#481 - How to Stay Profitable on Amazon in 2026

In this episode of the AM-PM Podcast, Carrie Miller, along with Leo Sgovio, Ryan Cramer, and Sharona Ozeri, discuss strategies for maintaining profitability on Amazon, focusing on the challenges and solutions for e-commerce businesses. The discussion covers manufacturing in the U.S. to avoid tariffs, pricing strategies, the importance of perceived value, and managing PPC campaigns for optimal results. They also delve into the significance of monitoring inventory storage fees, renegotiating supplier costs, and leveraging Amazon's Managed Refund Services to recover lost revenue, with Ryan sharing his experience of recovering six figures through the service. The panel also shares advice on increasing retail pricing, balancing sales with ACoS, and the impact of Amazon's algorithm and features like Rufus on product visibility and sales.