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Yoda Yee, CEO of Threecolts, is leading one of the biggest software companies in the Amazon space—owning tools like Tactical Arbitrage, InventoryLab, Smart Repricer, FeedbackWhiz, and more.In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, we sit down with Yoda to discuss:• The future of Amazon seller software & automation• Amazon’s latest API changes & how they impact YOUR business• How AI, repricing, & smarter data will change selling in 2025• Why Amazon is actually listening to sellers (and what’s improving soon)• How Threecolts is bundling its software to save sellers THOUSANDSWe also ask him some tough questions about the mis-steps Threecolts has taken in the past and what they've learned from it and how that affects their decision making going forward.Drop a comment below:

What’s the biggest challenge you face with Amazon software?-

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Seller365 - https://oachallenge.com/seller-365

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

FOLLOW US:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

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0:00 - Introduction: Yoda Yee & the Future of Amazon Selling

3:30 - What is Threecolts? The Software Powerhouse for Amazon Sellers

7:45 - Why Amazon Sellers Need Automation & Data-Driven Tools

12:10 - How Threecolts Acquired Tactical Arbitrage, InventoryLab & More

16:40 - The Biggest Challenges Amazon Sellers Face Today

21:15 - Understanding Amazon API Changes & How They Affect Sellers

25:50 - How AI & Machine Learning Are Changing Repricing & Automation

30:20 - The Future of Dynamic Repricing & Competitive Strategies

34:50 - How Smart Repricer Gives Sellers a Competitive Edge

39:30 - Scaling an Amazon Business with Software & Smart Data

44:15 - Why Amazon is Actually Listening to Sellers (And What’s Changing)

48:40 - How to Protect Your Seller Account & Avoid Suspensions

53:20 - The Role of Feedback & Review Automation in Seller Success

58:10 - How Bundled Software Can Save Sellers Thousands

1:03:45 - The Most Common Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make with Software

1:08:30 - When Should Amazon Sellers Start Using Advanced Tools?

1:13:20 - How Threecolts Plans to Innovate the Seller Software Space

1:18:15 - What’s Next for Amazon Sellers in 2025?

1:23:50 - The Future of Wholesale & Arbitrage in the Amazon Ecosystem

1:28:25 - Yoda Yee’s Best Advice for Sellers Looking to Scale

1:33:40 - How Threecolts is Helping Sellers Maximize Profitability

1:38:20 - The Importance of Data & Analytics for Long-Term Success

1:43:10 - Final Thoughts: What Every Seller Needs to Do Right Now

1:47:30 - Closing Remarks & Where to Learn More About Threecolts

$300,000 a month.That’s $3.6 million a year from mostly retail arbitrage—walking into stores, scanning products, and flipping them on Amazon.Sounds insane, right?But Steve French and his wife did it. And they did it without a big team, without a warehouse, and while raising a family.In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Steve to break down every step of how he scaled his retail arbitrage business to $300K per month and what YOU need to do if you want to follow in his footsteps.What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ How Steve got started with retail arbitrage—and why it still works in 2025✔️ The exact strategies he uses to scale RA past six figures a month✔️ How much money you ACTUALLY need to start a serious RA business✔️ The biggest mistakes new RA sellers make (and how to avoid them)✔️ How to make high-ticket RA flips without worrying about price tanking✔️ Scaling without burnout: The systems that keep Steve’s business running smoothlyWhether you’re brand new to online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, or wholesale, or you’re looking to take your Amazon FBA business to the next level, this episode is packed with real, actionable insights from one of the most successful RA sellers in the game.

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

FOLLOW US:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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0:00 - Introduction: How Steve Built a $300K/Month Retail Arbitrage Business

3:45 - Steve’s Background: How He Got Started in Retail Arbitrage

7:30 - Why Retail Arbitrage Still Works in 2025

11:15 - The Turning Point: Scaling from Side Hustle to Full-Time Income

15:50 - Tools and Strategies Steve Uses for Retail Arbitrage

20:10 - How to Identify Profitable Products in Stores

24:30 - Managing Inventory & Staying Organized at Scale

29:15 - How Steve Handles Repricing & Avoids Price Wars

34:00 - The Role of Sales Rank & Keepa in Sourcing Smart

38:45 - How to Handle Returns and Minimize Risk in Retail Arbitrage

43:20 - Common Mistakes RA Sellers Make & How to Avoid Them

47:50 - Balancing Retail Arbitrage with Family & Personal Life

52:10 - The Best Stores for Retail Arbitrage in 2025

57:00 - How Steve Finds High-Ticket Retail Arbitrage Flips

1:02:15 - How Much Money You Need to Start a Profitable RA Business

1:06:30 - The Mindset Needed to Scale to $300K/Month

1:11:45 - When to Outsource Prep & Shipping in Retail Arbitrage

1:16:10 - Steve’s Best Advice for New RA Sellers

1:21:40 - How to Adapt to Amazon’s Constant Changes

1:26:20 - The Future of Retail Arbitrage & Where It’s Headed

1:30:45 - Final Thoughts: The Most Important Lessons from Steve’s Journey

1:36:20 - Closing Remarks & Where to Follow Steve’s Journey

Amazon FBA Wholesale is changing in 2025. Are you ready?If you’ve been thinking about switching from retail arbitrage or online arbitrage to wholesale, or you’re just starting your Amazon journey, this episode of podcast will get you started and make you dangerous..We sit down with Cory Ganim, an Amazon wholesale seller doing multiple seven figures per year, to break down exactly how to get started, land profitable wholesale accounts, and scale your business the right way.What you’ll learn in this episode:✔️ What is Amazon wholesale & how does it compare to arbitrage?✔️ How much money do you need to start wholesale?✔️ How to find and contact legitimate wholesale suppliers✔️ The biggest mistakes new wholesale sellers make (and how to avoid them)✔️ How to scale to six and seven figures WITHOUT a huge team✔️ The truth about Section 3 suspensions & how to protect your business

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RESOURCES FOR YOU:

🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog)

🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy

🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com

🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge

🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge

🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension

🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking

SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND:

✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/

✅ Tactical Arbitrage (Code CLEARTHESHELF for a 10-Day Trial) - https://tacticalarbitrage.com/?frnd=12

✅ Boxem - https://cleartheshelf.com/BoxemLive

✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts

✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html

✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy

FOLLOW US:

🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf

🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic

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0:00 - Introduction: How to Start Amazon FBA Wholesale in 2025
3:15 - What is Amazon Wholesale? Understanding the Business Model
7:30 - Why Wholesale Over Retail Arbitrage? Key Differences Explained
11:45 - How Much Money Do You Need to Start Wholesale on Amazon?
15:20 - Finding Legitimate Wholesale Suppliers: Where to Look
19:10 - How to Contact Suppliers & Get Approved for Wholesale Accounts
23:40 - Setting Up Your Amazon Seller Account for Wholesale Success
28:15 - Wholesale Pricing & Profit Margins: What to Expect
32:45 - The Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make in Amazon Wholesale
37:00 - How to Handle Brand Restrictions & Account Approvals
41:25 - Understanding Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) & Bulk Purchasing
46:00 - How to Negotiate with Suppliers for Better Pricing
50:35 - Inventory Management: How Much Stock Should You Buy?
54:50 - The Role of Prep Centers in Scaling a Wholesale Business
59:20 - Scaling to Six and Seven Figures: What It Really Takes
1:03:45 - Avoiding Section 3 Suspensions & Protecting Your Amazon Account
1:08:30 - Tools & Software Every Wholesale Seller Should Use
1:13:10 - How to Reinvent Your Business as Wholesale Evolves
1:17:40 - Long-Term Strategies for Success in Amazon Wholesale
1:22:00 - Final Thoughts: The Future of Wholesale Selling on Amazon in 2025