My First Year Selling On Amazon FBA - The Honest Results

[@TravisMarziani]

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[@spanglishcouple1234]

These dudes are my dynamic duo of AMZ FBA. Thank you both for the great videos.

[@Another-Moe]

These honest results snippets are great, more of these please

[@mosesalukunyang378]

Most genuine results. Most sellers they dont show you costs like PPC BUT only revenue. This is very encouraging for new sellers

[@airbound7407]

Really helpful. In my second week into Amazon FBA and same as Troy I had it on automatic the first week and burned through $55 of PPC with one sale. I archived that campaign and changed it to manual on three keywords I was selling good on and had good CTR. I’ve spent less than $5 this week and made 3 sales in 2 days. 🙏

[@abdulabad3327]

Hy brother in starting which plan is good I mean professional or individual!

[@airbound7407]

@@abdulabad3327 probably individual and then convert to professional when product is up for sale, I started with professional and I wasted $120 in membership fees that they wouldn’t refund.

[@clawplayer3909]

Love your videos man. So much transparency

[@Alex_Justified]

I'm still working on my passion products. Made some small mistakes in the beginning and I've learned alot over these 2 years. But each year that goes by, im actually learning and adapting very quick. I've already made like a $3000 mistake but its okay but I look to the vision and the big picture. I've learned alot about the market im in and what to look for. I still have much to learn but I am happy to have grown. The ideas I have now, I wouldve never even considered when I started, so I've been growing too. But the most important thing is to follow your HEART. I could've easily gave up a year ago. Rich or poor, I'm going to follow my vision

[@tri-sarah-tops]

Thanks Travis and Troy, I really appreciate how transparent and open you are. The industry is full of secrecy so your videos are really refreshing and helpful.

[@automaton111]

It's important to market products as premium items that demand a high enough price to be more profitable at low sales volume.

[@razin275]

Looking forward to the review of your next product next year!

[@chuckandevea.7652]

Troy these videos can make you popular you are athentic in sharing your selling experience. thank you both, great video.

[@sayyer10]

This is amazing info. Just by watching the trials and tribulations in this video makes me hype!

[@2DayAnt]

iv noticed on one amazon storefront there is multiple items and they are all from different sellers? how is that possible!? anybody know the answer to this

[@noahdbrewer]

This is dope bro... Love this story

[@comrazvictor]

This is so cool. I love seeing people fighting and getting their way to success.

[@comrazvictor]

@@TravisMarziani No, currently I am working as a Data Scientist and considering to start. But I need some time to understand whether this is what I want.

[@duderock123456]

Love to see the success and growth!!! You guys keep killing it! I hope one day to join you! I'm about to launch my own Kickstarter and amazon FBA! IM SO EXCITED and I definitely appreciate the passion product course Travis thank you so much!:) #PUPLIGHT

[@evd-1]

great video but I don't think these costs also count for income tax? so that $1200 is taxed anywhere from 10%+?

[@BigDFPV]

Wow I'm glad I found your channel. These videos are great, I learned so much.

[@michelleharris4834]

Can you talk about how are you building your business to pay taxes? Are you doing an LLC or an SCorp?

[@kingshousetube]

Thanks for sharing your experience this way. Helps a lot.

[@AHMED-nk3kw]

Love your channel and I wish Troy the best :) Thanks for being honest!

[@saidsaleh8601]

Hi Travis I opened amazon FBA account but I dont know how to start selling please I need your help

[@markliberatore6377]

I love this videos man! You break it down so good!

[@user-cc1ti8pj7s]

I have huge issue, I cant actually determine how to a choose product to sell I've been thinking for 2 months ans im still stuck 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@zayvier69]

How would using Alipay have helped him getting his money back? If they’re not giving him his deposit back then he’s not getting it. I assume their agreements with him was stated in paperwork “deposits not refunded”?

[@EB-vk5yb]

Very interesting and inspiring video overall. Few point. How is it Chinese supplier's falt that after you committed for order with 1.2 USD per pack you have found a cheaper option and wanted to pull back out of the agreement? The sole purpose of the deposit is to protect manufactures from "mood swings" like that. Also when one item was not delivered how was that it was up to you to sort it out? As far as I imagine (I am not amazon seller) as soon as it if FBA service, Amazon takes care of deliveries, return, shipping and related subjects. Would you consider that a 99% discount for everyone was a great marketing campaign? Would you do it again, this time in purpose?

[@neiljackson2949]

Thanks for the story and the numbers. I’m about to move my manufacturing business out of South Africa to the US. I’m probably not going to be able to compete with the imports on cost but hopefully I’ll get traction with shorter delivery times and made in the USA. I still have a small fear that this it totally going to flop. I’m definitely going to check out your other videos.

[@madigrigsby3405]

came for the amazing content, stayed for troy’s chris pine vibes😍

[@chriskhaliber]

Trust me I know we made a gigantic sale yesterday I was excited

[@alphabetagamma4142]

I have one big question... How did he actually get those sales? Did amazon do all the marketing? Did he do his own marketing like paid ads etc? I see that he has a youtube channel but it's subs, views are really small in comparison to the sales on his grips... I didn't understand how you actually get people to buy... Do you just list the product and let amazon do everything else?

[@AlexA-kp3lp]

great video... only gap is that you have stated that the tiny amount he made will be used ... first for rent.. then for a few holidays, etc etc.. that was way too optimistic

[@katarinakarakas7800]

Great video!

[@mahmeh2598]

I just dont get why in all of those videos the customs and taxation never really gets mentioned?

[@Korn1holio]

yeah me too. I assume customs clearance fees for 3000+ items should be mentioned in "Shipping" category, cause they can make a difference between profit and loss.

[@propellerhead2000]

Assuming he got back all of his original investment of $5800 plus made $9100 which means his ROI was ~150%. Pretty damn good. Better return than most stock traders.

[@jec0435]

I'm guessing that you are just learning tennis Travis (judging from your serve clip, hah) ;) ? ..perhaps Troy had an influence on you learning? If so, awesome. :)

[@coulorfully]

Love you Travis for the honest insighes, and thank you Troy for sharing! I'll def be looking into your grips when in need. you had a profitable 1st year, nice!

[@seeker_of_knowlage3568]

thank you very much (liked, commented, and shared). Quick question, is the expanses for Canada the same as the US or higher because we have higher taxes?

[@seeker_of_knowlage3568]

@@TravisMarziani overall

[@ronredmond]

Dampeners may have been a little lighter in weight as well? Not sure what they are, just assuming by size. Weight costs can mess everything up peoples! :) *** Folks, if you can keep your item under a POUND it'll make a HUGE DIFFERENCE with shipping. Under a pound is like $2 - $3.50 anywhere in the US. (Under 14" long too, but we talking weight here) *** Over a pound starts to get into the $7 range and goes up quickly! (Using USPS) *** Anything over 5 pounds, start looking into UPS or FedEx because they will be cheaper when it gets to the heavier items. *** Don't forget BOX WEIGHT and PACKAGING WEIGHT!!! Happy Selling Friends! =)

[@TravisMarziani]

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[@leslielopez4261]

So, is this course for people that have a good amount of money? Because, I have little money, would you recommend onother method for me, like dropshipping?

[@itspolicy6779]

So how’s the weather for tennis in October?

[@westonrountree]

Where do you buy the grips to list?

[@Catlateral]

Watching this coming from the first 6 months video this dudes haircut caught me off guard because i thought he was a different person

[@Vdawwwg]

Hi Travis, great videos, really transparent compared with others. After registering in your course, do you offer 1on1's coaching/help when needed? Thanks.

[@soda8010]

This is the same way for me. Trying to find my product

[@noahdbrewer]

New Amazon strategy. Give a 99% off discount code for the first month hahaha

[@johannsante8837]

so did he do private labeling? or passion product? since he did take a product that already exists and he is passionate about the product, so would it be a combination of both?

[@johannsante8837]

@@TravisMarziani oh ok thank you, so he basically asked the manufacturer to change some things about the product itself to be improved?

[@shadowrealm7858]

why is it that i cant find your product on amazon?

[@kacperwilk4747]

How you make $$ in month 6 if you was sold out in month 5 ?

[@kacperwilk4747]

@@TravisMarziani Hey Travis can i talk with you on PM?

[@lenuxfrance4151]

Very good video👍👍👍

[@lmankj]

I've developed products in China over the past 2 decades. I've also lived there. I would not recommend manufacturing in China if you can avoid it. A lot of unethical and dishonest practices. Zero regard for intellectual property, so almost 100% guaranteed your ideas will be copied. Do your research and consider the impact your business has, ethics....

[@Reichglass]

a major topic you neglected. Tax liabilities (State and Federal) and Business fees like unemployment insurance, Workers Comp insurance, self proprietors fees, franchise tax etc.... Why? How did this effect your balance sheet?

[@timpettigrew6130]

Love the content!

[@henrywang3308]

Thanks for sharing your story Troy! Awesome interviewing as well Trav, lots tend to talk too much. Would you say Troys results are “typical,” I.e normally it takes more than 2-3 months for things to ramp up or have you found this typical for your students?

[@chopciriacruz6030]

Boxes in your house ? Were these extra samples you have ? Isn't your supplier supposed to be doing all the shipping to your customers ? Sorry just confused, I'm very new .. still doing FBA research

[@TravisMarziani]

Amazon is the one shipping out the orders to customers since he's doing FBA. He's not sending his inventory directly to Amazon hence the boxes. You can learn more about what Amazon FBA is in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYWWhK2tZt-knacfeature=shared

[@briansouthworth6592]

Is Troy including Federal and state income tax as well as self-employment tax in his expenses?

[@m.m.1960]

What about taxes?

[@StickOnHair]

Amazon's Seller Experience is the worst in the world. The ambiguity is atrocious. I am shocked that Amazon has not already been sued into oblivion.

[@StickOnHair]

@@TravisMarziani I was on the phone to them for 4 hours asking how to add an accessories option to my main product. I was transferred between departments and not a single person knew what was going on. Their communication between staff members was zero and I had to start from scratch explaining my simple request to at least 15 USELESS people. Then the line cut out. The software is extremely broken with graveyard buttons that lead to extinct pages. When they provide instructions with a million links, none of these links lead you to the page you’re looking for - just more convoluted instruction pages. Theres so much to complain about with their software but every seller already knows how atrociously user unfriendly it is. The responses I’ve received from support tickets have been absolutely useless, and the forum is full of absolute dickheads who will defend amazon to their graves.

[@alphabetagamma4142]

@@StickOnHair Yes. The sample size of 1 is enough to make conclusions about a trillion dollar company.

[@rajausamah7569]

What happened to his hair

[@500perdayathome]

Your reputation is more important than your paycheck, and your integrity is worth more than your career. - Ryan Freitas

[@marcodifede9991]

@travis, Thanks for the vids, great insight. Can you drop Troy's link?

[@marcodifede9991]

@@TravisMarziani thanks Travis! (I'm watching your channel because i need to make a move into e-commerce. Living in HK, I'm close to the source and my industry is as been hit hard by the pandemic. I need a side hustle..)

[@jeffdorris5321]

Nice work 🎇🌠✨

[@Spanthfn_]

In a few days it'll be one year, can we have a year two!?!?

[@jokerrhe]

How did you avoid patents on these?

[@jokerrhe]

@@TravisMarziani like if u were to use a product that had a patent on them. Did u check beforehand? This is something I'm tryna avoid

[@camiloarellano4283]

So bottom line he is making an average of usd 1500 -2000 monthly... good

[@camiloarellano4283]

is he currently selling? Helium 10 shows little sales information.

[@Korn1holio]

more like 1000

[@grandpasteve99]

Is there still a 200 limit for new sellers?

[@johnchintan]

Yes For new product. Once your product has some kind of historical Sales. Amazon will increase the limit.

[@johnchintan]

thank you

[@maverick211211]

Can’t even pay rent in year one??? Wtf?

[@doronuzan]

briliant

[@michelangelotroiano7109]

great

[@angisworld8129]

Men you dont even talk about TAXES - so this is not all PROFIT !!! ITS NOTHING AFTER TAXES

[@douglassmith9445]

Just make sure to sell a product you created and not someone else's product with a fake name thrown on it

[@Korn1holio]

how did he create those grips? He basically ordered grips manufactured by someone else and put his label on it.

[@douglassmith9445]

@@Korn1holio if you’re not manufacturing the product and just throwing your name on someone else’s, karma will be on its way.

[@jdsoteldo]

thinking tennis is a seasonal sport is mad wrong

[@jec0435]

@@TravisMarziani ..because even folks who live in rainy cities (Seattle) play inside during winter. ;) If you love tennis, you find a way to play all year round.

[@tasoslefth8375]

I would suggest to him that he increases his profit margins by selling a more expensive product.

[@tasoslefth8375]

@@TravisMarziani Hi I am a pro poker player and I am looking to invest in some business models that actually work(apart from stocks) and I think Amazon is a good idea. however, I am not very comfortable with the fact that I might lose 10.000$ of my bankroll just by trying this business out since it seems that there are many dangers with becoming a recreational entrepreneur. So I will wait a year or 2 to make more money and see what I will do from there. Thanks for answering.

[@romang4279]

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