Clear the Shelf with Chris & Chris

How Amazon FBA sellers are adding 5-7% to their margins instantly using discount gift cards. Plus the credit card strategies that unlock $100K+ in 0% APR capital.➕ Join OAC+ - The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem💳 See our most recommended Credit Cards: https://cleartheshelf.com/creditcardTaylor Thomas from Arbitrage Card shares the exact systems top sellers use to maximize profits through gift card arbitrage, avoid the $3,000+ balance mistakes most sellers make, and leverage business credit cards for massive travel rewards and cash flow advantages.Check out Arbitrage Card here: https://arbitragecard.com/FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic--------------------TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction: Gift Cards & Credit Card Strategies for Amazon FBA8:45 - How Discount Gift Cards Add 5-7% to Your Margins Instantly15:32 - Gift Card 101: Overcoming Complexity and Managing Balances23:12 - The $3,000 Mistake: Hidden Gift Card Balances Hurt Your Profit31:45 - Advanced Gift Card Strategy: Custom Amounts & Chrome Extension47:30 - Credit Card Hacking: How I Got $142K in 0% APR Capital1:02:15 - The Incognito Method: 200K Point Bonuses on Amex Cards1:18:45 - Credit Limit Reallocation Strategy Explained1:28:30 - Travel Hacking for Amazon Sellers: Maximizing Point Redemptions1:42:18 - Stacking Discounts: The 5-Layer Profit System1:48:50 - Common Credit Card Mistakes That Destroy Your Score1:54:35 - Best Zero Percent APR Cards for Amazon Sellers2:03:40 - Final Recommendations & Where to Learn More

Learn how Ryan makes $2M a year with online arbitrage on Amazon in just 20 hours per week.

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Ryan shares his complete transition from retail arbitrage to online arbitrage, revealing his replenishment-heavy strategy (85% of business), prep center setup, and the systems that gave him his life back. Learn how he manages $150K in inventory, uses lead lists effectively, and maintains 20% minimum ROI while prioritizing velocity over margins.

Perfect for intermediate to advanced Amazon FBA sellers ready to scale their online arbitrage business systematically.

CONNECT WITH RYAN:

X: @ArbitrageLife | Instagram: @RyanKimuraFBA

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

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FOLLOW US:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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[00:00] Introduction: Meet Ryan Kimura

[02:37] From Restaurant Owner to Amazon FBA Seller

[06:44] The Transition: Retail Arbitrage to Online Arbitrage

[14:28] Lead Lists Strategy

[24:26] Building a Replenishment-Heavy Business

[42:48] Credit Card Rotation Strategy for Cash Flow

[49:08] Cash Flow Management

[56:39] Scaling Advice

Learn how Saul is able to find over $50,000 a month in profitable Amazon to Amazon Flips.

♻️ Learn More About Amazon to Amazon Flips Here - https://www.oachallenge.com/az-az-flips-challenge/

➕ Join OAC+ - The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem

Learn the exact strategies, tools, and mindset shifts needed to scale your Amazon FBA business through Amazon to Amazon arbitrage. Saul breaks down everything from sourcing methods to account safety, margin expectations, and advanced techniques like debundling.Whether you're doing online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, or looking to add a new income stream to your Amazon business, this episode reveals actionable strategies you can implement immediately.--------------------RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic--------------------[00:00] Introduction to Amazon to Amazon Flips [05:26] 500K+ Monthly Flip Opportunities Revealed [14:36] Profit Margins and Scaling Strategies [25:46] The Anatomy of Perfect Amazon Flips [38:30] Why OA sellers struggle with A2A[46:17] Debundling: Turn $10 Into $70+ Profit [1:06:55] Account Safety and Risk Management [1:22:41] 3:1 Risk Ratio System Explained

The Ultimate Guide to Brand Direct Wholesale on Amazon with Caj Robinson

🔥 Grab a 14-day FREE Trial to SellerAmp (Profit calculator, sales estimator, and sourcing tool): https://www.selleramp.com/oachallenge

📦 Want to speed up listing, shipping, and analytics? Check out Boxem free for 14 days: https://www.oachallenge.com/boxem

➕ Join OAC+. The premier community for Amazon sellers looking to grow their business and become better business owners: https://www.oachallenge.com/plus

Learn the secrets to mastering brand direct wholesale, securing exclusive partnerships, and optimizing your Amazon listings from Caj Robinson.

Whether you're an online arbitrage expert or just starting in retail arbitrage, this episode is packed with actionable insights to add another dimension to your Amazon business.

Learn how to pitch brands, manage relationships, and enjoy long-term success on Amazon.

Find Caj on Twitter here: https://x.com/CajuaRobinson

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

FOLLOW US:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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Chapters:

00:46 - Meet Caj Robinson

01:14 - Brand Direct Wholesale Explained

03:40 - Caj's journey from private label to brand direct wholesale

06:22 - Why Kaj prefers working with brands over online arbitrage

07:15 - Wholesale vs. Brand Direct

09:13 - Common myths about brand direct wholesale

10:36 - First Steps to Landing an Account

12:13 - Cold Calling Tips

14:41 - Building Trust with Brands

16:44 - Price Control Challenges

20:05 - The Exclusivity Solution

21:45 - Value Propositions for Brands

25:18 - Timing for Brand Direct Conversations

27:21 - Executing After Landing a Brand

29:14 - Helping Brands with Brand Registry

31:30 - Outreach Strategies

34:07 - Overcoming Rejection

37:04 - Discussing Margins

39:00 - PPC Strategies

42:33 - Assessing Brands

47:33 - Learning from Mistakes

52:57 - Future of Brand Direct

56:19 - Lightning Round