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 2, 2020 • 47min
#264: From construction worker with zero experience to Internet giant
We last met today's guest a couple of years ago back in episode #90 of the Silent Sales Machine Radio show (SilentJim.com/podcast). Back then he was establishing himself as a success story in our community and he had quite a story to share! Today Abe Ortolani is an established leader and coach on our team with hundreds of students in the JimCockrumCoaching.com program as well as numerous clients with brands he's helped launch. His advice to newbies? Get started and learn as you go - the opportunity is real! It's worth going back to hear episode #90 (Abe's first appearance on this show) once you hear today's update! Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FCyhiYtCsuE LINKS: JimCockrumCoaching.com TheProvenConference.com - our July 2020 event in Boca Raton Florida ProvenAmazonCourse.com (contains the PPP module and the "replens" training) PPP sold separate here: ProvenProductPartnering.com Replens training sold here: ProvenAmazonCourse.com/replens Meet Abe and much of our coaching/branding team at ASD in March in Las Vegas! Details here: provenamazoncourse.com/asd/
Feb 26, 2020 • 31min
#263: IP and trademark complaints & Amazon selling
If you sell on Amazon using various retail, online or wholesale sourcing strategies it's probably only a matter of time before you get an IP complaint or "cease and desist" complaint regarding one of the products you are selling. Should you panic? Should you ignore it? How can you know if it's legit? Today's show will teach you all you need to know about this topic! The bottom line is, the rules, laws and tide is on our side as sellers and we can help you move ahead with confidence! Today's guest is Greg Purdy. Links: SilentJim.com/ip - now you can know BEFORE you buy a product if you are likely to get IP complaints or not! ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the best selling course in the world with more testimonials by far than any other Amazon seller course. For newbies and million dollar sellers alike! Watch this episode on youtube here https://youtu.be/ichi56zdVRI
Feb 21, 2020 • 44min
#262: From zero to #4 best selling grocery item on Amazon
Imagine living behind your mom's garage at the age of thirty and trying to save a struggling business. Imagine a few short years later you have the #4 best selling grocery product (among millions) on Amazon.com and your product is in 10,000 retail stores. That's Mike's story - you'll love this episode. Be sure to join Mike, his team from Death Wish Coffee and hundreds of your fellow listeners to this podcast in Boca Raton Florida in July 2020 at TheProvenConference.com event! LINKS: See this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yRNM1LT2Fxg The first time Mike was on our show was episode #9 of this podcast. Go back and listen to it for the incredible back story to Mike's journey. SilentSalesMachine.com - the book Mike referenced and thanked when asked what he credits for helping him build his business ProvenMastermind.com : Today's guest Mike Brown is going to be joining us in the soon to launch mastermind along with my partner Brett, my son Trey and the director of our coaching program, Nathan Bailey! TheProvenConference.com : Our July 2020 event in Florida. Mike will be there with his team! Join us!
Feb 19, 2020 • 36min
#261: The lowest risk, fastest track to success on Amazon
Are you ignoring the lowest hanging fruit strategies for short term and long term success on Amazon and online in general? In this episode I share some clues to look for that help you know that you might be listening to some of the wrong voices when it comes to finding success online. We have 1000s of success stories to back up our approach, and we have a far higher success rate than those teaching outdated strategies. Today I'll explain the difference between going "EAST" on your journey into Amazon success and going "WEST". Also discussed - our "mattress" opportunity and an update on our ProvenPromoList.com concept. Show links are at SilentJim.com/podcast The Facebook post that prompted today's episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/2731940600255366/ ProvenPromoList.com : The service we are offering to help you sell your products to our massive buyer list Recent webinar Brett and I did with updates on ProvenPromoList and our Mattress opportunities: https://www.facebook.com/jimcockrum/videos/10219514207860906/ The upcoming mattress live event/webinar details: https://www.facebook.com/events/177009320301895/ Past episodes of this podcast about PPI: 2,16,31,32,40 ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the ONLY course you'll ever need to stay on the cutting edge of Amazon selling (free lifetime updates and new modules) ProvenReplenTraining.com - can we come to your hometown and teach you to find dozens of profitable items daily without scanning any barcodes? Our Free 55K member facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/ TheProvenConference.com : Our July 2020 event in Florida SilentSalesMachine.com - the $5 book that started it all
Feb 17, 2020 • 18min
#260: A simple motivation hack and big opportunity announcement
There will be times where you struggle to get motivated. How do you overcome that? Also - a short audio clip from our special needs son that will hopefully make you smile and fire you up - and finally, a special announcement about a big date and big opportunity that's coming your way (see links in show notes for details as well) https://SilentJim.com/podcast LNKS: The webinar about our new local retail "mattress" opportunity is discussed in our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/events/165320981559675/ The event on Feb 20th to get more details about the mattress opportunity: https://www.facebook.com/events/177009320301895/ Have any questions? Contact our support team: Support@SilentSalesMachine.com SilentSalesMachine.com the $5 book that started it all ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the best selling "how to sell on Amazon" course in the world!
Feb 13, 2020 • 18min
#259: We are so confident that we'll fly to YOUR town & do this with you
We have been offering a training program for a few weeks now where we FLY TO YOUR HOMETOWN and step you through setting up your Amazon business and finding virtually unlimited, incredibly profitable repeat sale products right on the shelves of any/all local retailers! We've found nearly 1,000 different products so far with the first 10 students without ANY barcode scanning! Today we check in with the leader of this new program to hear how it's going! All links at https://SilentJim.com/podcast Link: YouTube: https://youtu.be/OEay_aGLc88 ProvenReplenTraining.com : The "fly to your town" program we discuss on today's show ProvenAmazonCourse.com/replen : The stand alone course that teaches you to find replens ProvenAmazonCourse.com - the comprehensive course that includes the replens training along with thousands of dollars of other training modules at a tiny fraction of the combined valued! (plus, all students of the PAC get FREE lifetime updates as we add new modules!) The last time Jimmy was on our podcast was episode #242. Listen to that show to learn more about highly profitable "replens" If you can't quite afford the $7000+ to have us come to your hometown? How about an online live one-on-one coach instead! Call us at JimCockrumCoaching.com
Feb 12, 2020 • 50min
#258: Do you need a mastermind? Want to launch one of your own?
Today's guest has been a successful entrepreneur for a few decades. He's launched several successful businesses without one of them failing! What's his secret? He swears by the power of masterminds! You'll enjoy hearing how Aaron and Jim have both benefited from surrounding themselves with creative, like minded co-travelers as they've journeyed through the challenges and triumphs of business and life. See this episode on youtube (link in show notes). Get all links and resources at SilentJim.com/podcast Links: YouTube: https://youtu.be/coT9l2RnbEI SilentJim.com/aaron - Aaron's "how to launch a mastermind" course ProvenMastermind.com - My (Jim Cockrum's) mastermind that's launching in 2020 TheProvenConference.com - our July 2020 conference in Florida Aaron's book: View From The Top (find it on Amazon.com)
Feb 10, 2020 • 43min
#257: Family uses Amazon selling as their only income
Today we meet a mom who has been selling online for a few years, and who now uses Amazon as the exclusive income source for her family. She started out trying to replace her 20 hour per week hourly income working in retail, and has now gone full time! She went from making her first inventory purchase at Walmart in the discount aisle, to launching her own brand and learning some tough lessons along the way. You'll be inspired by her journey! Guest Cindy Jones. Get all show notes and all other episodes of our show at SilentJim.com/podcast - Also look for this episode on youtube using the link below LINKS: ProvenAmazonCourse.com TheProvenConference.com Watch this episode YouTube video
Feb 5, 2020 • 51min
#256: A business building interview with my mom!
What's it like to have your mom as your office manager? That's who runs things around here, and she has some great advice about Amazon, Internet business, blending family with business and much more. Mom has been working with me for eight years now, so enjoy this peek behind the curtain with this invaluable leader in our community! All episodes are available at SilentJim.com/podcast, but this episode along with some others are also available on youtube! Link below. Links ProvenAmazonCourse.com PrepCenterNetwork.com Find a prep center or join our mastermind of prep centers TheProvenConference.com - our July 2020 Florida event for this community Check out this episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/82v2uFKvDPk The Gathering Storm : a great video series by Daniel Lapin about where family fits into your life and business
Feb 3, 2020 • 58min
#255: Top 10 pitfalls that will take you out of the online biz game
Over the past 20 years I've seen it all. I've seen the most unsuspecting people thrive and build incredibly profitable and fulfilling businesses, and I've watched the most capable give up because of one of the pitfalls that I list in today's episode. Observing literally 1,000's of businesses has given me an advantage. Over time I've detected obvious patterns and I have some insights to share on these timeless, crucial lessons. Avoid the list of pitfalls that I share in this episode, and you'll stay on the road to financial success as a business building warrior! These are timeless lessons and strategies that will serve us all well if we embrace each concept. TheProvenConference.com : Our July 2020 event in Florida with nearly 1,000 listeners to this show attending ProvenAmazonCourse.com The best selling course in the world about Amazon selling success with more success stories than any other and free updates for life! SilentSalesMachine.com the $5 book that started it all ProvenPromoList.com PPP module inside the ProvenAamazonCourse.com course is also found separately at ProvenProductPartnering.com Send your friends to hear our free podcast at SilentJim.com
