AF302 - This decision DOUBLED my Amazon Sales
In this episode of The Amazon Files podcast, host Kristin Ostrander and guest Nathan Bindschatel discuss their experiences in e-commerce and the benefits of using a prep center. Nathan, the owner of My Prep Center, shares how his team prioritizes communication and works to earn the trust of their clients. They also discuss the importance of focusing on profitable tasks as business owners and outsourcing tasks like prep and shipping to increase efficiency and profitability. Nathan offers a summer special for new clients, and Kristin recommends My Prep Center as a reliable option for outsourcing prep and shipping tasks.
The Benefits of Using a Prep Center for Your E-Commerce Business
Are you tired of handling heavy boxes of inventory and spending hours prepping and shipping products? Look no further than a prep center. In a recent podcast episode, two e-commerce experts, Kristin and Nathan, discuss the decision to use a prep center and how it doubled their sales and changed their business for the better.
Nathan, an OG in the e-commerce world, started My Prep Center in 2017 after struggling with the physical demands of handling heavy boxes of books. He emphasizes the importance of trust and communication when working with a prep center and assures potential clients that his team prioritizes communication and customer service. My Prep Center handles everything from prepping to listing to inventory management, allowing clients to focus on money-making tasks like product research and curation.
Nathan also shares tips for saving money and avoiding hidden fees, like shipping standardized units and case packing. Kristin praises My Prep Center's nationwide and global shipping capabilities and their summer special, offering a 25% discount on services for three months.
In conclusion, Kristin and Nathan encourage business owners to consider outsourcing tasks like prep and shipping to increase profitability and efficiency. Don't let heavy boxes and tedious tasks hold you back from growing your e-commerce business. Trust in a prep center like My Prep Center to handle the rest.
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"When you're growing your business you have to decide what's the most important money making tasks as CEOs that we need to spend money on and for us that is prepping so that we can buy profitable inventory and create profitable bundles instead of packing and shipping." - Kristin Ostrander
Backgrounds in E-commerce [00:00:02]
Kristin and Nathan discuss how they met and their backgrounds in e-commerce, including Nathan's experience selling on eBay and Amazon since 2006.
Opening a Prep Center [00:01:07]
Nathan discusses how he convinced Kristin to let him open a prep center and how they started working together.
The Decision That Doubled My Sales [00:05:43]
Kristin and Nathan discuss the decision to use a prep center and how it doubled their sales and changed their business. They also talk about the importance of letting go of control and trusting others to help with their business.
Using a Prep Center [00:08:11]
Kristin and Nathan discuss the benefits of using a prep center, including how it freed up their time and doubled their sales.
Communication with Clients [00:10:21]
Nathan emphasizes the importance of communication with clients and how his prep center prioritizes it.
Responsibilities of a Prep Center [00:12:30]
Nathan explains the three responsibilities of a client when working with a prep center and what the prep center takes care of for them.
The Birth of My Prep Center [00:13:10]
Nathan explains the three-step process of using his prep center and how they handle Amazon's ever-changing policy.
The Best Bundle Prep Center [00:14:03]
Kristin praises My Prep Center for being the best bundle prep center and discusses how they handle custom packaging and storage.
Saving Clients Money [00:19:22]
Nathan talks about the process of shipping and how they try to ship enough to make it worthwhile for the client, while also discussing Amazon's control over shipping costs.
Using a Prep Center [00:20:10]
Kristin and Nathan discuss the benefits of using a prep center, including the importance of case packing and avoiding split shipments.
Summer Special [00:23:51]
Nathan talks about a limited-time summer special for My Prep Center, including a 25% discount and lowered onboarding fees.
Lowered Prices [00:25:07]
Nathan mentions that My Prep Center has lowered their prices and offers a 25% discount for the summer special.
The Decision to Use a Prep Center [00:26:53]
Kristin and Nathan discuss the benefits of using a prep center and how it helped Kristin double her sales.
The Purpose of an Onboarding Fee [00:27:43]
Nathan explains the reason behind the onboarding fee and how it helps his business avoid wasting time on clients who never send any products.
The Benefits of Using a Prep Center [00:32:31]
Kristin and Nathan discuss the time-saving benefits of using a prep center and how it frees up time for other business activities.
The Candy Nightmare [00:33:10]
Kristin and Nathan recall a time when they had to manually pack candy into three-pound bags, which was backbreaking and required a lot of effort.
The Importance of Outsourcing [00:34:37]
Kristin and Nathan discuss the importance of outsourcing tasks that are not profitable and focusing on tasks that only they can do.
Conclusion and Call to Action [00:35:30]
Kristin thanks Nathan for being on the podcast and encourages listeners to check out My Prep Center for their prep needs.
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