TAS 529: ASK Scott #165 - Prep for Prime Day 2018 - Chinese Sellers - Adding Seller Accounts and Business Names
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What is the status of your ecommerce business? Are you firing on all cylinders or do you need an extra push in the right direction to regain momentum? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place! It’s time for another session of Ask Scott here on The Amazing Seller! On this episode, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares his thought of the week, tips for Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day, answers to questions from sellers like you, and much more! Grab pen and paper, you don’t want to miss a minute of this helpful episode!

Stick to the plan!

As an entrepreneur, you are used to your mind going a million miles a minute. In fact, you might really relate to that well-known fact about how sharks can’t stop swimming or they’ll die! As much as you love the idea of starting new things and jumping to that new shiny object, it’s vital to your success to slow down and stick to a well thought out plan. Fight back that urge to do this and that - zero in on what will make your business grow and get in the best position for long-term success. To hear more about his important topic, make sure to listen to this informative episode of The Amazing Seller!

Tips for making the most of Prime Day.

As an Amazon seller, you are likely gearing up for Prime Day. What steps are you taking to make sure your business is best prepared for that day? Are you getting anxious? Could you use some helpful tips that will get you headed in the right direction? Look no further! On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares a few tips that can help sellers like you.

• Check your inventory!
• Look at your pricing - do you need to make adjustments?
• Consider lightning deals.
• Connect with your email list and offer them a discount to drive traffic.

Hear from Scott as he expands on these tips and much more by listening to this episode!

Is it practical to compete with Chinese sellers?

As you head into Prime Day and continue to build up your ecommerce business, you may be wondering, “Is it worth it to compete with Chinese sellers?” On this episode of The Amazing Seller, you’ll hear from Scott as he shares his thoughts on competing with these sellers. While it might be frustrating to have a seller come in and start cutting into your business, you’ve got to think smarter! Scott encourages sellers like you to refrain from panicking and instead of lowering your price to compete, increase your PPC budget. If you’ve done as Scott has taught, more traffic to your listing will increase your sales over your competition. Make sure to listen to this episode as Scott goes deeper with this topic to help you succeed!

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE AMAZING SELLER

• [0:03] Scott’s introduction to this episode of the podcast!
• [3:20] Scott’s thought of the week; stick to the plan.
• [6:20] Plant seeds today so you can harvest them tomorrow.
• [8:20] Tips for preparing for Prime Day.
• [14:50] Question #1: How do I compete with Chinese sellers?
• [25:20] Question #2: Is it a good idea to create a second account and change my name on my account?
• [33:30] Closing thoughts from Scott.

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• www.theamazingseller.com/ask)
• www.theamazingseller.com/buildlist)
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• Pat Flynn)
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