by Chris Grant & Chris Racic
The show that meets at the intersection of education and entertainment to discuss online arbitrage, retail arbitrage, wholesale, and all facets of selling on Amazon. We'll bring you news, tactics, strategies, insights, stories, and interviews to help you grow your Amazon business. Welcome to the show!
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April 29, 2025
<p>Most Amazon sellers hustle hard to build cash flow. Very few know what to do next.</p><p><br></p><p>Nick Huber calls it The Hamster Wheel: running faster, working harder... but not actually building lasting wealth.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Nick Huber. An entrepreneur, author of The Sweaty Startup, and expert at turning boring businesses into million-dollar empires.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down:</p><p><br></p><p>• How to reinvest your Amazon profits smartly (even if you’re still scrappy)</p><p>• Why “boring” businesses are your secret weapon for long-term success</p><p>• How Nick would grow wealth if he were starting over with $50K–$200K a year from Amazon</p><p>• The “10 Minute Drill” Nick uses to vet every new business idea</p><p>• Why self-funding your growth changes everything (and how to balance risk)</p><p>• How to build leverage — systems, people, and partnerships — without losing control</p><p>• Personal brand building tips to attract deal flow and talent (even if you’re introverted)</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt trapped — like you're grinding but not getting closer to true financial freedom — this episode is a must-watch.</p><p><br></p><p>Because reinvesting wisely beats hustling forever.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Grab a copy of Nick’s book, The Sweaty Startup: How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things and don't forget to COMMENT on the video. Chris is giving away 10 FREE copies to random commenters!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Sweaty Startup on Amazon: </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4iGGeoL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>https://amzn.to/4iGGeoL</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>--------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Want to learn more about what Nick does? Find out below:</p><p><br></p><p>• www.sweatystartup.com</p><p>• www.nickhuber.com</p><p>• www.sweatystartupbook.com</p><p>• www.somewhere.com</p><p>• www.boltstorage.com</p><p>• www.recostseg.com</p><p>• www.adrhino.com</p><p>• www.spidexx.com</p><p>• www.boldseo.com</p><p>• www.webrun.com</p><p>• www.titanrisk.com</p><p>• www.recruitjet.com</p><p>• www.hubermethod.com</p><p>• www.x.com/sweatystartup</p><p>• www.instagram.com/sweatystartup</p><p>• www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup</p><p>• www.youtube.com/sweatystartup</p><p>• www.tiktok.com/sweatystartup</p><p>• www.threads.net/@sweatystartup.com</p><p>• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-huber-show/id1576120606</p><p>• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sweaty-startup/id1445260221</p><p>• Link to buy the book on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/4iGGeoL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amzn.to/4iGGeoL</a></p><p>• Link to buy the book in the UK: https://bit.ly/422njPW</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Intro to the Clear the Shelf Podcast and Nick Huber’s Background</p><p>02:10 – Why Amazon Sellers Should Listen: Turning Cashflow into Wealth</p><p>04:25 – How Nick Got Started: Humble Beginnings with a Moving Company</p><p>08:30 – Overcoming Doubters and Internal Criticism as an Entrepreneur</p><p>13:45 – The Power of Getting Small Wins Early in Your Business Journey</p><p>18:10 – Why the Best Opportunities Are “Sweaty” and Boring</p><p>22:50 – The Mindset Shift: From Hustler to Long-Term Business Owner</p><p>28:15 – When and How to Reinvest Your Amazon Profits the Smart Way</p><p>32:30 – Why Cashflow Businesses are Step One, Not the Destination</p><p>37:05 – Lessons From Growing Storage Squad to 10,000+ Customers</p><p>41:20 – Biggest Mistakes Amazon Sellers Make Trying to Scale</p><p>46:10 – How to Spot Overlooked Opportunities in Boring Industries</p><p>50:30 – The Ten Minute Drill: How Nick Evaluates New Business Ideas</p><p>54:45 – Building a Personal Brand to Attract Deal Flow and Talent</p><p>59:10 – Lightning Round: Best $1,000 Investment, Favorite Business Book</p><p>1:03:40 – Closing Thoughts + Free Book Giveaway: The Sweaty Startup</p>
April 5, 2025
<p>These are the 17 things we wish someone told us sooner.In this episode of Clear the Shelf, we’re sharing 17 tips that will make you a better Amazon seller—whether you’re flipping retail arbitrage finds, sniping online deals, or building wholesale systems.No fluff. Just hard-earned lessons, quick wins, and next-level strategies like:A sourcing tip that will instantly increase your ROIOne Keepa trick you probably aren't usingWhat most sellers get wrong about "replenishables"How to avoid common mistakes in Q4And much more…Whether you’re scaling up or just starting out, these 17 tips could save you time, money, and a few gray hairs.-------------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: 🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) 🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy 🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com 🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge 🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge 🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension 🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: ✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ ✅ Seller365 - https://oachallenge.com/seller-365✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts ✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html ✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy FOLLOW US: 🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf 🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic --------------------</p>
March 13, 2025
<p>She quit her corporate job… and now does $1.5M a year selling on Amazon.No warehouse. No team. No private label headaches.Just online arbitrage.Cris Beam left her 9-to-5 in 2020 and started flipping products on Amazon the next day. Fast forward a few years, and she’s running a one-woman, seven-figure empire—outpacing sellers who have massive teams and warehouses.How did she do it?In this episode of The Clear the Shelf Podcast, Chris Grant and Chris Racic sit down with Cris Beam to break down:• How she scaled to $1.5M a year selling on Amazon• Why arbitrage STILL works in 2025• How she went from $6K to $100K+ months• Her favorite sourcing tools & strategies for flips• The biggest mistakes new sellers make (and how to avoid them)Cris reveals everything—her sourcing workflow, the obstacles she faced, and the decisions that took her from a beginner to a $1.5M/year seller.</p><p><br></p><p>-------------------- </p><p><br></p><p>RESOURCES FOR YOU: </p><p>🧰 https://www.ClearTheShelf.com (The Blog) </p><p>🧰 Keepa Academy - https://www.oachallenge.com/keepa-academy </p><p>🧰 OA Challenge - https://www.OAChallenge.com </p><p>🧰 Repricer Challenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/repricer-challenge </p><p>🧰 RabbitTrailChallenge (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/rabbit-trail-challenge </p><p>🧰 revROI Chrome Extension (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/revroi-extension </p><p>🧰 Goal Tracking Spreadsheet (Free) - https://cleartheshelf.com/goal-tracking </p><p><br></p><p>SOFTWARE & SERVICES I USE & RECOMMEND: </p><p>✅ IP Alert (Code YT30 to Save $30) - https://entreresource.com/ip-alert-2/ </p><p>✅ Seller365 - https://oachallenge.com/seller-365</p><p>✅ AURA Repricer (Code CTS to Save 20% Off Your First 3 Months) - https://goaura.com/cts </p><p>✅ RevSeller (Code PRO20 to Save $20) - https://www.revseller.com/32851/258.html </p><p>✅ OA Buddy (Code CLEARTHESHELF Saves $20): https://cleartheshelf.com/OA-Buddy </p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW US: </p><p>🐦 Twitter (Chris Grant): https://twitter.com/cleartheshelf </p><p>🐦 Twitter (Chris Racic): https://twitter.com/ChrisRacic </p><p><br></p><p>-------------------- </p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 - Introduction: How Cris Beam Built a $1.5M Arbitrage Business</p><p>3:45 - Cris’s Background: From Corporate Job to Full-Time Amazon Seller</p><p>7:20 - Why Retail Arbitrage Still Works in 2025</p><p>11:10 - The First Steps to Scaling Retail Arbitrage Past Six Figures</p><p>15:35 - Tools & Software Cris Uses to Find Profitable Products</p><p>19:50 - How to Spot the Right Products in Retail Stores</p><p>24:10 - The Biggest Retail Arbitrage Mistakes New Sellers Make</p><p>28:30 - How to Manage Cash Flow & Avoid Overextending Your Budget</p><p>33:00 - The Credit Card Strategy That Changed Cris’s Business</p><p>37:40 - Sourcing Hacks: How to Maximize Profits in Retail Arbitrage</p><p>42:15 - The Role of Amazon Loans & Business Credit in Scaling</p><p>46:50 - How to Stay Competitive Without Dropping Prices</p><p>51:25 - Balancing Inventory Levels & Managing Risk in Retail Arbitrage</p><p>55:40 - The Best Stores for Retail Arbitrage in 2025</p><p>1:00:10 - How Cris Handles Prep & Shipping Without a Warehouse</p><p>1:04:35 - The Importance of Tracking Metrics & Staying Profitable</p><p>1:08:50 - The Mindset Shift That Took Cris from $6K to $100K+ Months</p><p>1:13:10 - Final Advice for Anyone Starting or Scaling Retail Arbitrage</p><p>1:18:25 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Follow Cris’s Journey</p>
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