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The Amazon Strategist Show is a podcast that examines strategies for success as a seller on Amazon. Hosted by John Cavendish, an experienced Amazon seller, and agency owner, the show covers the ins and outs of building a successful Amazon business examined from multiple angles by our expert guests. Unlike other podcasts that focus on tips and hacks, The Amazon Strategist Show provides real strategies for real sellers looking to grow sustainable businesses on Amazon. Whether you're just starting out or have been selling for years, this show has something valuable to offer you. So if you're ready to take your business to the next level, then sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the world of Amazon!© 2023 The Amazon Strategist Show Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Amazon Seller Taxes: Why AI & Generic CPAs Cost You Money
    Mar 13 2026

    AI is powerful.

    But when it comes to your finances, it can cost you a lot more than you think.

    In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Matt Remuzzi, Owner of CapForge Accounting, to break down why Amazon sellers should be careful using AI for bookkeeping and tax decisions.

    Matt has been in accounting since before the ecommerce boom and now leads a 90+ person team specializing in ecommerce accounting, tax strategy, and business exits.

    In this episode you’ll learn:

    • Why AI is not ready to replace accountants
    • The hidden risks of using AI for tax advice
    • How one decision could cost you hundreds of thousands
    • Why ecommerce accounting is different from traditional accounting
    • The biggest mistakes general CPAs make with Amazon sellers
    • How specialized accountants help reduce tax liability
    • Why many sellers overpay taxes without realizing it

    Matt also explains how ecommerce-specific tax strategies can lead to massive savings, sometimes turning large tax bills into zero.

    Guest
    Matt Remuzzi
    Owner, CapForge Accounting

    CapForge specializes in bookkeeping, tax prep, advisory, due diligence, and exits for ecommerce businesses.

    Connect with Matt and CapForge
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capforge
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/58977659
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capforge_bookkeeping

    Connect with John Cavendish
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgcuk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejohncavendish
    LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/thejohncavendish

    Know More About Seller Candy
    Website: https://www.sellercandy.com
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SellerCandyPro
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellercandyamz
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellercandy/
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    Never Talk to Seller Support Again.

    Seller Candy is the expert operations arm of your Amazon business. We provide outcome-driven support for time-consuming and challenging Seller Central issues so you Never Have to Talk to Seller Support Again! With Agency-Level security practices and an experienced team who’s been through the thick of it, we give sellers bandwidth on demand without the hassle of hiring, training, or managing.

    #amazonsellercentral #amazonsupport #ecommerce #amazonbusiness #amazonseller #amazontips #amazonbusiness #AmazonStrategis...

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    13 mins
  • How to Get Your Product Into Retail Stores (Costco, CVS, Walmart)
    Mar 6 2026

    Getting your product into retail stores is not magic.

    It’s a numbers game, a conversion game, and a process that takes time.

    In Part 2, John Cavendish continues the conversation with Talor Ofer, Founder of Retail Empire, who has helped hundreds of ecommerce brands expand into retail chains across the United States.

    Talor breaks down the real step-by-step process of getting into retail, including how long it takes, how buyers respond, and what brands must have before retailers will even consider them.

    In this episode you’ll learn

    • How long it actually takes to get into retail stores
    • Why smaller retailers can onboard brands in weeks
    • Why large chains like Costco can take over a year
    • The conversion math behind retail outreach
    • Why reaching out to 100 retailers is normal
    • How many retailers typically say yes
    • Why every Amazon seller should build a branded website before pitching retail
    • Why retail buyers evaluate brands differently today

    Talor also explains why retail outreach is fundamentally a conversion funnel, similar to ecommerce marketing.

    Out of 100 retailers contacted:

    • Around 20 may respond
    • About 10 may show real interest
    • And 3–5 may become actual retail deals

    Understanding this process is key for Amazon brands that want to scale beyond ecommerce.

    Guest: Talor Ofer
    Founder, Retail Empire

    Retail Empire helps ecommerce brands expand into retail chains across the United States and works with hundreds of retailers.

    Connect with Talor and Retail Empire:
    Website: https://retail-empire.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailEmpire
    Linkedin: http://bit.ly/TalorLinkedIn
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retail.empire.official

    Connect with John Cavendish
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgcuk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejohncavendish
    LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/thejohncavendish

    Know More About Seller Candy
    Website: https://www.sellercandy.com
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SellerCandyPro
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellercandyamz
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellercandy/
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    Never Talk to Seller Support Again.

    Seller Candy is the expert operations arm of your Amazon business. We provide outcome-driven support for time-consuming and challenging Seller Central issues so you Never Have to Talk to Seller Support Again! With Agency-Level security practices and an experienced team who’s been through the thick of it, we give sellers bandwidth on demand without the hassle of hiring, training, or managing.

    #amazonsellercentral #amazonsupport #ecommerce #amazonbusiness #amazonseller #amazontips #amazonbusiness #AmazonStrategistS...

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    11 mins
  • AI Just Unlocked 29,000 Retail Opportunities for Amazon Sellers
    Feb 27 2026

    AI is changing how brands discover retail opportunities.

    In this episode, John Cavendish sits down with Talor Ofer, Founder of Retail Empire, to explain how AI tools are helping Amazon sellers uncover 29,000+ retail channels across the United States.

    For years, most ecommerce brands focused only on Amazon. But now, AI-powered research is revealing thousands of overlooked retail opportunities — from major chains like Costco and Walmart to niche distribution channels most sellers have never even heard of.

    Talor has been helping brands break into retail since 2005 and has worked with companies across nearly every product category.

    In this conversation, he explains how AI is transforming retail discovery and why more Amazon sellers are expanding beyond ecommerce.

    In this episode you’ll learn:

    • How AI is helping brands find thousands of retail opportunities
    • Why more Amazon sellers are moving into physical retail
    • How retail buyers evaluate brands faster using AI
    • Why small brands have a better chance than ever to enter retail
    • What sellers need before approaching large retailers
    • How AI research tools can uncover hidden distribution channels

    Talor also shares a surprising example of a government retail channel serving over 4 million customers that most ecommerce brands never consider.

    Guest: Talor Ofer
    Founder, Retail Empire

    Talor has been helping ecommerce brands enter retail stores since 2005 and works with companies expanding into major retailers across the United States.

    Connect with Talor and Retail Empire:
    Website: https://retail-empire.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRetailEmpire
    Linkedin: http://bit.ly/TalorLinkedIn
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retail.empire.official

    Connect with John Cavendish
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jgcuk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejohncavendish
    LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/thejohncavendish

    Know More About Seller Candy
    Website: https://www.sellercandy.com
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SellerCandyPro
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sellercandyamz
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sellercandy/
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    Never Talk to Seller Support Again.

    Seller Candy is the expert operations arm of your Amazon business. We provide outcome-driven support for time-consuming and challenging Seller Central issues so you Never Have to Talk to Seller Support Again! With Agency-Level security practices and an experienced team who’s been through the thick of it, we give sellers bandwidth on demand without the hassle of hiring, training, or managing.

    #amazonsellercentral #amazonsupport #ecommerce #amazonbusiness #amazonseller #amazontips #amazonbusiness #AmazonStrategistS...

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    12 mins
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