Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart

A legacy brand had never sold on Amazon. One launch strategy later, it hit six figures in year one. What made the difference? Here’s how…

 

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What does it take to bring a decades-old retail brand onto Amazon and turn it into a six-figure channel in its first year? In this episode, Bradley Sutton welcomes Spencer Gordon, an e-commerce operator who has built Amazon businesses from the ground up, including a premium beverage storefront and, most recently, the Amazon channel for Leanin Tree Greeting Cards.

Spencer shares how he went from working in his family’s logistics and beverage business to launching Amazon operations for a legacy greeting card company that had never sold on the marketplace before. Instead of randomly uploading products and hoping for the best, he started with proven retail winners, used Helium 10 to identify high-value keywords, and built his launch strategy around branded search, long-tail keyword opportunities, and strong catalog positioning.

The episode gets tactical with Spencer’s Amazon launch process, including how he uses test listings to check Amazon relevancy before launching a real SKU, why he relies on Amazon Vine for early reviews, and how he structures PPC campaigns for ranking momentum. He also breaks down his use of branded campaigns, product targeting, long-tail exact match keywords, fixed bids, and bid rules that raise or lower bids based on sponsored and organic rank.

Bradley and Spencer also dive into listing optimization, especially why the main image can be the difference between winning and losing the click. Spencer shares how AI tools help his team generate image concepts, while Bradley recommends pre-launch audience testing to avoid wasting traffic on weaker creative. The big takeaway? You do not need to be a brand-new startup to win on Amazon. Whether you are launching from scratch or bringing a legacy brand into the modern marketplace, growth comes from testing, learning, adjusting, and taking action before the opportunity passes you by.

In episode 753 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Spencer discuss:

00:00 - Introduction To Spencer’s Amazon Story

03:00 - Learning Business From The Ground Up

05:03 - Launching His First Amazon Store

09:18 - Moving Into A New E-Commerce Role

11:21 - Inside Leanin’ Tree Greeting Cards

13:34 - Starting Amazon From Scratch

15:59 - Hitting Six Figures In Year One

16:41 - Choosing Products And Keywords

22:03 - New Product Launch Strategy

23:05 - Testing Amazon Keyword Relevancy

27:37 - Long-Tail PPC Ranking Campaigns

37:06 - Main Image Optimization Strategy

An Amazon seller from Singapore reveals how data-backed product research, AI workflows, Cerebro keywords, and a wild 50 auto campaign PPC strategy helped scale Amazon products to seven figures.

 

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What does it take to walk away from a stable career, bet on Amazon FBA, and build a multiple seven-figure business in the Amazon US marketplace from Singapore? In this episode, Bradley Sutton sits down with Clarence Cheang of TheFBABros to unpack the mindset, strategy, and data-driven systems that have driven his Amazon journey. Clarence shares how he went from a civil engineer working on Singapore’s infrastructure projects to a full-time entrepreneur after setting a clear goal: to make his side hustle outperform his day job income for 6 straight months.

Clarence breaks down the product research process that helped him discover one of his breakthrough products: a Japanese egg pan that went on to generate over $1 million in lifetime sales. Instead of blindly chasing trends, he uses a highly analytical process built around 23 data points, competitor keyword weaknesses, and Helium 10 Cerebro research. His approach focuses on finding products where competitors may be making strong revenue but are weak in PPC, keyword ranking, or listing optimization.

The conversation also dives into how AI is changing the way sellers research, launch, and scale. Clarence explains how AI can reduce product validation from one or two hours down to just minutes, while still requiring human judgment to verify opportunities. He also shares ideas around AI agents, Helium 10 data, bundling opportunities, and using massive short-form video output to drive external traffic from TikTok to Amazon.

One of the biggest “wait, what?” moments comes when Clarence reveals his 50 auto campaign launch strategy. Instead of relying on one auto campaign, he separates match types, identifies what works, and duplicates winning campaigns across different bid levels to let Amazon find converting placements at scale. His message is clear: Amazon is still full of opportunity for sellers who are willing to use data, move fast, test aggressively, and serve customers better than the competition. For any seller wondering if it is too late to start or scale, Clarence’s story is a reminder that your next breakthrough may not come from luck — it may come from discipline, research, and the courage to take action before you feel fully ready.

In episode 752 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Clarence discuss:

00:00 - Introduction

05:15 - Government Engineer To Amazon FBA

08:39 - Turning A Side Hustle Full-Time

10:21 - The Breakthrough Egg Pan

11:30 - Shopping Method For Product Research

14:09 - Finding Weak Competitor Keywords

15:58 - Why Amazon Is Easier Today

17:48 - Using AI For Product Research

21:12 - TikTok, AI, And External Traffic

23:46 - Why Cerebro Is Essential

33:01 - Day One PPC Launch Strategy

34:15 - The 50 Auto Campaign Strategy

An e-commerce seller for 25 years reveals how to protect profits, control inventory, rethink shipping costs, and use AI workflows without letting bad data quietly wreck your Amazon business today.

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What does it really take to stay profitable after more than two decades in e-commerce? In this episode, Bradley Sutton welcomes back Rolando Rosas, a seven-figure seller with 25 years of online selling experience, to talk about the less glamorous but absolutely critical side of running a long-term Amazon business: operations, inventory, cash flow, shipping, and knowing your numbers.

Rolando shares how his e-commerce journey began in 2002, after the tech bubble burst, with his own website and Google AdWords, before expanding to Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and other channels. Today, Amazon makes up the majority of his revenue, but he explains why sellers should not rely on one growth lever alone. As markets shift, especially in B2B and IT-related categories, sellers need to pay close attention to profitability and not just top-line sales.

One of the biggest lessons from the episode is that great marketing cannot save weak operations. Rolando breaks down why inventory mismanagement can sink even large companies, how MFN (Multi-channel Fulfillment) can help certain sellers reduce cash flow pressure, and why treating shipping as a shared cost rather than a simple expense can add meaningful profit back into the business. He also explains how sellers should approach price increases by understanding margins, fees, categories, and customer behavior.

The episode also dives into practical AI workflows for e-commerce sellers. Rolando explains why sellers should not let AI handle messy data from start to finish, and instead should feed it clean, structured reports for more reliable analysis. From turning screenshots into spreadsheets to using AI to summarize business data, his message is clear: AI can save time, but only when paired with smart systems and human judgment. The big takeaway? Stay curious, think bigger, and keep looking for the hidden levers that can protect your profit.

In episode 751 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Rolando discuss:

00:00 - Introduction

02:05 - From Corporate Sales To Ecommerce

05:23 - Starting Selling Online Before Amazon

06:28 - Why Amazon Became The Next Move

08:18 - AI As The Next Business Shift

09:20 - Revenue Breakdown Across Channels

11:03 - Forecasting Sales In A Tough Market

12:11 - Why Operations Matter Most

15:37 - FBA Vs. MFN Strategy

19:23 - Rethinking Shipping Costs

23:22 - When To Raise Prices

27:03 - Building Better AI Workflows

28:43 - Beginner AI Time-Saving Tip

31:23 - Why Curious Sellers Win

Learn the latest updates on this proven Amazon launch strategy using keyword research, Rufus or Alexa for Shopping optimization, PPC, TikTok Shop traffic, and relevancy signals to rank faster.

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Wait! Before you dive in… this is part 2 of a 2-part series, so don’t be that person who starts a movie halfway through and asks what’s going on. Go watch/listen to part 1 on the AM/PM Podcast first, where Bradley breaks down the AI and product research strategies that set up this Maldives Honeymoon launch strategy: https://h10.me/am526

In this special episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton returns to the Maldives for episode 750 and breaks down his latest “Maldives Honeymoon” launch strategy. This time, he shares the exact tactics he recently tested to get new products to page one for multiple keywords in less than five days. From keyword research to listing optimization, this episode is packed with launch strategies for Amazon sellers who want to give their products the strongest possible start.

Bradley explains why a successful launch begins before PPC campaigns ever go live. Sellers need to study competitor reviews, analyze TikTok Shop reviews, look at Rufus questions (Quick note: Rufus is now rebranded as Alexa for Shopping), and understand what kind of images are working in their niche. He also walks through several ways to build a stronger keyword list, including Cerebro, Brand Analytics, Search Query Performance, historical keyword research, opportunity keywords, competitor PPC data, Etsy keywords, frequently bought together products, and Spanish-language keyword indexing.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is the importance of testing Amazon’s understanding of your product before launch. Bradley shares how Amazon initially misunderstood two new products he launched, which caused poor impressions and weak Rufus visibility. By sending relevancy signals and checking Amazon Recommended Rank keywords, he helped Amazon better understand the products, leading to a major increase in PPC impressions and faster keyword rankings.



Bradley also covers launch execution, including how to choose keywords you have the “right to win,” set up exact match launch campaigns, use discounts strategically, monitor CPR numbers, activate alerts, and drive outside traffic through TikTok Shop creators. But the episode ends with a powerful personal reminder: while business growth matters, entrepreneurs should not lose sight of family and time. The strongest launch strategy may help you win on Amazon, but the strongest life strategy is making sure you do not miss the moments you can never get back.

Serious Sellers Podcast Episode 750



In episode 750 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley covers:



00:00 - Introduction


01:38 - Preparing A Listing For Amazon Launches


04:15 - Building A Keyword Research List


05:20 - Amazon Brand Analytics Keywords


07:50 - Historical And Off-Amazon Keywords


10:09 - Reverse Engineering PPC Strategy


13:14 - Amazon Recommended Keywords


15:17 - Frequently Bought Together Products


19:27 - Creating A Test Listing


22:37 - Sending Amazon Relevancy Signals


25:02 - Vine Prelaunch And PPC Campaigns


29:02 - Pricing, CPR, And Discounts


31:46 - TikTok Shop Launch Traffic


33:31 - Balancing Business And Family

How did one Amazon brand go from overlooked to $7M? Discover the keyword, SEO, AI, and pricing strategies that helped unlock massive growth.

 

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In this episode of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley Sutton welcomes Andrew Bell to talk about the real Amazon operator experience behind his AI and listing optimization expertise. Andrew shares his journey from growing up in small-town Indiana and studying ancient Greek and preaching to eventually diving deep into business, SEO, Amazon strategy, and AI-powered workflows.

Andrew breaks down how he helped Touch of Class, a niche home decor brand, grow from around $100,000 annually on Amazon to $7 million per year. He explains how he used Freedom Ticket, Helium 10 tools, keyword research, listing optimization, FBA, competitor tracking, and category-level keyword lists to turn thousands of niche products into a much stronger Amazon catalog. He also shares how the Amazon Brand Store became a major growth driver, with around $1 million in sales coming through store activity after treating it like an SEO page that could rank on Google.

Bradley and Andrew also dive into the relationship between Amazon SEO, PPC, and Rufus, now Alexa for Shopping. Andrew explains why keywords still matter, but sellers also need to optimize for customer intent, use cases, benefits, pricing transparency, and the questions shoppers are asking. He believes Rufus and traditional Amazon search are connected, meaning sellers should not ignore either side when building listings.

The episode closes with practical AI strategies sellers can use now, including using ChatGPT or Claude to organize Helium 10 keyword lists by intent, structure PPC campaigns, and analyze search term reports. For Amazon sellers trying to future-proof their listings, this episode is a reminder that growth comes from combining strong fundamentals with new AI-driven workflows.

In episode 749 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Andrew discuss:

00:00 - Introduction

04:32 - Finding A Hidden Amazon Goldmine

06:43 - Learning Amazon The Right Way

07:24 - Optimizing Thousands Of ASINs

08:37 - Tracking Niche Competitors

10:08 - Ranking Brand Stores On Google

13:22 - Keywords That Drove Organic Growth

15:40 - Tracking Rankings At Scale

16:45 - How SEO And PPC Work Together

18:30 - Growing Another Brand 600%

20:18 - How Rufus Impacts Amazon SEO

25:46 - Future-Proofing Listings With AI

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