After over 10 years of selling on Amazon, I’ve seen too many sellers — both beginners and veterans — make the same critical mistakes that quietly destroy their FBA business.

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In this video, I break down the 3 biggest mistakes holding most Amazon sellers back — and show you how to fix them with clear, actionable steps.

If you’re holding onto inventory hoping prices rebound…

If you’re shipping inconsistently and can’t build momentum…

If you’re not saving sourcing data for future profitable buys…

Then this is the video you need to see.

Inside, I cover:

✅ How I free up cash from bad inventory and reinvest profitably

✅ Why consistency with shipments matters to Amazon (and to your sales)

✅ The tools I use to track product leads, even when I don’t buy right away

I’ve built and scaled multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses, and I’ve trained thousands of sellers to do the same. These lessons are based on real experience — and they work.

Got questions or want to share your experience? Leave a comment below — I read every one. Let’s grow your business with smarter systems and fewer mistakes.

Chapters:

00:00 - The 3 Mistakes Killing Amazon FBA Sellers

00:19 - Who I Am and Why This Matters

00:32 - Mistake #1: Emotionally Tied to Inventory

01:12 - Why Holding Out for Higher ROI Backfires

01:58 - How Stuck Inventory Destroys Cash Flow

02:53 - My 60-Day Inventory Liquidation Strategy

03:09 - How I Use Aura to Automate Price Drops

03:27 - Free Training for Amazon Sellers

03:43 - Mistake #2: Inconsistent Shipments

04:05 - Why Amazon Rewards Weekly Shipping

04:26 - How Small, Regular Shipments Boost Sales

04:44 - Mistake #3: Not Saving Product Leads

05:21 - Why You’re Losing Future Profit Opportunities

05:36 - Tools to Store & Track Leads Efficiently

06:15 - Why Real-Time Profit Tracking Matters

06:42 - My Systems & Seller Community

06:53 - Final Thoughts & Comment Invitation

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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!