I’ve got some juicy stories in store for you guys this week. • Wholesale 101 podcast episode• Amazon spinning off their India division• How to get around gatekeepers (and close huge deals)• A (failed) Amazon boycott Let’s dive in. Wholesale 101 I pulled a podcast episode out of the archives to help shed some light on a few key questions: • How does the wholesale model work?• What are the margins?• What’s the best way to start?• What’s the best way to scale? This one is geared towards...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Lots going on in the eCom world this week. • Interview with eCom/crypto expert about the nuances of wholesale • Walmart’s huge advantage over Amazon • Sourcing training for your VAs • Amazon’s newest partnership Here we go! Amazon Wholesale 🤝 Crypto Kris McCauley is an Amazon wholesale seller turned crypto enthusiast. He’s got over 120k subscribers on YouTube, and for good reason. Kris was one of my early mentors, teaching me the nuances of Amazon wholesale while casually making hundreds of...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday folks. Here’s what you’ll learn from this email: • The untold story of one of Amazon’s biggest influencers • How new US tariffs affect Amazon & competitors • The Brand Partner Playbook is LIVE • How Amazon is using AI for flood prevention Here we go! The Untold Story Many of you probably know Miles Longstreth, aka Flips4Miles. He’s one of my good friends and helped me get my start on social media. But I bet none of you know his full story. To say it’s a rollercoaster would be an...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Here's what's inside this email: • Interview with Eric of AmazonLit • Melania Trump's deal with Amazon • LIVE brand owner negotiation calls • How credit card companies make money off Amazon sellers Lots of good stuff this week so let's jump right in. Interview With Top 100 Seller If you've been in the Amazon world for any amount of time you've heard of Eric Castellano, the face of AmazonLit. He and his business partners Sebastian and Ted started in Ted's basement 13 years ago. They've since...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
This week: • Step by step guide for landing your first profitable supplier • 7 tips for negotiating with brands • Upcoming Brand Direct Masterclass • The Reddit post that went viral (this is crazy) Let's jump in. Your First Supplier Landing your first profitable wholesale supplier is simpler than you think. I interviewed a guy named Selman who found his first profitable supplier by calling a distributor truck he saw on the side of the road. There are tons of different ways to find suppliers,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Is retail arbitrage still profitable in 2025? Can I make money on Amazon as a college student? How much profit does Amazon actually make from seller fees? I'll answer each of these questions in today's newsletter. (plus a bonus tip for opting out of a useless Amazon feature that you probably didn't even know you were using) Let's dive in. Full Time Amazon Seller 🤝 Full Time College Student I sat down with full-time college student and Wholesale Network community member Cameron Richard. He...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Here's what I've got for you this week: • A low-key trade show resource • Distributor-turned-Amazon-seller tells all • Changes to Amazon's ungating policy • A breakdown of Chinese vs. American brands on Amazon Here we go! The Best Way To Grow Your Wholesale Business Is.... Trade shows. Trade shows are great for a number of reasons, but mainly: • You meet suppliers in person • You build rapport quickly • Ability to place orders on the spot This weekend I'm attending The Great Outdoor Show...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Before we jump in: Our Wholesale Network community is getting close to 200 members. We're helping sellers scale through coaching, content, and accountability. For 7 & 8 figure sellers, our Mastermind is where elite wholesale sellers are trading secrets, doing group buys, and networking. I'm offering 3 free 1:1 calls to the next 3 people who join our community. Just respond to this email if you'd like to claim a spot. Amazon Does It Again Amazon swore they wouldn't raise fees on sellers in...
2 months ago • 1 min read
No beating around the bush this week. On the agenda: • A podcast episode you'll love • A free resource to help with product research • A game-changing new Seller Central integration • My number 1 goal setting tip Here we go! Wholesale 101 (Ft. Miles & Garrett) How do I find profitable suppliers? How do I transition from arbitrage to wholesale? How do I source efficiently without wasting time? Whip out the notebook and prepare to listen to this one twice. Me, Flips4Miles, and Garrett Gorral...
3 months ago • 2 min read