Chris

I’m joined this week by Brandon Dupsky, CEO of a company called Back-Track.com – Brandon’s company helps ecommerce sellers (particularly Amazon sellers) receive their returns and either re-new, re-furbish, repair or re-sell customer returns from Amazon customers.

But before we hop into all that, we chat through some of the crazy things Brandon has either sold or attempted to sell online. Listen out for the Spy Satellite story.

Some announcements:

I will be holding another meetup in April in Melbourne – dates and a topic to be confirmed but if you want to be notified about all the goings-on, please join my Facebook group over at www.theaustralianseller.com/facebook

Come with me to India! For the Delhi Fair in April. As you know Meghla runs the India Sourcing Trip tour www.indiasourcingtrip.com. Tim Jordan (currently running the Helium 10 Project X case study with Bradley Sutton) will be there as a coach, as will Gary Huang, myself, Marg Jolly and many others.

India Sourcing Trip April 13 – 20, 2020 / Delhi so Register now – time is running out, you’ll need to book a flight and get a visa, so get your skates on!

I’m starting up private coaching again for 2020 so please head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/chris to book an hour session with me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction with some accountability.

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G’day, G’day everybody!

This week’s guest is Daren Trewin from ZonAds where he heads an Amazon PPC agency here in Australia.

Our topic today is Amazon PPC for beginners – it’s one of the most daunting aspects for new Amazon sellers to get their head around and Daren sets out his top tips for setting up your sponsored Ads (or PPC), managing your campaigns and importantly how to avoid costly mistakes.

We also chat tools – Daren recommends Zontools and if you use his affiliate discount code – ngpz8x – you can save 15% per month.

Some announcements:

Thank you to everyone who came along to last week’s meetup at WeWork, sponsored by Retail Global and Payoneer who kindly provided some amazing Pizzas and a few drinks too!

Come with me to India! For the Delhi Fair in April. As you know Meghla runs the India Sourcing Trip tour www.indiasourcingtrip.com. Tim Jordan (currently running the Helium 10 Project X case study with Bradley Sutton) will be there as a coach, as will Gary Huang, myself, Marg Jolly and many others.

India Sourcing Trip April 13 – 20, 2020 / Delhi so Register now – time is running out, you’ll need to book a flight and get a visa, so get your skates on!

I’m starting up private coaching again for 2020 so please head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/chris to book an hour session with me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction with some accountability.

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I’m joined this week by Frederik Gronkvist from www.chinaimportal.com where he heads up a sourcing agency helping brands source from China, India and Vietnam.

Today we chat through the latest impacts of the Corona Virus on factory production before switching topics to the ins and outs of sourcing from Vietnam.

Frederik has a lot of experience sourcing from Vietnam, in fact he was recording this conversation from Ho Chi Minh City. Who better to ask?!

In our conversation today, we discuss topics:

1. What are the differences between sourcing from India, China and Vietnam?
2. Logistics and pricing
3. Tradeshows vs. online sourcing
4. Payments and much more…

Some announcements:

I’m holding a meetup here next week in Melbourne on Thursday February 27^th at Wework, 120 Spencer Street Melbourne – Level 22 starting at 5.30.

The topic is a bit more advanced, using advanced Keyword research techniques to discover product ideas on Amazon – I’ll be throwing in a little bit of Brandon Young’s keyword competitive strategies as well as my own system for finding keywords and phrases with strong demand and low competition. It’s really simple, super effective and follows the basic law of economics, supply and demand.

It’s sponsored by Retail Global and Payoneer and there will be Q&A with a panel!

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This week I’m joined by Timothy Bush from www.TLBconsulting.com where he helps brands get their products into retail stores throughout the United States.

Tim used to be a buyer for companies like Bed Bath and Beyond, Office Depot, Barnes and Noble, Toys R Us and a bunch more – before starting his own consulting company and an excellent podcast, On the Shelf.

In our conversation today, we discuss topics:

1. Is Bricks and Mortar dying in the US?
2. When’s the right time for an ecommerce Amazon seller to approach a B&M store?
3. What are buyers looking for when considering to stock your products in their store?
4. What kind of Margins do they expect?
5. Packaging and logistics
6. And much more…

Some announcements:

I’m holding a meetup here in Melbourne on Thursday February 27^th at Wework, 120 Spencer Street Melbourne – Level 22 starting at 5.30.

The topic is a bit more advanced, using advanced Keyword research techniques to discover product ideas on Amazon – I’ll be throwing in a little bit of Brandon Young’s keyword competitive strategies as well as my own system for finding keywords and phrases with strong demand and low competition. It’s really simple, super effective and follows the basic law of economics, supply and demand.

It’s sponsored by Retail Global and Payoneer and there will be Q&A with a panel!

Visit www.theaustralianseller.com/global to get your free ticket.

Come with me to India! For the Delhi Fair in April. As you know Meghla runs the India Sourcing Trip tour www.indiasourcingtrip.com. Tim Jordan (currently running the Helium 10 Project X case study with Bradley Sutton) will be there as a coach, as will Gary Huang, myself, Marg Jolly and many others.

India Sourcing Trip April 13 – 20, 2020 / Delhi so Register now – time is running out, you’ll need to book a flight and get a visa, so get your skates on! Get in contact with Meghla at www.indiasourcingtrip.com.

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This week I’m joined by Steven Selikoff from www.ProductDevelopmentAcademy.com where he helps aspiring and existing entrepreneurs develop new products! Today, we DEEP DIVE into this massive topic and Steven shares his many years of experience as an Amazon seller (he joined way back in 2006) both as a 3^rd Party but also a Vendor.

As you’re probably realising now, product differentiation is super important when it comes to selling on Amazon and Steven teaches us how to create their own proprietary products and brands, something that’s dear to my heart.

Now there is also still a lot of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak in China – our thoughts are with all those affected there. Unfortunately for us Amazon sellers who source out of China the Government is continuing to impose travel restrictions in China both internally and externally. Yiwu market has been closed and there are very strong indications that the Canton Fair in April may be cancelled. Certainly, many attendees are strongly reconsidering their attendance.

Now more than ever, it’s increasingly urgent to diversify your sourcing which is why I strongly recommend heading to India for the Delhi Fair in April. As you know Meghla runs the India Sourcing Trip tour www.indiasourcingtrip.com. Tim Jordan (currently running the Helium 10 Project X case study with Bradley Sutton) will be there as a coach, as will Gary Huang, myself, Marg Jolly and many others.

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India Sourcing Trip April 13 – 20, 2020 / Delhi so Register before Jan 31 and save $500

• Join a unique Sourcing and Learning guided tour to the Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair in Delhi…
• Increase profitability by sourcing innovative products other Amazon sellers don’t have access to.
• Beat import duties (China Tariffs) as India is not in a trade war with the US.
• Find new suppliers for existing products you source from China.
• Learn all about sourcing from India – the pitfalls to avoid, supplier verification and vetting, negotiating, logistics, quality control, payment terms, and much more.
• Know which products can be sourced from India, and where the production hubs are.
• Understand how sourcing from India is different from sourcing from China.
• Meet and network with suppliers and sourcing service providers.
• Learn the latest branding and marketing strategies from Amazon and eCommerce coaches from the US and Australia traveling with the group.
• Visit an actual factory to see first-hand how products are made.
• Experience India’s rich culture – watch an entertaining dance show, visit the iconic Taj Mahal, wear traditional clothes like the saree and turban.
• Share experiences with other like-minded sellers in the group, learn from each other and make lifelong friendships.

I’m starting up private coaching again for 2020 so please head over to www.theaustralianseller.com/chris to book an hour session with me to make sure you’re heading in the right direction with some accountability.

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This week I’m joined my good friend Davide Nicolucci from www.wearegrowthhack.com – an Amazon PPC agency.

Today Davide and I gaze into the Crystal Ball to try and predict where Amazon’s headed in 2020. We both make some bold predictions! Davide also shares a ranking strategy he’s using to revive old products on Amazon with strong results.

Here is Davide’s Youtube Strategy for re-ranking products on Amazon in 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeZOAZRs9kU&feature=youtu.be

Now there is also a lot of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus outbreak in China – our thoughts are with all those affected there. Unfortunately for us Amazon sellers who source out of China, there’s likely to be some serious issues after CNY as the Government are continuing to impose travel restrictions in China both internally and externally. Yiwu market has been closed and there are rumours the Canton Fair in April may even be cancelled. Certainly, many attendees are strongly reconsidering their attendance.

Now more than ever, it’s increasingly urgent to diversify your sourcing which is why I strongly recommend heading to India for the Delhi Fair in April. As you know Meghla runs the India Sourcing Trip tour www.indiasourcingtrip.com – I urge you to book for April and she has a $500 discount until January 31^st 2020. Tim Jordan (currently running the Helium 10 Project X case study with Bradley Sutton) will be there as a coach, as will Gary Huang, myself, Marg Jolly and many others.

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India Sourcing Trip April 13 – 20, 2020 / Delhi so Register before Jan 31 and save $500

• Join a unique Sourcing and Learning guided tour to the Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair in Delhi…
• Increase profitability by sourcing innovative products other Amazon sellers don’t have access to.
• Beat import duties (China Tariffs) as India is not in a trade war with the US.
• Find new suppliers for existing products you source from China.
• Learn all about sourcing from India – the pitfalls to avoid, supplier verification and vetting, negotiating, logistics, quality control, payment terms, and much more.
• Know which products can be sourced from India, and where the production hubs are.
• Understand how sourcing from India is different from sourcing from China.
• Meet and network with suppliers and sourcing service providers.
• Learn the latest branding and marketing strategies from Amazon and eCommerce coaches from the US and Australia traveling with the group.
• Visit an actual factory to see first-hand how products are made.
• Experience India’s rich culture – watch an entertaining dance show, visit the iconic Taj Mahal, wear traditional clothes like the saree and turban.
• Share experiences with other like-minded sellers in the group, learn from each other and make lifelong friendships.

By the way, if you’d like to save 50% off your first month, or 10% off for lifetime access to Helium 10, visit www.theaustralianseller.com/helium10 – it is an affiliate link but it’s the only way I can offer a discount. Of course it also comes with FREE access to Kevin King’s Freedom Ticket Course which is normally $997 – best course around I think!

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