Amazon Sellers: Stop Wasting Money! Smart PPC & Inventory Tips for 2025

In this episode we cover:Amazon PPC strategies to lower costs and maximize profitsInventory planning to avoid stockouts and extra feesHow to differentiate your product and compete against Chinese sellersWhy knowing your numbers is critical for long-term successAI-powered automation to optimize advertisingIf you want to build a real Amazon business (not just a side hustle), this episode is a must-listen! 🕒 Chapters   [00:00] – Mindset for Success: Be a Problem-Solver The wrong way to think: Sitting back and hoping for the best The right way: Looking for opportunities and adapting to changes How successful Amazon sellers think differently [00:27] – The State of Amazon in 2025: Costs Are Rising Amazon’s growing fees: Storage fees, inbound placement fees, PPC costs Why it’s getting harder for new sellers to compete How rising competition (especially from Chinese sellers) is affecting the platform [02:38] – Mastering Amazon PPC: Smart Advertising Strategies Which ad types work best right now? (Hint: Sponsored Products = Best ROI) How to adjust bids based on keyword ranking (don’t waste money!) How PPC affects organic rankings and why turning off ads can hurt you [04:25] – Amazon’s Changing Rules: Why Inventory Management is Critical Why Amazon is charging fees if you have too little or too much inventory AWD (Amazon Warehousing & Distribution) issues: Amazon running out of space How bad customer support is making it harder for sellers [06:34] – Inventory Planning: How to Avoid Stockouts & Save Money The right way to plan inventory (especially with Chinese New Year & port delays) Why forecasting demand is more important than ever How AWD and 3PL storage can help you stay in stock [10:31] – Budgeting & Costs: What It Takes to Succeed on Amazon How much money do you REALLY need to start? (Hint: At least $30K) Why many new sellers fail—they don’t understand costs! How long-term thinking and reinvesting can help you build a 7-figure brand [16:15] – PPC Strategy: How to Win the Amazon Advertising Game Spending money to make money – Why PPC is essential for success Why new sellers should expect to break even or lose money at first AI and automation for optimizing Amazon ads [21:00] – Market Trends: Buying & Selling Amazon Brands Why 2025 could be a great time to buy an Amazon business How aggregators are struggling and what that means for sellers Why Amazon is becoming a professional marketplace (not for hobby sellers anymore) [26:33] – AI-Powered PPC Software: How Kazam Can Help How AI can automatically optimize bids and reduce wasted ad spend How this tool monitors keyword rankings to lower costs Why automation is the future of Amazon PPC   🚀 Grab a Copy of "Almost Automated Income w/ FBA" and lean the strategies of 8 figures sellers 👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/booknt     🚀 Learn The 5 Big "Shifts" Strategy That Allowed Just ONE Private Label Brand to Sell 474,738 Physical Products Since 2012 and learn about our private 1:1 coaching here: 👉 https://www.voltagedm.com/     Follow me on: LinkedIn:   / https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/   Instagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/neiltwa/   Facebook:   / https://www.facebook.com/neiltwa/   X/Twitter:   / https://twitter.com/voltagefba   TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@fbabusinessbuilders   🎧 Like This Episode? ✅ Subscribe to the podcast for more Amazon growth strategies! ✅ Share this episode with other Amazon sellers! ✅ Drop a comment or question below—let’s discuss! Ready to stop trading time for money and build almost automated income with FBA? Visit https://voltagedm.com to learn how you can buy back you freedom by building your very own ecommerce empire!