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The Amazon Profitability Problem: Solved Podcast

The Amazon Profitability Problem: Solved Podcast

By: Emma Bagley
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Amazon is a huge opportunity. But for most brands, it feels like a separate business With its own rules, margins, and risks.


This is The Amazon Profitability Problem: Solved Podcast


Hosted by Emma Bagley, this podcast is designed for established ecommerce brands who are already generating revenue but are struggling to make Amazon work commercially, not just operationally.


Each week, Emma speaks to:

→ Brand leaders scaling profitably on Amazon

→ Software companies solving real commercial problems

→ Consultants focused on what actually delivers performance


Clear, practical insight into what drives sales, margin, and long-term growth on Amazon.


What this podcast is about

Most brands don’t have a traffic problem.

They have a profitability problem.

They’re spending on ads.

They’re investing in agencies or internal teams.

They’re doing “all the right things”.

But:

→ Margins are under pressure

→ Performance feels inconsistent

→ Competitors seem to be winning


This podcast exists to change that.


Who should listen

This is for you if:

→ You’re an ecommerce founder, director, or operator

→ You’re already generating meaningful revenue (£500K+)

→ You sell on Amazon alongside DTC or retail

→ You want Amazon to drive profit - not complexity


If you’re scaling and want clarity on what actually works…

You’re in the right place.


What makes this different

This isn’t a podcast about:

→ Tips, tricks, or “growth hacks”

→ Generic advice or recycled tactics

This is about:

→ Commercial thinking

→ Strategic decisions

→ Real-world performance

Because Amazon success isn’t about doing more.

It’s about doing the right things, at the right time.


The outcome

If you’re serious about making Amazon a profitable, scalable channel…

This podcast will give you:

→ Clarity on what drives performance

→ Confidence in your decisions

→ Insight from brands already doing it well


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Episodes
  • Amazon Profitability: How AI Will Reshape Ecommerce, Search & Profit Margins
    May 24 2026

    AI is no longer a future ecommerce trend.


    It’s already changing how brands get discovered, how customers shop and how profitable businesses operate.

    In this episode, Emma Bagley sits down with Ann Stanley, founder of Anicca Digital and Anicca Insights, to unpack how AI is transforming ecommerce, marketing, SEO and customer experience faster than most brands realise.


    They discuss:

    → How AI agents are already automating ecommerce operations

    → Why brands should stop thinking about AI as just “content creation”

    → How AI workflows can improve profitability at scale

    → The future of AI-powered shopping & search

    → Why Google SEO is changing dramatically

    → How ChatGPT, AI Overviews & AI shopping assistants will impact ecommerce traffic

    → What brands must do now to stay visible in AI search

    → Why relying only on Google traffic is becoming dangerous

    → The “Human AI Sandwich” framework for building smarter ecommerce teams

    → Why AI should support teams — not replace expertise


    Ann also shares practical examples of AI automation projects already being used by ecommerce brands to streamline operations, improve customer experience and increase efficiency.


    If you’re an ecommerce founder, marketer or Amazon brand trying to understand what AI actually means commercially — and where to invest first — this episode is essential listening.


    Featuring: Anne Stanley, founder of Anicca Digital and Anicca Insights.

    Host: Emma Bagley, CEO of ZEAL Agency LTD

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    50 mins
  • Amazon Profitability: How Better Creative, AI Optimisation & Storytelling Increase Conversion
    May 17 2026

    Most Amazon brands don’t have a traffic problem.

    They have a conversion problem.

    In this episode, Emma Bagley sits down with Fatos Fatin, founder of Maxamaze, to unpack what actually drives conversion and profitability on Amazon in 2026.

    The conversation dives deep into listing optimisation, creative strategy, AI-driven search behaviour and why so many brands are overspending on PPC before fixing the fundamentals.


    They discuss:

    → Why gallery images matter more than most brands realise

    → The storytelling framework behind high-converting listings

    → Why “beautiful creative” alone doesn’t sell products

    → How to structure image stacks for maximum conversion

    → The emotional psychology behind supplements, wellness & lifestyle brands

    → Why generic AI-generated content will hurt brands

    → How Rufus, COSMO & AI recommendations are changing Amazon

    → Why brands must think beyond Amazon and build a consistent omnichannel presence

    → The role of A+ Content, video & Q&A in improving conversion


    Fatos also shares real examples of how strategic creative can increase trust, reduce friction, improve reviews and dramatically improve profitability.

    If you’re an Amazon brand spending heavily on advertising but struggling with conversion, this episode explains why your listing is likely the real issue.


    Featuring: Fatos Fatin, founder of Maxamaze.

    Host: Emma Baglet, CEO of ZEAL Agency LTD


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    40 mins
  • Amazon Profitability: How Vendor Brands Protect Margin, Negotiate Better & Scale Sustainably
    May 10 2026

    How do large vendor brands stay profitable on Amazon when fees, promotions and ad costs keep increasing?

    In this episode, Emma Bagley sits down with Ken Jacobs, VP of International Sales at Outward Hound, to unpack the realities of managing a profitable Amazon Vendor business across Europe and the US.


    After scaling Amazon through Covid and managing complex multi-channel retail relationships, Ken shares practical insights into:

    → How Vendor brands should approach forecasting & inventory planning

    → Why over-ordering from Amazon can destroy profitability

    → How to negotiate better with Amazon

    → When to push back on promotional demands

    → The dangers of competing on price

    → Why brands should avoid launching too many SKUs

    → How to balance advertising vs discounts

    → What signals actually indicate a healthy Amazon business

    → Why Amazon should usually be the first channel for new brands


    The conversation also explores the operational realities of Amazon Vendor Central, promotional funding, Prime Day strategy and maintaining pricing control across retail and distribution channels.


    If you're an Amazon Vendor brand, ecommerce director or founder trying to improve profitability without sacrificing growth, this episode is packed with honest, practical advice from someone managing it at scale.


    Featuring: Ken Jacobs, VP of International Sales at Outward Hound.

    Host: Emma Bagley, CEO at ZEAL Agency LTD

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    38 mins
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