The eCommerce Blueprint w/ AskJimmySmith

👉 Try 3P Mercury for 30 days for $1: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/3pm (affiliate)3P Mercury just released an automated sourcing feature, and it's the piece that was always missing. Finding leads was never the hard part, finding a supplier for each one was. This feature does both: it finds ASINs that match your criteria, then crawls the internet to find potential suppliers for those products, checks whether you're ungated, and previews an AI profitability score, all on a schedule while you do other things.It's not magic, no tool matches with 100% accuracy, and you still verify every supplier before you buy. But in this video I show how I set it up on a storefront-stalking search, and I walk through the real results live, including finding a product with a 77% ROI I'd never have sourced by hand.This is part of my 3P Mercury series. The earlier videos covered the lead finder, tracking storefronts, and filtering your vault. This one covers how it sources the leads for you.👉 Try 3P Mercury for 30 days for $1: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/3pm (affiliate)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/legendsNot 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/freetrainingChapters:0:00 Introduction to 3P Mercury's Auto Sourcing1:29 Setting Up the Lead Finder4:27 Configuring Product Criteria and Filters8:54 Setting Up Auto Sourcing and Automation16:05 Reviewing the Lead Vault Results19:59 Evaluating and Verifying Supplier Leads24:42 Advanced Sourcing and Scaling StrategiesOther eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:Free Amazon Facebook Group:https://bit.ly/mstgroupThe Proven Amazon Course:https://bit.ly/paccourseeBay Training Community:https://treasurehuntingprofits.comAmazon Coaching (affiliate):https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoachingeCommerce Accounting Services:https://ecommerceaccountingllc.comAffiliates and Discount Links:Aura Repricer:https://www.askjimmysmith.com/auraDisclaimer: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 #AmazonArbitrage #OnlineArbitrage #AmazonSourcing #3PMercury

I've been selling on Amazon since 2015, and one platform I keep seeing sellers add on is Whatnot, a live auction platform where you sell to customers in real time. I sat down with Vernon Johns, a member of my Legends community, who went from a 50k to 70K a month Amazon business to going all in on Whatnot with his family.We get into the honest pros and cons of Whatnot vs Amazon: the cash flow cycle (Vernon gets paid in 3 to 4 days instead of Amazon's 60 to 90), no brand restrictions, what live selling actually takes, how he sources without Keepa-style data, and the real work behind fulfillment when you don't have FBA. These are Vernon's results and his experience, not a promise of what you'll do.Vernon shared two Whatnot links:👉 Buyer link (Whatnot gives you $25 to spend, no purchase required): https://www.whatnot.com/invite/namesyouknow👉 Seller link (Whatnot matches up to $150 of your first sales, time-limited): https://www.whatnot.com/invite/seller/namesyouknowThose are Vernon's referral and affiliate links, and the $25 and $150 offers come from Whatnot, not from me.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/legendsNot 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/freetrainingChapters:0:00 Introduction to Whatnot and Vernon Johns1:54 Exclusive Buyer and Seller Deals2:43 Vernon's Transition from Amazon to Whatnot6:15 Comparing Profitability: Amazon vs. Whatnot9:30 Deciding What Products to Buy and Sell11:33 The 4-Day Cash Flow Cycle14:27 Shipping, Returns, and Refund Policies19:17 How to Attract Customers and Scale Your Shows21:38 Pricing Strategy: Bidding and Minimums24:41 Auction Formats and Shipping Bundles28:24 Equipment and Supplies Needed to Start32:54 Best Schedule and Times to Go Live36:30 The Quick Listing Process on Whatnot38:05 Sourcing Strategies for Profitable Inventory42:56 Whatnot Account Health vs. Amazon43:39 Exploring TikTok Live and Scaling Your Business45:35 How to Host a Successful Live Show48:55 Key Tips for Succeeding on the Platform52:00 The Importance of Choosing a Niche54:30 Sourcing Tips for BeginnersOther eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:Free Amazon Facebook Group:https://bit.ly/mstgroupThe Proven Amazon Course:https://bit.ly/paccourseeBay Training Community:https://treasurehuntingprofits.comAmazon Coaching (affiliate):https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoachingeCommerce Accounting Services:https://ecommerceaccountingllc.comAffiliates and Discount Links:Aura Repricer:https://www.askjimmysmith.com/auraDisclaimer: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!#Whatnot #LiveSelling #AmazonFBA #EcommerceBusiness #SellingOnline

Comment "Wholesale" below for my Wholesale Email templates for brand and distributor outreach.I built a professional website for an Amazon wholesale business in 5 minutes and 21 seconds using ChatGPT, from a single prompt. If you're doing wholesale on Amazon and reaching out to brands with no website, this is the excuse-killer, because brands check you out before they partner with you, and now there's no reason not to have a presence that looks the part.In this video I show the whole thing live: where to find ChatGPT's new sites feature, the exact prompt I used, what it built, and how to connect your own domain and business email so you can start emailing brands from a professional address.FREE wholesale email templates and AI prompts: comment the word "wholesale" below and I'll send you the link. It includes templates for both brand partnerships and straight distributor buying.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/legendsNot 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/freetrainingChapters:0:00 Introduction: Website Builder for Amazon Wholesale0:36 Accessing ChatGPT Sites & GPT-6 Astra1:51 Drafting the Website Prompt5:42 Reviewing the Completed Website9:32 Connecting Custom Domain & Email10:45 Conclusion & Final ThoughtsOther eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:Free Amazon Facebook Group:https://bit.ly/mstgroupThe Proven Amazon Course:https://bit.ly/paccourseeBay Training Community:https://treasurehuntingprofits.comAmazon Coaching (affiliate):https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoachingeCommerce Accounting Services:https://ecommerceaccountingllc.comAffiliates and Discount Links:Aura Repricer:https://www.askjimmysmith.com/auraDisclaimer: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!#AmazonWholesale #AmazonFBA #AIforBusiness #ChatGPT #AmazonSeller

Amazon just announced a major change to its commercial liability insurance requirements for sellers, and it takes effect November 2nd, 2026. In the past you could wait to get insurance until you hit $10,000 in sales in a month. Under the new rule, if you sell products in certain enhanced-safety categories, you'll need coverage regardless of your sales volume, even on day one, even on $1 of sales.The rep I've used for years and recommend for e-commerce sellers is Ashlin Hadden at https://www.ecom.insureI sold commercial insurance before I ever sold on Amazon, so in this video I break down exactly what changed, which product categories are affected, and your two options as a reseller: get covered, or avoid these categories.*DISCLAIMER* This is informational only, not insurance advice. Talk to a licensed agent about your specific situation.Link to the Amazon Insurance Update: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHOVI1Q0hRUUNWSlc5VjNEAmazon 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/legendsNot 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/freetrainingChapters:0:00 Amazon's Insurance Requirement Changes3:29 New Rules & Who Needs Insurance4:23 Categories with Enhanced Safety Requirements6:13 Deep Dive: High-Risk Product Categories10:17 How to Avoid the Insurance MandateOther eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:Free Amazon Facebook Group:https://bit.ly/mstgroupThe Proven Amazon Course:https://bit.ly/paccourseeBay Training Community:https://treasurehuntingprofits.comAmazon Coaching (affiliate):https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoachingeCommerce Accounting Services:https://ecommerceaccountingllc.comAffiliates and Discount Links:Aura Repricer:https://www.askjimmysmith.com/auraDisclaimer: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 #AmazonSellerInsurance #AmazonFBATips #EcommerceBusiness

Get your $1 30 Day Trial of 3P Mercury at https://www.askjimmysmith.com/3pm (affiliate link)If you've got thousands of leads sitting in your database, the problem isn't finding more, it's knowing which ones are actually worth buying today. In this video I show the simple 2-step filter process I use to go through my 100,000+ leads in 3P Mercury, then let the software live-cost check them for me so I skip everything that's out of stock or priced too high. What's left is a short list of ungated, in-stock, profitable leads ready to source.This is part of my 3P Mercury series. The last two videos covered automating the lead finder and tracking storefronts. This one is how you turn that full vault into actual buys.👉 Try 3P Mercury for 30 days for $1: askjimmysmith.com/3pmAmazon 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/legendsNot 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/freetrainingChapters:0:00 Introduction to 3P Mercury Sourcing2:19 Using Pre-Made Filters to Find Leads8:16 Filtering by Supplier and Store Discounts11:03 Analyzing Completed Live Cost Updates16:44 Sorting Leads by AI Merck Score21:58 Stacking Discounts and Final TipsOther eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:Free Amazon Facebook Group:https://bit.ly/mstgroupThe Proven Amazon Course:https://bit.ly/paccourseeBay Training Community:https://treasurehuntingprofits.comAmazon Coaching (affiliate):https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoachingeCommerce Accounting Services:https://ecommerceaccountingllc.comAffiliates and Discount Links:Aura Repricer:https://www.askjimmysmith.com/auraDisclaimer: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 #AmazonArbitrage #OnlineArbitrage #AmazonSourcing #3PMercury