SmartScout
The Smartest Amazon Seller
Scott Needham is the Founder of SmartScout. An Amazon software developer for 10 years his company BuyBoxer has done over $300m in sales on Amazon. Scott has accumulated a deep knowledge about selling product online, and in the podcast he shares his knowledge with you to help you become a better Amazon seller.
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Jun 2, 2026
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Episodes
Scott Launches an Amazon Conference, AMZ United. 04.05.2023 11:49
We talk about why AMZ United will be the Amazon conference that you do not want to miss. It is one of a kind. You don't want to miss the action that will be in NYC on August 31st. It's an exciting announcement. Thank you everyone for making it all possible!
Episode 204 - The Keepa Episode with Christoper Grant 26.04.2023 18:12
Getting insights on the best products to sell can provide an Amazon seller a huge advantage over competition . Seeing a clear sales log with historic graphs not only helps pursue but also avoid certain products. That’s just one of the many things that you can get from Keepa — a simple chrome extension that packs a lot of data-gathering power that is shockingly up to date. Take it from the experts...
Episode 203 - Getting Down to the Nitty-Gritty of Variation Listings With Elizabeth Greene 18.04.2023 29:59
When it comes to finding product styles or variations, Amazon's search results may not always be accurate. So how do Amazon sellers effectively structure ad listings for multiple or specific product options and ultimately help buyers find exactly what they want? Elizabeth Greene, co-founder of Junglr, breaks down her top Amazon advertising strategies and uncovers the challenges of dealing with var...
Episode 202 - Fun Times with Josh Andrus Running Through Amazon Current Events 11.04.2023 19:49
Stay informed about current events with Scott and Josh as they focus on small and big changes in the Amazon industry. Learn how these updates can affect sales, open new opportunities, expose bad vendor practices, improve customer satisfaction, and more. Episode Notes: 00:35 - Josh Andrus Introduction 02:35 - Paying Attention to the Software World 03:05 - Helium 10 New Product Pricing 04:05 - Scott...
Episode 201 - Putting Your Amazon Business on Steroids and the Need for Expert Consulting With Chris Shipferling 04.04.2023 24:40
What if you have a partner who shares your passion for your business? A team that helps you strategize, mitigate risks, and bring your business to the next level. Enter South Col, an eCommerce accelerator that does not only infuse working capital into your business but also brings in 15 years of combined experience in investment banking, finance, operations, and sales and marketing. If you want to...
Episode 200: How Amazon Sellers Are Using AI To Grow 28.03.2023 9:17
Work is Play. That’s how Scott feels about running his business. And with the advent of Artificial Intelligence, he found a new toy to play with. Incorporating SmartScout’s Amazon Data with the power of AI. Join Scott as he shares his excitement about what he has been working on for the last 3 months, and learn how Amazon sellers can use AI technology to grow their businesses. Episode Notes: 00:15...
Episode 199 - High Quality Amazon Images in a Fraction of Time With AI-Powered DoMyShoot 21.03.2023 19:09
High-quality images are one of the most critical elements of a successful Amazon product listing. However, producing Amazon-ready photos can also drain your time and resources. Imagine the time and money saved when you don’t have to rely on expensive equipment and manpower just to create a product image. Stick around with Scott and Madison Wynsma, Head of Sales for Dresma, as they dissect the proc...
Episode 198 – Why ACoS Is Old News and TACoS Is for Real With Ryan Flannagan 15.03.2023 26:01
How much money are you spending on your Amazon ads? What’s the ideal minimum budget? Should you shift focus from ACoS to TACoS? How could this shift affect your Amazon ad spending? Why is having a Multichannel perspective vital to your Amazon success? Where can you get your Amazon advertising checked? Join Scott in this insightful episode with Ryan Flannagan, the CEO of Nuanced Media, a full-servi...
Episode 197: How To Do Reimbursements Right With Justin Coberly of Sifted 07.03.2023 18:14
Are you being charged incorrect fees by Amazon? Do you have information on the specific SKUs affected, the amount charged, and the reasons for the fees? Amazon reimbursements can be a complex, time-consuming process. Let Scott Needham and Justin Coberly tell you how to do reimbursements right with Sifted. Justin also delved into the details of how Sifted not only allows companies to easily keep tr...
Episode 196: Helping Amazon Sellers Systematize Their Businesses With Michal Specian 28.02.2023 26:32
Scott sat down with Michal Specian, a specialist in helping Amazon sellers maximize their businesses. Together they discussed the benefits that Amazon sellers can gain from systematizing their operations, including enhanced efficiency for repetitive tasks, improved accuracy, and cost savings. Michal also shared simple strategies that allowed their business to grow from 6 to 8 figures in just 4 yea...
Episode 195: Talking With Joseph Hansen, Top 3 Amazon Seller, Co-Founder of BuyBox Experts and Prosper 21.02.2023 35:36
Scott chats with Joseph Hansen, CMO @ Spreetail & CEO @ Buy Box Experts. Joseph is also one of the Top 3 sellers on Amazon in the world and he's determined to break obstacles that many beginners encounter on their journey to amazon success. As a veteran amazon seller, Joseph has plenty of tips to share with anyone looking to up their amazon game. Episode Notes: 0:25 - Joseph Hansen Introductio...
Episode 194: Helping Brands Understand Their Market With Trajan Bayly 14.02.2023 28:26
Scott chats with Trajan Bayly, CEO of Gray Falkon, as he highlights the importance of understanding one's market when it comes to brand awareness. He stresses using Amazon analytics to evaluate product performance; segment data to track customer behavior; and understand why people buy certain products and use feedback to shape related campaigns. Through this method, Trajan believes a brand can acc...
Episode 193: Finding Low-Cost Capital To Boost Your Amazon Business With CJ Gianatiempo 07.02.2023 19:05
Scott chats with CJ Gianatiempo to discuss the best ways for companies to acquire low-cost capital as a way to increase their growth on Amazon. With a wealth of knowledge about how amazon works and ample access to emerging funding services, CJ is helping business owners make sound investments in order to ensure success. Whether it be through private equity or venture credits, CJ knows that the rig...
Episode 192: Turning Good Products Into Great Products With Advertising-Led Growth With Mina Elias 31.01.2023 29:25
Join Scott as he chats with Mina Elias, founder of Trivium Group & MMA Nutrition, about how effective advertising strategies can help sellers convert good products into great products. Get in-depth tips on how to effectively optimize conversion and click-through rates, and learn the benefits of increased metrics. You can also find the answers to these interesting questions thrown inside this h...
Episode 191: How To Get Amazing Results With Sponsored Display Ads With Joshua Rawe 24.01.2023 25:07
Reduced visibility and reach, missed opportunities, difficulty competing with other sellers, and lack of control over ad placement are some of the drawbacks of not utilizing ad campaigns. Learn how to effectively reach your targeted audience, stay above your competition, and get actionable strategies with Scott Needham and Joshua Rawe in their exciting discussion about Sponsored Display Ads. Episo...
Episode 190: Fighting Back Against Brands Abusing Brand Registry With Paul Rafelson 17.01.2023 31:17
Amazon Brand Registry is a great tool for Amazon business owners who want to protect their brand and safeguard their intellectual property. But unfortunately, it can also be abused. Join Scott as he chats with Paul Rafelson about how Amazon sellers can thrive in reselling and fight back against brands that are abusing brand registry. Paul shares powerful strategies that can come in handy during fa...
Episode 189: Running your Amazon business from Spreadsheets 10.01.2023 28:10
Join Scott as he talks with David Lang and Ryan Sherrard as they discuss how Amazon is known for being a powerful platform for both small and large businesses alike. From Amazon merchants to Amazon Marketplace sellers, it's an important hub of activity and stream of revenue for many entrepreneurs. David Lang, and Ryan Sherrard - three Amazon professionals - recently connected with Scott to discuss...
11 Harsh Truths about selling on Amazon and how AI + SmartScout is going to change the game. 03.01.2023 23:41
AI + SmartScout is a powerful combo. I talk about that and how great and challenging the business of taking profit home from selling on Amazon. SMARTPODCAST15 for 15% off! http://www.smartscout.com
Episode 188: How To Get the Most Money for Old and Stale Products in Amazon FBA 03.01.2023 24:22
Join Scott as he chats with Daniel Boucher about how old prodcuts can become profitable.
Episode 187: Amazon Deal Strategies good enough for a $20m product 27.12.2022 43:53
Join Scott Klaidas Siuipys as they chat about all things Amazon Deal Strategies. Some may even land you as good as $20M in product!
Episode 186: Why Amazon Live is the most cost effective marketing strategy with Vincenzo Toscano 20.12.2022 21:58
Join Scott as he chats with Vincenzo Toscano about "Amazon Live". Amazon live is part of Amazon's suite of brand content solutions for helping you drive discovery and connect with shoppers. Scott and Vincenzo talk how this is the most cost effective amazon marketing strategy. Find out how!
Episode 185: Avoiding FBA limits with an alternative fulfillment network with Cahoot 13.12.2022 26:02
Manish from www.cahoot.ai explains a new a better alternative to Amazon FBA.
Episode 184: How Content Marketing can be a long play for growing your brand with Andrew Maff 06.12.2022 28:48
We talk with Andrew Maff of Blue Tuskr( https://www.bluetuskr.com/) . Content Marketing is the sweat equity of Marketing. It doesn't pay immediately, but before you know it, you've amassed excellent motes.
Episode 183: Why Big Sellers Fail on Amazon, with Michael White of SmartScout 29.11.2022 20:12
We talk again with Michael White of SmartScout about why big sellers fail on Amazon.
Episode 182: Getting your GTIN and UPC’s on Amazon done right with GS1 22.11.2022 27:27
We talk with the GS1 on how to get your UPC's squared away with amazon. This is in increasingly timely issue as Amaozn has changed its approach to enforce this. Here's a few helpful links. https://www.gs1us.org/- homepage https://www.gs1us.org/tools/gs1-company-database-gepir - look up who licenses which GTIN https://www.gs1us.org/tools/barcode-estimator/home - barcode estimator https://next-level...
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