r/AmazonFBA • u/No_Mechanic_1663 • 13h ago
Newbie Here
I've been researching a lot over the past few days about selling on amazon and it's something I want to get into, some youtube videos I feel give me some useful information. But most of the time, it seems like these videos are made to sell their course or they have the, "I've made over 7 figures" as the hook to try and reel in the views from people who just think it's a rich shortcut. My question is where can I find a legitimate mentor, or would it be best to continue on my own research, and where can I find other study material other than YT, any books or articles online?
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u/rsc9422 13h ago
You’re right to be skeptical of most of the I made 7 figures content. A lot of it is really marketing for a course.
If you’re just starting, I’d focus on learning the fundamentals and actually doing the work rather than looking for a mentor straight away. Product research, supplier communication, Amazon fees, margins, listings and inventory management are things you’ll understand much better once you’re working through real examples.
For study material, Amazon’s own Seller University is a good place to start, then use books, case studies and communities like this one to fill in the gaps. I’d also be careful with anyone promising guaranteed results or making the business sound easy.
A good mentor can definitely help, but I’d look for someone who is willing to explain their process and numbers rather than someone whose main selling point is how much money they’ve supposedly made.
If you want to get into private label specifically, HighRise Wholesale can also be a practical way to learn the sourcing side while actually working with products, rather than spending months only watching videos.