Do gated products remain a mystery to you? Do you want to ship products directly to Amazon? What if no products on a product list look profitable? Today we're answering all of your questions in a special Q & A episode. If you're searching for answers to your own Amazon questions, submit your question and be featured on the next Q & A episode. Remember, answers to your pressing entrepreneurial questions are out there – all you have to do is ask! Ungate Products There are some products that Amazon deems risky. Maybe they're too difficult to sell or maybe Amazon has seen one too many knockoffs. As a result, Amazon gates products such as watches, DVDs, and groceries. So how do you open the gates? To begin with, prove yourself a strong seller. Also consider testing a small unit of products and sending Amazon a paid invoice from the reputable brand or distributor that sells that product. Shipping Straight to Amazon While it's always great to ship test orders directly to your house to inspect them and ensure everything is in order for shipment, shipping directly to Amazon is certainly more convenient once you're farther down the line. Unfortunately, some brands won't allow this. But if you build strong relationships and position your ask as a request to print the shipping labels yourself, you'll be surprised at the number of brands willing to change their standard shipping practices for you. Where's The Profit? Are you plugging product after product into an analyzer and seeing dismal ROIs? Welcome to Amazon Wholesale! While this may feel discouraging, it's important to remember that your relationships with brands will unlock key discounts and these discounts are the basis of your profitability. And remember, it's a numbers game. You should be opening 50 accounts per week to find enough products to generate a profit. Yet another reason to outsource parts of the account opening process with VAs! For more tips on finding profitable products, check out a recent video that breaks down everything you need to know about staying profitable. Overall... In sum, keep asking questions and remember the importance of building strong relationships with brands – that's one aspect of your business you may never feel is worthy to outsource. Seeking more guidance? Todd will be taking 8-10 dedicated students through a coaching program designed to help you grow your Amazon business. Make sure you're on the email list for first dibs! Sign up here. As that wraps up another episode, remember to like, subscribe, ask your question, and leave reviews wherever you're listening. Happy selling! Outline Of This Episode [00:18] Todd's introduction to this episode [01:54] How to get ungated on Amazon [06:45] How to ship products directly to Amazon [13:30] The key to pro ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2hWG6mPJ5E