096 - Why We Don't Private Label (And What We Do Instead)

Here at The Full-Time FBA Show, we do retail arbitrage, online arbitrage, and wholesale, and one of the questions we get asked a lot is, “When are you going to start doing private labeling?” Well, we’re not. Many people believe that the real money to be made on Amazon is found in private labeling, but this is not necessarily the case.

Today we define the two different types of private labeling, whether it’s your own unique item or applying your label to a preexisting item. From being in control of the product and its modifications to controlling the Amazon product page and price, there is a lot to be said for private labeling, and we give you a full rundown of all of its many pros. Then we break down the difficulty, expense, and time-consuming nature of this method of selling, as well as other pitfalls you may not have considered. To find out why Stephen and Rebecca don’t do private labeling, what tried and tested methods they use instead, and what tool they find most useful for achieving results, tune in today!