Jim Cockrum

Silent Sales Machine Radio

As of Spring 2026 voted a top 20 overall e-commerce podcast*! Also voted the #1 podcast for Amazon sellers**! The ONLY e-commerce podcast that features 100's of RECENT, REAL success story interviews with real people building great businesses online. Welcome to the most listened to and success filled Amazon seller and e-commerce podcast on the web! This is also the official podcast of the award winning ProvenAmazonCourse.com training course. Inside the free 84,000+ member Facebook group for fans of the show (SilentJim.com has a link) you'll MEET and INTERACT with an amazing community that uses...

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Jim Cockrum

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

#182: Fear & failure have a big role to play in your business 19.04.2019

Is fear a choice? Is it an avoidable emotion while building your business and pursuing your dreams, or is it something you need to get comfortable with? What about failure? What role have these two "F" words played in your business? This is my story of how fear and failure have played a big role in my business growth. Notes are at  SilentJim.com     ServusPublishing.com SilentSalesMachine.com    ...

#181: One word relieves my business stress & ensures success 17.04.2019

If you aren't familiar with the concept of stewardship, after today you'll understand how powerful and freeing it is as a spiritual and business building concept. This single concept is the key to staying healthy and fulfilled regardless of the day to day results you see in your business. Show notes are at SilentJim.com/podcast Stay updated with us on  Facebook Messenger     https://101freemarketi...

#180: Amazon vs. Every Other Opportunity Online 11.04.2019

Especially if you are new to the idea of having a successful business online, this episode is for you!  Why do we talk about Amazon so much on our podcast? What separates the Amazon business opportunity from every other opportunity in the world in our opinion? Our podcast wasn't created to be all about Amazon selling, but most episodes dive into that very topic - why is that? Show notes at SilentJ...

#179: HUGE opportunity in the millions of products that aren't on Amazon yet 05.04.2019

Today we meet two guests who are making serious money by simply helping OTHER PEOPLE'S products that aren't yet on Amazon get onto Amazon. This trend is only growing larger as Amazon moves away from buying products directly for their warehouses and relies instead on products owners (and us as third party sellers) to help fill the shelves. If you have even a minimal knowledge of how to sell product...

#178: The hardest thing you'll ever face as a business owner 04.04.2019

How would you answer this question? What's the most difficult aspect of being a business owner? Prepare for it and guard against it with the tips and strategies from today's episode. Notes at https://SilentJim.com/podcast   Stay updated on Facebook Messenger    LINKS: MST FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/   Silent Sales Machine book https://SilentSalesMachine.com    

#177: Amazon causes a panic that's a CASH GRAB opportunity for you! 01.04.2019

Amazon recently made a big change that all students of the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and Amazon sellers will benefit greatly from! While others panic, this change will stuff the wallets of those who understand the opportunity it represents.   LINKS: MST Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/   PPP 2.0 page  https://provenproductpartnering.com/   Our support email addresse...

#176: A rant against Amazon training scams & how to spot them 25.03.2019

An entire scam industry has popped up that is ripping people off. Anyone who is investigating online business opportunities is a potential target and thousands are being lead down a disastrous path.  One VERY SIMPLE question can help you avoid these scammers. It's time to arm yourself against these con-artists. Jim exposes the scammers in this short episode - this is one you'll want to share with...

#175: Love our podcast? Here's an easy new income stream! 19.03.2019

Can we pay you to simply share a link to something you love? As arguably the most exciting podcast with the most success stories in the "how to build a REAL business online" niche, this show has quickly become beloved by thousands globally! By simply telling others about it, you can get paid! Actually, if you spread the word about any of our resources we'll pay you! Get details on today's episode....

#174 Single mom, hourly worker building her Amazon business 15.03.2019

She started selling on Amazon a few short months ago and she's slowly building her dreams! Today we meet a single mom of three young kids aged 6,4 & 2 who is in the early stages of building something truly special. If you enjoy being inspired by stories of true fighters doing something truly special, then you'll love meeting today's guest Renee Altizer. Topics: Reverse sourcing, finding the right...

#173: Four simple questions that lead to great products you can sell 08.03.2019

There are many "gaps" to be filled on Amazon. These gaps are products that customers want, but they can't yet find them. We propose that there are millions of these gaps. One great way to find them requires no tools, no big risks and no pricey software. The only tool required for this strategy is four simple questions. Notes at https://SilentJim.com   Stay updated with us on  Facebook Messenger  ...

#172: Deleted Recording 05.03.2019
#171: Is that a "business" or "side hustle"? Why it really matters. 01.03.2019

If you see any of your income streams as a "side hustle", odds are that income stream will quickly dry up and probably will never become what it could become - and neither will you. Here's some proof. As always, all show notes and links can be accessed from SilentJim.com   Stay updated with us on  Facebook Messenger     Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/20...

#170: Desperate? Earn $100 online today! 25.02.2019

Today's show is for those desperate for results. Using free tools and easily accessed inventory, you can put cash in the bank fast. ANYONE can do this. Are you ready to do a little work? If so, let's go. All links mentioned are at SilentJim.com     Check out episode #6 of this podcast if you liked today's show   Amazon101Course.com is our lowest price, fast results course for Amazon selling   Sile...

#169: Price increase coming soon on the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course! 18.02.2019

For a decade plus the ProvenAmazonCourse has lead the industry as the most creative, up to date, proven (more success stories) and well supported Amazon seller success training in the world - and we are about to raise the price. Today you'll meet some of the great team that supports this course and we'll share with you the two best times to get started selling on Amazon if you aren't a seller yet....

#168: Over 50,000 of us are selling more than $500,000 per year on Amazon 11.02.2019

Amazon just released the 2018 seller data and it's incredible! Over 50,000 of us are selling more than $500,000 per year in the Amazon marketplace! How are we doing it? Is there a secret that these 50,000 people know?   It's hard to conclude anything other than the obvious after reading Amazon's seller data for 2018 - the Amazon seller opportunity is getting big quickly, and our community of selle...

#167: The free tool we used to uncover $240K in sales in 5 months 07.02.2019

A young many on our team just uncovered a niche that sold $240K in just a few months at a very nice profit margin using a simple strategy that we teach. How did he do it? Find out in this short episode!  Question: What TOOLS do you need in order to uncover profitable inventory? The answer - only one free tool!  You'll love this one! Show notes https://SilentJim.com/podcast     ProvenAmazonCourse.c...

#166: Help! My spouse doesn't support my online business! 04.02.2019

Married couples face life together, but they don't always agree! What do we say to couples who have a split vision of how they should earn income?  Also- a special message to single parents and ALL business building warriors in any family circumstance!   The Facebook discussion that prompted this episode:  https://jimc.biz/spouse   Single parents building great businesses online: Episode: #71, #99...

#165: How to balance work & life, long & short term goals, cutting costs & growth spending 30.01.2019

A common question Jim gets asked is this, "How do I balance work and family?" Other issues that need "balance" is "cutting costs" vs. investing in growth or even time spent learning new skills vs. time spent applying those skills. Anytime the question of "balance" comes to mind, we have a principle we apply that hopefully helps you as well! Show notes are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast   Stay up...

#164: SilentJim.com 28.01.2019

We apologize for the inconvenience but we removed this interview. Please click on another episode to get great online business selling content!

#163: From zero knowledge of Amazon selling to her first $20,000 in sales 25.01.2019

Today's guest is a ProvenAmazonCourse.com student who only recently began selling on Amazon. She and her husband have now sold $20,000 in product very quickly and they are super excited about the future prospects of their new business. She discusses the challenges she overcame on her journey and gives fantastic specific advice to others who are in the early stages of their journey. Guest: Brandy L...

#162: What paradigm shift do you need to go from a chemical engineer to a business owner? 22.01.2019

Today we hear from one of our international coaches. He's gone from a prestigious university teaching career to a comfortable 9-5 at a coal mine company to owning a successful business. Discover from Matt Rosinski what mindset changes are needed to transition from working for others to owning your own business. With a relatively new Amazon presence in his country of Australia Matt explains how cre...

#161: A rant AGAINST the dropship business model 17.01.2019

As a rule, we are not fans of dropship business models - and for good reason.  Today Jim dives into why he almost never suggests to new online business builders (or even experienced online business builders) that they should get into dropshipping on Amazon, eBay or other major platforms.  Let's explore the risks and tell the story of a guy who sold nearly $70 million dropshipping and isn't advisin...

#160: Rock solid evidence that arbitrage has a very bright future 14.01.2019

Jim has new evidence - arguably the strongest evidence we've ever seen that confirms our ongoing confidence in the viability, profitability and long term stability of both the online and retail "Arbitrage" model of selling on Amazon.  The ProvenAmazonCourse.com course continues to keep our students on the cutting edge of all profitable strategies for building a business on Amazon, and the latest f...

#159: Six tips to increase profits in your Amazon business 07.01.2019

How can I make my online sales business more profitable? In this episode Jim discusses proven concepts of how you can cut costs, improve margins and find the untapped opportunities that are right under your nose  - all in the pursuit of growth and greater profitability in your Amazon business. Show notes are at  https://silentjim.com/podcast   Links: ProvenAmazonCourse.com   Silent Sales Machine b...

#158: Getting an exclusive deal on Amazon with a great product 03.01.2019

Getting an exclusive deal on Amazon with a great product   Having a hot selling product that ONLY you can sell on Amazon is a dream come true, right? Perhaps the easiest way to make this happen is to build an "exclusive relationship" with a product owner who doesn't really "get" Amazon. The good news is, there are millions of products that fit this description and there are a lot of good reasons f...

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