I've been selling on Amazon since 2015, and one platform I keep seeing sellers add on is Whatnot, a live auction platform where you sell to customers in real time. I sat down with Vernon Johns, a member of my Legends community, who went from a 50k to 70K a month Amazon business to going all in on Whatnot with his family. We get into the honest pros and cons of Whatnot vs Amazon: the cash flow cycle (Vernon gets paid in 3 to 4 days instead of Amazon's 60 to 90), no brand restrictions, what live selling actually takes, how he sources without Keepa-style data, and the real work behind fulfillment when you don't have FBA. These are Vernon's results and his experience, not a promise of what you'll do. Vernon shared two Whatnot links: 👉 Buyer link (Whatnot gives you $25 to spend, no purchase required): https://www.whatnot.com/invite/namesyouknow 👉 Seller link (Whatnot matches up to $150 of your first sales, time-limited): https://www.whatnot.com/invite/seller/namesyouknow Those are Vernon's referral and affiliate links, and the $25 and $150 offers come from Whatnot, not from me. Amazon sellers and eCommerce entrepreneurs over $5k per month in sales: If you're ready to scale your Amazon business to new heights, APPLY HERE to join the Business Building Legends community: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/legends Not there yet? If you're just starting out or earning less than $5,000 per month on Amazon, YOU are why I make all my best resources FREE. I have nothing to sell you. Access my FREE 30-day training and other tools here: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/freetraining Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Whatnot and Vernon Johns 1:54 Exclusive Buyer and Seller Deals 2:43 Vernon's Transition from Amazon to Whatnot 6:15 Comparing Profitability: Amazon vs. Whatnot 9:30 Deciding What Products to Buy and Sell 11:33 The 4-Day Cash Flow Cycle 14:27 Shipping, Returns, and Refund Policies 19:17 How to Attract Customers and Scale Your Shows 21:38 Pricing Strategy: Bidding and Minimums 24:41 Auction Formats and Shipping Bundles 28:24 Equipment and Supplies Needed to Start 32:54 Best Schedule and Times to Go Live 36:30 The Quick Listing Process on Whatnot 38:05 Sourcing Strategies for Profitable Inventory 42:56 Whatnot Account Health vs. Amazon 43:39 Exploring TikTok Live and Scaling Your Business 45:35 How to Host a Successful Live Show 48:55 Key Tips for Succeeding on the Platform 52:00 The Importance of Choosing a Niche 54:30 Sourcing Tips for Beginners Other eCommerce Training and Business Building Links: Free Amazon Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/mstgroup The Proven Amazon Course: https://bit.ly/paccourse eBay Training Community: https://treasurehuntingprofits.com Amazon Coaching (affiliate): https://bit.ly/jimcockrumcoaching eCommerce Accounting Services: https://ecommerceaccountingllc.com Affiliates and Discount Links: Aura Repricer: https://www.askjimmysmith.com/aura Disclaimer: While all of these success stories/testimonials are from real people and we get more each and every day, please understand however that the results posted are not typical. I'm not implying you’ll duplicate them or that you’ll get any results at all! Your results will vary greatly and will depend on many factors including your experience, work ethic and other factors as well. The fact is, the average person who buys any business course or training gets little to no results. The results I share here and in other places are for reference only. Business always involves risk and your best chance of success is to take consistent, intentional action. We can equip and inspire you, but no one, including me, can guarantee your results! #Whatnot #LiveSelling #AmazonFBA #EcommerceBusiness #SellingOnline
