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The Buy Box Maverick Podcast

Jon Cutler
Amazon
Wholesale
Online Arbitrage
Brand Direct
Brand Direct Wholesale
Retail Arbitrage
Amazon Influencer Program
Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Black Friday
Miami
Chatgpt
Trade Shows
Sellers United
Amazon FBA
Brand Direct Advertising
E-Commerce
Linkedin
Arbitragecard
Brand Direct Exclusives

I rebuilt my career after 40 — from owning a taxi company to building a brand-direct wholesale Amazon business. I began with online arbitrage, evolved into brand direct wholesale, and now share the real play-by-play.Here you’ll find my journey, deep-dive conversations with industry leaders, and honest insights on what it actually takes to win in modern eCommerce.

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Abe started selling on Amazon at 16, flipping used books from Goodwill and library sales with his mom. By 19 he did $550K in a single month. But the story most sellers need to hear is what happened in between: a $190K December that netted him about $... more

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## Episode Summary

Jon sits down with Cajua Robinson (Ecom Unlimited Podcast) to talk about the new Brand Direct Challenge ... more

He was studying to be an astrophysicist. Now he's doing $250,000 a month across Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and his own local distribution business — and he did it by literally buying an ownership stake in the supply chain.

In this episode of Marketplace... more

He got $110,000 in business credit in a single day — and used it to scale his Amazon business from $25K a month to $200K a month in under a year.

In this episode of Marketplace Mavericks, host @BuyBoxMaverick continues his series spotlighting entrep... more

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Recent Guests

Diana Gershman
Founder of Sellers United
Sellers United
Episode: She's Been Sourcing Amazon Brands Since 2003 — Here's Her Trade Show Playbook
Jonah Hodges
Brand direct wholesale expert who partners with brands to optimize and proliferate their Amazon presence
Brand Direct Wholesale / wholesale network
Episode: From Side Hustle to Brand Direct Empire: How Jonah Hodges Cracked the Amazon Wholesale Code
Corey Ganim
Amazon seller turned AI/Brand Direct consultant
Brand Direct (mentioned in episode)
Episode: He Sold $10M on Amazon. Now He's Teaching Sellers How to Use AI | Corey Ganim
Christina Chiu
E-commerce entrepreneur focusing on Amazon OA, AIP, and UGC
Episode: Amazon OA, Influencer Program & UGC — How She Does It ALL | Christina Chiu
Phil Trapstar
Wholesaler and Amazon wholesale expert; guest sharing his transition from drywall to wholesale
Independent entrepreneur
Episode: From Drywall to $200K/Month: How Phil "Amazon Trapstar" Reinvented Himself With Wholesale
Jared Russo
Gen Z entrepreneur in the Amazon space, active in wholesale and brand-direct
Independent entrepreneur / Amazon seller
Episode: From eBay Flips to Brand Direct Exclusives: A Gen Z Amazon Success Story with Jared Russo
Chris Grant
Host of Clear the Shelf podcast
Clear the Shelf
Episode: How Social Media & AI Help Amazon Sellers Scale, Featuring Chris Grant (@cleartheshelf)
Andrew Thompson
Co-owner of a startup Amazon prep center; formerly RA/OA seller
Marketplace Mavericks episode guests (prep center founders)
Episode: From Tinder to 20 Clients: How a Couple Accidentally Launched Successful Amazon Prep Center | Ep 27
Amanda Thompson
Co-owner of a startup Amazon prep center; formerly RA/OA seller
Marketplace Mavericks episode guests (prep center founders)
Episode: From Tinder to 20 Clients: How a Couple Accidentally Launched Successful Amazon Prep Center | Ep 27

Hosts

Jon
Host of Marketplace Mavericks, discusses wholesale and sourcing strategies
John
Host of Marketplace Mavericks, leads episode discussions on growth and partnerships

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Some real Amazon seller talk from dudes like me

    For the first episode of a new podcast you guys really hit it out of the park! I’m also a beginner and it’s nice to know I’m not alone with my range of emotions. Can’t wait till the next episode

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    United Statesa year ago

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Helpful guest mix with actionable frameworks.
Genuine emphasis on relationship-building over hype.
Great real-world sourcing and deal-making tips.
Consistently practical and no-nonsense.

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He Did $550K in One Month at 19 — Then Told Me Why VAs Changed Everything
Q: What changed when VAs were introduced to the business?
VAs helped handle sourcing, admin tasks, and reconciliation, enabling scale beyond a one-man operation, reducing losses, and allowing the founder to focus on strategy and supplier relationships
He Did $550K in One Month at 19 — Then Told Me Why VAs Changed Everything
Q: How did Abe get started with Amazon and evolve his business model over time?
Abe started in 2022 with retail arbitrage and used books, then moved into online arbitrage, joined coaching programs, gradually added VAs, and finally expanded into wholesale and brand-direct. He emphasizes building systems, prep centers, and a team of VAs to scale
Inside a Real Amazon Prep Center: Startup Costs, Family Hiring & Q4 Forecasting | Ep. 21
Q: What was the inspiration for starting your prep center?
The idea grew from our background in logistics and inventory management, plus the desire to take control of the process and help other sellers by leveraging our experience to scale operations.
From eBay Flips to Brand Direct Exclusives: A Gen Z Amazon Success Story with Jared Russo
Q: What role did coaching and courses play in your progress?
Coaching and courses provided essential structure early on, but the real gains came from networking, ongoing learning, and applying strategies that evolved with wholesale and brand-direct—adapting from generic sourcing to building direct brand relationships.
From eBay Flips to Brand Direct Exclusives: A Gen Z Amazon Success Story with Jared Russo
Q: How did you transition from OA/RA to wholesale and then to brand-direct?
Jared explains starting with OA/RA during COVID, moving into wholesale for consistency, and then pursuing brand-direct as a sustainable long-term path once accounts and trust were established.

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Three seasoned, plain-spoken sellers share transparent, practical guidance on building an Amazon business beyond quick flips. Episodes center on wholesale, brand-direct partnerships, and leveraging communities, trade shows, and AI to scale sustainably. Listeners get real-world tactics—from outreach playbooks and vendor relationships to funding strategies and long-term planning—packaged with candid anecdotes and actionable frameworks. The show stands out for its hands-on approach, emphasis on relationships over hype, and a consistent focus on turning curiosity into durable revenue through deliberate systems and partnerships.

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8. Andrew Thompson

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