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Episode 144: The Amazon Dilemma: Winning on Marketplaces Without Killing Your Brand

October 7th, 2025

For many brands, selling on Amazon isn’t optional; it’s essential. But that opportunity comes with real trade-offs. The scale and exposure are unmatched, yet the risks are significant: shrinking margins, brand dilution, and the potential to undercut your own DTC sales. The real challenge isn’t whether to sell on Amazon but how to do it profitably and strategically.

In this episode, we break down a framework for managing the Amazon dilemma. You’ll learn how to reduce channel friction, why real-time inventory is critical, and which metrics actually matter in a multi-channel ecosystem. It’s time to stop treating Amazon like just another sales channel and start managing it like the powerful vendor relationship it truly is.