Silent Sales Machine Radio

Over the years we've seen literally thousands of people using a couple dozen different strategies to try to earn a great income from the world's largest e-commerce platform.   Today we explore several of the options you have and then explain why we feel so strongly about one particular strategy. It's the foundational strategy taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com new seller modules.   The strategy...

In this mini-episode, I tell you about a recent training webinar at https://3pmercury.com/webinar, where Khang demonstrated how AI will soon help 3PMercury users run their day-to-day businesses intelligently.   DO NOT miss this - it's such a great opportunity to let intelligent software help you make the best possible decisions with your products and ASINs!   We also have an introduction session i...

Today you'll meet a mother of two young children who has built a beautiful business and her spare time using the proven Amazon course training you've heard so much about on our show.   Her and her husband both work full-time, but they've managed to squeeze enough time into their schedule to build a beautiful business.   Her enthusiasm is infectious, and her insights and Strategies will equip you t...

Most Amazon sellers chase precision when they should be chasing progress.   In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy unpack what it really takes to simplify your systems, trust your numbers, and finally reach the point where the business can pay you.   They break down three powerful frameworks that connect structure, clarity, and growth:   The Three ASIN Types: How to turn chaos into clarity and start...

After being let go from his job a few months ago, Brandon and his wife went "all in" with their Amazon business. In spite of using only $150 sto start with for inventory, they've built a fantastic business and on this episode you'll hear their story. We celebrate with them as they've just passed the six figures in total sales because of their work using ProvenAmazonCourse concepts and 3PMercury to...

Ever feel like your brain's leaking out your ears after a few hours of learning Amazon? That's physics, not failure. In this episode, Brian & Robin Joy unpack why your brain  should feel overloaded at first and how to turn big, heavy concepts ("two-by-fours") into light, manageable habits ("toothpicks"). You'll learn the real reason overwhelm is part of the process and how repetition, not perfecti...

Being a successful Amazon reseller is not getting more complicated. Quite the contrary - it's getting simpler over time as the tools available to us do more and more of the heavy lifting. Even artificial intelligence is coming into the picture making it possible for any seller who are paying attention to begin tapping into unprecedented levels of opportunity that have been right under our nose the...

On today's weekend update episode, we discussed briefly the factors that are going into making Amazon reselling easier than it's been in a long time because of the technology that's now available to us.   We also have a webinar coming up soon that you can't afford to miss. You'll learn how to use the incredible 3PMercury tool that's behind the steady stream of Amazon seller success stories that yo...

What does Amazon corporate think of resellers and what are they doing to address the most common pain points sellers face? I recently recorded a webinar with Yoda Yee, the founder and CEO of ThreeColts to dive into the topic of how Amazon resellers are being treated by Amazon. Overall, we both have a very positive outlook on several fundamental topics such as: >The bright future of reselling on Am...

Everyone wants to believe there's a point where your Amazon business finally runs itself - no more testing, tweaking, or chaos.   Spoiler: that point doesn't exist.   In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy pull apart the myth of "getting it right" and show you why perfection is the enemy of progress. You'll hear how to spot the moment you've slipped from improving into stalling, how to stop "prettyi...

We love bringing you all the incredible success stories of Amazon sellers in our community!   Today we meet Matthew.   Matthew has a goal of being a stay-home dad with his stay-home wife because of the business he's building - and they are well on their way! We love sharing the successful journey's of students from our Facebook group and our ProvenAmazonCourse.com training and today we have anothe...

In this weekend update, we discuss two important announcements and then dive into some great content for our newest listeners.   The two announcements:   1) https://3pmercury.com/friends is international now!   2) Our contest in our free Facebook group is going on now. Look for the featured post on top of the group.   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysile...

Today, we spend time with a resident expert on all things credit cards and gift cards.    If you don't yet have separate cards for your business, what are you waiting for? The points, sign-up bonuses and other perks can bring a load of value to your business and it's easier than you think!   There's nothing for sale today - just great advice about using credit cards the right way for your business...

When things get tough, are you still committed?   In this episode of  Coach's Corner , Brian and Robin flip the script and dive into three forces that shape every success story - commitment, development, and belief.   You'll hear why talent alone isn't enough without daily reps, why commitment guarantees the outcome (even if the path surprises you), and how belief carries you through the plot twis...

I recently posted in our Facebook group looking for anyone who : was new to our group was a bit skeptical had many questions was willing to be on our podcast I found a great candidate! You're about to meet Michael. He volunteered, and we had a great discussion about: ungating done for you business models drop shipping 3PMercury for new sellers the various ways to build a great business on Amazon w...

On today's episode we look at a handful of factors you should consider before you go down the path of "going it alone" by trial-and-error in your pursuit of a great business on Amazon.   The factors we discuss are: The common mistakes you'll make (as listed at SilentJim.com/ mistakes) The amount of time required to learn on your own The unnecessary tools and time wasting "experts" you'll likely ac...

Every Amazon seller wrestles with risk, should you take a small loss today to unlock bigger opportunities tomorrow? In this episode, Brian and Robin Joy unpack the myths and mindsets around risk tolerance, testing, and building a sustainable business.  You'll hear: Why "losing a little to win a lot" only works if it's part of a strategy, not a gamble How to use the 3-Step Check and Keepa data to f...

Today's guest is a  ProvenAmazonCourse.com and coaching student who is thrilled with his results so far! It's another great interview with a student who started just a few months ago and is getting great results as we head into Fall 2025. He has a full-time job so he can't work more than a few hours per week, but he's aiming to finish the year with $20K in total sales at great margins - and from t...

On this weekend update we discuss two important announcements and then dive into some great content for our newest listeners.   The two announcements:   1) https://3pmercury.com/extension offer ends soon. Snag the free on screen extension that others will soon be paying $30/ month to have! There's no catch, no upsell, no credit card needed - just a free powertool as our way of thanking our incredi...

How do you keep yourself from making big mistakes in your pursuit of building a business online?   How do you keep yourself from going TOO SLOW, or being TOO DISTRACTED, or using the wrong tools?   Unless you have great answers to all those questions, you'll benefit from today's episode where I unpack some incredible success stories and the PRINCIPLES that will put more money in the bank - and I s...

Is your Amazon business stuck on the "buy, sell out, start over" ride? Ed Dassey was right there until a hard look at consistency, cash flow, and simple systems flipped the script.   In this conversation, Ed shares how he went from a sporadic side gig to $260K in 2020, nearly $500K the next year, and now heading toward $1M in revenues. You'll hear what finally ended the feast-or-famine cycle and w...

They sent their first shipment about six months ago, and last month they had their first $11,000 sales month! They have great margins, a great system and the love their coaching from our team!   They also loved their kickstart experience -  SilentJim.com/kickstart   That's the group coaching class that helps new ProvenAmazonCourse.com students get through the setup phase quickly and send their fir...

For over 10 years, I've given some pretty hardlined advice in regards to the use of "leads lists" and "buy lists" for Amazon sellers. My basic advice has been to only use them if you are extremely experienced or flat-out crazy.   These lists are compiled by those who claim they've "done the research for you," and you can just go purchase everything on the list and make money! Baloney!!   Today, I...

It's easy to get hooked on those gold bars in your Amazon seller app, the quick sales, the dopamine hit, the "I'm really doing this" feeling. But what happens when the screen refreshes at the end of the month and the profits aren't there? In this Coach's Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy dig into the difference between chasing sales volume (the empty calories of your business) and building aroun...

The most powerful tool for Amazon and Walmart sellers (3PMercury) just keeps getting better! We are conquering UNGATING challenges, giving away a free on-screen calculator to our loyal audience only (others will soon have to pay!) - and now we are even going INTERNATIONAL!   Hundreds of sellers in our community are now automating the vast majority of the process of running their Amazon reselling b...