Blair Forrest

Inbound Podcast

Business EN ↓ 11 episodes

The go-to podcast for e-commerce entrepreneurs navigating the complex world of fulfillment, global expansion, and profitable growth. Host Blair Forrest unpacks the strategies that matter most from Amazon optimization and DTC success to 3PL selection, cold storage solutions, and international scaling. Each episode delivers: Expert insights on multi-channel fulfillment and 3PL partnerships Global expansion strategies including European VAT compliance and cross-border logistics Real founder stories from Amazon sellers to DTC brands crushing it worldwide Practical systems for inventory management,...

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Blair Forrest

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AMZ Prep Big and Bulky Fulfillment: The Go-To Partner for Oversized Products 15.05.2026 3:12

Selling pools, mattresses, couches, furniture, or any other oversized product across Amazon, Walmart, Shopify, or retail? Fulfilling big and bulky is a different world entirely and most 3PLs aren't built for it. AMZ Prep is. In this episode, Blair Forrest breaks down exactly why AMZ Prep is the go-to fulfillment partner for big and bulky brands selling across every major channel. What's covered:...

AMZ Prep Middle Mile Program: How 3PLs Win Amazon FBA Freight 06.05.2026 3:27

Most 3PLs are losing freight revenue every week without knowing it. Their merchants are shipping with Amazon LTL discounted labels, using unknown carriers, and stock is sitting unchecked for three to six weeks. When check-ins are slow, the 3PL takes the blame. AMZ Prep has spent millions building one of the largest Amazon FBA inbound freight networks in North America. Through the Middle Mile Progr...

58,000 Amazon ASINs Flagged Meltable. FBA Stops April 20th. Here Is What to Do 15.04.2026 9:01

Every year, Amazon’s meltable season catches brands off guard, but 2026 is shaping up to be bigger than ever, with over 58,000 ASINs already flagged and FBA restrictions kicking in on April 20th. In this episode, Blair Forrest, Founder of AMZ Prep, breaks down exactly what’s happening, what it means for your catalog, and the three paths every affected brand needs to seriously consider right now. W...

How 3PLs Can Win Amazon FBA Freight With AMZ Prep's Middle Mile 10.04.2026 3:27

Most 3PLs are losing freight revenue every week without realizing it. Their merchants are shipping with Amazon LTL labels or unknown carriers, stock is sitting unchecked for three to six weeks, and the 3PL ends up taking the blame for delays they didn't cause. AMZ Prep built one of the largest Amazon FBA inbound freight networks in North America, and now we're opening it to 3PLs through our Middle...

Scaling Hazmat Brands Across Amazon, DTC & Retail 03.03.2026 3:45

Are you selling hazmat products across Amazon, DTC, or retail? In this episode, Blair Forrest, CEO of AMZPrep, explains why hazmat fulfillment requires specialized infrastructure and how AMZPrep is built to handle it. We cover our dedicated hazmat-certified facilities, in-house MSDS review team, compliant storage, prep, and approved carrier network for regulated shipping. Blair also breaks down ou...

Scaling Omnichannel Fulfillment with Amazon FBA & Seller Fulfilled Prime 12.02.2026 4:38

Are you a brand running omnichannel fulfillment across Amazon, DTC, and retail? In this episode, Blair Forrest, CEO of AMZPrep, breaks down why AMZPrep is built for omnichannel brands selling across Amazon, Walmart, Target, Shopify, and major B2B retailers. I explain what omnichannel fulfillment really means in practice and how we support Amazon, DTC, B2B, and retail operations under one platform...

Multi-Node Fulfillment for Apparel, Bulky Items & AMZ Prep: Strategies That Actually Work in 2025 15.10.2025 16:36

In this episode, we break down the real trade-offs between single-node and multi-node fulfillment strategies for e-commerce brands. From inventory complexity and storage costs to regional carriers and Seller Fulfilled Prime , discover when additional warehouses actually help—or harm—your margins. Learn how to use data-driven network optimization to decide the right number of facilities for your br...

Amazon Ends FBA Prep Services: What Sellers Should Do Before January 2026 07.10.2025 20:12

Amazon has officially announced it will end FBA prep services in January 2026. This episode explains what that change means for merchants, the timeline, and the immediate risks including inbound delays, higher chargeback exposure, and stranded inventory. We cover the opportunities this creates: specialized AMZ Prep centers and 3PLs that can be cheaper and faster, how to vet partners (SLAs, complia...

AMZ Prep Secrets: Get Your Inventory Into Amazon 3x Faster 22.09.2025 26:59

Ads don’t matter if inventory sits outside Amazon for weeks. This episode reveals AMZ Prep’s exact inbound playbook to get stock into Amazon faster, reduce costs, and avoid bottlenecks. Learn Amazon infrastructure (NXIDs, RXIDs, FCs) and tactical steps: split to regionals, pre-book appointments, floor-load for live unloads, consolidate shipments, and choose carriers for better check‑in speed. Prac...

Inside the Underdog's Journey to Building a $100 Million Logistics Company 11.09.2025 20:05

Join Blair Forrest, founder of AMZ Prep , as he dives into the journey of transforming a small logistics company into a major player competing against billion-dollar firms. This episode explores the challenges and strategies of thriving as a bootstrap company in a rapidly evolving industry dominated by private equity giants. Discover how AMZ Prep uses technical expertise, face-to-face customer rel...

Navigating the Challenges of Seller Fulfilled Prime: A Deep Dive 21.08.2025 15:06

In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of Amazon's Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) , Program offering a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities it presents to businesses. Our mission at AMZ is to replicate the Amazon Prime experience across every global channel, ensuring same-day order fulfillment that arrives by 5pm the next day. The episode highlights our recent success with a high-vo...