Silent Sales Machine Radio
Jim Cockrum
As of Spring 2026 voted a top 20 overall e-commerce podcast*!
Also voted the #1 podcast for Amazon sellers**!
The ONLY e-commerce podcast that features 100's of RECENT, REAL success story interviews with real people building great businesses online.
Welcome to the most listened to and success filled Amazon seller and e-commerce podcast on the web!
This is also the official podcast of the award winning ProvenAmazonCourse.com training course.
Inside the free 84,000+ member Facebook group for fans of the show (SilentJim.com has a link) you'll MEET and INTERACT with an amazing community that uses the strategies taught on this show to grow incredible businesses.
This show features "real people" from all walks of life who pull back the curtain on the struggles, victories and strategies that come with WORKING HARD to build a beautiful business online.
Nothing worth having comes easy, but prepare to be inspired by those who are charting a course towards building an amazing business online.
The hundreds of featured guests on the show are ProvenAmazonCourse.com students as well as some of the 7,000+ coaching students from our Ecommerce coaching program that's been operating with a great reputation since 2003.
The host, Jim Cockrum (SilentJim.com) has had a reputation as one of the most credible sources of eCommerce strategy advice to be found since 1999.
Bottom line:
Regardless of experience level, you'll learn proven online business strategies on this show and become an Amazon selling NINJA!
This show applies timeless, proven strategies to modern eCommerce challenges. This podcast is for anyone who is looking to build or start an online business the RIGHT way with advice from one of the most trusted names in online marketing.
With over 6.3 million downloads on iTunes heading into 2025, you've found the right place to launch and grow the online business of your dreams.
NOTE: This show and related content are not related to or endorsed by Amazon.com, nor are the success stories you'll hear representative of typical or average results you can expect. Results discussed are provided for demonstration of what is possible, but are not intended to imply that you'll achieve similar results.
* **Pod Ranker ranking Spring 2026 and Golden Seller Awards
Also voted the #1 podcast for Amazon sellers**!
The ONLY e-commerce podcast that features 100's of RECENT, REAL success story interviews with real people building great businesses online.
Welcome to the most listened to and success filled Amazon seller and e-commerce podcast on the web!
This is also the official podcast of the award winning ProvenAmazonCourse.com training course.
Inside the free 84,000+ member Facebook group for fans of the show (SilentJim.com has a link) you'll MEET and INTERACT with an amazing community that uses the strategies taught on this show to grow incredible businesses.
This show features "real people" from all walks of life who pull back the curtain on the struggles, victories and strategies that come with WORKING HARD to build a beautiful business online.
Nothing worth having comes easy, but prepare to be inspired by those who are charting a course towards building an amazing business online.
The hundreds of featured guests on the show are ProvenAmazonCourse.com students as well as some of the 7,000+ coaching students from our Ecommerce coaching program that's been operating with a great reputation since 2003.
The host, Jim Cockrum (SilentJim.com) has had a reputation as one of the most credible sources of eCommerce strategy advice to be found since 1999.
Bottom line:
Regardless of experience level, you'll learn proven online business strategies on this show and become an Amazon selling NINJA!
This show applies timeless, proven strategies to modern eCommerce challenges. This podcast is for anyone who is looking to build or start an online business the RIGHT way with advice from one of the most trusted names in online marketing.
With over 6.3 million downloads on iTunes heading into 2025, you've found the right place to launch and grow the online business of your dreams.
NOTE: This show and related content are not related to or endorsed by Amazon.com, nor are the success stories you'll hear representative of typical or average results you can expect. Results discussed are provided for demonstration of what is possible, but are not intended to imply that you'll achieve similar results.
* **Pod Ranker ranking Spring 2026 and Golden Seller Awards
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 19, 2018 • 49sec
#113: Deleted Recording
We apologize for the inconvenience but we have removed this episode. Please click on another episode to get great online business selling content!
Mar 10, 2018 • 31min
#112: Escaping an Abusive Relationship using Amazon
Meet Tammie. Not too long ago she was in an abusive relationship that she had long desired to escape. She summoned up the courage to get away along with her four kids, and now she uses Amazon to pay the bills. You'll be encouraged and inspired by this episode as she shares her journey. As always, find all links referenced at SilentJim.com Stay updated with us on Facebook Messenger ProvenAmazonCourse.com SilentSalesMachine.com JimCockrumAffiliates.com (How to become an affiliate) My Silent Team Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ Tammie's comments in the group that started it all! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1470826779700094/
Mar 7, 2018 • 1h 8min
#111: Simplify Private Label (PL) using promotional companies
You've never heard of this idea before! On today's show Christi Michelle joins Jim to discuss how she uses promotional companies to find virtually unlimited, high-profit private label product opportunities. Promo companies are the companies that typically supply marketers with things like custom printed mugs or pens, but Christi has tapped into a goldmine of opportunities with very nice profit margins! You'll definitely want to check out her new course at PromotionalCompanySourcing.com after this episode! All links are listed at SilentJim.com as always Stay updated with us on Facebook Messenger PromotionalCompanySourcing.com
Feb 24, 2018 • 36min
#110: Family builds million dollar Amazon biz together
Today we meet a married couple (Bob and Kelli) who have six kids and have grown a multi-million dollar business selling primarily retail arbitrage style online! After a post they made a few weeks ago in our forum exploded with comment, we decided they'd make a great guest on the show! We share plenty of sourcing tips, and encouragement on this episode - enjoy! Notes are at SilentJim.com Stay updated with us on Facebook Messenger Get paid to tell others about our podcast, our free Facebook group or our other products and courses!https://jimcockrumaffiliates.com/ The discussion Kelli started on our Facebook group announcing the million dollar year on Amazon: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1501610986621673/ ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the best selling "how to sell on Amazon" course in the world! SilentSalesMachine.com - Jim's book
Jan 9, 2018 • 49sec
#109: Deleted Recording
We apologize for the inconvenience but we have removed this episode. Please click on another episode to get great online business selling content!
Dec 26, 2017 • 19min
#108: The one thing that separates those who succeed from those who fail
Over the years I've observed many people who have succeeded seemingly easily with an online business, and I've seen many who just can't seem to get going no matter what strategy or technique they deploy. It's not your intelligence, your tools, your cash, your education or your determination that matters nearly as much as this ONE single factor that I reveal in this simple episode. Deploy this strategy and you'll be unstoppable. Notes at silentjim.com Silent Sales Machine book Proven Amazon Course My Silent Team Facebook
Dec 7, 2017 • 38min
#107: 2018 Amazon Seller Forecast & Success Stories
Today Jim tells us his forecast for Amazon and FBA sellers in 2018 - and it's a very bright forecast! He also shares about the dangers of isolation in Internet business as well as several success stories! Next he reminds us to mark August 23-35 2018 on our calendars for CES VI in Indianapolis, IN (Tickets go on sale early Spring 2018). As always, visit SilentJim.com for all links and resources mentioned in this episode. Stay updated with us on Facebook Messenger My Silent Team Facebook group ProvenAmazonCourse.com JimCockrumEvents.com (will be updated soon with CESVI details) SilentSalesMachine.com Recent ProvenAmazonCourse.com testimonial links in our free public Facebook group: First 500 day post http://jimc.biz/first500FB Lisa $2,000 day celebration - 430 like clicks etc. http://jimc.biz/Lisa2kday Over $1,000 in sales in first 20 days http://jimc.biz/1k20days Jane "the Overcomer" has a $20k month http://jimc.biz/Jane20kmo Excited about firsts $1,000 day http://jimc.biz/excited1kfirsts Hit $1,000 day after starting just a couple months ago http://jimc.biz/starting1kday Finally broke $10K in a month http://jimc.biz/10kbreakthru Finally broke $15K in a month http://jimc.biz/15kbreakthru First sale - community celebrates: http://jimc.biz/firstsalecelebration First four days as a seller - $1,100 http://jimc.biz/2j2eP93 Trevor bought PAC - so many celebrated with him: http://jimc.biz/2j4X0WG Peter goes fulltime and the community celebrates http://jimc.biz/2zZBIgr First $100 day http://jimc.biz/first100day Big month over 230 responses loving PAC http://jimc.biz/2k8ikHx Goal of $7k hit $10k http://jimc.biz/2BST8Nc
Dec 4, 2017 • 48min
#106: Optimize your Amazon listings for maximum sales and results
What small changes can you make to your Amazon listings to increase sales? How can you know you are using the right keywords? Today Karon Thackston joins us to discuss some of the simple strategies we use to ensure that we are attracting as many qualified prospects and buyers as possible to our Amazon listings. As always show notes are at SilentJim.com Stay updated with us on Facebook Messenger Karon's book: jimc.biz/marketingwords Save $10 with this code: jim20aa ProvenAmazonCourse.com SilentSalesMachine.com
Nov 29, 2017 • 18min
#105: Our $700K single day was a nice way to celebrate our 15th year online!
Our team just celebrated the single biggest day of sales EVER at the same time I was celebrating my 15th year of going full time online! We also nearly had the #1 top selling toy on Amazon U.S. one day last week! It's a great story! In today's episode I encourage you to believe that big things are possible because others are already doing it! If you aren't where you want to be just yet with your online business career, 2018 is the year to make it happen! There's NEVER been a better time to jump in. Be the hero of your story - be a business building warrior - we are here to help make that happen! All links and resources mentioned can be found at SilentJim.com Stay updated with us on Facebook Messenger SilentSalesMachine.com My Silent Team Facebook group 15 year anniversary post on Facebook Facebook post about our recent shot at having the #1 toy on Amazon
Nov 20, 2017 • 9min
#104: Shout out to the biz building single moms who amaze us all
A recent Facebook thread inspired this episode. We also have a link to a mom who went from a battered women's shelter all the way to getting out of tens of thousands of debt...and buying a home for her and her kids. Business building warrior moms amaze me and I tell you about a few of them today. Single moms who build anyway - you inspire us all! Show notes at SilentJim.com as always. Our My Silent Team Facebook group discussion https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1470826779700094/ You need to become a member to view the discussion Link to Carolyn Youtube video https://youtu.be/811S8QfA8ZY ProvenAmazonCourse.com SilentSalesMachine.com
