The eCommerce Blueprint w/ AskJimmySmith

Welcome to the eCommerce Blueprint Podcast w/ AskJimmySmith! If you’re here, chances are you’re looking for the tools to scale your eCommerce business, break through plateaus, and finally achieve the freedom you’ve been chasing. After selling over $7 million in products online and coaching thousands of sellers, I’ve discovered what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to building a thriving eCommerce business. From sourcing profitable products to mastering cash flow, scaling systems, and avoiding costly mistakes, this podcast is your guide to constructing a business that not only makes money but also aligns with your goals. Each episode will dive into the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that have helped my students and me turn eCommerce dreams into reality. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced seller, my mission is to help you build, scale, and enjoy the process of running a successful business. Enjoy the show—and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes packed with actionable insights! To Your Success, Jimmy Smith P.S. Check out my YouTube channel for even more content: https://www.youtube.com/@AskJimmySmith

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Episodes

Monday Dec 02, 2024

Discover the latest features of the BQool AI Repricer in this exclusive interview with Samuel from BQool! Whether you're a new Amazon seller or a seasoned pro, this video breaks down how BQool's new $25 Starter Plan, AI-powered repricing strategies, and advanced integrations like SellerAmp can revolutionize your repricing strategy.
 
Highlights of this video:
 
-NEW $25 Starter Plan for beginners
-AI repricing strategies for maximum profit and sales
-Conditional repricing explained for smarter automation
-Tips for repricing during Q4 and beyond
 
👉 Get an extended 30-day free trial using my exclusive link at https://www.askjimmysmith.com/bqool (affiliate)
 
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining
 
 

Friday Nov 29, 2024

Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining
 
In this interview with 8-figure entrepreneur Karl Jacobi, we uncover the mental hurdles that can hold you back in your business and life. Karl shares how to identify and overcome subconscious beliefs, emotional blocks, and limiting mindsets that keep you from achieving your potential. Whether you’re an Amazon or e-commerce seller or building any type of business, this conversation will inspire and equip you to break through barriers and thrive.
 
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
 
- How subconscious beliefs limit your growth
- Practical steps to overcome fear and resistance
- Transforming past traumas into fuel for success
- Finding your purpose and leaving a legacy
 
📘 Free Resources from Karl Jacobi: https://www.successwithkarl.com

Monday Nov 25, 2024

Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you.
You can access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining
 
Maximize your profits this Black Friday and Cyber Monday as an Amazon reseller with these expert tips! In this episode, I share strategies to find the best deals, avoid costly pitfalls, and make the most of Q4. From evaluating long-term price stability to sourcing tools and lists, this guide will help you capitalize on Black Friday and Cyber Monday opportunities like a pro.
 
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Key pitfalls to avoid during Black Friday & Cyber Monday
✅ How to evaluate deals for long-term profitability into 2025
✅ Tips for fulfilling orders in time for the holidays (FBM & FBA)
✅ Recommended tools and resources to save time
 
🔗 Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
 
Black Friday Leads List by OA Cheddar: https://askjimmysmith.com/cheddarblack

Friday Nov 22, 2024

Are you struggling to find your first Amazon online arbitrage product? In this episode, I share 3 powerful hacks to help you quickly locate products that sell and start your Amazon FBA journey the right way. Whether you're a brand-new seller dealing with gating issues or an experienced seller looking to refresh your strategies, these proven methods will make sourcing faster and easier.
Here’s what we cover:
1️⃣ Hack #1: Sourcing products already in your house
2️⃣ Hack #2: Using the Keepa Category Tree for ungated products
3️⃣ Hack #3: Leveraging tools like Nepeto for quick product matching
 
Apply for the Business Building Legends Community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
🔗 Other Resources Mentioned in the Video:
14 Ungated Categories for New Sellers: https://youtu.be/tonn4g2RihU
Free Keepa Training Guide: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/keepaguide
Exclusive Nepeto Discount: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/nepeto
 
💡 Free Amazon Seller Resources:
30-Day Free Amazon Training: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining
Free Amazon Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/mstgroup
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 powerful Amazon business tips that helped me build multiple six and seven-figure businesses on Amazon and other e-commerce platforms. These lessons have not only transformed my own journey but have also helped thousands of students achieve success with their Amazon businesses. From sourcing smarter to managing cash flow, building systems, and even diversifying income streams—these are the keys to scaling and sustaining success in e-commerce.
If you’re ready to take your business to the next level and want to learn from a motivated, advanced community of sellers, consider applying to the Business Building Legends Community:
➡️ https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
Key Topics Covered in This Video:
-Sourcing smart, not hard
-Building supplier relationships
-Leveraging data for sourcing decisions
-Maximizing every minute of sourcing
-Diversifying your inventory
-Mastering cash flow in an Amazon business
-Scaling with systems
-Keeping Amazon happy (account health)
-Surrounding yourself with a supportive community
-Diversifying income streams
These are lessons I’ve lived and learned since starting my Amazon journey in 2015. Let me know in the comments which lesson resonates with you the most or which one you’re currently working on.
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Friday Nov 15, 2024

Before success, comes discipline...
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024

Running a successful e-commerce or Amazon FBA business requires mastering multiple areas beyond just sourcing and shipping. After nearly a decade of experience on Amazon and helping thousands of sellers, I've identified the key aspects that make or break e-commerce success. From cash flow management to scaling, mindset to multiple income streams, this episode covers every core element you need to grow and thrive on Amazon or any online marketplace. This content is based on my work with the Business Building Legends Community (https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends), a private group for motivated sellers who want to scale their business the right way.
If you're interested in joining a supportive community focused on advanced strategies for Amazon and e-commerce, consider applying to Business Building Legends here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
Free Resources:
30-Day Free Amazon Training: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining
Free Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/mstgroup
 
Topics Covered:
Essential Mindset & Discipline
Cash Flow Management
Advanced Sourcing Techniques
Inventory Prep & Shipping
Software & Tools Selection
Account Management
Account Health Best Practices
Scaling & Outsourcing Strategies
Expanding to New Platforms
Building Multiple Income Streams
Unlock the roadmap to building a sustainable, profitable Amazon business.
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Friday Nov 08, 2024

In this episode, I’m breaking down my 10 streams of income and how I built each one, starting from a single Amazon business. Whether you’re interested in Amazon FBA, SaaS, course creation, affiliate marketing, or content creation, I’ll explain the steps that led me to diversify and create multiple income sources. My goal here is not to brag, but to show how anyone can start with one income source and build out multiple streams over time, with patience and strategy.
If you're interested in learning how to get started with Amazon Arbitrage, grab my Free 30-Day Amazon Training here 👉 https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining
Check out my Income Streams:
1️⃣ Amazon FBA - Retail Arbitrage, Online Arbitrage, & Wholesale
2️⃣ Replen Dashboard - SaaS for Amazon inventory management & lead tracking
3️⃣ Self-Publishing - My book "Side Hustle to Full-Time Income"
4️⃣ Online Courses - Teaching others about e-commerce
5️⃣ Affiliate Marketing - Sharing trusted tools & resources
6️⃣ Service-Based Partnerships - Collaborating with experts
7️⃣ Supply Legends - Selling prep supplies for Amazon sellers
8️⃣ Amazon Influencer Program - Product review videos on Amazon
9️⃣ YouTube AdSense - Monetizing YouTube content
🔟 Virtual Assistant Services - Supporting Amazon sellers with trained VAs
Each income stream has a unique story and started as an extension of my Amazon business. I hope this inspires you to start building your own streams of income.
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Monday Nov 04, 2024

In today's episode, we explore why Christians should consider entrepreneurship as a way to serve and impact the world. If you've been wondering how to integrate your faith with your work, or if you feel called to make a difference through business, this discussion is for you!
As a Christian entrepreneur, business can be a powerful ministry—a way to reflect Christ in all we do and serve others through our products, services, and interactions. From creating opportunities for our communities to shaping a legacy of integrity and faith, we’ll cover why business can be a calling for Christians and how it can bring lasting change.
If you're interested in building a business that aligns with your faith, this episode will give you insights on:
-Using your business as a mission field
-Creating generational impact through ethical business practices
-Reflecting Christ’s love through every interaction in business
-Building a community and making a difference, one step at a time
Let’s dive in and discover how we can bring Kingdom impact through our entrepreneurial journey!
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Saturday Nov 02, 2024

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Keepa expert Brian Olson to dive deep into the powerful features of Keepa that can boost your Amazon arbitrage and wholesale business. If you’ve ever wondered how to maximize Keepa’s data for finding profitable products, this is the video for you. We cover the basics like reading Keepa graphs but also go into advanced tools such as the Keepa Data Product Finder, Category Tree, Product Viewer, and more!
Brian shares his proven frameworks and strategies, explaining how he uses Keepa to source products effectively and even integrate with tools like Replen Dashboard (https://www.replendashboard.com) and Nepeto (https://www.askjimmysmith.com/nepeto - affiliate) for comprehensive product tracking and sourcing. If you're ready to leverage Keepa to its full potential, check out Brian's Keepa 360 course, which offers a complete, 360° view of the tool for sellers at all experience levels.
🔗 Get Keepa 360 with 50% OFF at https://www.askjimmysmith.com/keepa360
50%-Off Discount Code: JIMMY360
Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:
If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends
 
Not there yet?
If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining
 

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Welcome to the eCommerce Blueprint

w/ AskJimmySmith

If you’re here, chances are you’re looking for the tools to scale your eCommerce business, break through plateaus, and finally achieve the freedom you’ve been chasing.

After selling over $7 million in products online and coaching thousands of sellers, I’ve discovered what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to building a thriving eCommerce business.

From sourcing profitable products to mastering cash flow, scaling systems, and avoiding costly mistakes, this podcast is your guide to constructing a business that not only makes money but also aligns with your goals.

Each episode will dive into the strategies, systems, and mindset shifts that have helped my students and me turn eCommerce dreams into reality. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced seller, my mission is to help you build, scale, and enjoy the process of running a successful business.

Enjoy the show—and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly episodes packed with actionable insights!

To Your Success,

Jimmy Smith

P.S. Check out my YouTube channel for even more content: https://www.youtube.com/@AskJimmySmith

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