The Amazon Strategist Show

Episodes

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  Amazon Sellers: Stop Doing Everything Yourself. Automate, Delegate, or Ditch It 14.08.2026 17m

  Most Amazon sellers don't have a time problem. They have a systems problem. In this episode of the Amazon Strategist Show, John Cavendish sits down with Will Christensen, founder of Seller Labs, Entrepreneur's Apprentice, and DataAutomation, to break down how Amazon sellers can stop getting buried in repetitive work and start building a business that actually scales. Will shares his 15.1.1.5 Rule, a practical framework for deciding what you should automate, delegate, document, or eliminate....
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  Amazon Isn’t Enough: How to Scale Across Multiple Marketplaces 07.08.2026 15m

  Selling on Amazon is only one piece of the e-commerce puzzle. In Part 2 of the Amazon Strategist Show, John Cavendish sits down with Drew Cooper, Head of Sales at Expandly, to explore what happens when Amazon sellers start expanding into multiple marketplaces and sales channels. Going multichannel can open up major growth opportunities, but it also creates new challenges around inventory, orders, product data, fulfillment, and keeping everything connected. In this episode, you'll learn: -...
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  Expanding to Europe? 4 Things Every Amazon Seller Must Know 31.07.2026 9m

  Thinking about expanding your Amazon business into Europe? In this episode of the Amazon Strategy Show, John Cavendish sits down with Drew Cooper, Head of Sales at Expandly, to break down what it really takes to expand internationally without costly mistakes. From validating market demand to navigating compliance, logistics, and cash flow, Drew shares the four critical areas every Amazon seller should evaluate before launching into the UK and European marketplaces. In This Episode ✅ When ...
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  How AI Agents Will Transform Amazon Selling in 2026 24.07.2026 20m

  Are traditional Amazon dashboards becoming obsolete? In Part 2 of this conversation, John Cavendish sits down with Jakob Wolitzki, Co-Founder of DataDoe and Deltologic, to explore how AI agents are evolving from simple reporting tools into systems that can analyze data, recommend actions, and even execute changes inside Amazon Seller Central. Jakob explains why he believes the future of Amazon software isn't another dashboard, but AI-powered workflows that connect your business data, automate...
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  Ask AI Anything 17.07.2026 11m

  What if you could ask AI a question about your Amazon business and get an accurate answer in seconds? In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Jakob Wolitzki, Co-Founder of DataDoe and Deltologic, to discuss how Amazon sellers can connect their Seller Central data directly to AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT using MCP (Model Context Protocol). Instead of jumping between dashboards, spreadsheets, and reports, sellers can analyze sales, advertising, profitability, inventory, and performan...
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  How Smart Amazon Sellers Use Financing to Scale Faster 03.07.2026 22m

  Growing an Amazon business takes more than great products. It requires the right financial strategy, inventory planning, and cash flow management. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Nadav Gorlicki, Founder of CapEc, to discuss how Amazon sellers can scale sustainably by combining smart financing with operational excellence. Learn how to avoid common growth bottlenecks, manage inventory more effectively, and make financial decisions that support long-term success. In This Episode...
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  Amazon Listing Not Converting? The Image Strategy That Drives More Sales 26.06.2026 18m

  Is your Amazon listing getting traffic but not converting into sales? In this episode, John sits down with Vincenzo Toscano, Founder of eComcy, to reveal the image optimization framework his 70-person agency uses to improve click-through rates and conversions for Amazon brands worldwide. From competitor research and customer psychology to split testing main images and optimizing for Amazon's evolving AI algorithms like Rufus and Cosmo, this episode is packed with practical strategies every ...
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  Amazon Catalog Management Explained: Fix Suppressed Listings, Brand Errors & Listing Issues 19.06.2026 15m

  Amazon listing updates not going through? Dealing with suppressed listings, catalog errors, or incorrect brand information? In this episode, we break down Amazon Catalog Management and show you how to keep your listings active, compliant, and optimized for conversions. Whether you're struggling with listing updates, brand ownership issues, policy violations, or unhelpful Seller Support responses, you'll learn practical strategies to diagnose and resolve common catalog problems. In this epi...
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  Amazon Sellers: One Lawsuit Could Shut Down Your Business 12.06.2026 26m

  Most Amazon sellers focus on PPC, rankings, reviews, and conversion rates. But according to Rohit Nair, Founder & CEO of Assureful, the sellers who thrive in 2026 will be the ones who master compliance, insurance, product safety, and operational resilience. In Part 2 of this conversation, John Cavendish and Rohit discuss why ecommerce businesses are increasingly being treated like regulated product companies, how Amazon is tightening compliance requirements, and the surprising product l...
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  The Insurance Industry Is Broken for Ecommerce Sellers 05.06.2026 13m

  Most Amazon sellers treat insurance as a box to check. According to Rohit Nair, Founder & CEO of Assureful, that's exactly why so many ecommerce brands end up overpaying, underinsured, or exposed to unnecessary risk. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Rohit to break down how product liability insurance actually works, the costly mistakes sellers make when buying coverage, and why traditional insurance models haven't caught up with modern ecommerce. If you sell on Amazon,...
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  How Ecommerce Brands Use AI Automation to Scale Faster 22.05.2026 17m

  Most ecommerce businesses respond to growth the same way: Hire more people. Juan Montero says that approach is already outdated. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Juan Montero, CEO of Flowgrama, to break down how AI automation systems are replacing repetitive operational work, reducing overhead, and helping founders scale without adding unnecessary headcount. This conversation goes deep into AI workflows, internal tools, Claude, Zapier, operational systems, and how businesses can...
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  Why Most Businesses Are Using AI Completely Wrong 15.05.2026 13m

  Most businesses are still using AI like a chatbot. Juan Montero says that’s the biggest mistake founders are making in 2026. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Juan Montero, CEO of Flowgrama, to break down how AI automation is actually being used inside real businesses to reduce manual work, automate customer support, cut operational chaos, and scale without adding headcount. If you’re only using ChatGPT to write emails, this episode will completely change how you think about AI. ...
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  Why Most Amazon Ads Never Scale Profitably 01.05.2026 19m

  Most Amazon sellers think low ACOS means success. Elizabeth Greene says that’s exactly why many brands get stuck. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Elizabeth Greene, Co-Founder of Junglr, to break down the real reason Amazon brands plateau, why scaling “profitable” campaigns can quietly destroy growth, and how to actually build an ad strategy that increases both market share and profitability. What you’ll learn in this episode • Why low ACOS campaigns can hurt long-term growt...
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  Everyone Is Using AI Wrong for Amazon Ads 24.04.2026 11m

  AI is everywhere in Amazon selling. But most sellers are using it completely wrong. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Elizabeth Greene, Co-Founder of Junglr, to break down what AI can actually do for Amazon ads — and where it completely fails. What you’ll learn in this episode • Why AI outputs are often “AI slop” without expertise • The biggest mistake sellers make when using AI tools • How to actually use AI to improve Amazon ads performance • Why expertise still matters mor...
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  Stop Relying on Amazon FBA in 2026 (You’re Losing Money) | Supply Chain Secrets 17.04.2026 13m

  Amazon FBA isn’t as simple as it used to be. In this episode, John Cavendish talks with Burak Yolga (Co-Founder & CEO of Forceget) about why relying only on Amazon’s ecosystem could be costing you serious money — and what smart sellers are doing instead. What you’ll learn in this episode • Why you should NOT rely only on Amazon fulfillment (MCF risks) • The hidden costs of Amazon AWD, AGL, and inventory delays • How slow check-ins are killing your cash flow • Why inventory can sit unse...
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  Why 25% of Amazon Sellers Are Quitting (And How to Survive) 10.04.2026 10m

  Amazon sellers are facing a brutal reality in 2026: Rising shipping costs. Higher FBA fees. Shrinking margins. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Burak Yolga, Co-Founder & CEO of Forceget, to break down what’s really happening in global supply chains and how eCommerce brands can survive. What you’ll learn in this episode • Why shipping prices are rising again (and what’s coming next) • The real impact of geopolitics on Amazon sellers • How to redu...
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  Amazon Product Strategy: When to Launch New SKUs vs Scale Existing Ones 03.04.2026 9m

  Most Amazon brands don’t fail. They plateau. In Part 2, John Cavendish sits down with Colin Plotica, Founder & CEO of Movement Retail, to break down why growth slows down and what brands must do to keep scaling. From product launch cadence to identifying new opportunities, this episode dives into the real strategy behind sustained Amazon growth. In this episode you’ll learn • Why Amazon product catalogs eventually plateau • When to focus on optimization vs launching new produc...
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  How to Test & Launch Winning Amazon Products (Before You Scale) 27.03.2026 13m

  Most Amazon sellers don’t fail because of ads. They fail because the product isn’t good enough. In Part 1, John sits down with Colin Plotica, Founder & CEO of Movement Retail, to break down how top brands actually develop, test, and validate new products before scaling. This episode dives deep into real-world product development strategies used by manufacturers and Amazon-focused brands. In this episode you’ll learn • How to validate product ideas using real Amazon data • Why custome...
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  How Amazon Sellers Pay Less Tax (Cash vs Accrual Explained) 20.03.2026 17m

  Most Amazon sellers don’t have a tax problem. They have a timing problem. In Part 2, John continues the conversation with Matt Remuzzi, Owner of CapForge Accounting, breaking down one of the most important concepts in ecommerce finance: Cash vs accrual accounting. This single shift can dramatically impact how much tax you pay — without changing your actual profit. In this episode you’ll learn • The difference between cash and accrual accounting • Why ecommerce businesses should track bo...
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  Amazon Seller Taxes: Why AI & Generic CPAs Cost You Money 13.03.2026 12m

  AI is powerful. But when it comes to your finances, it can cost you a lot more than you think. In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Matt Remuzzi, Owner of CapForge Accounting, to break down why Amazon sellers should be careful using AI for bookkeeping and tax decisions. Matt has been in accounting since before the ecommerce boom and now leads a 90+ person team specializing in ecommerce accounting, tax strategy, and business exits. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why AI is not r...