Serious Sellers Podcast: Learn How To Sell On Amazon FBA & Walmart #692 - Amazon KDP Money Making Strategies
Aug 16, 2025
Shivali Patel, a savvy Amazon FBA seller and KDP author, shares her journey from teenage entrepreneur to successful self-publisher. She provides valuable insights into using Kindle Direct Publishing to expand your brand and generate passive income. Listeners will learn the importance of thorough market research, effective keyword strategies, and tools like Helium 10 for maximizing visibility. Shivali also discusses the creative freedom KDP offers compared to traditional publishing, along with tips for integrating digital and physical products for even greater profits.
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Early KDP Used As Amazon Training
- Shivali started entrepreneurship at 17 and began KDP around age 20 as a way to learn Amazon before FBA.
- She still earns royalties from books she published at 21–22 while running other businesses.
Self-Publishing Leverages Amazon's Built-In Reach
- KDP removes traditional gatekeepers and lets authors keep creative control and faster time-to-market.
- Amazon's reach and built-in buyer intent make self-publishing a viable route for supplemental income.
Research Directly In The Kindle Store
- Do your product research inside the Kindle Store because you must research where you plan to sell.
- Check bestsellers, covers, descriptions, page length and competitor listings to evaluate demand.