#675 – Zero to $3M: Her Amazon Seller Story

What if you could transform from a complete novice to a $3 million Amazon seller within a few years? Join us as Amina Solohova, a vibrant member of the Helium 10 members Facebook community, unveils her incredible journey from an international relations student in St Petersburg to a thriving entrepreneur navigating the bustling world of e-commerce. With stops in Thailand, Spain, and now Ireland, Amina shares how her relentless pursuit of a fulfilling career led her to Amazon, despite having no background in business. Listen to learn how community involvement and determination can propel you to unprecedented heights.
Amina’s story isn’t just about selling products; it’s about mastering strategies and tools that ensure success in competitive markets. Together with her husband, she’s managed to maintain a healthy profit margin, even in Europe’s challenging market landscape. She opens up about the pivotal role Helium 10 has played in streamlining her operations and how they’ve effectively handled PPC and product design. Plus, she gives us a glimpse of her ambitious expansion plans, which include potential ventures onto platforms like TikTok Shop and launching in new markets across the US and Europe.
But that’s not all—experience the camaraderie and local flavor as Amina recounts hosting a memorable meetup with Irish sellers. As she anticipates breaking sales records and invites us to future discussions on her ongoing success, Amina’s insights become a beacon for aspiring Amazon sellers. This episode is not just a testament to innovation and resilience in e-commerce; it’s an invitation to embrace the power of community and the endless possibilities it offers.
In episode 675 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Bradley and Amina discuss:
- 00:00 – From Newbie to $3 Million Seller
- 01:07 – Helium 10 Community Engagement Yields Amazon Success
- 13:13 – Optimizing Amazon Sales and Strategies
- 13:51 – Utilizing Facebook Groups for Amazon Sellers
- 17:35 – Expanding Business to Europe and Online
- 22:59 – Localizing Amazon Listings for Higher Conversion
- 23:30 – Global Amazon Seller Strategies
- 26:32 – Keywords in Amazon Sponsored Brand Targeting
- 32:05 – Importance of Native-Sounding Listings
- 34:17 – Ireland Meetup and Future Plans
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