Amazon vs. Kindle - Navigating the Ups and Downs of Selling On These Platforms
Welcome to Episode 8 of the Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Sophie Howard podcast!
As a beginner. Amazon feels like the most attractive online platform to start your online selling business. However, there are actually two ways you can sell on Amazon. The first of these is the classic Amazon FBA which requires you to sell physical goods. The second method is through KDP or Kindle Direct Publishing where you sell both E-books and paperback variants. Selling in either platform is a viable business model that can give huge revenues.
So which platform has the potential to give you more profits? Amazon FBA? KDP? Or Both?
So which platform has the potential to give you more profits? Amazon FBA? KDP? Or Both?
In today's episode, we are going to talk about:
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Key Advantages Shared by Both Platforms
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My Experience in Selling on These Platforms
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Personal Opinion on Which Platform is More Suited for Beginners
Episode Highlights:
1. Intro - [0:00]
2. Overview Of Topics - [0:58]
3. Key Advantages Shared By Both Platforms - [1:20]
4. Key Features, And Advantages Of Selling On Amazon - [3:46]
5. Personal Experience With Selling On Amazon FBA - [11:57]
6. Key Features And Advantages Of Selling On Kindle - [13:12]
7. How Kindle Transformed Publishing And Selling Paperback Books - [16:24]
8. Which Pays Better?: Comparing Profit Margins [17:43]
9. Translating Your E-books To Different Languages To Expand Your Audience - [22:01]
10. Downside of Kindle E-books Vs. Products. - [24:15]
11. Disadvantages Of Selling Products On Amazon - [27:43]
12. Personal Opinion On Which Platform Is More Suited For Beginners - [28:15]
13. Final Thoughts - [30:13]
2. Overview Of Topics - [0:58]
3. Key Advantages Shared By Both Platforms - [1:20]
4. Key Features, And Advantages Of Selling On Amazon - [3:46]
5. Personal Experience With Selling On Amazon FBA - [11:57]
6. Key Features And Advantages Of Selling On Kindle - [13:12]
7. How Kindle Transformed Publishing And Selling Paperback Books - [16:24]
8. Which Pays Better?: Comparing Profit Margins [17:43]
9. Translating Your E-books To Different Languages To Expand Your Audience - [22:01]
10. Downside of Kindle E-books Vs. Products. - [24:15]
11. Disadvantages Of Selling Products On Amazon - [27:43]
12. Personal Opinion On Which Platform Is More Suited For Beginners - [28:15]
13. Final Thoughts - [30:13]
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About the Host
Sophie Howard is the founder of Aspiring Entrepreneurs, a community designed to help people develop the skills and confidence to build a business and a life that serves them. Sophie began online in 2013 with an Amazon firm, which she sold for more than $1 million in 2015.
Sophie has lectured on stages all around the world, encouraging and teaching other ambitious entrepreneurs. She has established instructional programs educating thousands of students how to sell online, in addition to releasing over 1000 products.
Sophie has also written a book titled "Aspiring Entrepreneurs: A Guide to Finding Your Best Path to Financial Freedom."
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