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Marketplace Mavericks

Marketplace Mavericks

Written by: Jonathan Cutler Peter Phillips Blake Jennings
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 Three 40+ old everyday guys stumbled into the world of Amazon arbitrage and share a transparent view of how online selling has changed their lives. The goal is to empower others with an unfiltered view of how the business works, what to look out for and how to get started with little experience. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • How Amazon Sellers Get Funded: Credit, Capital, and Scaling with Paulo | Ep 34

    How Amazon Sellers Get Funded: Credit, Capital, and Scaling with Paulo | Ep 34
    Jan 21 2026
    In Episode 34 of Marketplace Mavericks, John welcomes back Paulo for a deep, practical conversation about one of the biggest bottlenecks Amazon sellers face as they grow: funding. Paulo originally joined us to talk about his Amazon wholesale business, but this time the focus is squarely on credit, capital, and how sellers actually get the money they need to scale. This episode hits especially close to home because John is now a client of Paulo’s, navigating funding firsthand as his business moves beyond bootstrapping and credit card flipping. We cover: - Why Amazon scaling always hits a capital wall - The difference between having “good credit” and being fundable - Common mistakes sellers make applying for credit on their own - Why hard inquiries quietly kill your funding options - How younger sellers struggle with credit access (even when profitable) - When $20K–$30K is just a band-aid and why $50K+ changes the game - How Paulo’s done-for-you funding process actually works - Why cash flow is the hardest part of Amazon at every level Connect with Paulo: Credit Repair : https://bizsparksolutions.com/credit-repair?utm_source=JonMavs Business Funding: https://bizsparksolutions.com/funding-application?utm_source=JonMavs Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/paulo.azevedos.profit/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Paulo_Profit_Corner Website: www.bizsparksolutions.com If you’re approaching the $50K–$70K range and feeling stuck, this episode explains why and what to do next before you miss real opportunities. 📧 Contact the Mavericks: marketplacemavericks@gmail.com Interested in joining Miles’ program? Put “MM” in your application where it asks how you heard about it so he knows we sent you there! 👉 https://www.flips4milescoaching.com/private-inner-circle1709691968056
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    30 mins
  • One of Us is Stepping Away: Real Talk on Life, Amazon Priorities, and Scaling with Funding | Ep 33

    One of Us is Stepping Away: Real Talk on Life, Amazon Priorities, and Scaling with Funding | Ep 33
    Jan 15 2026
    In Episode 33 of Marketplace Mavericks, we’re calling it what it is, a farewell episode for Blake (for now). Blake is stepping away from Amazon and the podcast, not because Amazon doesn’t work, but because real life is loud. Between building a home (and being the GC), driving back and forth to Missouri, Amazon Flex, a full-time job, and other commitments, something had to give. He’s still keeping a foot in the game, and the door is wide open for a comeback whenever the timing makes sense. We also talk about the bigger truth behind this whole podcast: we’ve always been transparent about the journey. Most Amazon podcasts start after someone “made it.” We started at the bottom, figuring out printers, ungating, Keepa, SellerAmp, and learning as we went. This episode is a reminder that Amazon success looks different for everyone, and sometimes the best move is to pause, regroup, and come back stronger. Next week, we bring on Paulo to talk about funding and business credit, because when you hit the $60K–$70K monthly sales range and you’re ready to scale, you need a real capital plan to keep the engine fed. Reach us: marketplacemavericks@gmail.com Interested in joining Miles' program? Put 'MM' in your application where it asks how you heard about it so he knows we sent you there! https://www.flips4milescoaching.com/private-inner-circle1709691968056
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    22 mins
  • 2025 Recap, 2026 Goals and Setting Realistic Expectations | Ep 32

    2025 Recap, 2026 Goals and Setting Realistic Expectations | Ep 32
    Jan 8 2026
    Happy New Year, Mavericks. In Episode 32, all three hosts are back together to kick off 2026 with a real talk recap of 2025: what worked, what didn’t, and what we learned after our first full Q4. We dig into: - FBM vs FBA in Q4, and why our sales bumps did (or didn’t) show up - Setting realistic expectations vs. “lofty goals” - PPC: agency vs DIY, and how to choose partners without getting sold a dream - The hidden costs of scaling (VAs, software, bonds, ads) and how to think about them - Our 2025 numbers and what we’re aiming for in 2026, including exclusive brand goals and seasonal product plays -- Plot twist: Blake reveals something really interesting and has pics to prove it! - We’re locking in goals for 2026 and coming back in 12 months to see who hit what. Buckle up, the Marketplace Mavericks are here for the full year. Reach us: marketplacemavericks.gmail.com
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    30 mins
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