I Tried Selling On Amazon FBA – The Honest Results
For many aspiring entrepreneurs, selling products on Amazon’s FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) service seems like a dream come true. The promise of easy profits, a massive customer base, and the opportunity to leverage Amazon’s logistics and customer service capabilities can be alluring. But is it really as easy and profitable as it seems? I decided to find out for myself.
After hearing numerous success stories from friends and reading countless articles about the potential profitability of selling on Amazon FBA, I was eager to give it a shot. Armed with a bit of cash, some market research, and a strong desire to experience the so-called “Amazon gold rush,” I embarked on my FBA journey.
My first step was to identify a product niche with potential demand but relatively low competition. After extensively researching various industries, I settled on selling fitness accessories. I found a supplier overseas, negotiated a reasonable price, and ordered my inventory. This was perhaps the easiest part of the entire process.
Setting up my Amazon seller account was a straightforward process. Amazon provides clear instructions, tutorials, and even webinars to guide sellers through the necessary steps. I registered my brand, created product listings, and optimized them for Amazon’s search algorithms. All seemed to be going smoothly.
The next step was shipping my inventory to Amazon’s warehouses. This is where things started to get a bit more complicated. Coordinating with a freight forwarder to handle shipping logistics and ensuring that my products were packaged and labeled correctly added an extra layer of complexity.
Once my inventory arrived at Amazon’s warehouses, I eagerly waited for sales to start pouring in. To my disappointment, the reality was far from my expectations. Contrary to the stories of overnight success, my products were not flying off the virtual shelves.
What I soon realized was that selling on Amazon FBA is anything but a guaranteed ticket to success. It requires a significant investment of time and effort in various aspects, such as advertising, optimizing product listings, and managing inventory levels. Moreover, competition on Amazon can be fierce, with thousands of sellers vying for the same customer’s attention.
Over time, I started to generate some sales. However, the profits were not as substantial as I had initially anticipated. After considering various factors, including Amazon’s fees, advertising costs, and the need to continually replenish inventory, it became clear that achieving significant profitability required scaling up and finding products with a higher profit margin.
While my personal experience with selling on Amazon FBA did not lead to overnight success, it did serve as a valuable learning opportunity. I realized that succeeding on Amazon FBA requires more than just finding a product to sell; it requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, and perseverance.
Selling on Amazon FBA can be a rewarding venture, but it is essential to approach it with realistic expectations. The potential for success is there, but it takes time, dedication, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures.
In conclusion, I would say that while selling on Amazon FBA may not have been as easy or as profitable as I initially thought, it is still a viable option for aspiring entrepreneurs. With proper research, planning, and determination, it is possible to find success on Amazon’s platform. Just remember that success does not come overnight, and it requires continuous effort and adaptation to navigate the ever-changing landscape of e-commerce.
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I´m selling on amazon for 4 years and sold my first brand after 18 month. I started out with 30k and was able to sell my company for 150k after 18 month which was quiet a success. I think the minimum amount you need is 5k. at least the way I appoached it. I also made a video about it, so people can learn from my experience 🙂 thanks for sharing your journey.
Is their any scope in edible oil?? I can really provide it at very cheap price from India !!
Good sir
I think this video is very helpful and beneficial for beginners
Thank you for advise
does DBA and Brand name need to be same? or can a Brand name be different to a DBA?@TravisMarziani
lol 2nd video i seen from this channel with the 99% off coupon disaster
amazon should create a warning when someone tries to make these 99% off coupons/promos
Do I need an llc and bank account for Amazon fba?
Kind of doesn’t feel real for some reason
Is it still worth to do Amazon FBA from wholesales in 2023? I am not looking for millions, just 100K in profit would suffice overtime. I know yr 1 would be tough but eventually can I get to 100K PRofits not revenues in a few yr?
Bro said he went to school from 7am to 10pm. That's not a school, that's a home, you live there.
The largest problem I have is applying for a business credit card, I have a mid credit score but 100% rejection rate, not fun
Can you help I have my own brand
Thank you for the video. I started selling on Amazon 3 months ago and my unit price is 16$, but my sales volume is not hight. 1 unit is sold daily as average, is that something normal? I am not making any money so far
I love your content, thank you so much. It is hugely valuable. Please do not take my other comment as a criticism, but rather as a distinction in language.
Please do not say that he MADE 20 million dollars. He SOLD 20 million dollars worth of product. This a huge accomplishment, and I applaud him! AND there is a massive difference between revenue and profit.
i noticed that when a seller close to making millions on amazon, there's always a problem comes up and amazon wont think twice of removing them. i think selling on amazon is only temporary, you cant get super rich because they wont allow you.
In pakistan FBA amazon is possible without llc or not sir plz tell me
How did he manage to sell from another account when Amazon suspended his main account for 3 months? As far as I know it's not allowed to have 2 seller accounts on Amazon
There are people that can’t show $1,000,000 in sales on Shark Tank – how is this dude really pulling this off?
Did he use China for manufacturing and what platforms did he use Pay per click ads? And you do not mention that you probably have to set up a limited company selling on Amazon es etc. for tax purposes
hi Travis. quick q. does the supplier deliver the product to Amazon? or do we have to deliver it ourselves?
Great video