Three 40+ old everyday guys stumbled into the world of Amazon arbitrage and share a transparent view of how online selling has changed their lives. The goal is to empower others with an unfiltered view of how the business works, what to look out for and how to get started with little experience.
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Three 40+ old everyday guys stumbled into the world of Amazon arbitrage and share a transparent view of how online selling has changed their lives. The goal is to empower others with an unfiltered view of how the business works, what to look out for and how to get started with little experience.
Inside a Real Amazon Prep Center: Startup Costs, Family Hiring & Q4 Forecasting | Ep. 21
Marketplace Mavericks
36 minutes 9 seconds
1 month ago
Inside a Real Amazon Prep Center: Startup Costs, Family Hiring & Q4 Forecasting | Ep. 21
Ever wondered what it really takes to start and run a successful Amazon prep center?
In Episode 21 of Marketplace Mavericks, we sit down with Joel and Laura Smith of Zero Tax Prep Center (Delaware) for a transparent, behind-the-scenes look at their journey from full-time logistics professionals to prep center entrepreneurs.
We cover:
💰 How much it costs to start a prep center (startup vs monthly overhead)
🛠️ Managing staffing, forecasting, and fluctuating clients
📦 The difference between seller-prepped vs. brand-prepped inventory
🧾 What kind of insurance coverage prep centers need
🧑👩👧👦 Running a family-run business (employee #1 is Dad!)
🗨️ Why communication is the #1 reason prep centers succeed or fail
Plus, Jon shares how Joel’s team helped him catch a sketchy OA shipment before it went to Amazon, and Pete digs into the pros and cons of FBM support from a prep center during Q4.
Whether you're thinking of starting your own prep center, or just want a better partner for your Amazon business, this episode is a must-watch. 💼📦
📍 Connect with Zero Tax Prep Center
Website: zerotaxprepcenter.com
X: @zerotaxprep2
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Marketplace Mavericks
Three 40+ old everyday guys stumbled into the world of Amazon arbitrage and share a transparent view of how online selling has changed their lives. The goal is to empower others with an unfiltered view of how the business works, what to look out for and how to get started with little experience.
