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My Amazon Guy

My Amazon Guy

By: Steven Pope
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Seller Central Expertise. Technical how to advice to improve sales. With more than 1,000 brands consulted for, My Amazon Guy sees trends and speaks about how to improve traffic and conversion on your products. www.myamazonguy.com© 2023 My Amazon Guy Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • How We Started a Brand in a Crowded Amazon Niche!
    Jul 9 2025

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    This video shares the journey of creating a fungi-based soil amendment product for Amazon. It dives into the challenges of launching in a regulated gardening niche, overcoming algorithm issues, and building real brand awareness. Sellers will hear insights about organic certifications, Amazon compliance, and long-term B2B growth strategies in a seasonal category.

    Built something real like this brand? Get expert help to scale it smarter: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu

    #AmazonSellerTips #BuildYourBrand #AmazonBrandStrategy #EcommerceGrowth #SellingOnAmazon

    Watch these videos on YouTube:

    You’re Losing DTC Sales Over These Simple Mistakes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRUl0QIPuj8&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=8

    Amazon Is Spying on Your DTC Site Right Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiw06RkO6no&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=13

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    Want to turn Amazon buyers into loyal customers? Book your DTC strategy call today: https://bit.ly/4le9LrB

    Running ads blind? Grab the PPC guide that actually works: https://bit.ly/4kVZ9gM

    Timestamps
    00:00 - Product Origin in a Competitive Gardening Niche
    00:35 - Industry Problem That Sparked the Idea
    01:41 - Why Traditional Fertilizer Wasn’t Working
    02:26 - Challenges with Urban Soil and Home Development
    03:09 - Turning Fungi Into a Scalable Product
    04:08 - Taking the Regulated Path, Not the Easy One
    05:01 - Scientific Validation and Certifications
    06:10 - University Field Trials for Product Testing
    07:21 - Fighting Algorithm Flags on Organic Claims
    08:45 - Compliance Battles with Amazon
    10:10 - Choosing Amazon Despite the Challenges
    11:02 - Using Sales to Prove Retail Demand
    12:13 - Amazon as a Branding and Awareness Tool
    13:14 - Difference Between Real Brands vs. Amazon Brands
    14:21 - Advertising that Pays for Itself
    15:14 - Using Amazon for Seasonal Market Research
    16:25 - Tracking Regional Sales Trends by Season
    17:45 - Dealing With Seasonal Inventory Issues
    18:43 - Limitations of Amazon FIFO in Canada
    19:40 - Managing Expiry-Sensitive Inventory
    20:59 - Real Use Cases vs. Intended Use Cases
    21:53 - Discovering Unexpected Customer Applications
    22:58 - Fungi Misconceptions and Consumer Fears
    24:50 - Addressing Product Safety and Education
    26:02 - Breaking Down Myths About Mushrooms
    27:50 - Final Thoughts on Amazon Growth Strategy

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    29 mins
  • This Custom Analytics Dashboard Could Save You From Buying Tools
    Jul 7 2025

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    Amazon just rolled out a custom analytics dashboard that lets sellers track key performance data. With templates for Prime Day, traffic, sales, and more, sellers now have more control over how they view account trends. This update helps reduce the need for third-party tools by giving direct access to valuable data straight from Amazon.

    Book a call so we can help you get custom dashboards set up: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu

    #AmazonAnalytics #SellerTools #AmazonData #EcommerceSellers #AmazonDashboard

    Watch these videos on YouTube:

    You’re Losing DTC Sales Over These Simple Mistakes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRUl0QIPuj8&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=8

    Amazon Is Spying on Your DTC Site Right Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiw06RkO6no&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_YEKE1B5o1uhbBm1QQcPzmY&index=13

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    Want to turn Amazon buyers into loyal customers? Book your DTC strategy call today: https://bit.ly/4le9LrB

    Download our PPC guide now and stop wasting ad spend: https://bit.ly/4kVZ9gM

    Grab the SEO toolkit now and start ranking your products higher with strategies that actually deliver: https://bit.ly/457zjSl

    Timestamps
    00:00 - Amazon Finally Listens to Sellers
    00:24 - Where to Find the Custom Analytics Tool
    00:40 - Overview of Dashboard Templates
    01:16 - Why This Is Better Than Third-Party Tools
    02:00 - Creating a Custom Dashboard from Scratch
    02:44 - Metrics You Can Add: Order Count, Delivery Rate
    03:32 - What This Means for Amazon Sellers

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    Subscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.com
    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229
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    3 mins
  • Here’s What You Missed at ASPICON: Real Advice That Helps You Convert
    Jul 7 2025

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    Here’s the recap of what you missed at ASPICON powered by @PickFu . Real tips shared by brands and experts selling on Amazon. This video covers conversion wins, creative strategies, and how sellers fix listings that aren’t performing. Learn what actually works from ASPICON’s most practical, seller-focused advice.

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    Fix Your Amazon CTR: What’s Good, Bad, & The SEO/PPC Golden Ratio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SGtB1oLJis&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_bJFHwDexEcnnEZ8f98kdZH

    What’s Missing From Your Listing That Hurts Conversion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YyvSyMDgPU&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_aEQtZ1eLHoEqYqdgtLyLfV

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    Struggling with ads? Download our free PPC guide made for Amazon sellers: https://bit.ly/4kVZ9gM

    Want better rankings? Grab the free Amazon SEO toolkit and start fixing your listings: https://bit.ly/457zjSl

    Timestamps
    00:00 - Better Design Goes Beyond Product Pages
    00:27 - Why Customer Feedback Should Guide Creative
    00:51 - Upgrading Basic Content to Premium
    01:14 - Blending Data and Creativity for Conversion
    01:39 - Real Product Use and Trustworthy Video
    02:01 - Copywriting Tips That Connect With Shoppers
    02:27 - Launch Strategy and First 90 Days Focus
    02:55 - Visuals That Match Customer Intent
    03:17 - Packaging and Design That Influence Buyers

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguy

    Subscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.com
    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVw

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    4 mins
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