I’ve seen it over and over again — people jump into Amazon thinking it’s passive income.

It’s not. And believing that lie keeps them stuck.

In this video, I break down the truth behind the passive income myth and what Amazon actually demands from you as a seller.

You’ll learn:

✅ Where this myth came from (and why it’s still everywhere)

✅ The real effort Amazon success requires

✅ How I’ve built systems to run my business in just a few hours/week

✅ My exact strategies for sourcing, cash flow, prep, and delegation

I’ve built and scaled multiple six- and seven-figure e-commerce businesses — and trained thousands of sellers to do the same. If you’re looking for long-term freedom, it starts with the truth, not hype.

Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:

If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends

Not there yet?

If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Chapters:

00:01 - Amazon is Not Passive Income

00:20 - Who am I?

00:35 - Where the Passive Income Myth Started

01:30 - The Truth About Amazon Workload

02:57 - Sourcing & Inventory Management

03:50 - Mastering Cash Flow for Amazon

04:57 - Shipping & Prep Realities

06:07 - Time Management to Scale

07:55 - Build Systems, Not Dreams

09:00 - Delegate the Right Way

10:53 - Why Active Management is a GOOD Thing

12:05 - Final Thoughts & Free Resources

Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:

Free Amazon Facebook Group:

https://bit.ly/mstgroup

The Proven Amazon Course:

https://bit.ly/paccourse

eBay Training Community:

https://treasurehuntingprofits.com

Amazon Coaching (affiliate):

https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching

eCommerce Accounting Services:

https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com

Replen Dashboard:

https://www.replendashboard.com

Affiliates and Discount Links:

Aura Repricer:

https://bit.ly/replensgoaura

Helium10 (Discounts):

https://bit.ly/helium10ajs

Disclaimer:

While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me can guarantee your results!

#AmazonFBA #PassiveIncomeMyth #EcommerceTips

I almost quit Amazon.

Burnt out, overwhelmed, and ready to walk away forever.

But one conversation changed everything — and it saved not just my business, but opened doors I never dreamed possible.

In today’s video, I share the exact moment that turned it all around:

✅ How burnout almost destroyed my Amazon journey

✅ The ONE question from a mentor that changed my life

✅ Why outsourcing was the key to freedom and massive growth

✅ How I scaled from $30K/month to $70K+/month — and beyond

✅ What real success actually looks like in e-commerce

If you're on the verge of giving up... don't quit. Fix what's broken and build it the right way.

Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments — I read every single one!

Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:

If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends

Not there yet?

If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Chapters:

00:00 - Why I Almost Quit Amazon

00:25 - The Rollercoaster of Entrepreneurship

00:45 - Full-Time Amazon...and Full-Time Stress

01:32 - The Burnout Hits Hard

02:24 - Building a Prison, Not a Business

03:07 - The Mentor Conversation That Changed Everything

03:59 - Why Outsourcing Is Essential

04:36 - How Outsourcing 3X’d My Sales

05:03 - Dreaming Bigger: Building Systems, Not Just Hustling

05:47 - The Ripple Effects of One Decision

06:08 - Encouragement for Those Feeling Discouraged

07:21 - What True Success Really Means

08:05 - Don’t Quit, Build It Right

08:20 - Free and Paid Community Options

08:39 - Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:

Free Amazon Facebook Group:

https://bit.ly/mstgroup

The Proven Amazon Course:

https://bit.ly/paccourse

eBay Training Community:

https://treasurehuntingprofits.com

Amazon Coaching (affiliate):

https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching

eCommerce Accounting Services:

https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com

Replen Dashboard:

https://www.replendashboard.com

Affiliates and Discount Links:

Aura Repricer:

https://bit.ly/replensgoaura

Helium10 (Discounts):

https://bit.ly/helium10ajs

Disclaimer:

While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me can guarantee your results!

Stop wasting hours with online arbitrage looking for just one profitable product! In this video, I reveal how to use Keepa’s Data Product Finder to uncover dozens of high-potential ASINs in under 30 minutes—without guesswork.

BONUS: Discover how Evergreen Sourcing System can help you build 60+ sourcing strategies that work—even if you’re just starting out: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/evergreen

💡 Whether you're a new or experienced Amazon FBA seller, this step-by-step walkthrough will show you how to:

Use real filters to narrow down 850+ million products

Find listings Amazon is out of stock on

Stack discounts from Michaels, Walmart, JoAnn, and more

Identify profitable items using actual sales and seller data

Turn sourcing into a repeatable system

Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales:

If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends

Not there yet?

If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining

Chapters:

00:00 - Why You're Wasting Time Sourcing

00:18 - The Fastest Sourcing Method Overview

01:14 - Who Am I?

01:36 - Inside Keepa’s Product Finder

02:55 - Filtering for Profitable ASINs

05:16 - Narrowing Down by Category and Seller Count

07:14 - Sales Velocity and FBA Seller Data

09:10 - Live Product Research Example #1

13:57 - Example #2: Bernat Yarn

17:05 - Example #3: Cream Cotton Cone Yarn

21:17 - Finding Variations That Sell Higher

24:51 - Speeding Up Sourcing with Keepa

25:40 - Tools + Evergreen Sourcing System Info

Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links:

Free Amazon Facebook Group:

https://bit.ly/mstgroup

The Proven Amazon Course:

https://bit.ly/paccourse

eBay Training Community:

https://treasurehuntingprofits.com

Amazon Coaching (affiliate):

https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching

eCommerce Accounting Services:

https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com

Replen Dashboard:

https://www.replendashboard.com

Affiliates and Discount Links:

Aura Repricer:

https://bit.ly/replensgoaura

Helium10 (Discounts):

https://bit.ly/helium10ajs

Disclaimer:

While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me can guarantee your results!