In this podcast episode, host Kristin Ostrander introduces guest Maria Kellis, an inspiring leadership coach. They discuss the significance of passion and purpose in business, challenging the notion that it's only relevant for brand builders. Maria shares her personal journey of adversity and resilience, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in overcoming obstacles. She discusses the four stages of mindset transformation and the power of trust and faith. They also touch on...

In this episode of the Amazon Files podcast, host Kristin Ostrander welcomes guest Christina Passmore to discuss the personal side of business. They delve into the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated industry and share their experiences as entrepreneurs. Christina shares her journey of building a successful e-commerce business and starting a copywriting agency. They touch on topics such as digital marketing, age not being a barrier to entrepreneurship, and finding fulfillment in...

Are you tired of relying on just one platform for your e-commerce business? In this episode of The Amazon Files, Kristin Ostrander interviews Fernando Sustaita, an e-commerce veteran who has successfully transitioned from eBay and Amazon to Etsy and Shopify. The most valuable lesson from this podcast is the importance of adapting to changes in the e-commerce industry and trying different business models. Fernando shares his journey and experiences with retail arbitrage, print on demand, and...

In this episode of the Amazon Files podcast, host Kristin Ostrander interviews Ritu Java, CEO of PPC Ninja, a software and service provider specializing in ads and sponsored ads for brands. Ritu shares her journey into e-commerce, starting with selling jewelry on Etsy and learning about advertising and marketing to promote her products. She also discusses how being a new mom influenced her business building and how she balances work and family life. Ritu provides tips on how to start auto...

Ever wonder whether you should start selling on Walmart now that you’ve got Amazon figured out? Today my Guest expert is Carrie Miller from Helium10 and she is going to discuss a few of the differences between Amazon and Walmart third-party selling and why NOW is the best time to add Walmart as a sales channel!

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We are talking about new platforms, better platforms. We are going to be diversifying. We need to make transitions and changes.

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It's no secret that Amazon is the largest global e-commerce platform but the numbers might shock you. Lean in to see why Amazon is still the best place for e-commerce.

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It is all in the numbers. It is all in the stats. With the amazing use of technology, more and more stats are facts and provable by multiple locations, multiple websites, and multiple fact-checkers that are looking at all this stuff.

A lot of publicly traded companies’ information is...

If you ever find yourself overthinking, chasing every shiny object, or on the spinning hamster wheel of analysis paralysis, this is THE EPISODE you won’t want to miss. Learn what you really need and don’t need when running an Amazon FBA business. 

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Challenge brings change. When we are challenged and we step up to the plate and take on the challenge, we are changed. If you are watching this on YouTube, please take a moment and hit that subscribe button and turn...

Today, I’m welcoming back one of my favorite guests, Scott Zilke, aka The Bearded Picker, an expert in Amazon FBA and eBay flipping. First up, Scott tells us what he’s been up to in the last few months, including changing his business model, reworking his eBay store, and redesigning his storage setup. Then we chat about our shared love of thrifting and yard sales, and both of us emphasize the importance of finding a balance between making money and having fun, something...