How to Sell On Amazon FBA in 5 Minutes

Summary

In this video, Travis shares a step-by-step guide to starting a successful Amazon FBA business. He walks viewers through creating a seller account, selecting a profitable product using Helium 10, and finding a reliable manufacturer. Travis emphasizes the importance of targeting high-search-volume products with low competition. He also covers creating an optimized product listing and explains how to launch your product to reach the top of Amazon's search results. The video concludes with a free, in-depth Amazon FBA course to help users dive deeper into the process.

Takeaways

• 😀 Sign up for an Amazon seller account at sell.amazon.com. Choose between the Individual plan (pay-per-item) or the Professional plan ($39.99/month, unlimited selling).
• 😀 I recommend the Professional plan for most people as it allows for unlimited product listings without additional fees.
• 😀 Signing up for a seller account is easy, requiring basic information to get started with Amazon's seller platform.
• 😀 Use tools like Helium 10 to help identify high-demand products by analyzing search volume and competition.
• 😀 Search for trending products with high search volume but low competition. Helium 10's Magnet IQ score can help you identify these products.
• 😀 The example product 'carnivore electrolytes' was chosen because it had significant search volume and low competition on Amazon.
• 😀 Find a reliable manufacturer through platforms like Alibaba or ThomasNet. For consumable products, it's better to use U.S.-based manufacturers to ensure quality control.
• 😀 If using U.S.-based manufacturers, websites like ThomasNet connect you with verified suppliers across various industries.
• 😀 After finding a manufacturer, set up your product listing on Amazon Seller Central, including a product title, images, bullet points, and a description.
• 😀 To succeed on Amazon, it's crucial to launch with strong initial sales. This will increase your product's visibility and help it rise in search rankings.
• 😀 Getting your product to the top of Amazon search results requires driving as many sales as possible from day one. This creates a snowball effect leading to more visibility and sales.
• 😀 Travis offers a free 8-hour Amazon FBA course to dive deeper into strategies for selling on Amazon. Link to the course is provided in the description.

Q & A

What is the first step to start selling on Amazon?

The first step is to go to sell.amazon.com and sign up for a seller account. There are two options: the individual plan, which is free but charges $0.99 for each sale, or the professional selling plan, which costs $39.99 per month and allows unlimited sales.

Which seller plan is recommended for most people?

The professional selling plan is recommended for most people because, despite the monthly fee of $39.99, it allows you to sell an unlimited number of products without any extra fees per sale.

What tool does the video suggest to help find a product to sell on Amazon?

The video suggests using the Helium 10 tool, which helps you find high-demand products by analyzing search volumes on Amazon.

What is the Helium 10 Magnet tool used for?

The Helium 10 Magnet tool helps you discover products that have high search volumes on Amazon. By entering a keyword, it shows you the most searched products related to that keyword.

How can you determine the potential of a product using Helium 10?

Helium 10 uses an IQ score to indicate how good an opportunity is. The higher the IQ score, the better the potential for success in selling that product.

What is the significance of search volume when choosing a product to sell?

Search volume indicates how many people are looking for a product. A higher search volume suggests higher demand, making it a potentially profitable product to sell.

How did the speaker find the product idea for 'carnivore electrolytes'?

The speaker used the Helium 10 Magnet tool to search for 'carnivore diet,' which led to the discovery of 'carnivore electrolytes' as a product with high search interest but no existing competition on Amazon.

Where can you find manufacturers for your product?

Manufacturers can be found on websites like Alibaba for overseas production or ThomasNet for U.S.-based manufacturers, especially for consumable products.

What is the process of adding a product to your Amazon listing?

To add a product, you go to your Seller Central account, click 'Add a New Product,' and fill out a simple template that includes the product title, images, bullet points, and a description.

What is the key to getting your product to the top of Amazon’s search results?

The key is to generate as many sales as possible from day one. Amazon’s algorithm ranks products higher in search results based on sales, so having a strong initial sales performance can lead to higher visibility.

What is the role of sales velocity in Amazon’s ranking system?

Sales velocity, or the speed at which you make sales, is crucial for getting to the top of Amazon's search results. The more sales you generate quickly, the higher your product will rank, leading to even more sales.

What additional resource does the video offer for those wanting to learn more about selling on Amazon?

The speaker offers a free 8-hour Amazon FBA course, which provides in-depth information about how to start selling on Amazon. A link to this course is available in the description of the video.