Chris McCabe

Seller Performance Solutions

Business EN ↓ 240 episodes

This is the definitive podcast that covers performance and policy teams from the perspective of a former Seller Performance team member, and former Amazon employee Chris McCabe. Leah McHugh nails down analysis of listing compliance violations and presents viable solutions to troubleshoot product takedowns. We created Seller Performance Solutions to help sellers better understand the inner workings of the team I worked on at Amazon, and to help 3rd party marketplace sellers cope with account and listing suspensions. We answer questions around things like, How does Seller Performance investigate...

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Chris McCabe

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

You’re Responsible for getting Compliance Info from your Suppliers 28.07.2022

We've recently seen an uptick in sellers who's manufacturer is unwilling to give compliance documentation when requested. In this episode Chris & Leah discuss the importance of cutting ties with suppliers who aren't willing to hand over this documentation because if something goes wrong, you unfortunately will be the one held responsible.

Is it "Black Hat" or is it Fraud? 21.07.2022

Amazon is suing thousands of Facebook admins for facilitating reviews abuse, an issue that has been ongoing for years. In this episode Chris and Leah discuss the ramifications of these black hat tactics not just within Amazon, but with the law.

Off-Amazon Strategy for Driving Amazon Sales 14.07.2022

Sometimes the most effective marketing strategy on Amazon is off-Amazon marketing. In this episode Chris and Leah talk with Andrew Maff from BlueTuskr about how to diversify your brand and the importance of focusing on an omnichannel approach.

Don't Give Amazon More Money than you Need to 07.07.2022

Are you spending more money on Amazon than you need to? In this episode Chris and Leah talk to Yoni from Getida about how to check if your seller account is being overcharged, what to do if you are overpaying Amazon fees and how to get that money back.

What does Executive Seller Relations do? 23.06.2022

Having your issue delegated to Executive Seller Relations for problem resolution can feel like a lost cause. In this episode Chris and Leah debate on the inefficiency of Executive Seller Relations and the reasons why it seems even harder to communicate with them lately.

Amazon Escalations: The Do's & Don'ts 16.06.2022

Spamming Amazon executives with begging & emotional language might feel gratifying in the moment, but it's also more than likely going to keep your appeal unresolved. In this episode Chris and Leah discuss the correct way to escalate to higher-ups at Amazon so you get reinstated as quickly as possible.

Protecting Your Account with the Correct Documentation 09.06.2022

Amazon has been amping up their requirements for supply chain and product information in order to push back on counterfeit products and bad actors. In this episode Chris and Leah go over the correct documentation and invoice information needed to confirm to Amazon that your products are legitimately sourced from verifiable suppliers.

Supplement Compliance on Amazon 26.05.2022

Do you know what's in your supplements? In this episode we spoke with Keith Gregory about the illusive world of supplements on Amazon, the uncertainty of product authenticity for consumers and why this lack in product transparency is contradictory to Amazon's proclaimed "best buyer" experience.

Efficiently Managing Advertising on Amazon 19.05.2022

Selling on Amazon is becoming more and more of a pay-to-play endeavor. In this episode we talk with Priyanka from Seller App about how to get the most out of your pay-per-click ads & the rising benefit of automation in the advertising sphere.

Growth Optimization Using Low Hanging Fruit Strategies 12.05.2022

For brand optimization, go for the low hanging fruit first. In this episode we spoke with Ankita from SellerX about deciphering your pain points and dividing your growth opportunities into short, medium and long term strategies for scaling quickly and efficiently.

Taking an Agnostic Approach to Your Online Business 05.05.2022

Diversifying your revenue streams is paramount for your Amazon business. In this episode we talk with Justin Coats, a speaker at the recent Seller Velocity Conference, about the necessity of social media platforms and sending outside traffic to your Amazon listing.

Scale Your Brand Series: Creating More Brand Visibility 26.04.2022

With cost-per-clicks rising and the over-saturation of ads, it's getting expensive and difficult to become visible on Amazon. In part of the Scale Your Brand Series we spoke with Ritu Java, one of our Seller Velocity speakers, about utilizing DSP to add new customers to your customer base & creating visibility for your brand.

Scale Your Brand Series: Understanding Your Customer Journey 21.04.2022

How do you build your brand off of Amazon? In part of our Scale Your Brand series we talked with Doug Hollinger about why direct to consumer marketing should be an integral part of your brand strategy and how to implement it correctly.

Scale Your Brand Series: Are You in a Red or Blue Ocean? 19.04.2022

Is your brand swimming in a red or blue ocean? In part of the Scale your Brand series we talked with Krystel Abi Assi, one of our Seller Velocity speakers, about the perks of entering into the Middle Eastern marketplace and why differentiating your brand into less competitive waters might be the right move for you.

Scale Your Brand Series: Do You Know who Your Customers Are? 14.04.2022

How do you transform your brand audience into a community? Connection. In part of the Scale Your Brand series we spoke with Janelle Page on the significance of discovering exactly who your audience is instead of just throwing darts into the darkness, and how to build a connection that will take your brand to the next level.

Scale Your Brand Series: Bringing External Traffic to Amazon 12.04.2022

When it comes to growing your ecommerce business, Helium 10 are experts in the field. In part of our Scale Your Brand series we talk to Carrie Miller about expanding your business to different marketplaces & the importance of social media outreach.

Scale Your Brand Series: Are All Your Bases Covered? 07.04.2022

When it comes to insurance-- do you have all your bases covered? In this part of the Scale Your Brand Series we talk with our Seller Velocity sponsor, Well Insurance, about the importance of protecting your brand from liability nightmares that could put your Amazon business at risk and other policies that guarantee your cargo is protected from manufacturing to the warehouse.

Scale Your Brand Series: Optimizing Sales and Gaining New Customers 05.04.2022

Scaling Your Brand doesn't start with increasing your ad spend. You need to create a strong brand foundation, so you're not just throwing your money away on traffic that doesn't convert. As part of our Scale Your Brand series, we interviewed one of our Seller Velocity sponsors OMG Commerce discussing the best ways to optimize your sales & gain new customers.

Scale Your Brand Series: Amazon Review Strategies 30.03.2022

Our Seller Velocity Sponsor— EcomEngine, are experts when it comes to gaining Amazon reviews the right way. The importance of recent vs old reviews cannot be overstated-- recent reviews can make or break customer confidence in your product, being the deciding factor on whether or not they hit the buy button.

You Can't Just Change the Product Detail Page 17.02.2022

We know it's tempting to update an ASIN to a new version of a product, especially when third party services promote it as a "hack." In this episode Chris & Leah discuss why this seemingly short term "boost" is detrimental to your long term account health.

There's a Right Way to Escalate to Executive Seller Relations 10.02.2022

When it comes to escalating your appeal through the ranks of Amazon, persistence is key. In this episode Chris and Leah discuss the best ways to escalate to executive seller relations so you aren't waiting idly or spamming the queues in hopes of a resolution.

You're Responsible for Other People's Behavior 03.02.2022

We know maintaining documentation on your every move seems tedious, but for those in the Amazon selling & consulting sphere it is vital. In this episode Chris & Leah discuss why keeping detailed documentation of all internal and external connections to your account is a major component to your account health.

Who Owns Your Copyright? 13.01.2022

Unethical Amazon sellers have been targeting their competitors with bogus copyright infringment reports. In this episode Chris & Leah discuss what to do to protect yourself from these black hat attackers & why it's never a good idea to falisfy IP infringement.

Giving Amazon More Information when you Don't Have More Information 06.01.2022

Contacting account health can feel discouraging. Their reps can be elusive about details making it unclear why your account or ASIN was suspended in the first place. In this episode Chris & Leah discuss how to get the information you need & how to decipher which information you can trust so you can write a high quality appeal.

Investing in Your Business 30.12.2021

We know that as business owners you have a lot on your plate. Operating a successful business can be a juggling act but in certain situations the most efficient way to get a job done is by outsourcing to a professional. In this episode Chris and Leah discuss the importance of hiring qualified professionals to help you save time and money in the long term for your business.

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