UPDATE 8th of MAY 2016: I have now sold over 340 units within 16 days since my launch on Amazon totalling over
Update 3rd of October 2016: Sold over 2500 pieces with a monthly profit of 3500$/month. Total sales of over 40,000$ with this product only.
Update 19th of October 2016: My product has sold over 3500 units and I am the Number 1 Bestseller in this very competitive category.
Update 7th of February 2018: I have now sold over 20,000 units profiting me over Sales is still strong and an evergreen in my assortment.
UPDATE 8th of MAY 2016: I have now sold over 340 units within 16 days since my launch on Amazon totalling over
Update 3rd of October 2016: Sold over 2500 pieces with a monthly profit of 3500$/month. Total sales of over 40,000$ with this product only.
Update 19th of October 2016: My product has sold over 3500 units and I am the Number 1 Bestseller in this very competitive category.
Update 7th of February 2018: I have now sold over 20,000 units profiting me over Sales is still strong and an evergreen in my assortment.
Update 17th of February 2019: After selling this item (and others under this brand) for more than 3 years I have successfully sold this brand for a mid 6 figure completing this case study. Total profit for all items sold amounts to over 200,000$ & the amount I sold this brand for.
See all steps on how I did it within this course.
My name is Manuel and I have been importing from China for over 18 years while actually living in China for over 11 years now.
This course is unlike any other course that you can find anywhere online. It is THE only course that actually shows you a LIVE example on how to choose a product, contact suppliers in China, verify them, calculate margins and costs, place your order to the factory and private label your item on Amazon. Look over my shoulders on how I communicate with suppliers in China, check samples, list the product on Amazon, create a packaging, inspect the goods in China, ship it to Amazon USA and launch the product. See for yourself that the process works and look at my sales numbers. Find out how to get exclusivity agreements, sign purchase order contracts and get the best out of your product.
This is a step-by-step guide from the beginning to the end. See how I analyse suppliers feedback, test reports, which tools I use and how I make difficult decisions.
With my experience in working for a retailer for over 18 years and purchasing from China as a Product Manager based in Hong Kong for over 11 years you will learn how to safely procure a product in China and sell it successfully on Amazon.
Again, this is a REAL life study, investing my own money and documenting the entire case study with video, phone calls, pictures, templates and much much more. I reveal my actual product and supplier and show you the sales numbers on Amazon. No one else has ever done that. I am not afraid of competition or copycats revealing this as there are so many opportunities with other products and if I can do it so can you with this course.
I run my own sourcing company in Hong Kong, teach people how to import from China, author several books sold on Amazon and sell my own products on Amazon. Many “gurus” out there will only give you examples and techniques that “might work” but none of them have actually worked and lived in China, importing/exporting over 200Million USD like I have.
Follow me on this journey and become a successful importer and eCommerce Entrepreneur.
Where and how did I find this product and other ways to find the right product.
Things you should do before you get started.
Quick intro to my To-Do List and choosing Junglescout as my research tool
Checking out reviews and how to improve my future product
Summarize the reviews, evaluate them and note them somewhere for later
Do your research and find out which regulations your product needs to comply with
How to create a simple but very effective file that helps you on your inquires
Make your inquiry as clear and simple as possible in your first email
Initial sourcing and pre-verifying online as much as you can. Spot obvious signs that help make a decision
Remember to include all details you want answered in your first email that influence your decision
Checking information that the supplier sent and making sure that you get all information
Calculating my rough profits with Dutycalculator and the Customs Tariff Number
Find out how to create manuals, gift boxes and where to get photos.
Pay attention when ordering your samples!
Final check on all available suppliers
Few things that you can collect before placing the order.
see what makes me feel comfortable working with a supplier
what you need to pay attention to when paying for a sample
First steps setting up your Amazon Seller Central account.
What information you need to give to your freight forwarder/courier and who will be the importer of record and ultimate consignee
Making sure I will make money on this product!
Receiving and testing the sample!
what info you need and how to prepare a gift box
Essential steps for your listing on Seller Central
Steps you need to take when creating labels on Amazon
Get labels and shipment plans ready on Amazon
Send all the info you need to your photographer
The essential steps when placing the order to the supplier!
Getting things final with the supplier
Creating your insert card and finalising your gift box
see how you can set up simple landing pages without spending too much money!
Making sure all data is correct and update with last details from the supplier.
Who needs to be contacted and what instructions you need to give
Determine when it makes sense to ship by Air or Sea.
How to book an inspection and why it is important
Make sure your listing looks good and attractive
How you can add the product on your own site or shop
What strategy I use and what you can do as well
How to effectively create coupon codes on Seller Central
What caused the shipment costs to increase
How I went to make 7000$ in 10 days
This is an update on the product, the sales and an important update on Amazon's policy on reviews.
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