he shares the exact tactics he recently tested to get new products to page one for multiple keywords in less than five days. From keyword research to listing optimization, this episode is packed with launch strategies for Amazon sellers who want to give their products the strongest possible start.

Bradley explains why a successful launch begins before PPC campaigns ever go live. Sellers need to study competitor reviews, analyze TikTok Shop reviews, look at Rufus questions (Quick note: Rufus is now rebranded as Alexa for Shopping), and understand what kind of images are working in their niche. He also walks through several ways to build a stronger keyword list, including Cerebro, Brand Analytics, Search Query Performance, historical keyword research, opportunity keywords, competitor PPC data, Etsy keywords, frequently bought together products, and Spanish-language keyword indexing.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is the importance of testing Amazon’s understanding of your product before launch. Bradley shares how Amazon initially misunderstood two new products he launched, which caused poor impressions and weak Rufus visibility. By sending relevancy signals and checking Amazon Recommended Rank keywords, he helped Amazon better understand the products, leading to a major increase in PPC impressions and faster keyword rankings.

Bradley also covers launch execution, including how to choose keywords you have the “right to win,” set up exact match launch campaigns, use discounts strategically, monitor CPR numbers, activate alerts, and drive outside traffic through TikTok Shop creators. But the episode ends with a powerful personal reminder: while business growth matters, entrepreneurs should not lose sight of family and time. The strongest launch strategy may help you win on Amazon, but the strongest life strategy is making sure you do not miss the moments you can never get back.

Serious Sellers Podcast Episode 750

In episode 750 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley covers:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:38 - Preparing A Listing For Amazon Launches
• 04:15 - Building A Keyword Research List
• 05:20 - Amazon Brand Analytics Keywords
• 07:50 - Historical And Off-Amazon Keywords
• 10:09 - Reverse Engineering PPC Strategy
• 13:14 - Amazon Recommended Keywords
• 15:17 - Frequently Bought Together Products
• 19:27 - Creating A Test Listing
• 22:37 - Sending Amazon Relevancy Signals
• 25:02 - Vine Prelaunch And PPC Campaigns
• 29:02 - Pricing, CPR, And Discounts
• 31:46 - TikTok Shop Launch Traffic
• 33:31 - Balancing Business And Family