Stephen & Rebecca Smotherman

The Full-Time FBA Show - Amazon Reseller Strategies & Stories

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Sometimes selling on Amazon can be frustrating, but we're here to help. Hosted by Full-Time FBA's Stephen and Rebecca Smotherman, The Full-Time FBA Show is a podcast focused on helping you grow your Amazon FBA business to a point where you can make a full-time income with only part-time hours. We'll talk about the best Amazon FBA strategies and hear inspirational stories from those who have succeeded in making a full-time income with Amazon. The podcast features fresh content, proven strategies, and motivational interviews that are sure to help you take the next steps in growing your Amazon bu...

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Stephen & Rebecca Smotherman

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www.fulltimefba.com

Latest episode

Jun 1, 2026

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Episodes

186 – Big Amazon Updates You Need to Know Today 01.05.2023

If you've been selling on Amazon for a while, you know by now that Amazon is always updating and trying new things. Today on the Full-Time FBA Show, we talk about three big Amazon updates that you do not want to be in the dark about. Whether you've heard about them or perhaps have no clue yet, we are not only talking through what they are, but we will also be sharing our takes on the updates and h...

185 – Sucessfully Selling on Amazon During an Economic Downturn 24.04.2023

Are we heading for an economic downturn? Well, whether or not we are, it's important to be prepared! Today on the podcast we talk about successfully selling on Amazon even during an economic downturn. Although the topic of today's show doesn't necessarily seem very positive, we believe it's one that we should discuss so that you are equipped to handle your Amazon FBA business confidently, even ami...

184 – The Bad Habits of Unsuccessful Amazon Sellers 17.04.2023

As Amazon sellers, it can be pretty easy to unknowingly fall into some bad habits that keep us from making as much money as possible. During today's episode, we're uncovering some of the things Amazon sellers commonly do (or don't do)that keep us from being successful at selling on Amazon. It might be tempting to keep making these mistakes, but these bad habits can easily stunt your growth and eve...

183 – Is Amazon Saturated with Too Many Sellers? 10.04.2023

Every year, more and more resellers join Amazon to sell via FBA, and that leads some people to ask the question, "Is Amazon saturated with too many sellers?" In today's episode we dive deep into the many reasons why people are asking this question, what they might really be asking, and we'll even share with you our thoughts on if there are too many sellers on Amazon. Even if you're not wondering r...

182 – (Part 2) Dealing with Counterfeit or Intellectual Property (IP) Claims on Amazon 03.04.2023

Today we continue with our two-part series on dealing with counterfeit and intellectual property (IP) claims on Amazon. Our focus for this week's episode is what the best course of action would be if a brand reaches out to you and asks you to stop selling an item, or what to do if you get an actual IP complaint in Seller Central on your selling account. We also cover how you should respond if you...

181 – Dealing with Counterfeit or Intellectual Property (IP) Claims on Amazon (Part 1) 27.03.2023

Today's episode is part one of a two-part series on counterfeit and intellectual property (IP) claims on Amazon. You'll hear some great information that can really help protect or even save your Amazon account. Because these claims can be intimidating, it's good to know that IP and copyright infringements are not the same as counterfeit claims. We'll also go into detail on how exactly to respond i...

180 – How to Earn 5 (or even 6) Figures a Month on Amazon 20.03.2023

It's totally possible for you to make 5 (even 6) figures per month on Amazon., and we're not just talking about Q4, but all year long. If you are just starting out as an Amazon seller or looking to take your income to the next level, this episode is all about the steps that can enable you to do this. That's right, we are sharing the secrets to our sourcing preparation and practices, as well as the...

179 – How to Follow Rabbit Trails to Find More Inventory to Sell 13.03.2023

A rabbit trail is when you're focusing on sourcing one type of item to sell on Amazon and somehow you end up buying something completely different -- but it still works out as a really good purchase. The longer you sell on Amazon, the more rabbit trails you begin to discover, and today we want to help you hone this skill. In this episode, we're talking about four different kinds of rabbit trails t...

178 – Things You Need to Give Up in Your Amazon Business 06.03.2023

Giving up on an aspect of your business is often hard to do and can be considered a form of failure. However, this could not be further from the truth, since giving up certain things can often be the best for you and your business. In this episode, we talk about the four things you need to let go of in your Amazon business and how to focus on what is important. Listening today, you will hear ways...

177 – How We Grew a Wholesale Account to Six Figures - Case Study 27.02.2023

In the space of a year, we managed to grow one particular wholesale account to six figures with only three easy phases. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are sharing a case study with you about how we managed to do this! We know it is no secret that to get the most profits from your wholesale accounts, they have to be looked after in order to help them grow. The more wholesale accounts that you'...

176 – Top 2 Secrets for Finding More Inventory to Sell on Amazon 20.02.2023

Every Amazon seller wants to find as much profitable and in-demand inventory to sell as possible, and today on The Full-Time FBA Show we are giving you our top two secrets to do just that. Listening today, you'll hear about how making two tweaks to your sourcing guidelines can open up an opportunity for you to find even more inventory that is both profitable and in demand. We even tell you the num...

175 – What to Unlearn to Successfully Sell Wholesale on Amazon 13.02.2023

If you've been in the retail arbitrage space for a while and you're thinking of switching over to wholesale, listen to this episode before you start! From your budget to your sourcing tools to the method by which you purchase your stock, wholesale is a completely different ball game and it requires unlearning a whole lot of things that are usually useful for retail arbitrage. It may take some time...

174 – Seven More Beginner Pitfalls to Amazon FBA Success 06.02.2023

After last week's episode (which covered seven beginner pitfalls to Amazon FBA success) we thought of seven more that we wanted to share with you! This episode covers everything from the dangers of making assumptions, to the problems you are likely to encounter if your product doesn't match the Amazon listing with 100% accuracy, to the importance of outsourcing. Not only do we tell you what pitfal...

173 – Seven Beginner Pitfalls to Amazon FBA Success 30.01.2023

It's easy to make mistakes when you're starting out, so we've compiled a list of seven common FBA beginner pitfalls to help you learn and succeed from the get-go! In this episode, you'll find out why it's essential not only to learn but to act, how to check your approval status for items you're sourcing, and how to approach negative feedback. We share an overview of Amazon's feedback guidelines an...

172 – The Sneaky Mistake that's Sabotaging Your Amazon Business 23.01.2023

Today on the show we take a closer look at the sneaky mistake that might be sabotaging your Amazon business. You might think you know what stops many Amazon sellers from finding the success they expect, but you'll be surprised to know that it might be a super subtle thing that's stopping you from becoming successful as an Amazon seller. Learning how to sell on Amazon is crucial, but sometimes that...

171 – Overcoming Overwhelm in Your Amazon FBA Business 16.01.2023

Running a full-time Amazon business can be fun but also involves a lot of work and stress. Regardless of how positive or resilient you think you are, at some point, you will become overwhelmed. In today's episode, we unpack what it means to become overwhelmed and what you can do to prevent the moment from getting the best of you. We discuss how feeling overwhelmed can impact people and provide act...

170 – Amazon Reseller New Year's Resolutions 09.01.2023

New year's resolutions are a tradition for many people wanting to make positive changes, but can resolutions also apply to businesses? In this episode, we consider new year's resolutions concerning your Amazon business that you should focus on this year. We discuss the top resolutions we feel will help you make essential changes to help your business grow and reach its full potential. We cover why...

169 – Happy New Year! 02.01.2023

Happy New Year! Well, as many people in the world, Stephen is sick... and can't speak! No voice means no podcast this week.  But don't worry, we'll be back next week to talk about Amazon Reseller New Year's Resolutions! The Full-Time FBA Podcast Page - www.fulltimefba.com/podcast Subscribe to the Full-Time FBA Newsletter and get some helpful freebies - www.fulltimefba.com/  

168 – Christmas Greetings! 26.12.2022

Today we talk about Christmas and we have something unique for our listeners. We don't have a podcast episode today; however, if you're itching to listen to a podcast episode, you can listen to one of our older episodes! We've got 167 different episodes (as of the end of 2022) to choose from that can help you grow your Amazon FBA business. Rest well this season, enjoy your family, and we will see...

167 – Why We Don't Recommend Drop Shipping for Amazon Sellers 19.12.2022

There are many popular strategies to make money reselling on Amazon, and today we're going to talk about one strategy that we don't recommend you attempt: drop shipping. Listen today to hear about what drop shipping is, why some Amazon sellers like the idea of it, and the big risks associated with drop shipping. Drop shipping might sound like a profitable and easy way to make money selling on Amaz...

166 – How to Handle Post-Christmas Price Drops 12.12.2022

As Christmas approaches, you may be wondering if you, as an Amazon seller. can navigate the treacherous waters of your competition dropping their prices, sometime drastically, soon after Christmas day. This can be worrisome, but rest assured there is no need to worry! Everything you need to know about pricing during the post-Christmas selling season can be found right here in this episode of The F...

165 – December Reseller Strategies for Amazon Sellers 05.12.2022

We're in the thick of Q4, and today we share a few FBA reseller strategies to help you optimize the holiday season. You'll learn the best strategy for getting the most profits out of holiday-related items in December, how to identify the most profitable toys and accessories, why you need to keep checking your excess and slow-moving inventory, and how to do so. Listen today to find out the optimal...

164 – How the Right Relationships Can 10x Your Amazon Profits 28.11.2022

It's easy to see that one can only grow so far in their Amazon business when they're on their own. But making business-related relationships isn't as easy for some as for others. Contrary to what people think, FBA is not an isolated and purely transactional job, but requires important relationships and interaction with everyone involved. Today, The Full-Time FBA Show does a deep dive into which Am...

163 – Q4 Mistakes Even Smart Amazon Sellers Make 21.11.2022

Anybody can make mistakes when selling on Amazon; even the smartest, most experienced sellers! But we want you to avoid those mistakes by learning from people who have been there before. Today on The Full-Time FBA Show, we are breaking down five Q4 mistakes to avoid this holiday season, and in the holiday seasons to come. From losing profits for desperately trying to sell items at the lowest price...

162 – Q4 Sourcing Strategies for the Busy Amazon Seller 14.11.2022

Are you struggling to find the time to balance family, friends, health, and an extremely busy Amazon Q4 season? Today's episode is made especially for you! We are sharing Q4 sourcing strategies that will put more time back into your day to help you focus on other important aspects of the festive season. We discuss both paid and free Q4 sourcing strategies, with multiple options to find (or pay for...

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