

Silent Sales Machine Radio
Jim Cockrum
Voted the #1 podcast for Amazon sellers in late 2024! Still the ONLY Amazon seller podcast that features 100's of RECENT, REAL stories and strategies for Amazon FBA sellers around the world!
Welcome to the most listened to and success filled Amazon/Walmart/eBay seller podcast on the web! This is the official podcast of the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course.
Inside the free 78,000+ member Facebook group for fans of the show (SilentJim.com has a link) you'll MEET and INTERACT with an amazing community that uses the strategies taught on this show to grow incredible businesses.
This show features "real people" from all walks of life who pull back the curtain on the struggles, victories and strategies that come with WORKING HARD to build a beautiful business online.
Nothing worth having comes easy, but prepare to be inspired by those who are charting a course towards building an amazing business online.
The hundreds of featured guests on the show are ProvenAmazonCourse.com students as well as some of the 7,000+ coaching students from our Ecommerce coaching program that's been operating with a great reputation since 2003.
The host, Jim Cockrum (SilentJim.com) has had a reputation as one of the most credible sources of eCommerce strategy advice to be found since 1999.
Bottom line:
Regardless of experience level, you'll learn proven online business strategies on this show and become an Amazon selling NINJA!
This show applies timeless, proven strategies to modern eCommerce challenges. This podcast is for anyone who is looking to build or start an online business the RIGHT way with advice from one of the most trusted names in online marketing.
With over 6.3 million downloads on iTunes heading into 2025, you've found the right place to launch and grow the online business of your dreams.
NOTE: This show and related content are not related to or endorsed by Amazon.com, nor are the success stories you'll hear representative of typical or average results you can expect. Results discussed are provided for demonstration of what is possible, but are not intended to imply that you'll achieve similar results or any results.
Welcome to the most listened to and success filled Amazon/Walmart/eBay seller podcast on the web! This is the official podcast of the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course.
Inside the free 78,000+ member Facebook group for fans of the show (SilentJim.com has a link) you'll MEET and INTERACT with an amazing community that uses the strategies taught on this show to grow incredible businesses.
This show features "real people" from all walks of life who pull back the curtain on the struggles, victories and strategies that come with WORKING HARD to build a beautiful business online.
Nothing worth having comes easy, but prepare to be inspired by those who are charting a course towards building an amazing business online.
The hundreds of featured guests on the show are ProvenAmazonCourse.com students as well as some of the 7,000+ coaching students from our Ecommerce coaching program that's been operating with a great reputation since 2003.
The host, Jim Cockrum (SilentJim.com) has had a reputation as one of the most credible sources of eCommerce strategy advice to be found since 1999.
Bottom line:
Regardless of experience level, you'll learn proven online business strategies on this show and become an Amazon selling NINJA!
This show applies timeless, proven strategies to modern eCommerce challenges. This podcast is for anyone who is looking to build or start an online business the RIGHT way with advice from one of the most trusted names in online marketing.
With over 6.3 million downloads on iTunes heading into 2025, you've found the right place to launch and grow the online business of your dreams.
NOTE: This show and related content are not related to or endorsed by Amazon.com, nor are the success stories you'll hear representative of typical or average results you can expect. Results discussed are provided for demonstration of what is possible, but are not intended to imply that you'll achieve similar results or any results.
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2025 • 8min
#1051: Ungating for brands and products on Amazon - let's keep it simple - A mini episode
New sellers on Amazon run into a frustration that is very common. It’s the challenge of being gated from selling many of the great products, ASINs and brands that they otherwise would be excited to sell. Earning Amazon‘s trust is not as hard as some have made it out to be however. On today’s episode I give you a couple of very specific strategies and resources that will have you flying through the gating process sooner than you thought possible! Watch this mini episode here on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9KtzeDocPms Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/ungating - A great open discussion on the topic (membership in our free Facebook group is required) 3PMercury.com/friends - The best pricing anywhere on the full 3PMercury software https://3pmercury.com/extention - Get the free extension as part of the first wave of users! The price will be $30 per month for those who don't snag this quickly! TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2 day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details! My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options. SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11 ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life!

Aug 13, 2025 • 42min
#1050: The Eiffel Tower effect: Your business doesn’t start beautiful
In this Coaches Corner episode, Brian and Robin Joy tackle a truth that every Amazon seller, and every business owner, needs to hear: success doesn’t start out looking like success. Drawing on stories from their early days (including apartment prep chaos, failed inspections, and a very confused schnauzer named Rudy), they unpack why disorder is not a sign of failure; it’s proof you’re building. Using analogies from the Eiffel Tower to busy restaurant kitchens, they show you how to navigate setbacks without losing momentum, create systems in real time, and turn clunky repetitions into smooth, repeatable habits. Whether you’re facing your first IP complaint or just struggling to keep your prep space organized, this episode will remind you: the mess is part of the plan, and consistency will beat perfection every time. Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "What are the realities of Amazon suspensions and reinstatements?" Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/nP9Qhng-UUU Show note LINKS: SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11 SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options. My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life! SilentJim.com/keepa - The service we use to help interpret all of the selling data. Keepa is discussed in depth on episode 369 at https://silentjim.com/podcast Keepa Product Finder - Learn more about Keepa at SilentJim.com/360 (Note: This module has been added to the ProvenAmazonCourse.com library along with all our other incredible Keepa training!)

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Aug 11, 2025 • 56min
#1049: She's almost 80 years old and she's never had this much fun growing a fantastic business
Today’s episode is an interview with a successful proven Amazon course student who has recently built an incredible business and now can't wait to retire so she can go full-time in continuing to expand! She’s a huge fan of 3PMercury (https://3pmercury.com/friends) as well as our coaching program (SilentJim.com/bookacall). She shares with us today that she’s nearly 80 years old and her desire is to be an encouragement and inspiration to others because she has never had this much fun building a business before and her entire life. She’s a lifelong teacher and entrepreneurial thinker and she’s a delight to spend time with. She mentions several specific strategies and tools that she’s using to achieve her incredible success and listeners of all levels of experience and results in the e-commerce world will enjoy spending some time with this Incredibly generous student. Check out our sponsor for this episode: eCommerce Accounting LLC Cindy Smith's Proven Accounting Training inside our Proven Amazon Course has helped thousands of you, and her team can handle your books completely, plus help with income tax prep and tax planning. Remote, professional, eCommerce-focused. Visit bit.ly/ECAMeet to schedule a time with her team today. Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/5McMekczQZw Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/ess - Evergreeon Sourcing class on sale now! If you don't find 2,500 product leads, we will give you 2,500 product leads! Others paid $1,500 to get this info taught live, but you get it for a fraction of that price! My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 81,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! Our 82,000 member drawing happens soon - get details here and "click to enter"- https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/24147757494913700 You will need to be a member of our FREE Facebook group. SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options. 3PMercury.com/extension - the only free on screen calculator to help you make great buying decisions. 3PMercury.com/friends - the best price on 3P Mercury full software to automate the workflow of your Amazon selling business SilentJim.com/kickstart - All ProvenAmazonCourse.com students are invited to join a kickstart group to get group coaching through the first few steps of your Amazon selling journey! SilentJim.com/ungating - Are you running into gating issues with Amazon as a new seller? Here's free help with ungating (you'll need to join our free facebook group to get access to this free resource REVSELLER: ProvenAmazonCourse.com/revseller - an on screen calculator. The above link gives you a huge discount ProvenAmazonCourse.com/legends - a community of serious sellers SilentJim.com/oaleads - Nepeto - get a huge discount on this online inventory sourcing tool with this link OfficialOlsons.com - the new book by the Olson's Sylvia mentions Today's guest: Sylvia Williams

Aug 9, 2025 • 44min
#1048: An invite to our Facebook group giveaway and our incredible VIRTUAL conference deal all in our weekend update!
The weekend episodes of our podcast contain important announcements as well as a great introduction to the community for anyone who is new to our community. Important and timely announcement LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details! Our 82,000 member drawing happens soon - get details here and "click to enter" https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/24147757494913700 You will need to be a member of our FREE Facebook group. My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000+ Facebook members from around the world who use the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting, proven strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! 3PMercury.com/friends - the lowest price to get full access to all features and 3PMercury.com extension is FREE for the first few 100 users! Details here: https://3pmercury.com/extension SilentJim.com/ess - Evergreen Sourcing on sale now! If you don't find 2,500 product leads, we will give you 2,500 product leads! Others paid $1,500 to get this info taught live, but you get it for a fraction of that price! SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

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Aug 7, 2025 • 58min
#1047: Another ProvenAmazonCourse success story with many lessons for all of us
"I can't imagine life being better!" Today's guest Daniel has built a robust business using 3PMercury and his ProvenAmazonCourse.com training! He has a unique approach to uncovering opportunity that is sure to inspire. He's enthusiastic and motivational! "This is the best Amazon seller community out there" "The value you get for the dollar is crazy in this group" -quotes from our guest Daniel Kase He loves our group and he loves sharing what he knows! Watch this interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/HDHulzEGxis Sponsored by SilentJim.com/buyorsell - Our preferred partner for selling your Amazon account or buying a new or seasoned account! Show note LINKS: SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11 My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life! TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details! Seller Amp - SellerAmp.com/mst - Making sourcing analysis simplified

Aug 6, 2025 • 55min
#1046: Laid off, locked out, and all in: Mike Alte’s Amazon turnaround
What happens when you lose your job in your fifties and the job market shuts its doors? For Mike Alte, the answer was resilience, resourcefulness, and a crash course in Amazon selling. In this episode, Coach Brian Olson sits down with Mike to talk about the emotional rollercoaster of starting over, the turning points in his business journey, and how storefront stalking and Keepa mastery helped him go from frustrated job-seeker to full-time e-commerce entrepreneur. Mike’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and that sometimes, failure really isn’t an option. Get ready for candid insights, rookie mistakes turned lessons, and practical tips you can use today to move your Amazon business forward. Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com discusses why you shouldn't just "acknowledge fault" on Amazon seller violations. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oIEEGZ5CQ40 Show note LINKS: SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11 My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life! PRICE GOES UP FOR NEW MEMBERS SOON. Lock in your low monthly rate of only $39 for a few more days only! SilentJim.com/thesystem - (aka as 3P Mercury) - The complete workflow software we created on our team. "The System" automates your Amazon reselling/wholesale business the same way Khang (the creator) automated his $3million reselling business and made it HANDS FREE! TheProvenConference.com Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2 day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details! facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ SilentJim.com/bookacall - Book a FREE call here to discuss our offers, including coaching, Legends and ProvenAmazonCourse.com course

Aug 4, 2025 • 48min
#1045: What's up with Walmart? They just shut down several products!
Let's talk about some of the recent changes for sellers on Walmart.com. Today's guest is the instructor for our Walmart seller training at ProvenAmazonCourse.com/walmart. Joseph and his wife along with their five kids have been enjoying the "internet lifestyle"while homeschooling for a few years now and they are so glad they made the choice to build their own business based on the strategies taught in our community. They've risen to leadership roles in our group and are now coaches with an incredible story to share. "We've been able to keep Christ at the center of our family because of e-commerce and homeschool", Joseph shared. On this episode we discuss Walmart and overall success by staying diversified as you grow. We spend a lot of time on the e-commerce business diversification concept of "inch deep mile wide" as well. Watch this episode at our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/X1u_67vgxes Show note LINKS: 3PMercury.com - Mentioned today as well as podcast episode 754 of our show. visit 3PMercury.com/friends for the best price on this software. Walmart Warriors: Join in one of two ways - Get our Walmart seller training here: ProvenAmazonCourse.com/walmart(all students are eligible to join Walmart Warriors) or Join the ProvenAmazonCourse.com which INCLUDES our Walmart training and you also get the option to join Walmart Warriors - there's a link to join with the Walmart training inside the ProvenAmazonCourse library. My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options. Today's guest: Joseph Kelsey

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Aug 2, 2025 • 38min
#1044: How are our students finding dozens or hundreds of ASINs in a single research session?
This episode has updates on Evergreen Sourcing Systems - the strategy for finding dozens, hundreds or even 1,000+ ASINs in a single research session! We also give reminders and details about our upcoming TheProvenConference.com event and how you can get full access for only $7 while others pay $97! Important and timely announcement LINKS: TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener, you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2-day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details! 3PMercury.com (use 3PMercury.com/friends to get the best price) SilentJim.com/ess- sale starts soon - be on the lookout! SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11 Show note LINKS: My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options.

Jul 31, 2025 • 12min
#1043: Three big reasons why right now is a great time for NEW sellers to get serious about Amazon selling
Is it possible that sellers who start selling NOW have an advantage over those of us who started say, 4 years ago? I think so for several reasons! 1) Amazon has clarified several policies and enforcement is more consistent. 2) The tools and software we have now are incredible (i.e. automating a catalog of 1,000s of ASINs) and 3) the strategies we have available to us now are incredible compared to what we had even just a few years ago (example - finding above buy box ASINs) Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/GUkxebIX30w Show note LINKS: SilentSalesMachine.com - Text the word “free” to 507-800-0090 to get a free copy of Jim’s latest book in audio about building multiple income streams online (US only) or visit https://silentjim.com/free11 SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options. My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated free for life! TheProvenConference.com - Our Aug 15-16th virtual event. As a listener you get a massive discount! Pay only $7 instead of $97 with the coupon code "V25FOR7" at checkout. This will be an incredible 2 day event showing you how to SCALE FAST and AUTOMATE as much of your Amazon selling business as possible with the latest "do it all" tool - 3PMercury.com (it's all recorded as well for you). Visit the site for full details!

Jul 30, 2025 • 56min
#1042: Why you’re not getting results (even if you’re killing yourself)
If you’re doing everything “right” but still not seeing results, this episode is for you. Brian and Robin Joy Olson unpack the toxic idea that struggle equals success and how believing you need to suffer to earn your wins might be the very thing holding you back. They challenge the myth that you have to work harder, longer, and with more pain to deserve a breakthrough. Instead, they offer a better exchange: belief and consistent action over self-punishment. You’ll hear stories about burnout, false finish lines, why some people give up just before the snowball starts rolling and what it looks like to move with inevitability instead of fear. This is a mindset shift every seller needs to hear. You don’t need more hustle. You need a better story about what success actually takes. Special guest at the conclusion of today's show, Jeff Schick of JeffSchick.com answers the question: "Can I ignore messages that come to me via Amazon messaging from other sellers?" Watch this episode on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/psY5g4Xj1Ik Show note LINKS: SilentJim.com/kickstart - If you want a shortcut to learning all you need to get started then get the Proven Amazon Course and go through Kickstart. SilentJim.com/bookacall - Schedule a FREE, customized and insightful consultation with my team or me (Jim) to discuss your e-commerce goals and options. My Silent Team Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam 100% FREE! Join 82,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world! ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model with two courses available on this topic alone. The PAC is updated free for life!