OA Finances in Flames? Read This.

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📣 Big News, Snackers!

 

🚨 We Rebooted Our X Account — And It’s Already Getting Spicy

After years of digital silence, the FBA LeadList X Account is back—and it’s not just memes (though yes, there will be memes 😎).

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  • 🧠 Hot takes on Amazon seller news
  • 🔧 Tools, weird hacks, and seller experiments
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Amazon Is Thinning Out – And That’s Good News

 

Turns out, Amazon’s a little less of a gladiator pit than it used to be. Marketplace Pulse reported that although a million new sellers sign up every year (welcome to the chaos!), the number of active sellers has actually dropped—from 2.4 million to under 1.9 million. That means more traffic and more eyeballs for the folks still in the game. In fact, sellers are getting about 31% more attention now than they did in 2021. Not bad, right?

Even better, third-party sellers are claiming a bigger slice of Amazon’s pie—up to 62% of all units sold. So while the fees still sting and the rules get weirder, there’s a silver lining: fewer competitors, more traffic, and a better shot at raking it in if you play it smart.

 

 

Buyers Are Young, Impatient, and Kinda Over It

Turns out Gen Z and Millennials are fueling the online shopping boom, shocker…

 

 

But here’s the kicker, according to Descartes’ annual e-commerce study: nearly 80% of them have had delivery drama. We’re talking lost packages, late arrivals, and the ol’ “your item is out for delivery” lie. And yeah, it’s making some of them rethink their click-happy habits.

 

 

If you’re selling on Amazon, this is your moment to shine. Nail your shipping game—keep it fast, keep it honest, and keep your buyers in the loop. Smooth delivery = happy customers = more repeat orders. Basically, don’t be the seller who ghosts after checkout.

 

Essential Amazon Seller Updates Fo Yo’ Bad Self

 

 

 

Your New Best Sales Rep? ChatGPT

 

AI just entered the chat—and it’s not playing around. One brand pulled 90 days of data and discovered their ChatGPT traffic converted at a jaw-dropping 4.2%. That’s 112% higher than their usual traffic. With zero feed optimization. Zero tweaking. Just pure, high-intent, “I already know what I want” customers rolling in and checking out like it’s Black Friday every day.

 

 

And get this—these shoppers are spending less time on the site but dropping more cash per order. Why? Because they already made the decision before even landing on the product page. ChatGPT basically did all the selling upfront, making your website just the final checkout lane.

If you’re in e-commerce or selling on Amazon, this is a wake-up call. AI isn’t just helping people write birthday cards anymore—it’s quietly becoming the next big traffic source. Sellers who figure out how to show up in AI product recommendations now? They’re gonna be light-years ahead while the rest of us are still obsessing over TikTok hooks and ad ROAS.

 

When (and Why) Arbitrage Sellers Should Get an EIN

 

Do You Need an EIN for Amazon Arbitrage?

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique ID from the IRS used for business tax purposes. While it’s not required if you’re just getting started as a sole proprietor using your Social Security Number (SSN), it can unlock serious advantages as you scale.

 

When You’ll Need One:

  • If you form an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp
  • If you plan to hire employees
  • If you want to open a business bank account
  • If you’re applying for wholesale or reseller certificates

 

Why It’s Worth It:

  • Separates personal and business finances — cleaner books and easier taxes
  • Boosts credibility — looks more legit to banks, wholesalers, and suppliers
  • Faster applications — no need to give out your SSN to everyone
  • Supports growth — essential if you plan to scale beyond a hobby

Use this tool to get an EIN directly from the IRS for FREE. 

 

 

Arbitrage Corner – OA Tips, Tricks and News


Reading Between the Dips – first one’s on us! This thread breaks down a “jumpy” Keepa price graph that most sellers would probably pass on. Learn how to recognize short-term dips, avoid price tankers, and flip fast for 50+% ROI. A must-read for anyone leveling up their Keepa game. 

2.5M ASINs, 45 Secs – yep, you read that right. In the latest episode of Silent Sales Machine Radio, Jim Cockrum shows how you can quickly see a large number of viable, reseller eligible, understocked, and entirely unstocked products you could be selling on Amazon. 

Three Must-Know Accounting Tips – if you’re not mastering your numbers, you’re going to be in for a very rough time.  Chris Potter (@ChrisPotter361) shares three simple but powerful tips to help OA sellers keep clean books, track true profitability, and avoid nasty tax-time surprises:

Master Your Numbers, Keep Your Profits

Own Your True Margins

Case Studies: Profitable and Unprofitable Sellers

 

This Week in Seller School

 

 

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  • Amazon’s 2025 Reimbursement Policy Update: How Sellers Can Avoid Massive Losses by SellerLabs
  • Micro-Influencer Campaigns: Driving Sales with Targeted Outreach by Seller Assistant
  • Amazon SEO Checklist: 7 Critical Mistakes Killing Your Rankings (+ How to Fix Them) by Canopy Management

 

 

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