🧠 Want to think like a 7-figure Amazon seller?

Download The 7 Page Guide on Mental Models Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/mental-models-part-2/

In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic continue their deep dive into powerful mental models that top Amazon sellers use to make smarter, faster, and more profitable decisions.

These models help you simplify complex business choices, reduce risks, and boost your online arbitrage game.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to use Inversion to identify risks before making decisions

• Avoiding Confirmation Bias and making data-driven choices

• Breaking down problems with First Principles Thinking

• Leveraging Second-Order Thinking for long-term success

• Overcoming Loss Aversion and embracing profitable risks

• Navigating the Paradox of Choice to avoid decision paralysis

• Applying Probabilistic Thinking to make decisions based on likelihoods, not certainties

• Utilizing Feedback Loops to refine your sourcing strategies in real time

• Understanding the Law of Diminishing Returns to maximize productivity

• Using Leverage through tools and outsourcing to scale your Amazon 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

✅ 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

✅ Cheddarsoft Lead Management: https://cleartheshelf.com/cheddar

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

📸 Instagram (Chris Grant): https://www.instagram.com/cleartheshelf/

📸 Instagram (Chris Racic): https://www.instagram.com/chris_oal247/

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleartheshelf

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

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

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Why Mental Models Matter for Amazon Sellers

3:15 - Inversion: Solving Problems by Thinking in Reverse

7:30 - Confirmation Bias: Avoiding Emotional Product Decisions

11:45 - First Principles Thinking: Breaking Down Problems to Their Core

16:20 - Second-Order Thinking: Thinking Beyond Immediate Results

20:10 - Loss Aversion: Overcoming the Fear of Losing Money

24:45 - Paradox of Choice: Avoiding Decision Paralysis in Sourcing

29:00 - Probabilistic Thinking: Making Decisions Based on Likelihoods, Not Guarantees

33:15 - Feedback Loops: Adjusting Strategies Based on Real-Time Data

37:30 - Law of Diminishing Returns: Knowing When to Move On

41:00 - Leverage: Using Tools and Outsourcing to Scale Your Business

45:25 - Conclusion: Applying Mental Models to Your Amazon Business

Looking to expand your Amazon business to Walmart Marketplace?

Grab the FREE 8-page Guide to Getting Started on Walmart: https://cleartheshelf.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-selling-on-walmart-marketplace-for-amazon-sellers/

In this episode we interview Joey and Chad from The Buy Box to bring you the ultimate guide for Amazon sellers wanting to start selling on Walmart.

Learn how to tap into Walmart's growing marketplace, master pricing strategies, and leverage Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) for bigger profits.

Whether you're a seasoned Amazon seller or new to arbitrage, this episode gives you everything you need to successfully navigate Walmart Marketplace.

From understanding the key differences between Amazon and Walmart to avoiding common seller mistakes, Joey and Chad share proven strategies that will help you diversify your income and grow your business.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The key differences between selling on Amazon and Walmart

• How to get started on Walmart Marketplace, including the application process

• Proven sourcing strategies to find profitable products

• The benefits of using Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS)

• Pricing tactics to maximize profits and avoid undercutting your margins

• Common mistakes to avoid when selling on Walmart

• How Walmart’s lower competition leads to higher margins for sellers

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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

🧰 Tactical Arbitrage - https://cleartheshelf.com/TA

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

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: Why Walmart Marketplace Matters for Amazon Sellers

3:20 - Walmart Marketplace: Less Competition, More Opportunity

6:45 - Key Differences Between Selling on Amazon and Walmart

10:30 - The Walmart Seller Application Process: What You Need to Know

14:50 - Tips for Getting Approved to Sell on Walmart

18:00 - Sourcing Products for Walmart Marketplace: Strategies That Work

22:10 - How Walmart's Lack of Data Tools Like Keepa Creates Opportunity

26:30 - Walmart's Brand Gating and Restrictions: Easier Than Amazon

29:00 - How to Source Products from Walmart Stores for Marketplace Flips

33:45 - Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) vs. Amazon FBA

38:15 - Using Walmart Fulfillment Services to Boost Your Rankings

42:30 - Walmart's Shipping and Storage Fees: How to Keep Costs Low

46:50 - How to Price Products on Walmart to Maximize Profits

51:30 - Testing Pricing Strategies: Why Walmart Isn’t Just About Undercutting

55:15 - How to Use Walmart’s Price Matching to Your Advantage

1:00:00 - Avoiding Common Mistakes on Walmart Marketplace

1:04:45 - Product Gating on Walmart: What You Need to Know

1:08:20 - Should You Cross-List Products on Walmart and Amazon?

1:12:15 - Why Walmart is Great for Arbitrage Sellers Looking to Scale

1:15:30 - Leveraging Walmart’s In-Store Inventory for Online Arbitrage

1:19:00 - The Benefits of Selling Walmart-Exclusive Products

1:22:45 - Building a Diversified Arbitrage Business Across Both Platforms

1:26:15 - How to Leverage Third-Party Tools to Find Deals on Walmart

1:30:45 - How to Use Walmart’s Algorithms to Improve Sales Velocity

1:35:00 - Managing Inventory for Both Amazon and Walmart

1:38:30 - Using WFS to Simplify Your Walmart Business Operations

1:42:00 - Final Thoughts: Why Walmart is a Goldmine for Arbitrage Sellers

Want to learn how Amazon sellers are spending $600,000+ a month flipping products directly on Amazon?

🔥 Grab the Amazon to Amazon Flips Guide Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/600k-a2a-flips/ In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, hosts Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Saul, a master of Amazon-to-Amazon (A2A) flips.

🤝 Follow Saul Here: https://x.com/SaulSellsStuff

♻️ Grab Your Free Trial of Flip Alert Here: https://cleartheshelf.com/FlipAlert Saul has turned A2A into a highly profitable strategy, and he's here to share exactly how he helps sellers scale their Amazon businesses by buying discounted products from Amazon and reselling them on the same platform for massive profits. Whether you're an experienced Amazon seller or just starting your journey in arbitrage, this episode is packed with actionable tips, advanced strategies, and insider tools that can help you take your business to the next level. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: • What are Amazon-to-Amazon (A2A) flips, and how can you make them work for your business? • Saul’s top strategies for scaling A2A flips to $100K+ per month • How to use the Flip Alert tool to track profitable price drops in real-time • Maximizing profits through cashback and credit card strategies • Tips for handling IP complaints and ungating with Amazon invoices • The power of debundling: Breaking down multi-pack products for higher margins • Managing cash flow and avoiding excessive returns to keep your Amazon account in good standing 👉 Subscribe to The Clear the Shelf Podcast for more expert tips, strategies, and success stories to grow your Amazon business! Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Saul and His Unique Amazon-to-Amazon Flip Strategy 3:00 - What is Amazon-to-Amazon (A2A) Flipping? 6:45 - Managing Multiple Projects: Time Management Tips 10:20 - The Value of Partnerships: Complementary Skills and Shared Vision 13:55 - Scaling Amazon-to-Amazon Flips: Challenges and Opportunities 18:30 - Maximizing Profits: Cashback and Credit Card Strategies 22:10 - Duration of Price Drops: When to Buy 25:45 - Handling IP Complaints with Amazon-to-Amazon Invoices 29:30 - Ungating Challenges: Using Amazon Invoices for Gated Categories 33:15 - The Flip Alert Tool: Real-Time Data for Amazon-to-Amazon Flips 37:20 - Debundling for Higher Profits: Maximizing Your Margins 41:50 - Cash Flow Management: Tracking Orders and Avoiding Excessive Returns 46:00 - Conclusion: Key Takeaways for Scaling with Amazon-to-Amazon Flips

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

✅ 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

✅ Cheddarsoft Lead Management: https://cleartheshelf.com/cheddar

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

📸 Instagram (Chris Grant): https://www.instagram.com/cleartheshelf/

📸 Instagram (Chris Racic): https://www.instagram.com/chris_oal247/

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleartheshelf

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

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