The host welcomes attendees and the panel immediately shares updates on Q4 volume at the prep center and their experiences managing their own warehouse.

Run time: 03:46 min.

Panel introductions, including personal fun facts and the origin stories of their businesses.

Run time: 09:43 min.

The host outlines the list of audience questions, covering key FBM topics like shipping templates, costs, scaling, and the FBA vs. FBM decision.

Run time: 04:46 min.

Panelists detail their core strategy: using a custom shipping template (not SFP) and offering Free Standard Shipping across the entire continental U.S.

Run time: 05:36 min.

A deep dive into creating limited geographic zones for expedited (2-day) shipping, and using their central location to maximize their fast shipping reach.

Run time: 09:11 min

The segment concludes with a strategic discussion on the competitive advantage of having control over 2-Day shipping rates and service via FBM.

Run time: 04:45 min.

A discussion on operational logistics, including setting a 1-day handling time, managing daily order cut-off times, and the viability of using a prep center for FBM.

Run time: 05:19 min.

Cost-saving advice for high-volume sellers, emphasizing the importance of negotiating rates directly with carriers (UPS/FedEx) over using Amazon Partnered Shipping.

Run time: 05:58 min.

A broader discussion comparing the profitability of both fulfillment methods and the full decision matrix for switching.

Run time: 10:28 min.

The speakers discuss scaling by focusing on granular financial tracking, hiring to free up time for sourcing, and using SOPs to systemize warehouse operations.

Run time: 07:08 min.

Discussion about the proprietary inventory management software the panelists built and their plans for commercializing it.

Run time: 24:05 min.

Information on the FBM Consultation Service and final messages to the audience.

Run time: 20:45 min.