Uploaded November 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Would you like a step by step training on how to start a successful Amazon business? Life Coach and Amazon Seller, Rob Fortney has managed multi-million dollar businesses and has brought that entrepreneurial drive to the Amazon Gorillaz. Today, he joins the show to help others remove the fear out of starting your own Amazon business.

In this episode, Rob talks about key Amazon FBA strategies, liquidating super competitive products, finding niche products to sell, and marketing through pay per click advertising. He also shares his cost of living and dating life in Chiang Mai including his experience spending $1,800 in 3 weeks on Ko Samui. Listen to the end to hear how life in Thailand has been since President Trump has been elected.

 

Rob's Link's:

Website: 123amazon.net

 

Discussed:

Johnny FD’s Blog - johnnyfd.com/2016/11/trump-politics-fishing-and-podcasting.html

Johnny FD’s Book - 12WeeksinThailand.com

Nomad Coffee Club - facebook.com/groups/nomadcoffee

 

Show Notes:

00:53 - Driving through 2.5 ft of water

02:00 - Rob’s motorbike accidents and scars

07:00 - Amazon FBA strategies

09:20 - Earning the first $1,000

15:15 - Liquidating super competitive product

18:50 - Finding niche product to sell

19:45 - Marketing budget and pay per click advertising

23:00 - Overcoming failure

28:00 - Selling everything and move to Thailand

33:00 - Cost of living in Chiang Mai

38:00 - Dating in America vs. Chiang Mai

42:00 - Automatic laundry service in Saigon Vietnam

45:10 - Spending $1,800 in 3 weeks on an island

49:00 - Life in Chiang Mai after Trump’s presidential election

50:50 - Raising money for charity

53:10 - Being a part of the Nomad Family

 

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