The Truth About Amazon Wholesale in 2025 (What Beginners Need to Know)

Clear the Shelf with Chris & Chris

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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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