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The eCommerce Blueprint w/ AskJimmySmith

The eCommerce Blueprint w/ AskJimmySmith

Written by: Jimmy Smith
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 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/@AskJimmySmithCopyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Episode 183 : Amazon’s Silent Tax 2026 | Every Seller Will Pay

    Episode 183 : Amazon’s Silent Tax 2026 | Every Seller Will Pay
    Jan 19 2026
    Amazon is quietly introducing a major change in 2026 that will affect every seller without calling it an Amazon FBA cost increase. Link to check out Business Building Legends: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends Marketplace Pulse Article: https://www.marketplacepulse.com/articles/amazon-monetizes-the-software-layer-sellers-depend-on 3P Mercury: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/3pm (affiliate) eSellerHub Article: https://www.esellerhub.com/blog/amazon-sp-api-fees-update-2026/ Amazon API fee increase article: https://developer.amazonservices.com/spp-announcement On January 31, 2026, Amazon will begin charging API usage fees that directly impact seller software. These new costs will trickle down to you and your customers. In this video, I break down: • What Amazon’s new API fees actually are • Why this functions like a silent tax on sellers • How software pricing will change in 2026 • Which sellers are most affected • What you can do right now to protect your margins This change has already been announced and most sellers won’t feel it until prices quietly rise across their software stack. What you’ll learn: • Why Amazon ended 16 years of free API access • How the $1,400 annual fee plus usage-based pricing works • Why cheap tools may soon offer stale data • Why bundled software is becoming the future • Three smart ways sellers can adapt before costs rise 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 Chapters : 00:00 – Amazon’s Silent Tax Explained 00:17 – The 2026 Change Most Sellers Missed 00:57 – Why Amazon Introduced API Fees 01:43 – How Software Costs Get Passed to Sellers 02:37 – Understanding API Call Limits 03:16 – Why Software Prices Will Rise 04:31 – The End of Free Amazon API Access 05:11 – Why Cheap Tools Won’t Survive 06:28 – The Compounding Cost for Sellers 07:17 – Why Bundled Software Is the Future 08:24 – Why Small Software Companies Will Disappear 09:15 – Why This Is a Seller Problem 10:50 – What Sellers Should Do Right Now 11:45 – AI and DIY Tools as Alternatives 13:16 – The Real Cost Impact for Sellers 14:00 – Final Advice and Next Steps Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links: Free Amazon Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/mstgroup The Proven Amazon Course: https://bit.ly/paccourse eBay Training Community: https://treasurehuntingprofits.com Amazon Coaching (affiliate): https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching eCommerce Accounting Services: https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com Replen Dashboard: https://www.replendashboard.com Affiliates and Discount Links: Aura Repricer: https://bit.ly/replensgoaura Helium10 (Discounts): https://bit.ly/helium10ajs Disclaimer: While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me can guarantee your results! #AmazonFBA#AmazonSeller#EcommerceNews#AmazonUpdates#SellingOnAmazon#FBAstrategy#OnlineBusiness
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    15 mins
  • Episode 182 : Amazon Ungating Multiplier: Turn 1 Brand into 100+ Opportunities

    Episode 182 : Amazon Ungating Multiplier: Turn 1 Brand into 100+ Opportunities
    Jan 12 2026

    Unlock Hidden Profits from Your Amazon Ungated Brands

    You already know how to get ungated on Amazon, but are you turning those approvals into maximum profit? In this video, I’ll show you my exact process for transforming one ungated brand into over 100 new product opportunities using Keepa, 3P Mercury, and advanced sourcing systems that separate new sellers from the pros.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • Step-by-step process to multiply your ungated brands

    • How to find hidden profitable ASINs using Keepa filters

    • Real examples with Walkerswood and Diablo brands

    • How to reverse-engineer other FBA sellers’ success

    • The 3-step system to turn one brand into hundreds of new profitable listings

    Resources Mentioned:

    • 3P Mercury Tool – Manage and monitor your leads effectively

    • Keepa Product Finder – Uncover profitable, low-competition listings

    • Quickfinds Extension – Identify products you’re already ungated in

    • Ungating Guide + ASIN List – Comment “UNGATE” below to get access

    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

    Chapters :

    00:00 Intro. Turning ungated brands into profit

    00:47 The power of 3P Mercury

    02:10 Finding your first profitable product

    03:07 Keepa Product Finder live demo

    04:28 Sourcing new products under the same brand

    06:00 Profit analysis and ROI insights

    08:00 Exporting competitor data

    09:23 Finding thousands of hidden opportunities

    12:15 Discovering new ungated brands like Diablo

    14:10 Scaling your sourcing system

    15:18 Training virtual assistants to find profitable leads

    15:37 Outro. Multiply your Amazon business today

    Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:

    Free Amazon Facebook Group:

    https://bit.ly/mstgroup

    The Proven Amazon Course:

    https://bit.ly/paccourse

    eBay Training Community:

    https://treasurehuntingprofits.com

    Amazon Coaching (affiliate):

    https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching

    eCommerce Accounting Services:

    https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com

    Replen Dashboard:

    https://www.replendashboard.com

    Affiliates and Discount Links:

    Aura Repricer:

    https://bit.ly/replensgoaura

    Helium10 (Discounts):

    https://bit.ly/helium10ajs

    Disclaimer:

    While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me can guarantee your results!

    #AmazonUngating #AmazonFBA #OnlineArbitrage #AmazonSourcing #EcommerceBusiness #UngatedBrands #Keepa #3PMercury #JimmySmithFBA
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    16 mins
  • Episode 181 : Find UNGATED Amazon FBA Products in Seconds

    Episode 181 : Find UNGATED Amazon FBA Products in Seconds
    Jan 5 2026

    Struggling with Amazon product restrictions? Discover how to unlock profitable products, even if your account is gated. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to use tools like QuickFinds, Nepetto, and Arbaurus to source ungated Amazon FBA products efficiently, even as a new seller.

    Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this strategy helps you:

    • Source profitable, sellable items faster

    • Save time by filtering out restricted products

    • Build a scalable Amazon reselling business with less trial and error

    Tools Mentioned:

    QuickFinds: 30-Day Free Trial and 25 Percent Discount

    My Full Ungating Guide: Comment “ungate” below to get the download link

    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

    Chapters :

    0:00 - Intro: The Gating Problem on Amazon

    0:30 - Why You Need a Sourcing Tool

    1:00 - Free Trials Strategy to Test Tools

    1:45 - Live Demo Using QuickFinds

    3:00 - Identifying Sellable Brands

    4:30 - What ROI You Should Target

    5:50 - Using Keepa to Validate Demand

    6:40 - How to Avoid Gated Products Efficiently

    8:00 - Best Practices for Ungated Product Sourcing

    10:00 - Exploring Niches Like Art Supplies

    12:00 - Summary: Tools That Save Time and Boost Profit

    15:00 - Final Tips and Free Guide Access

    Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:

    Free Amazon Facebook Group:

    https://bit.ly/mstgroup

    The Proven Amazon Course:

    https://bit.ly/paccourse

    eBay Training Community:

    https://treasurehuntingprofits.com

    Amazon Coaching (affiliate):

    https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching

    eCommerce Accounting Services:

    https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com

    Replen Dashboard:

    https://www.replendashboard.com

    Affiliates and Discount Links:

    Aura Repricer:

    https://bit.ly/replensgoaura

    Helium10 (Discounts):

    https://bit.ly/helium10ajs

    Disclaimer:

    While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me can guarantee your results!

    #AmazonFBA #UngatedProducts #QuickFinds #RetailArbitrage #AmazonSellerTips
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    16 mins
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