Made $15k in 6 months with a 3-step loop
This is basically the only online “process” I’ve tried that didn’t feel like guessing.
Step 1: I look for products that already sell on Amazon, but the listings are kind of a mess. Bad photos, unclear sizing, weird angles. Stuff people buy anyway, just presented badly.
Step 2: I find a supplier on Alibaba who can do a small MOQ (ideally under 100 units) and source a cleaner version. I keep the first order small so it’s a real test, not a commitment.
Step 3: I take my own photos. Nothing fancy, just clean lighting, real-life setup shots, and close-ups that actually show what you’re getting. Then I list it.
My first “okay this works” product was silicone baking mats. I got them for about $2.10 per set and sold them for $19.99. Over six months I ended up around $15k profit from repeating the same loop on a few items.
The math is straightforward. The annoying part is the details: supplier consistency, small tweaks to the product, and getting photos that don’t look like stock images.