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
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Sep 12, 2017 • 9min
#93: Join us via livestream for our Sept. 2017 event in Orlando
Today we discuss how you can join us for our annual live big event in Orlando Sept 20-23rd! The event has been sold out for months, but we have decided to set up livestream access! Even if you can't watch all the sessions live, please note that you get instant access to all recordings indefinitely in our private CES Live Stream Facebook group and you also get our full recordings once the event is over (live steam uses different cameras than our professional recording equipment). We surveyed our community to see if they were interested, and we heard from hundreds of listeners who said you wanted to join us! See the discussion where this conversation started using the link to the MST community in the show notes below. Show notes SilentJim.com/podcast Get the details here: SilentJim.com/livestream The Facebook conversation that got us talking about providing live stream (you need to join the group to view the discussion): https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1397570170359089/ JimCockrumEvents.com Our presenting sponsor: Helium10.com
Sep 11, 2017 • 30min
#92: A simple free search on Linkedin that reveals awesome inventory for sellers
Today Jim is joined once again by Teresa Rose. She's an incredible coach on our team who quickly became recognized for her wholesale sourcing expertise after her last appearance on the show back in episode #39 (listen to that show if you missed it - she showed us how to use simple Amazon searches to uncover golden opportunities!) Teresa and Jim discuss how simple searches on Linked In can uncover virtual gold mines of opportunity for online sellers - from the comfort of home! Show notes at SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes Teresa Rose on Episode #39 JimCockrumCoaching.com Magisto.com SilentSalesMachine.com ProvenAmazonCourse.com Linkedin.com
Sep 5, 2017 • 30min
#91: 21 year old earning $100K+ net with his part-time Amazon biz
Today you'll meet a kid who started selling on Amazon when he was 18 and has since gone on to build an incredibly profitable and VERY simple business. Listen in as I chat with Levi Pendergrass. I'm positive you'll be inspired by the business building tips we discuss in this episode! As always, get the links from this show at SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Notifications for New Episodes My Silent Team Facebook page Teresa Rose on This simple Amazon search that reveals 1,000's of profitable products! episode #39 Daniel Lapin podcasts on timeless truths episode #23 and episode #24 ProvenAmazonCourse.com
Aug 29, 2017 • 56min
#90: From construction work & zero online experience to an incredible Amazon business
Today we are joined by JimCockrumCoaching.com coach Abe Ortolani! Just a few short years ago Abe was full time in the construction industry until he was injured and forced to do something else for a living. You'll be inspired by this story of how he pushed through the beginner challenges he faced and went on to build an incredible business! Better yet, we have some great strategies for you in the arena of bundling, private label and basic product sourcing! Get ready to be challenged and encouraged towards success in your own online business! Get the notes at SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Notifications To be a member apply for our free group on Facebook My Silent Team Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ CES -jimcockrumevents.com ProvenPrivateLabel.com ProvenPerformanceInventory.com Ryan Reger episode #40 of podcast: Hear Jim and Ryan talk about how simple Private Label can be on this episode JimCockrumCoaching.com - get Abe as your coach, or use one of our other great coaches!
Aug 25, 2017 • 58min
#89: Millions of views on any offer or site for a few dollars. Our proven formula.
We have a problem and we need your help. We are getting literally swamped with queries about our Facebook strategies that are generating success story after success story on Amazon, on Amazon Merch, in Facebook groups and in local small businesses (and more!). On today's show we go through several success stories with specifics, and then we have an invitation for you. We are in the process of recruiting a handful of people to join us in learning these strategies so we can properly serve the long line of clients coming at us begging to be let in on our secrets! Show notes are found at SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Notifications for New Episodes To be a member apply for our free group on Facebook My Silent Team Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ Listen to this episode, and then visit ProvenAudienceFormula.com/certified to find out if we are still recruiting help! Previous episodes How Brett Turned $40 into an 8 Figure Business Episode #2 Spend $10 and Uncover Hidden Gold Mines. A Chat with My 8 Figure Selling Partner Brett Bartlett Episode #16 Unless You've Sold Tens of Millions on Amazon Listen Up! Episode #31 Simple Facebook Videos that Attract Prospects of Any Company Episode #60
Aug 21, 2017 • 32min
#88: Two steps all internet business success stories have in common
On today's show Jim shares some of the most exciting success stories from our community and tells you what made these creative winners so successful! There are two common elements to virtually every success story, and if you can master these two simple concepts, you'll be unstoppable! As always the show notes are at http://SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes WamplerPedals.com 101FreeMarketing.com ProvenAudienceFormula.com Text "Jim" to 313131 in the U.S. for PAF updates ProvenMerchLive.com - to get videos SilentJim.com/podcast episode #68 is all about Merch with Chris Green PAC = ProvenAmazonCourse.com - our comprehensive Amazon selling course PPP = ProvenProductPartnering.com (a module in the PAC that teaches you to partner with brand owners and help them sell online)
Aug 17, 2017 • 1h 6min
#87: Success with an online business from Jamaica? Yes!
It truly doesn't matter where you live, or what your background is when it comes to succeeding online with an Amazon or online selling business. Today I hang out with a couple of great guys who have incredible stories. Our community is FULL of great stories like these, and we hope it encourages you! First up we have Barrington who had lived in Jamaica his whole life. He started out with the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course and went on to build an empire online from the tiny island! You can hear the first recording I ever had with him at the top of the Proven Amazon Course website. Next we talk to Lance Wolfe. He started out selling a few books on Amazon and then really grew from there into a healthy seven figure business through unique partnerships! There are plenty of great tips and lessons in today's show! Enjoy! As always, show notes are at SilentJim.com Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes https://m.me/SilentJimCockrum?ref=w347297 getonaz.com JimCockrumEvents.com Step away from the keyboard to succeed online (episode #11 of SSMR) Bullard prep center affiliate link http://jimc.biz/2wCMESD ProvenProductPartnering.com (it's included in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course) ProvenPrivateLabel.com Jim's keynote presentation at ASD in 2016 (link to episode #1) MySilentTeam.com FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ Vegas ASD Registration Page http://www.asdonline.com/lv/attendee/registration.shtml
Aug 15, 2017 • 27min
#86: Are you new to Amazon selling? This will inspire you for sure.
Today we meet Angel Crush. She's a very active moderator in the MySilentTeam.com Facebook community and she's got a heart of gold. She uses a very simple strategy to find profitable items to sell on Amazon and used the funds from her first year of success to take her family of 20 to Disney World! This episode isn't as much about business as it is about family and what is possible on even the smallest of starting budgets. Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes https://m.me/SilentJimCockrum?ref=w347297 My Silent Team Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ List of FBA Prep Services
Aug 11, 2017 • 32min
#85: Does profanity have a place in business? Does it really matter?
As always, our show is kid friendly and this episode is no exception. Jim discusses why he and millions of others choose not to consume business training and content from those who regularly use profanity. What is a "bad" word anyway? Why does it even matter? Aren't you more "authentic" when you use profanity properly? Can the words you use actually impact your online business? Regardless of your world view or opinions on profanity, you can use these simple concepts to improve your life...and your business! Join us at http://SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes Daniel Lapin "Perils of Profanity - You are what you speak"https://rabbidaniellapin.com/product/perils-of-profanity/ Here is the MySilentTeam.com post where this discussion began - you need to be a member to read the thread Join us https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam
Aug 7, 2017 • 47min
#84: From bankrupt to a $100K year his FIRST year of online selling
Today Jim interviews one of the JimCockrumCoaching.com coaches who was literally bankrupt when he purchased the ProvenAmazonCourse.com course not so long ago. Starting with virtually no resources, Ian went on to build an incredible business - so much so that we asked him to come help coach on our team! There are multiple tips and creative strategies as well in this episode - enjoy! Check out more epidsodes at http://SilentJim.com/podcast Receive Facebook Messenger Notifications For New Episodes ProvenChinaSourcing.com BuyLocalSelltotheWorld.com - Jeff's course Camelcamelcamel - free tool for amazon sellers My Silent Team Facebook group The Amazon report that tells you the hottest items you've ever sold JimCockrumCoaching.com Our coaching program
