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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Feb 5, 2020 • 51min
#256: A business building interview with my mom!
What's it like to have your mom as your office manager? That's who runs things around here, and she has some great advice about Amazon, Internet business, blending family with business and much more. Mom has been working with me for eight years now, so enjoy this peek behind the curtain with this invaluable leader in our community! All episodes are available at SilentJim.com/podcast, but this episode along with some others are also available on youtube! Link below. Links ProvenAmazonCourse.com PrepCenterNetwork.com Find a prep center or join our mastermind of prep centers TheProvenConference.com - our July 2020 Florida event for this community Check out this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/82v2uFKvDPk The Gathering Storm : a great video series by Daniel Lapin about where family fits into your life and business
Feb 3, 2020 • 58min
#255: Top 10 pitfalls that will take you out of the online biz game
Over the past 20 years I've seen it all. I've seen the most unsuspecting people thrive and build incredibly profitable and fulfilling businesses, and I've watched the most capable give up because of one of the pitfalls that I list in today's episode. Observing literally 1,000's of businesses has given me an advantage. Over time I've detected obvious patterns and I have some insights to share on these timeless, crucial lessons. Avoid the list of pitfalls that I share in this episode, and you'll stay on the road to financial success as a business building warrior! These are timeless lessons and strategies that will serve us all well if we embrace each concept. TheProvenConference.com : Our July 2020 event in Florida with nearly 1,000 listeners to this show attending ProvenAmazonCourse.com The best selling course in the world about Amazon selling success with more success stories than any other and free updates for life! SilentSalesMachine.com the $5 book that started it all ProvenPromoList.com PPP module inside the ProvenAamazonCourse.com course is also found separately at ProvenProductPartnering.com Send your friends to hear our free podcast at SilentJim.com
Jan 30, 2020 • 39min
#254: Feeling isolated? You MUST attend our July 2020 gathering in Florida!
Isolation is quite possibly the biggest ENEMY of success that you'll face when building your online business. You simply can not do this alone. TheProvenConference.com event is here to save the day! Our community becomes like a year round virtual family to so many who get plugged in to our events. Each year for the past seven years we've sold out our event and this year looks to be yet another huge success. In today's episode I share WHO should attend live events, what types of events you should attend and then I share what makes our "Proven Conference" one of (if not THE) top event in the world for Internet based business building warriors - especially those who are using Amazon as part of their business strategy! Newbies and experienced sellers alike consider our conference (formerly called the CES conference) the MUST ATTEND "multiple income streams" event of the year. In this episode I'll share why. This event is NOT a "pitch fest" like so many other Internet business events. Instead, it's a content packed, relationship building, business boosting event that will change your life forever. Show notes at SilentJim.com/podcast We will see you in Florida July 21-23 2020 at TheProvenConference.com event! HURRY - temporary "fast action" discount prices are now in effect! TheProvenConference.com - Our July 21-23 2020 event and livestream details (livestream details will be posted closer to the time of the event) SilentSalesMachine.com - the $5 book that started it all Recent episodes of our podcast that showcase sessions from our most recent 2019 "TheProvenConference.com" event - episodes #243, 234 & 219 at SilentJim.com/podcast. You can also SEE a video of episode #234 on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/22HBWmQbLb0 Get details on our "Proven Promo List " project here: ProvenPromoList.com Facebook group for the event (anyone attending or CONSIDERING attending TheProvenConference.com event can join this free facebook group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/proven2020/
Jan 28, 2020 • 24min
#253: Two ways to do business: alone & fast or secure with a team
In today's episode I go over some of the new opportunities we are working on for 2020, a few business growth lessons we've learned and I talk about the timeless lessons I've learned about going FAST and ALONE vs. going STRONG/SECURE with a team when building your business online. Show notes are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast.com My Silent Team Facebook group Proben Amazon Course Silent Sales Machine.com TheProvenConference.com - discount tickets on sale currently
Jan 23, 2020 • 42min
#252: Running a very healthy online business...from bed?
Lisa Larson is now a leader in our community but she started with just $200 a few years ago. She has now built several successful income streams using Amazon. Her knowledge of bundling, online sourcing and many other strategies makes her an invaluable resource in our community. You'll love this encouraging episode! All notes at https://silentjim.com/podcast Lisa's Amazon listing optimization process: https://provenamazoncourse.com/optimize/ Our bundling course: This module is included in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and is sold separately https://provenbundlingcourse.com/ Our Coaching Program can be found here: JimCockrumCoaching.com KDP course: KDPCourse.com : Create low content books rapidly! This course has recently been added to the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course, but it's also for sale separately. TheProvenConference.com : Our July 21-23 2020 event in Boca Raton Florida Get notification of our live shows on Facebook here: SilentJim.com/golive This episode is on youtube! https://youtu.be/8J-pv4C11co
Jan 21, 2020 • 32min
#251: What 3 things do successful biz builders have in common?
With thousands of successful business building warriors in our community, I have some observations to make. There are three things that virtually every one of the most successful members of our community have in common! In this short episode I explain each of the three, and there's a BIG announcement as well about the pending price increase of the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course, which makes NOW the best opportunity you'll ever have to grab it! Sow notes at SilentJim.com/podcast LINKS: -ProveAmazonCourse.com contains all the below modules! - Proven Private Label 3.0 - Proven Bundling Course 2.0 - Trade Show No Show - Proven Product Partnering 2.0 - TheProvenConference.com - our July 21-23 2020 conference - The Proven Conference UK 2019 videos - Proven Shopify Course 1.0 - KDP Course -SilentJim.com/success - see our most recent facebook success stories -JimCockrumCoaching.com - our world class coaching team ready to offer you one-on-one assistance
Jan 16, 2020 • 50min
#250: Building a 7 figure Amazon business, losing it & getting it back again
Imagine building a great team and a big number business online only to lose it all fairly quickly, and then rebuilding it all again better than ever! That's the story of today's guest. Fred McKinnon has seen it all over 20 years of online selling, and you'll be inspired and learn some incredible diversification strategies that can help any business building warrior build a more sustainable income. If you are looking for stability and long term success in your business and life, you'll love this episode! Show notes are at SilentJim.com/podcast ProvenProductPartnering.com (this course is included in full inside the ProvenAmazonCourse.com or sold separate on that page) ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the best selling course in the world about Amazon selling success with more success stories than any other and free updates for life! The drop ship episode that Fred and Jim talk about can be found here: SilentJim.com/podcast episode #161 The "super power" episode that Jim talks about towards the end of this show can be found here: SilentJim.com/podcast episode #236 TheProvenConference.com - Join us in July 2020 in Boca Raton Florida! Listeners to this show from around the world are heading to Florida! Fred's song that he wrote just for our community http://www.fredmckinnon.com/2020/01/14/in-the-trenches-entrepreneurs/ SilentSalesMachine.com - the $5 book recently voted the all-time best book for beginner online sales!
Jan 13, 2020 • 48min
#249: Amazon success tips: Simple lessons you'll wish you'd learned the easy way.
What are those things you wish you'd learned sooner regarding running an Amazon selling business? Today we discuss many of those core lessons! Too often, it's human nature to learn only by making mistakes, but if we are wise, we take time to learn from the missteps of others and save ourselves some heartache, lost time and lost money! Today's episode is inspired by a popular recent discussion that happened in our free, private Facebook group. Several basic lessons are unveiled in this episode. All told, this episode could easily put $1,000s in your pocket very quickly! As always, all links can be found at SilentJim.com - also, contact our support team at Support@SilentSalesMachine.com LINKS: ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the only Amazon selling course you'll ever need (no upsells!) ProvenPromoList.com - our massive buyer list. Watch the webinar on this website for info! SilentJim.com/numbers - a podcast episode and training about tracking your numbers Episode about shopping ONLY at Target: silentjim.com/podcast episode #201 ProvenAmazonCourse.com/replens - our replens training course The post that started this discussion in our free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/2645899185526175/
Jan 9, 2020 • 39min
#248: My list of dozens of income streams from the Internet
In this episode Jim lists out the many income streams that he has established online over the years. As he comes up on 20 years of earning income online, it's quite a list! For over seventeen years, these income streams have been the only income for the Cockrum family of 7. Show notes https://SilentJim.com TheProvenConerence.com SilentSalesMachine.com ProvenPromoList.com ProvenAmazonCourse.com Our Free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/
Jan 3, 2020 • 36min
#247: Adding stability to your online income streams in 2020
It can often feel unstable to have your income coming from online sources, so how can we fix this? Truth be told, there's few income strategies MORE stable than an online business, but for some reason it's still hard to convince ourselves of that sometimes. Today Jim gives several practical steps to take to ensure maximum stability in your online income adventure regardless of how big or small your business is! He also has a big update for us on our nearly 800,000 members strong buyer list and shares several of the ways YOU can make money using our ProvenPromoList.com services! Show notes are at https://SilentJim.com/podcast SilentSalesMachine.com - our best selling book recently named the all time best book for beginner online sales advice! ProvenAmazonCourse.com - our top selling course for amazon sellers of all levels globally! The only course you'll ever need! ProvenPromoList.com - our rapidly growing customer buyer list that you can get paid to be a part of!
