Amazon FBA Wholesale is changing in 2025. Are you ready?If you’ve been thinking about switching from retail arbitrage or online arbitrage to wholesale, or you’re just starting your Amazon journey, this episode of podcast will get you started and make you dangerous..We sit down with Cory Ganim, an Amazon wholesale seller doing multiple seven figures per year, to break down exactly how to get started, land profitable wholesale accounts, and scale your business the right way.What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ What is Amazon wholesale & how does it compare to arbitrage?✔️ How much money do you need to start wholesale?✔️ How to find and contact legitimate wholesale suppliers✔️ The biggest mistakes new wholesale sellers make (and how to avoid them)✔️ How to scale to six and seven figures WITHOUT a huge team✔️ The truth about Section 3 suspensions & how to protect your business

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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/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ 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

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0:00 - Introduction: How to Start Amazon FBA Wholesale in 2025
3:15 - What is Amazon Wholesale? Understanding the Business Model
7:30 - Why Wholesale Over Retail Arbitrage? Key Differences Explained
11:45 - How Much Money Do You Need to Start Wholesale on Amazon?
15:20 - Finding Legitimate Wholesale Suppliers: Where to Look
19:10 - How to Contact Suppliers & Get Approved for Wholesale Accounts
23:40 - Setting Up Your Amazon Seller Account for Wholesale Success
28:15 - Wholesale Pricing & Profit Margins: What to Expect
32:45 - The Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make in Amazon Wholesale
37:00 - How to Handle Brand Restrictions & Account Approvals
41:25 - Understanding Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) & Bulk Purchasing
46:00 - How to Negotiate with Suppliers for Better Pricing
50:35 - Inventory Management: How Much Stock Should You Buy?
54:50 - The Role of Prep Centers in Scaling a Wholesale Business
59:20 - Scaling to Six and Seven Figures: What It Really Takes
1:03:45 - Avoiding Section 3 Suspensions & Protecting Your Amazon Account
1:08:30 - Tools & Software Every Wholesale Seller Should Use
1:13:10 - How to Reinvent Your Business as Wholesale Evolves
1:17:40 - Long-Term Strategies for Success in Amazon Wholesale
1:22:00 - Final Thoughts: The Future of Wholesale Selling on Amazon in 2025

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Amazon sellers, your account is more vulnerable than you think.

IP complaints, suspensions, account holds, and legal disputes—if you don’t know how to protect yourself, you’re playing with fire.

In this episode of the pod, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Paul Rafelson, a top e-commerce attorney and founder of Seller Basics, to expose the legal pitfalls Amazon sellers face—and how to fight back.

What’s inside this episode:

✔️ Why Amazon suspends sellers & how to prevent it

✔️ The truth about IP complaints & false counterfeit claims

✔️ How Amazon legally justifies holding seller funds and inventory

✔️ What to do if your ASIN or account gets suspended

✔️ The secret Amazon doesn’t want you to know—how to use politicians to apply pressure

✔️ Why arbitrage sellers aren’t going anywhere (despite the private label crowd screaming otherwise)Paul has defended Amazon sellers in courtrooms, boardrooms, and even Washington D.C.

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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/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ 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

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0:00 - Introduction: Paul Rafelson & Why Every Amazon Seller Needs Legal Protection

4:10 - The Biggest Legal Threats Amazon Sellers Face in 2025

8:30 - Why Amazon Suspends Seller Accounts Without Warning

12:45 - Understanding IP Complaints & How to Fight False Claims

17:15 - How Brands Abuse Amazon’s Intellectual Property System

21:50 - The Dark Side of Amazon’s Arbitrary Account Suspensions

26:30 - Why Amazon Holds Seller Funds & What You Can Do About It

31:10 - The Risks of Selling Name Brands on Amazon (And How to Avoid Trouble)

35:50 - Why Arbitrage Sellers Are Targeted (But Not Going Anywhere)

40:15 - The Truth About Amazon’s Arbitration Process & Why It’s Stacked Against You

44:40 - What to Do When You Get an IP Complaint on Amazon

49:25 - When to Escalate an Amazon Dispute to Legal Action

54:00 - How Amazon Forces Sellers into Arbitration Instead of Lawsuits

58:35 - The Role of Seller Basics in Protecting Amazon Sellers

1:03:10 - What Most Sellers Get Wrong About Reinstating Their Accounts

1:07:45 - How to Leverage Politicians to Apply Pressure on Amazon

1:12:15 - Why Amazon’s Terms of Service Are Designed to Protect Amazon (Not You)

1:16:45 - Can You Really Sue Amazon? Legal Recourse for Sellers

1:21:30 - The Future of Amazon Seller Protections & Legal Battles

1:25:40 - When to Get Legal Help vs. Handling a Suspension Yourself

1:30:15 - How Paul Rafelson Fights for Sellers in Court & Washington D.C.

1:34:50 - How to Protect Yourself Before You Get Suspended

1:39:20 - Understanding Account Health Metrics & Proactively Avoiding Risk

1:43:45 - What’s Next for Amazon Sellers in 2025?

1:48:30 - Final Advice: How to Stay in Business & Protect Your Profits

1:53:10 - Closing Thoughts & How to Get Help with Amazon Legal Issues

The game is changing FAST. Walmart is making big moves, AI is reshaping e-commerce, and repricing is more important than ever. In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Dylan Carter, co-founder of Aura Repricer, to expose the hard truths about: • Walmart’s real potential—Is it a game-changer or just hype? • Why Amazon sellers need to rethink their pricing strategy NOW • The AI revolution in e-commerce (and how it’s changing the way we sell) • How to use Walmart & Amazon together to scale your business • The hidden risks of moving from Amazon to Walmart too soon Whether you’re deep into online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, or wholesale, this episode is packed with insights to help you stay ahead of the competition. -------------------- 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/ ✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12 ✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive ✅ 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 -------------------- 0:00 - Introduction: Why Amazon Sellers Need to Pay Attention to Walmart 3:15 - The Changing Landscape of E-Commerce in 2025 7:40 - How Walmart is Competing with Amazon for Third-Party Sellers 12:20 - The Biggest Misconceptions About Selling on Walmart 16:55 - Pros and Cons of Selling on Amazon vs. Walmart 21:30 - How AI is Reshaping Online Arbitrage and Wholesale 26:10 - The Evolution of Repricing Strategies for Amazon and Walmart 30:45 - Understanding the Walmart Buy Box vs. Amazon Buy Box 35:20 - The Role of AI in Automated Repricing for Sellers 40:00 - Common Mistakes Sellers Make When Expanding to Walmart 45:15 - When Should Amazon Sellers Add Walmart to Their Business? 50:10 - Why Some Amazon Sellers Fail on Walmart (and How to Avoid It) 55:35 - Key Metrics to Track When Selling on Walmart 1:01:10 - How Repricing Works Differently on Walmart vs. Amazon 1:06:20 - Future-Proofing Your Business with AI and Smart Pricing 1:11:45 - What’s Next for Amazon and Walmart Sellers in 2025? 1:17:30 - Final Thoughts: Where Should You Focus Your Efforts This Year?